Barrett Roberts Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Just went out for a ride with my Shimano SPD Mountain biking shoes. It was extremely comfortable and felt great on the wheel. I’m assuming since the shoes are designed to function as the pedal when on the bike the stiffness translated well to riding the EU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radial Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Hmm, interesting. Biking shoes are typically very stiff, as in no flex at all so as to facilitate the transfer of power. I'll have to try mine on the wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrett Roberts Posted September 23, 2017 Author Share Posted September 23, 2017 30 minutes ago, radial said: Hmm, interesting. Biking shoes are typically very stiff, as in no flex at all so as to facilitate the transfer of power. I'll have to try mine on the wheel. Yes the stiffness seemed to really help with the comfort of riding. I am curious if anyone else finds the same thing to be true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanghamP Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Since riding EUCs I've wondered about using clip ins instead of footboards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meepmeepmayer Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Didn't even know there's such a thing as "mountain biking shoes". Must research now... 7 hours ago, LanghamP said: Since riding EUCs I've wondered about using clip ins instead of footboards. If you want to die, sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Eisenman Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 The use of the balance and pivot points in the foot anatomy where transitions from applying front pressure, rear pressure or neutral pressure are sort of unique to EUC riding. I find that I can ride in just about any decent pair of foot gear but I ALWAYS regret not wearing the shoes (Oboz) https://www.google.com/shopping/product/9610774873063716795?lsf=seller:1209243,store:12350125547456864837&prds=oid:11971250842443655078&q=oboz,+rei&hl=en&ei=wAfHWanUFMrTmwHY5JP4Dg&lsft=cm_mmc:PLA_Google_LIA|404_41949|7816400025|none|9c56a67f-3892-47b6-a424-85e334602caa|aud-87986356584:pla-292545601405&lsft=gclid:CjwKCAjwjJjOBRBVEiwAfvnvBFKu8cuuHKN3qfSKKwitAWlvo4BIvp28tdjTYcNSYscW2priwtbXVxoC6RYQAvD_BwE Into which I have a pair of Dr. Sholl's heel and arch support inserts (grocery store under $25). Without them I need to move my feet around to deal with discomfort and to keep the blood circulation moving , after riding a few miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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