MadManMike Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 I searched a few of the footwear threads and didn't get a conclusive answer, so I thought I'd ask here. I've always been a fan of the bigger Vans / DC type skate shoes for riding, but I wear more slim fitting clothes these days so obviously the footwear has followed suit and also gone a little smaller. The problem with this kind of shoe is that the soles are thinner and more flexible, which makes my feet ache very quickly on a bike and I would guess the pins will shred them pretty quickly. Anyway, my question is, with a bit of training will my feet stop aching or is it likely to stay the same / get worse? I'll buy new skate shoes if need be, I'd just rather use the shoes I already have... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForrestDump Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 I'm not sure whether or not your feet will just stop aching after time as it’s the pins that are the problem; I've had the same problem when I ride. I have a couple of different shoes I ride in, one pair are Emerica HSU skate shoes which I found gave the flex around the pedal I wanted but after time the pins did wear away holes in the sole. I'm currently using a pair of Nike 6.0's which are perfect, they have a good flex and grip onto my pedal nicely, I haven’t had a problem with aches in my feet while wearing these either which is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish-Finger-er Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 mike, adidas stan smiths/voi stardust or the like, are about perfect, they are still skate shoe(ish) soled, (slightly thinner, but slightly stiffer too) but keep the whole foot area free of boat appearance of big skate trainers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted April 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 I'm not sure whether or not your feet will just stop aching after time as it’s the pins that are the problem; I've had the same problem when I ride. I have a couple of different shoes I ride in, one pair are Emerica HSU skate shoes which I found gave the flex around the pedal I wanted but after time the pins did wear away holes in the sole. I'm currently using a pair of Nike 6.0's which are perfect, they have a good flex and grip onto my pedal nicely, I haven’t had a problem with aches in my feet while wearing these either which is good. It's not the pins that make you ache, it's the fact my weight isn't spread across the whole sole of the shoe, meaning the bridge (Or whatever it's called) is taking all the pressure. Stiffer soles distribute the weight more evenly I believe... mike, adidas stan smiths/voi stardust or the like, are about perfect, they are still skate shoe(ish) soled, (slightly thinner, but slightly stiffer too) but keep the whole foot area free of boat appearance of big skate trainers. Awesome, I guess that was more my question - is there any skinnier shoes that have harder soles. I shall take a look into those Thanks for the tips y'all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 My feet definitely got used to the pain of a thinner sole over time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForrestDump Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 (edited) It's not the pins that make you ache, it's the fact my weight isn't spread across the whole sole of the shoe, meaning the bridge (Or whatever it's called) is taking all the pressure. Stiffer soles distribute the weight more evenly I believe... Ah I see, I think its the pins with me as they wear through section of my shoes with thinner soles. On NikeID there is a pair of Nike6.0's that you can choose between a stiffer or flexible sole, however shoes off of NikeID are quite pricey as you customise them to your liking, therefore you could try and find the same type of shoe on some other site for a lot less. Edited April 3, 2011 by ForrestDump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted April 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 Yeah I'll probably steer clear of Nike's, purely because they're expensive. Worth it I'm sure, I just can't justify it that's all. I'll probably find a good expensive pair, then look for a cheaper copy somewhere like you said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l33th3tr33 Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 The only shoe I buy anymore is the Adidas superstar, Comfy, long lasting and really grippy! They also do a skate version too which still has the same sole pattern but has more support around and below the foot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish-Finger-er Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 The only shoe I buy anymore is the Adidas superstar, Comfy, long lasting and really grippy! They also do a skate version too which still has the same sole pattern but has more support around and below the foot. yea, but they still suffer from a little bit of boatyness unless you buy them like 1 and a bit sizes too small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l33th3tr33 Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 yea, but they still suffer from a little bit of boatyness unless you buy them like 1 and a bit sizes too small. Mine are the correct size and fit perfectly, just feel a bit more 'boaty' and less feel under the foot than the standard ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForrestDump Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Yeah I'll probably steer clear of Nike's, purely because they're expensive. Worth it I'm sure, I just can't justify it that's all. I'll probably find a good expensive pair, then look for a cheaper copy somewhere like you said That sounds like a good plan. Nike do tend to bring out new designs/styles for a lot of their shoes all the time, therefore dropping the price of their older, not as new designs, however they all do the job really well, if you can try and find yourself an 'older' style of 6.0's for a reasonable price, if not then defiantly go with a similar, less expensive brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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