I did a smidgen search on Keen or other Sandals here on TE but am unsure if i'm on the right track or not. I would like to purchase some cycling sandals for summer (I think it'll be here soon!) but before I do I need to ask some q's:
Do you wear cycling sandals whilst doing dirt time? How suitable are these types of shoes for rocks, grass trees & log overs?
Are they ok with Crank Bros pedals??
I know they're suitable for the road so I don't need that info..just for off road thanks
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09-04-2009, 04:10 AM #1
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Sandals whilst mtn biking? Ya or Neh
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09-04-2009, 08:45 AM #2
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They're probably fine as long as you stay on your bike and don't hit anything . . . .
No experience with them, but the thought of trying to thread a lava rock garden in sandals just makes me cringe.
We have super narrow trails where you almost always scrape the side of your foot on a log, even just lightly would do some damage. Once I thought I'd left my little toe behind.
They'll work fine with Crank Bros.Frends know gud humors when dey is hear it. ~ Da Crockydiles of ZZE.
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09-04-2009, 05:27 PM #3
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Keens are absolutely fine with Crank Brothers pedals. Love 'em! I do ride mtb but not super technical (mostly double track trails and fire roads), and they are fine for that kind of riding. Maybe not so much for technical stuff...
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09-04-2009, 05:49 PM #4
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SK-ya, most of our trails are rocky & wondered about that.
I guess i'd just wear them on my uni commute bike.
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09-04-2009, 07:08 PM #5
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Yeah, doubletrack and fireroads, they'd be nice.
Frends know gud humors when dey is hear it. ~ Da Crockydiles of ZZE.
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09-04-2009, 09:03 PM #6
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And of course on the beach! (Hard-pack, low-tide). But other than that and commuting, I won't wear them on the trails even though I love love love them.
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