ding_dong Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 As the title says really, would rock climbing shoes be ok for riding in? As I don't want to spend arround £70 on some trials shoes, when I can get some discounted climbing shoes for arround £20-£30 (By knowing the shop owner, and him being a good friend of my dads.)So would these be ok? Or should i stick to my skate shoes and save up for some try-all shoes (or monty ect)Thanks. Ding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Nichols Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 (edited) What the hell? I typed a pretty long reply to this and all that came through was one word? Anyway i'll summarise... Rock climbing shoes have very stiff soles for poking the tip of your foot into small gaps, therefore they probably won't sit very well on flat pedals due to the concave of he pedal.Also the rubber on climbing shoes is super soft so will get ripped to shreds on the studs of pedals.Not a good idea my friend. Why not just wear your normal shoes? Edited January 5, 2006 by nichols_sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ding_dong Posted January 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 What was that about? was it ment to be a link?ding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 I have always wondered about rock climbing shoes, but I dont recken it will be any good....they are too stiff I recken and grip would be debatable.Please dont get monty or tryall shoes, get some decent ones like 661 dually takis, or 5ten high shoes....they have the same super tacky soals that climbing shoes have and have 10 x better ankle support than any trials specific shoes (they look dam nice too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ding_dong Posted January 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 Could you get me a link to them shoes please Ali?Thanks.Ding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Nichols Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 (edited) Could you get me a link to them shoes please Ali?http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=9510Still ruddy expensive!! Edited January 5, 2006 by nichols_sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 Noooo, climbing shoes would be rubbish! If you'd ever worn a pair, you'd know that are waaay to stiff and uncomfortable to ride in. Plus when you bailed they would be painful because they are so stiff. Also I think pedals would rip through the rubber really easily. Ballet shoes might be worse, but apart from that I think climbing shoes would be about the worst thing you can use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modrider666 Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 (edited) Yeah i agree,you want to feel the pedals under your feet.Stick with skate trainers or trial shoes Edited January 5, 2006 by modrider666 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulSection7 Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 One look at a pair of real rock climbing shoes should tell you they'd be utterly hopeless for riding bikes with:All the ones I've ever used have been super flexy everywhere except the toe (which is shaped in a really weird way for poking into holes in the rock). You can't wear them for very long because they're designed to be super tight and they hold your foot in an odd shape. Basically they're just a thin layer of super tacky rubber to go around your feet; they'd get ripped to shreds by the pedals and offer no support whatsoever for pedalling etc. They also look pretty weird - more so than Monty pixie boots even.They'd be awesome for dabbing though )'Approach shoes' (ie ones you could walk to a crag with then do a bit of basic climbing) might be better, but they're usually just expensive trainers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomturd Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 All the ones I've ever used have been super flexy everywhere except the toe (which is shaped in a really weird way for poking into holes in the rock)Same here - mine you could easily bend in half if you wanted, as you say theres nothing to them except enough material to hold the rubber tight against your foot. dunno where people get the idea that theyre stiff..Would be far too uncomfortable to wear riding, could probably feel the pins/spikes of pedals poking through them too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 my pair are stiff but they are old, not even that soft rubber too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ding_dong Posted January 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 Some how I don't think that I will be getting any then.Thanks for the help guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotchDave Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 The 5tens are available through climbing shops, try and get them from your mate, probably be cheaper than CRC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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