Razors Edge ★ Posted July 31, 2020 Share #1 Posted July 31, 2020 ...with your cycling shoes after a ride? After a ride - especially in warmer months - my cycling shoes are soaked by the end of a ride. Generally, simply pulling out the soles and pulling the tongue open to get some airflow is enough too work to get them to dry out and be relatively stink free by the next ride (a day or two). However, in the summer, I am usually riding more but also sweating more. Even a day or two using the regular process results in still damp shoes and sometimes rust on the cleats. I then go to plan B which is the front steps which get a LOT of sun, and that can help with the drying and the disinfecting BUT the threat of afternoon thunderstorms or if I take a late evening ride mean this is not always feasible. I do have some "shoe sticks" that are supposed to speed the drying and destinking processes, but really don't do much that I can tell. I have, in the past used newspaper to try to absorb some moisture, but that is pretty tedious. While I do sweat way more than average folks (I think), others have to have similar issues even with normal sweat rates. What do other folks do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheep_herder ★ Posted July 31, 2020 Share #2 Posted July 31, 2020 I thought you 'rich' folks had 2 to 3 pairs of shoes that you could rotate among rides, thus allowing adequate time for drying. I am a 'sweater' so I feel your pain. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted July 31, 2020 Share #3 Posted July 31, 2020 Almost all my summer rides are in bike sandals. I have four pair of mountain bike shoes that I can rotate if I want. Only one pair is extra wide and comfortable. The other ones are only wide and a little tight. The sandals are awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted July 31, 2020 Author Share #4 Posted July 31, 2020 4 minutes ago, sheep_herder said: I thought you 'rich' folks had 2 to 3 pairs of shoes that you could rotate among rides, thus allowing adequate time for drying. I am a 'sweater' so I feel your pain. Tried that! Never could get pair #2 to "exactly" match pair #1 - mostly cleat placement - so it was screwing with my riding and I just stick to the main pair. Maybe it is time to revisit that? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted July 31, 2020 Author Share #5 Posted July 31, 2020 1 minute ago, Longjohn said: Almost all my summer rides are in bike sandals. I have four pair of mountain bike shoes that I can rotate if I want. Only one pair is extra wide and comfortable. The other ones are only wide and a little tight. The sandals are awesome. A few weeks ago was the "big" 25th anniversary and re-release of Shimano's SPD sandals: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted July 31, 2020 Share #6 Posted July 31, 2020 I am a non-sweater plus I only ride short distances and rarely in weather that is miserably hot and humid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted July 31, 2020 Share #7 Posted July 31, 2020 Unless it is raining, my shoes stay dry. After a ride, I take my shoes off and don't think about them until the next day. When I used to mountain bike a lot, I think you tend to get a bit messier with the stream crossings and such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikeguy Posted July 31, 2020 Share #8 Posted July 31, 2020 12 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: the front steps which get a LOT of sun That's what I do.. Except I put the shoes on the pouch so if it rains they don't get wet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted July 31, 2020 Share #9 Posted July 31, 2020 I’m not a heavy sweater either so my riding shoes go on a shelf in the garage. Even on back to back ride days they are fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Come Lately Name Posted July 31, 2020 Share #10 Posted July 31, 2020 13 minutes ago, sheep_herder said: I thought you 'rich' folks had 2 to 3 pairs of shoes that you could rotate among rides I kinda do - I switch back and forth between the road bike and gravel bike, which have different pedals/shoes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted July 31, 2020 Share #11 Posted July 31, 2020 If they are really wet, I remove my orthodics. Mostly, i just take them off and throw them by the door Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted July 31, 2020 Share #12 Posted July 31, 2020 My feet don't seem to sweat. I just take them off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyBob Posted July 31, 2020 Share #13 Posted July 31, 2020 I live in the middle of a desert. Things flash dry here. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted July 31, 2020 Share #14 Posted July 31, 2020 6 minutes ago, UglyBob said: I live in the middle of a desert. Things flash dry here. This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted July 31, 2020 Author Share #15 Posted July 31, 2020 8 minutes ago, UglyBob said: I live in the middle of a desert. Things flash dry here. I wonder if that is a big contributor here to my challenge drying these damn things?!?! Our humidity is generally high, so maybe the air is just to saturated already to pull much out of the shoes. I might need to use a sunny front window instead of the outside and in the elements option. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted July 31, 2020 Share #16 Posted July 31, 2020 45 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: A few weeks ago was the "big" 25th anniversary and re-release of Shimano's SPD sandals: These are the ones I wear. They have a little bit of toe protection. Not sure I would trust myself with open toe bike sandals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted July 31, 2020 Share #17 Posted July 31, 2020 they sit on a shelf in the garage and air out between rides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted July 31, 2020 Share #18 Posted July 31, 2020 1 hour ago, Razors Edge said: ...with your cycling shoes after a ride? How many times do I have to tell you? If you own an e-bike, cycling shoes are irrelevant. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted July 31, 2020 Author Share #19 Posted July 31, 2020 Just now, Dottles said: How many times do I have to tell you? If you own an e-bike, cycling shoes are is irrelevant. Ah, this makes sense! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted July 31, 2020 Share #20 Posted July 31, 2020 Just now, Razors Edge said: Ah, this makes sense! Cute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted July 31, 2020 Share #21 Posted July 31, 2020 49 minutes ago, ChrisL said: I’m not a heavy sweater either so my riding shoes go on a shelf in the garage. Even on back to back ride days they are fine. This Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted July 31, 2020 Share #22 Posted July 31, 2020 4 minutes ago, Dottles said: How many times do I have to tell you? If you own an e-bike, cycling shoes are irrelevant. Are they? I still enjoy my 510's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted July 31, 2020 Author Share #23 Posted July 31, 2020 Just now, Kzoo said: This You probably have to worry about ice forming much of the year, eh? But, then again, you probably heat the garage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted July 31, 2020 Share #24 Posted July 31, 2020 Just now, Dirtyhip said: Are they? I still enjoy my 510's. Hey, if you want to wear them -- no problemo. But they aren't helping you get a mechanical advantage. Or do you wear them on MTBers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted July 31, 2020 Share #25 Posted July 31, 2020 1 minute ago, Razors Edge said: You probably have to worry about ice forming much of the year, eh? But, then again, you probably heat the garage? Yes and no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted July 31, 2020 Share #26 Posted July 31, 2020 8 minutes ago, Dottles said: How many times do I have to tell you? If you own a moped cycling shoes are irrelevant. FIFY 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted July 31, 2020 Share #27 Posted July 31, 2020 11 minutes ago, Longjohn said: These are the ones I wear. They have a little bit of toe protection. Not sure I would trust myself with open toe bike sandals. Good idea! Those open toed ones give me the willies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted July 31, 2020 Share #28 Posted July 31, 2020 3 minutes ago, Longjohn said: FIFY PAS. PAS. PDA? PDA? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted July 31, 2020 Share #29 Posted July 31, 2020 5 minutes ago, Dottles said: Hey, if you want to wear them -- no problemo. But they aren't helping you get a mechanical advantage. Or do you wear them on MTBers? They are my grippy bottomed MTB shoes. I don't think I could perform as well in soft sneakers. Maybe some flat bottomed hiking boots. 510s have that sticky rubber that seems to be unmatched for flt pedals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted July 31, 2020 Share #30 Posted July 31, 2020 1 minute ago, Dirtyhip said: They are my grippy bottomed MTB shoes. I don't think I could perform as well in soft sneakers. Maybe some flat bottomed hiking boots. 510s have that sticky rubber that seems to be unmatched for flt pedals. If you are doing more off roading, then I could see it. Because chances are you are going to be stopping, starting, making contact with the ground/trail. But for pavement riding, it's totally not necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted July 31, 2020 Share #31 Posted July 31, 2020 My feet don’t sweat that much to soak my shoes. When the ride is through I put them in the basement bike cave with my bikes, clothes, and equipment. If I’m out in the rain and they get soaked, stuff the inside with newspapers and put them by the dehumidifier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted July 31, 2020 Share #32 Posted July 31, 2020 Just now, Dottles said: If you are doing more off roading, then I could see it. Because chances are you are going to be stopping, starting, making contact with the ground/trail. But for pavement riding, it's totally not necessary. I don't make contact with the ground too much. The shoes help grip the pedals. Sideways cornering, jumps, and bumps....I need these good shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted July 31, 2020 Share #33 Posted July 31, 2020 Just now, Dirtyhip said: I don't make contact with the ground too much. The shoes help grip the pedals. Sideways cornering, jumps, and bumps....I need these good shoes. Makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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