Author Topic: Opinions Please........ (Read 1105 times)

The_Bish · « **on:** February 09, 2009, 11:44 AM »

Hi All,

The soles on my shoes are starting to get a bit worn. THink it's about time I got a new pair before I start slipping pedals!

I've been wearing Etnies for years, but they appear to be veering more towards fashion shoes than those designed specifically for BMX, so I was thinking of looking for something else.

Can anyone recommend any in particular?

Cheers!

dialledbikes · « **Reply #1 on:** February 09, 2009, 12:42 PM »

Can't really go wrong with a set of Vans. Plenty of styles to choose from.

Despite what people's feelings are about Nike entering BMX, their 6.0 shoes are designed for skating and riding. I've got a couple of pairs of Air Mogens which grip a pedal well enough.

stidds · « **Reply #2 on:** February 09, 2009, 12:58 PM »

Five Tens are grippy as fook

The_Bish · « **Reply #3 on:** February 09, 2009, 01:28 PM »

Thanks guys.

Just took a look on the Nike 6.0 website. Damn they're ugly!!

Seen a few Vans models I've not seen before.

Anyone using DC Breakers?

Jt · « **Reply #4 on:** February 09, 2009, 01:58 PM »

www.christianlouboutin.fr

pickle · « **Reply #5 on:** February 09, 2009, 02:00 PM »

had a few pairs of DC's although not breakers......but they were/are great to ride in

JT71 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 09, 2009, 02:04 PM »

I use a pair of DC Lynx 2 and a pair of DC Dyrdek skate shoes, the Dyrdeks are probably a bit better.

the Lynx have a nice spongy heel not needed for riding really and the little DC badge in the sole by the heel feel out then water (if you use them off your bike) can get into the shoe.

Voodoocars · « **Reply #7 on:** February 09, 2009, 05:02 PM »

Vans TNT II - thats it.

priv · « **Reply #8 on:** February 09, 2009, 06:11 PM »

Quote from: Stidds on February 09, 2009, 12:58 PM

Five Tens are grippy as fook

yes they are,i use them in the MTB

vans all day

magna13 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 09, 2009, 06:32 PM »

Got to admit my Retro 'RAD' Vans in 'Goose colours have done me very well!... had them for over a year and the tread has barley worn

dodger · « **Reply #10 on:** February 09, 2009, 11:52 PM »

i curentley ride in a pair of dc's whitch are lovley and also a pair of duffs which are great whne in the pedals but when walking they roll my ankle all the time

sweetbeats · « **Reply #11 on:** February 09, 2009, 11:58 PM »

got some checky ones as well pale blue and black

sonic-1 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 10, 2009, 12:20 AM »

try orchid shoes , very comfi n grippy

evamedia · « **Reply #13 on:** February 10, 2009, 09:07 AM »

I get whatever DC's TK Maxx have

Bushwacked · « **Reply #14 on:** February 10, 2009, 09:17 AM »

Quote from: evamedia on February 10, 2009, 09:07 AM

I get whatever DC's TK Maxx have

Ditto!

keep it lit! · « **Reply #15 on:** February 10, 2009, 09:26 AM »

adidas Stan Smiths

Dark Diggler · « **Reply #16 on:** February 10, 2009, 09:35 AM »

Adio, slightly better quality and comfort than DC, although the DC spartan/command variants are pretty good. I will never wear O/S vans for serious riding after shattering my heel in em, not saying the outcome would have definately been different in a modern pair of sneaks but I cant help but think it would

Go for max protection I say

jT Racing · « **Reply #17 on:** February 10, 2009, 01:23 PM »

Quote from: keep it lit! on February 10, 2009, 09:26 AM

adidas Stan Smiths

or campus or gazelle. and they will look good off bike.

moley · « **Reply #18 on:** February 10, 2009, 02:26 PM »

Quote from: Stidds on February 09, 2009, 12:58 PM

Five Tens are grippy as fook

Maybe too feckin grippy!!

PaulM · « **Reply #19 on:** February 10, 2009, 06:45 PM »

I have a Pair of DC Command and Breaker and both are lovely for riding in, the commands are a bit more padded all round compared to the breakers.

I have also ridden in Vans Whip (guettler sig) trainers in the past and they too are very nice and grippy, not too thin a sole either

Cheers

Paul

oberonspacefruit · « **Reply #20 on:** February 10, 2009, 07:00 PM »

duffs, i have vans and several expensive etnies. duffs seem better to me.

bmxbob · « **Reply #21 on:** February 10, 2009, 08:39 PM »

Quote from: Bushwacked on February 10, 2009, 09:17 AM

Quote from: evamedia on February 10, 2009, 09:07 AM
I get whatever DC's TK Maxx have

haha me too

Ditto!

lazychubs · « **Reply #22 on:** February 10, 2009, 09:01 PM »

well i always wore van's or dc's but they wear out real quick
best so far are me lo'tek nightwolfe's

evamedia · « **Reply #23 on:** February 10, 2009, 09:40 PM »

Quote from: Lazychubs on February 10, 2009, 09:01 PM

well i always wore van's or dc's but they wear out real quick
best so far are me lo'tek nightwolfe's

Weird, my Loteks lasted about 2 months, my DC's last forever

lazychubs · « **Reply #24 on:** February 10, 2009, 10:38 PM »

Quote from: evamedia on February 10, 2009, 09:40 PM

Quote from: Lazychubs on February 10, 2009, 09:01 PM
well i always wore van's or dc's but they wear out real quick
best so far are me lo'tek nightwolfe's

Weird, my Loteks lasted about 2 months, my DC's last forever

my dc's lasted a month but im twice the size as you nick lol