Kael Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 I don't know about you, but I'm quite particular about what shoes I wear when riding my unicycle. They mean the difference between feeling connected to the wheel and road or feeling like I might fall off. For example, if I wear a pair of leather shoes with a small heel, the riding experience is uncomfortable and unpleasant. So my preference is actually a pair of those Vibram Five Finger toe-shoes. Namely the Trail. You get so much more control of the wheel and can feel every change in the road surface. Also, they grip the pedals incredibly well. It's like riding barefoot but a lot more comfortable. Although the one downside is that you get even more comments from other pedestrians/cyclists/road users... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z3n Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 I gotta admit mine is Havaianas Flip Flops! I just like the breeze of how the wind blows my feet fingers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catlord17 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 I have a pair of shoes I wear every day that has a relatively worn out rubberized plastic sole, and it loves to slip on the V3s+ pedals if they get even slightly wet. Also makes me have nervousness-induced foot cramps. My hiking boots grip well, but kill my feet from lack of support. I've been thinking about buying another pair of Tevas and trying that... although that's just asking for a shredded foot if I come off. So I guess I haven't found my preference yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acturbo Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 I like to wear a pair of hiking boots. They come up a little higher and provide some ankle protection. They also have a bit of a stiffer sole which I feel gives a bit more control and responsiveness on the EUC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmethvin Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Lately I have been using water shoes, http://www.speedousa.com/mens-hybrid-watercross-water-shoe-style-7749114. They're vented so they stay cool. They're also light but have a relatively firm sole and don't shift around on your foot like a sandal would. Feels like I'm wearing nothing at all! For $20 at Costco I couldn't pass them up and I like them so much I went and bought another pair for when the first pair wears out. They've already had their first test of fast footwork. I was riding my KS-14C down a sidewalk and didn't notice a really big rock near the edge of the sidewalk. The pedal clipped the rock and I found myself running down the sidewalk with the EUC behind me. Any EUC crash you can walk (run) away from is a good crash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve454 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 I like boat style shoes with completely flat soles. Hiking style for some reason angle my feet differently and seems to make my knees hurt when riding bumpy bike trails. Airspeed Footwear $20 Walmart. Actually I think they are more skateboard style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasenutty Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Skateboard shoes for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanghamP Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Any shoes for my MSuper. Most shoes work well with my KS16. My V5F and my KS14c require dress shoes or thick-soled boots. I've noticed any shoes work if the footpad is long and wide enough but if it isn't then one is stuck with using something fairly stiff or else the front of the foot drops off. It's my intent to eventually make pedal extensions for most of my EUCs. One has no choice; crappy design on the part of the EUC manufacturers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Tolhurst Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Below is a picture of my EUC shoes - they have a thin flat sole and are pretty flexible which makes them perfect for doing tricks - I am easily able to "feel" the pedals through the soles. The grip works really well with the NB pedals. I have to hide them away at home as my wife would like nothing more than to throw them away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmethvin Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Whoa, @Jonathan Tolhurst, considering the way those look I am surprised she can't find the hiding place by smell alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasenutty Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Current favorite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddylaz Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 I always wear formal shoes/brogues now with decent rubber heels. Like below. I think I got the idea from seeing Jason wearing smart shoes whilst test driving the v5f a year ago. I thought I'd see how they compared to regular trainers/sneakers/boots and was very pleasantly suprised. The thin front of the shoe helps give you excellent control whilst the thick heel absorbs the bumps and motor vibrations perfectly. Obviously I assume many who actually commute on their eucs (I don't) might have to wear them anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmethvin Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 On 9/2/2017 at 0:13 PM, Paddylaz said: I always wear formal shoes/brogues now with decent rubber heels. Like below. I have the perfect suit to go with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Romero Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 15 hours ago, dmethvin said: I have the perfect suit to go with that. A bulletproof suit is the perfect EUC suit. Fashionable taste. I know that when I wear a suit gliding, that women pay attention. No other time. ➰ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ir_fuel Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 On 01/09/2017 at 4:30 AM, Catlord17 said: I have a pair of shoes I wear every day that has a relatively worn out rubberized plastic sole, and it loves to slip on the V3s+ pedals if they get even slightly wet. Also makes me have nervousness-induced foot cramps. My hiking boots grip well, but kill my feet from lack of support. I've been thinking about buying another pair of Tevas and trying that... although that's just asking for a shredded foot if I come off. So I guess I haven't found my preference yet. Put some grip tape on the pedals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catlord17 Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 5 hours ago, ir_fuel said: Put some grip tape on the pedals. Have you ever seen the pedals of the V3s+? They have grip tape and raised ribber lines. The issue is that the raised rubber lines prevent the grip tape from touching the shoes in this case. The pedals were literally designed to be more grippy, and ended up having the reverse effect with flat soled shoes. My hiking boots? No problem. They're now my preferred EUC footwear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasenutty Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 I got some Janoski High Tapes over the weekend and they're my new favs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xoltri Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 6 minutes ago, Catlord17 said: Have you ever seen the pedals of the V3s+? They have grip tape and raised ribber lines. The issue is that the raised rubber lines prevent the grip tape from touching the shoes in this case. The pedals were literally designed to be more grippy, and ended up having the reverse effect with flat soled shoes. My hiking boots? No problem. They're now my preferred EUC footwear. I'd be ripping that all off and replacing it with just grip tape. On my KS16 I replace the grip tape once it wears out and it's a dream when it is brand new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catlord17 Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 6 minutes ago, Xoltri said: I'd be ripping that all off and replacing it with just grip tape. On my KS16 I replace the grip tape once it wears out and it's a dream when it is brand new. I have certainly thought about it. At the moment that's going to have to wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Romero Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 On 8/31/2017 at 4:53 AM, Kael said: So my preference is actually a pair of those Vibram Five Finger toe-shoes. Namely the Trail. You get so much more control of the wheel and can feel every change in the road surface. Also, they grip the pedals incredibly well. It's like riding barefoot but a lot more comfortable. Although the one downside is that you get even more comments from other pedestrians/cyclists/road users... On your comment, I wore my Vibram also. Yes, it has a better grip & different feel. I wondered about my toes as it seems to have less protection than my heavier athletic shoes. Only upsides. ➰ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve454 Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 On 9/7/2017 at 3:36 PM, kasenutty said: I got some Janoski High Tapes over the weekend and they're my new favs. That looks like a HUF Dylan. Don't know the whole story, but looks like a good shoe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasenutty Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 I'm wearing them now and just got back from a shortish 4 mile ride. they're real nice. eta - I think Huf is Keith Hufnagels company. He was an awesome pro skateboarder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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