Johnny Come Lately Name Posted July 31, 2020 Share #1 Posted July 31, 2020 Holy hell, they’ve gone way, way past “ugly”.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted July 31, 2020 Share #2 Posted July 31, 2020 What size did you get them in? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted July 31, 2020 Share #3 Posted July 31, 2020 Those remind me of Crocs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted July 31, 2020 Share #4 Posted July 31, 2020 Just now, F_in Ray Of Sunshine said: Holy hell, they’ve gone way, way past “ugly”.... Do they have narrow sizes (in other colors)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingstar Posted July 31, 2020 Share #5 Posted July 31, 2020 I guess that shade would be "iridescent" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Come Lately Name Posted July 31, 2020 Author Share #6 Posted July 31, 2020 Just now, shootingstar said: I guess that shade would be "iridescent" What I read said something about it being inspired by some Santa Rita Prickly Pear cactus. Looks more like it was inspired by peyote cactus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted July 31, 2020 Share #7 Posted July 31, 2020 You could trade those for some nice golf shoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Come Lately Name Posted July 31, 2020 Author Share #8 Posted July 31, 2020 9 minutes ago, Square Wheels said: What size did you get them in? Size zero. I’ll stick with my boring black ones. At least they will last longer than this fad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Come Lately Name Posted July 31, 2020 Author Share #9 Posted July 31, 2020 12 minutes ago, Randomguy said: Do they have narrow sizes (in other colors)? Here, maybe they have something that will fit you Cinderella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted July 31, 2020 Share #10 Posted July 31, 2020 17 minutes ago, F_in Ray Of Sunshine said: Here, maybe they have something that will fit you Cinderella. I don't know how it is possible to screw up black shoes, but they found a way. It looks like someone peed on them in a dust storm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Come Lately Name Posted July 31, 2020 Author Share #11 Posted July 31, 2020 2 minutes ago, Randomguy said: It looks like someone peed on them in a dust storm. 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted July 31, 2020 Share #12 Posted July 31, 2020 If you click the heels together and say "I want to go home" they will take you to Cleveland. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted July 31, 2020 Share #13 Posted July 31, 2020 2 minutes ago, jsharr said: If you click the heels together and say "I want to go home" they will take you to Cleveland. If only all shoes could instantly transport you to the Paris.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingstar Posted July 31, 2020 Share #14 Posted July 31, 2020 So guys only wear bright/flashy, colourful shoes when it's for some sports/exercise activity.... Or pseudo exercise, ie. posing...to do some exercising/ie. walking. Which is ok. Probably some guy somewhere wore red shoes at his wedding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted July 31, 2020 Share #15 Posted July 31, 2020 17 minutes ago, Randomguy said: looks like someone peed on them in a dust storm. Someone probably did. That’s what triathletes do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Come Lately Name Posted July 31, 2020 Author Share #16 Posted July 31, 2020 6 minutes ago, shootingstar said: guys only wear bright/flashy, colourful shoes I go for "running shoes in a shade that don't show dirt". Of course I have been pointedly told by someone very close to me that I have ZERO fashion sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted July 31, 2020 Share #17 Posted July 31, 2020 I like them but again I wear these too! 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Come Lately Name Posted July 31, 2020 Author Share #18 Posted July 31, 2020 1 minute ago, ChrisL said: I like them but again I wear these too! 😁 Two strikes! - the color and laces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted July 31, 2020 Share #19 Posted July 31, 2020 23 minutes ago, shootingstar said: So guys only wear bright/flashy, colourful shoes when it's for some sports/exercise activity.... Or pseudo exercise, ie. posing...to do some exercising/ie. walking. Which is ok. Probably some guy somewhere wore red shoes at his wedding. I think some guys are really into shoes - for exercise but also for just "showing off" during other activities. Maybe not quite as bold as women's shoes, but some are pretty bold. Heck, even look back to Elvis and his blue suede shoes. Not over-the-top, but certainly different from regular Oxfords or other men's shoes of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted July 31, 2020 Share #20 Posted July 31, 2020 4 minutes ago, F_in Ray Of Sunshine said: Two strikes! - the color and laces. Most comfortable cycling shoes I own and they do get a lot of comments, both good and bad.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted July 31, 2020 Share #21 Posted July 31, 2020 1 minute ago, ChrisL said: Most comfortable cycling shoes I own and they do get a lot of comments, both good and bad.... Are they orange or red? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Come Lately Name Posted July 31, 2020 Author Share #22 Posted July 31, 2020 1 minute ago, Razors Edge said: I think some guys are really into shoes I have three pairs of cycling shoes (four if you count my old ones), two pair of hiking boots, two pair of running shoes and a pair of sandals. A real fashion-conscious metrosexual, I am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted July 31, 2020 Share #23 Posted July 31, 2020 1 minute ago, F_in Ray Of Sunshine said: I have three pairs of cycling shoes (four if you count my old ones), two pair of hiking boots, two pair of running shoes and a pair of sandals. A real fashion-conscious metrosexual, I am. Honestly, LJ is the only guy here in the Cafe who can pull off sandals without looking absurd. Just like jsharr is probably the only one who can pull off cowboy boots. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Come Lately Name Posted July 31, 2020 Author Share #24 Posted July 31, 2020 3 minutes ago, ChrisL said: Most comfortable cycling shoes I own I had a pair of Lakes with laces and I hated, hated, hated them, Two velcro straps and a ratchet buckle for me. (My Specialized MTB shoes have the stupid boa thing, but at least there's three independent straps) Black cycling shoes are never really in fashion, but they're never really out, either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted July 31, 2020 Share #25 Posted July 31, 2020 Just now, F_in Ray Of Sunshine said: Black cycling shoes are never really in fashion, but they're never really out, either. I have shiny black Spec Boa shoes, and not shiny black Spec Boa shoes. Maybe I need a "sort of shiny but not too shiny" third option? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted July 31, 2020 Share #26 Posted July 31, 2020 1 minute ago, Razors Edge said: Are they orange or red? The best comment about their color was when I was riding the Fullerton Loop. I passed a fireman on a walk (fire house is nearby) then like a mile later I roll up on a guy who ate shit hard and was down. I had his buddy call 911 and stayed with the guy. So fireman I had passed shows up with the crew, sees me rendering aid and says damn when I got the call and heard the location I was wondering if pink shoe guy crashed! 😡 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Come Lately Name Posted July 31, 2020 Author Share #27 Posted July 31, 2020 Just now, Razors Edge said: I need a "sort of shiny but not too shiny" third option? shiny ones and a Scotchbrite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Come Lately Name Posted July 31, 2020 Author Share #28 Posted July 31, 2020 Just now, ChrisL said: pink shoe guy ....and this isn't your screenname....why? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted July 31, 2020 Share #29 Posted July 31, 2020 Just now, F_in Ray Of Sunshine said: ....and this isn't your screenname....why? 😡 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted July 31, 2020 Share #30 Posted July 31, 2020 I think those shoes are awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Come Lately Name Posted July 31, 2020 Author Share #31 Posted July 31, 2020 12 minutes ago, Miss Ida Hart said: I think those shoes are awesome. They come with a red nose and a flower that squirts water. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted July 31, 2020 Share #32 Posted July 31, 2020 41 minutes ago, F_in Ray Of Sunshine said: Two strikes! - the color and laces. I like the laces. Low tech, always seem to work, nothing but win. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted July 31, 2020 Share #33 Posted July 31, 2020 Just now, Randomguy said: I like the laces. Low tech, always seem to work, nothing but win. I agree, but also wonder who is having issues with velcro straps or Boa closures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Come Lately Name Posted July 31, 2020 Author Share #34 Posted July 31, 2020 1 minute ago, Randomguy said: I like the laces. Low tech, always seem to work, nothing but win. There’s the question of what to do with the loose ends and the inability to run differing tension across the shoe. I like the three Velcro straps and rat-shit buckle because I can run the heel cup tight, the midsole loose and the toe box sorta loose. Can’t do that with laces. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Come Lately Name Posted July 31, 2020 Author Share #35 Posted July 31, 2020 1 minute ago, Razors Edge said: I agree, but also wonder who is having issues with velcro straps or Boa closures? I have an old pair of Specialized Comp MTB shoes. I used and abused them for a long time. Finally, on a really muddy ride, one of the velcro straps separated the top part from the Velcro part. I figured it was a sign that it was time for new shoes and bought a pair. I figured I’d throw some gorilla glue on the strap of the old one and bring them to work, to leave here for lunchtime rides. Two yeas later, the glue is still holding and the shoes work fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted July 31, 2020 Share #36 Posted July 31, 2020 3 minutes ago, F_in Ray Of Sunshine said: There’s the question of what to do with the loose ends and the inability to run differing tension across the shoe. I like the three Velcro straps and rat-shit buckle because I can run the heel cup tight, the midsole loose and the toe box sorta loose. Can’t do that with laces. To each their own but the Giro E90 shoes were always rated really high on comfort. The last and fit of the shoe would probably feel good with straps, BOA or laces. I had to fiddle with tension the first few rides but have it dialed now. There is a little elastic strap about mid way down the shoe over the laces that holds the loops of the laces down so no floppy laces getting into the drive train. Giro shoes fit me really well but my E90’s are way more comfortable than my Giro Privateers. I dunno what is is but them pink shoes are da bomb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Airehead Posted July 31, 2020 Popular Post Share #37 Posted July 31, 2020 I prefer them to these 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Come Lately Name Posted July 31, 2020 Author Share #38 Posted July 31, 2020 1 minute ago, ChrisL said: Giro shoes fit me really well but my E90’s are way more comfortable than my Giro Privateers. Agreed. I run these on the road: 3 minutes ago, ChrisL said: There is a little elastic strap about mid way down the shoe over the laces that holds the loops of the laces down Yeah, my Lakes had something like that, but it was just one more damned thing to fiddle with. I gave those shoes away with a bike I sold. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Come Lately Name Posted July 31, 2020 Author Share #39 Posted July 31, 2020 3 minutes ago, Airehead said: I prefer them to these My son would totally wear those. And he doesn't even ride. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted July 31, 2020 Share #40 Posted July 31, 2020 32 minutes ago, Airehead said: I prefer them to these Those are way cool! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted July 31, 2020 Share #41 Posted July 31, 2020 3 minutes ago, Randomguy said: Those are way cool! The socks ruin it for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted July 31, 2020 Share #42 Posted July 31, 2020 49 minutes ago, Airehead said: I prefer them to these So cute! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted July 31, 2020 Share #43 Posted July 31, 2020 1 hour ago, F_in Ray Of Sunshine said: They come with a red nose and a flower that squirts water. Yay! My boring bike shoes came with a sticker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted July 31, 2020 Share #44 Posted July 31, 2020 18 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: The socks ruin it for me Well, you have a point, the hamburgler may want them back at some point. Either way, the shoes are awesome! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Come Lately Name Posted July 31, 2020 Author Share #45 Posted July 31, 2020 31 minutes ago, Miss Ida Hart said: Yay! My boring bike shoes came with a sticker. Mine came with sticker shock 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpy Posted July 31, 2020 Share #46 Posted July 31, 2020 I have never understood why they cant make cycling shoes that look like plain old running shoes in not so flashy ugly colors..That's why I like mountain cycling shoes.They are more plain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheep_herder ★ Posted July 31, 2020 Share #47 Posted July 31, 2020 2 hours ago, Razors Edge said: I think some guys are really into shoes - for exercise but also for just "showing off" during other activities. Maybe not quite as bold as women's shoes, but some are pretty bold. Heck, even look back to Elvis and his blue suede shoes. Not over-the-top, but certainly different from regular Oxfords or other men's shoes of the time. How about Carl Perkins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingstar Posted July 31, 2020 Share #48 Posted July 31, 2020 2 hours ago, Miss Ida Hart said: I think those shoes are awesome. Probably looks good when legs are tanned and sinewy too. 2 hours ago, F_in Ray Of Sunshine said: I had a pair of Lakes with laces and I hated, hated, hated them, Two velcro straps and a ratchet buckle for me. (My Specialized MTB shoes have the stupid boa thing, but at least there's three independent straps) Black cycling shoes are never really in fashion, but they're never really out, either. I have a black pair of mountain biking shoes...I haven't worn them yet. I think I'lll wear them with long tights/pants when it's cooler/cold. Total black would look ugly against my legs (though not pure white) when I'm in shorts. Too stark and probably emphasize any bruises/cuts /mosquito bites on legs against paler skin. I wear short walking shorts when I bike in summer. Not knee-length: too hot for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted July 31, 2020 Share #49 Posted July 31, 2020 4 hours ago, Razors Edge said: Honestly, LJ is the only guy here in the Cafe who can pull off sandals without looking absurd. Just like jsharr is probably the only one who can pull off cowboy boots. And RG is the only guy who can pull off<redacted> err, never mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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