Shoes, Shoes, Shoes

[mimitabby]

i love love love my sidi mtb shoes. I am sort of a rebel, and fought AGAINST owning them because they were so popular. Then i tried a pair on...
!!!!!!

[spokewench]

Well, you pretty much decided against all brands so I don't know what to do to help you.

But, WHY? Carbon? soles?

I know they are stiff, but I hate to tell you this - tho you should know already. sometimes you walk with your mountain bike - due to really bad conditions, wet, muddy, etc; or because it is Just TOOO Technical? Maybe you are too good to get off for technical but mud will get everyone!

I think because you do get off and walk, that is why they do not make carbon soled mountain bike shoes. Also, it might be hard to make the lugs that are on mountain bike shoes for traction in carbon? Just a guess?

I've worn Sidi for both mountain and road for years and years. I love them.

spoke

[Zen]

Featured in the 'gear' section of the last bicycling mag i received (the one with the Dave Z article) are ***red*** Adidastar(?) carbon soled mountain bike shooze.

[SalsaMTB]

Thanks for all the advice. I didn't even consider custom...hmmm....

Right now, I'm leaning a bit toward the Carnacs.

As for why I want a carbon sole....same reason people want carbon sole road shoes....stiffness resulting in better transfer to the pedal. The shoes still have the rubber treads for grip, so it shouldn't be much of a concern (trust me, I get off and walk )

Zen-I'll definitely look into the Adidastar shoe...red shoes would be sweet! Thanks for the suggestion!

[Andrea]

I have some non-carbon Northwaves that I love...

The Northwave Raptor carbons look freakin sweet!

[mimitabby]

Andrea, those are cute!!!