Author Topic: What shoes for flat pedals? (Read 401 times)

Jon The Bassist · « **on:** March 16, 2014, 07:01 PM »

So I'm a big lump, I need a BMX/skate shoe with some midsole impact protection and not too flexy.
I've been looking at shoes like Etnies Marana which are cheap online. Does anyone know if they are a big or small fit? I wear anything from 10 to 11 depending on fit.

Jaymz · « **Reply #1 on:** March 16, 2014, 07:28 PM »

I used to ride in etnie faders, I tried to wear vans like bitd but it killed my feet, they had a nice high bridge support

priv · « **Reply #2 on:** March 16, 2014, 08:02 PM »

5tens http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/five-ten/shoes-cycle

rodriguez · « **Reply #3 on:** March 16, 2014, 08:33 PM »

Quote from: priv on March 16, 2014, 08:02 PM

5tens http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/five-ten/shoes-cycle

I looked at those in the CR shop and they are seriously sturdy shoes

part time · « **Reply #4 on:** March 17, 2014, 08:14 AM »

They can look a bit 'special' but my god they grip like nothing else i've ever ridden in.

RATTY · « **Reply #5 on:** March 17, 2014, 11:35 AM »

I cant ride a bike in anything other than vans, maybe it's the old school in me but the thicker soles meant i didn't really feel the pedal in the same way

Mrs R xxx

Jon The Bassist · « **Reply #6 on:** March 17, 2014, 12:07 PM »

Cheers for all the thoughts and recommendations

I too love Vans (currently got about 3 pairs, although one are very small for a 10

) but I had a few 'dabs' when I started riding again and the protection just isn't there. So for serious riding (ie racing/skateparks) I need something a bit more beefy.

I ordered the Etnies in the end as they were half the price of the FiveTens - I'll let you know if they are significantly better/worse than expected and how grippy they are.