koxxboy14 Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 Hi, Looking into getting a set of vans for riding as the soles look quite grippy. Basically to anyone who rides with them, are they any good? how long does the sole last? better than trials specific shoes if you have worn them to? Any help would be appreciated Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 I bought some for riding in, but have decided they are the most lethally slippery shoes I have ever worn. I have now ordered some Duffs from recommendations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koxxboy14 Posted June 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 I bought some for riding in, but have decided they are the most lethally slippery shoes I have ever worn. I have now ordered some Duffs from recommendations. ah, okay. Think I'll give them a miss then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krisboats Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 Used vans (malone) for riding since i started. Not the rubbishy thin ones but the proper thick tongued ones with the vulcanised floppy soles. Much better than etnies i've tried riding in due to the more flexible sole. Highly recommended from me and the vulcanised soles grip to pedals like i don't know what. I don't get a lot of choice mind with a uk 15 shoe size Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p_ruskin Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 Got the classics and they are awesome with platform pedals with decent pins, but they get ruined and its a waste of 50quid when you could buy proper riding ones to last ages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew62 Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 There's so many different (Vans produced) shoes that you can't give an option on the entirety of Vans collection based on one shoe. I used to use Caballero Vans - they were good. I forget the make of my current ones but they are mostly leather and have lasted me (including mtbing/ commuting to work - all cycling) almost 4 years. The sole has now started to get a bit thin so i reckon i'll be looking in to some new ones soon. From my experience if you get a set with a thick sole and are well padded (with tounge holder-downer straps) then you can't go wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewEH1 Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 I used Vans for a while and they were grippy enough. The only issue is that the outer material that rubbed on the cranks wore away quickly, so make sure you get ones that have proper leather material as this will not rub away so quickly. I have since moved on to using Duffs as these have leather material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewG Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 I´ve got some old vans shoes and they are great on my trialtech caged pedals. Also my fried have one with "waffle" tread and as he said me they are great. anyway best shoes I ve ever had was adio with tread like as small bricks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForrestDump Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 Not sure about Vans, however... I've also been looking for some new riding shoes as my Nike 6.0's are wearing out, I've been thinking about getting a pair of Lakai Manchester Select shoes (Here they are) as the sole looks perfect for platform pedals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 vans used to be good, but they are SHIT now! been riding in DC's recently, and they have been really really good so far. i bought bmx specific ones, big tongue, decent sole. and rollersnakes are selling them relatively cheaply now 30~ quid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewG Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 Not sure about Vans, however... I've also been looking for some new riding shoes as my Nike 6.0's are wearing out, I've been thinking about getting a pair of Lakai Manchester Select shoes (Here they are) as the sole looks perfect for platform pedals. how you can ride in 6.0´s ? they are like as butter on pedals 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southend Trials Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 La cripta dos!! Sooo nice to ride in, using them for riding dj really good! Havent slipped once! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalopS Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 I bought some for riding in, but have decided they are the most lethally slippery shoes I have ever worn. I have now ordered some Duffs from recommendations. not happy with your 5,10s anymore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrialsIsHard Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 I ride in Vans Skink mid-tops and i think they are much grippier with my platform pedals. 100 times better than my old etnies, and lasting longer too.. I'd recommend them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedamere Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 i would highly recommend duffs ive got them in high tops and low. both are epic shoes its only on a rare occasion my foot will actually slip off the pedals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 Used to ride in some old Vans with the waffle soles, were pretty good at holding in the pins but were fairly unpredictable when things got a little funky. All about DC Radars at the moment, the comfiest shoes i've ever owned and they're insanely grippy. Get involved! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skorp Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 i prefer my vans to my trials shoes ( Avalanche and Ribo Lite) Last alot longer, and have a perfect sole. Good grip and not too stiff as some trials shoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 not happy with your 5,10s anymore? Last ones were great, but the sole was too thin and wore out too fast, the Duffs were £30 rather than £80ish for new 5-10s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForrestDump Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 how you can ride in 6.0´s ? they are like as butter on pedals Mine stick fine and as far as I remember they have only slipped a few times, it's just my pins are wearing out the tread now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 Mine stick fine and as far as I remember they have only slipped a few times, it's just my pins are wearing out the tread now. I'm the same, think I'm gonna take Ali's advice and try out a pair of Duffs next, found them on sale online for £19.99! Worth trying at that price!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 Gone for Vans myself today - proper grippy as always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 Duffs came today, I am seriously impressed (with the limited use I have of my feet at the moment) seem on par with my 5-10s on grip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForrestDump Posted June 17, 2011 Report Share Posted June 17, 2011 (edited) Duffs came today, I am seriously impressed (with the limited use I have of my feet at the moment) seem on par with my 5-10s on grip! What ones did you go for Ali? Or would any of the Duffs range would be as good? Edited June 17, 2011 by ForrestDump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted June 17, 2011 Report Share Posted June 17, 2011 mine are the Louie Lites. Any will be fine as long as they have the softer 60A sole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted June 17, 2011 Report Share Posted June 17, 2011 Look for the one with the dimply soles. I've had a couple of pairs and they're pretty good. Closest non-Vans shoe to the level of feel you get from Vans, but should hopefully last a bit longer. Quality seems better too, especially with how woefully shit my latest pairs of Vans have been. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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