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 Post subject: Advice on shoes
PostPosted: Wed Oct 24, 2012 10:16 am 
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I need a second pair of shoes for my flat pedals, and unfortunately the MTB money box is kind of empty. What do you think of these, I know they won't probably last too long but I just need a second pair of shoes so that the other pair can dry a bit more between rides.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TEPOR-MENS-AN ... 1c2c665a68

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 Post subject: Re: advice on shoes
PostPosted: Wed Oct 24, 2012 10:43 am 
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Pop into a sport n soccer or equivalent.
i picked up some fila high tops for £20 which have done me proud all year

had them since the 12th of november last year and still going strong

they do lots of colourways

this was taken as a pisstake to our gf's but works out nice for this post lol

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 Post subject: Re: advice on shoes
PostPosted: Wed Oct 24, 2012 10:46 am 
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nwmlarge wrote:
pop into a sport n soccer or equivalent.
i picked up some fila high tops for £20 which have done me proud all year

had them since the 12th of november last year and still going strong

What's Laser said too. I went to the one in Westfield on Sunday but it was so busy in there that I could not be bothered. I will go back to my local one this week. I would prefer one that are made of that plasticky material, much easier to wash off the mud (when it gets muddy ;) )
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 Post subject: Re: advice on shoes
PostPosted: Wed Oct 24, 2012 10:56 am 
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Don't worry they aren't suede its not '95 lol

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 Post subject: Re: advice on shoes
PostPosted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 10:30 am 
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I'm liking those FILA Hitops, especially the grey/green variant..

Don't think SportsDirect (which are only down the road from me by Saafend Airport) do them though..

I looked at other options in there a few weeks back but wasn't sure on grippiness of soles.


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 Post subject: Re: advice on shoes
PostPosted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 10:34 am 
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If you look at the sole of a 5ten you wouldn't think it would grip at all ! its wierd and probably more down to the compound rather than the pattern / depth ??

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 Post subject: Re: advice on shoes
PostPosted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 6:11 pm 
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SurferEv wrote:
I'm liking those FILA Hitops, especially the grey/green variant..

Don't think SportsDirect (which are only down the road from me by Saafend Airport) do them though..

I looked at other options in there a few weeks back but wasn't sure on grippiness of soles.


This reminds me..went to Purdeys Ind Estate the other day to visit shotblasting place and notice sports shop near entrance (cant recall name) that had lots of sports/surf/ski gear, had a quick browse and had some good cheap stuff, lots of Santa Cruz/old school skate t-shirts very cheap but didnt have any money on me.

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 Post subject: Re: advice on shoes
PostPosted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 6:12 pm 
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unityjon wrote:
if you look at the sole of a 5ten you wouldn't think it would grip at all ! its wierd and probably more down to the compound rather than the pattern / depth ??


Latest Dirt mag has a feature on these and the new smooth sole versions.


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 Post subject: Re: advice on shoes
PostPosted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 8:43 pm 
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I use some cheap vans from tkmaxx cost £25 and have the waffle sole my feet dont budgei also use my 661 filter spd shoes for flats too as they have a reccesed cleat

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 Post subject: Re: advice on shoes
PostPosted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 9:05 pm 
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Lots of choice on sports direct site under mens skate shoes or hightops!
next day delivery as well!

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 Post subject: Re: advice on shoes
PostPosted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 9:51 am 
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Yep, I looked on site and in store... You'd be amazed at the differences between all the sole designs..

That's why I need to see and feel a pair before buying..


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 Post subject: Re: advice on shoes
PostPosted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 11:02 am 
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Take a pedal with you!

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 Post subject: Re: advice on shoes
PostPosted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 11:37 am 
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Good shout Dude.. I think I may just do that :)

I remember saying to the guy the last time I was there how I was trying to find a pair that would grip well but not knowing if they actually would.


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 Post subject: Re: advice on shoes
PostPosted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 12:03 pm 
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These are my recent purchase 5.10 chase!brought from snow & rock in a sale!they price match to :thumbup:
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Very sticky sole,warm and comfortable :thumbup:


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