trialsbikingnunn Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Hi guys, I'm sick and tired of riding in trainers which end up getting wrecked after a few months use on the bike. What shoes would you recommend that are good for use? Can be trials specific or just well made and durable trainers, preferably under £50 but may consider spending more Thanks Guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsMatt Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Jake recommended these to me, just looking for some that are my size and stocked in the uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum219 Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Addidas Terrex! All round great shoes! So comfortable! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsbikingnunn Posted March 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 those look ideal, got them in my size as well any other shoes guys? if not these will probably be what I go for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Yup Terrex Solo's, best shoes I've had for grip on my pedals 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsbikingnunn Posted March 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 how wide are they? I've got quite wide feet and quite often have trouble getting shoes that fit so do these have much room width wise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsiain Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 how wide are they? I've got quite wide feet and quite often have trouble getting shoes that fit so do these have much room width wise? Same here pisses me off, my feet are like bricks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsMatt Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 how wide are they? I've got quite wide feet and quite often have trouble getting shoes that fit so do these have much room width wise? I have wide feet too. I tired Jakes on last weekend and had a little ride in them. He is size 9 in them but I find I am a 10/11 in most other shoes and these fitted perfectly. Tight hold around the feet Molded soul as well, supports the arch and all that jazz. Makes riding Vans feel like you have a small book tied to your feet Beautiful grip, not that you need it with those pedals you have. Pretty much a rubber extension for Need to find some in uk 9/10 and I'm insta buy that straight up Tonk/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsbikingnunn Posted March 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 my dad calls them shovel feet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsiain Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 I have wide feet too. I tired Jakes on last weekend and had a little ride in them. He is size 9 in them but I find I am a 10/11 in most other shoes and these fitted perfectly. Tight hold around the feet Molded soul as well, supports the arch and all that jazz. Makes riding Vans feel like you have a small book tied to your feet Beautiful grip, not that you need it with those pedals you have. Pretty much a rubber extension for Need to find some in uk 9/10 and I'm insta buy that straight up Tonk/10 How tight were they around heel/ ankle, i need to be able to fit ankle brace Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsbikingnunn Posted March 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 im only size 6 so im all good for them size wise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsMatt Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 (edited) How tight were they around heel/ ankle, i need to be able to fit ankle brace Thanks I personally don't ride with any support but It was noticeably more supportive than my excuse for riding shoes. Jake uses supports and still loves them, cant say whats its like comfort wise but it works. pretty sure he will see this thread soon my dad calls them shovel feet Classic Ian Edited March 19, 2014 by ItsMatt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 those look ideal, got them in my size as well any other shoes guys? if not these will probably be what I go for Ridden mine since this time last year, they are still solid. Only a bit of crank wear.I also had an embarrassing accident on a few occasions with them in front of Harmer, the back loop got caught in the pedal pin and I fell off quite badly. :$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsbikingnunn Posted March 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 I might have to invest in these, much room in width jake? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Erm they seem wide enough for me, they were really odd to ride with at first but now they've bedded in I cannot ride with any other shoes. If I did that drop gap with a pair of nikes or vans etc I'd definitely be way worse off. These feel like an external layer of skin that's rubber if that makes sense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsMatt Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 anyone fancy helping me on the hunt for some Adidas Terrex f2's in size 9 or 10? I think they are available somewhere but for like £50-£70 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew_Gibson Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 EBay, I got a pair of size 9s, normally a ten but was hoping for the best, bit too tight, and far to stiff for my liking, I think 5tens are as stiff. Lookin at fg shoes but needs to try em on 1st Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 EBay, I got a pair of size 9s, normally a ten but was hoping for the best, bit too tight, and far to stiff for my liking, I think 5tens are as stiff. Lookin at fg shoes but needs to try em on 1st I have 2 year old 5tens and they're still stiff as f**k. Perfect for xc and dh but not trials really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Anscombe Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 (edited) duffs gambler---Had mine for two years was like wearing clouds on your feet -the sole was a soft rubber that allowed your toes to curve round the peddals - These ones http://www.overstock.com/Clothing-Shoes/Duffs-Gambler-Brown-Gum/3526305/product.html ahhhhhhh cant find them anywhere in human sizes Edited March 19, 2014 by Dave Anscombe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 the sole was a soft rubber that allowed your toes to curve round the peddals - Why would you want your toes to wrap round the pedal? Are you a Kestrel? 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave33 Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 (edited) EBay, I got a pair of size 9s, normally a ten but was hoping for the best, bit too tight, and far to stiff for my liking, I think 5tens are as stiff. Lookin at fg shoes but needs to try em on 1st Fg have a hard sole and are nice and stiff. Maybe not what your after by the sounds of it. Edited March 20, 2014 by dave33 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalopS Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 how wide are they? I've got quite wide feet and quite often have trouble getting shoes that fit so do these have much room width wise? I'd recommend 5/10 freeriders for wide ass feet. I got some 5/10 spitfires recently but they were too thin for my fat feet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsiain Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 Why would you want your toes to wrap round the pedal? Are you a Kestrel? HAHAHA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 Ribos are ok, I used Nike Cortez shoes for at least 5 years (the same pair!) back in the days when I was riding a lot. I'd highly recommend them to everyone, some of my mates bought them and found the quality went down the drain though. Not sure whether this still applies. I bought my pair for 30 quid around 2005 and changed over to Ribos in 2010. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew_Gibson Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 similar to the5/10 then? Ideally I'd love amother pair of the ribos I have now, got the off here about 2 years ago, been spot on. Not too keen on the jisties (so) the huge ankle protection looks gashFg have a hard sole and are nice and stiff. Maybe not what your after by the sounds of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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