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on: September 18, 2014, 08:07:54 AM
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Stickboy
Location: Great State of Michigan
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« on: September 18, 2014, 08:07:54 AM » |
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Let's chat bikepacking shoes ! Who's making a decent shoe that can handle the joys of bikepacking like we do.  |
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Topic Name: Shoe Review
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Reply #1 on: September 19, 2014, 01:56:05 PM
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AlasdairMc
Location: Edinburgh, UK
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« Reply #1 on: September 19, 2014, 01:56:05 PM » |
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Pearl Izumi X Alp Seeks are decent for short-ish distances - they're like a running shoe but with a cleat. Great for routes involving lots of walking but a bit flexy
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Reply #2 on: September 19, 2014, 03:44:57 PM
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Area54
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Location: Daisy Hill, Brisbane Australia
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« Reply #2 on: September 19, 2014, 03:44:57 PM » |
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Hey Stick!
Shimano M088 - did the kiwi brevet this year with them, good rubber sole and available in wide shoe options
Shimano MT44 - like a run shoe, good width and correct size (I have a wide foot), quick lace system
Lake MX100 - tough outer, not real breathable (tough ripstop softshell outer) but keep out debris, narrow though so have to upsize for right width
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Amazing where riding a bike will take you...
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Topic Name: Shoe Review
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Reply #3 on: September 20, 2014, 10:34:53 AM
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Reply #4 on: September 22, 2014, 06:28:10 AM
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REV
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« Reply #4 on: September 22, 2014, 06:28:10 AM » |
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Currently using the Giro Terraduro and thus far I am pretty impressed. Going on an extended trip in the Ouachita Mountains in a couple of weeks so I will have a more thorough evaluation post trip.
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Reply #5 on: October 14, 2014, 07:07:10 PM
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liehann
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« Reply #5 on: October 14, 2014, 07:07:10 PM » |
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I rode the Freedom Challenge with the X Alp IIIs and they were great. I found with the X Alp IVs that the tongue shifts forward just enough to cause compression on the top of my foot. This will cause problems with numbness on long rides. Did you experience anything like this? Unfortunately for me I think it means I have to find another shoe. |
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Reply #6 on: October 15, 2014, 10:07:11 AM
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sherpaxc
Location: Austin, TX
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« Reply #6 on: October 15, 2014, 10:07:11 AM » |
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Currently using the Giro Terraduro and thus far I am pretty impressed. Going on an extended trip in the Ouachita Mountains in a couple of weeks so I will have a more thorough evaluation post trip.
Where you headed dude? feel free to pm so as not to clutter it up here. |
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Reply #7 on: October 15, 2014, 10:09:19 AM
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sherpaxc
Location: Austin, TX
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« Reply #7 on: October 15, 2014, 10:09:19 AM » |
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I find Pearl Izumi's way to narrow and their sizing just too wonky. I've had great luck with Lake shoes. That being said, I'm trying out the Five Ten Maltese Falcon LT clipless shoes. They look silly, but I could care less about that. I love all my other 5.10 shoes. They are also coming out with a sweet looking shoe in 15.
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Reply #8 on: November 09, 2014, 07:38:28 AM
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c_monkeywrench
Location: Fruita, CO
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« Reply #8 on: November 09, 2014, 07:38:28 AM » |
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Pearl Izumi X Alp Seeks are decent for short-ish distances - they're like a running shoe but with a cleat. Great for routes involving lots of walking but a bit flexy
I agree, these shoes are great if your route requires alot of hike-a-bike. They are flexy and comfortable enough where you can still wear them once you make it to camp. I used these on the Divide and was happy wearing them all the time. However, they do compromise on climbing though since they are so flexy. |
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