Oh snap! And, yes, the sticky shoes make a huge difference in grip AND support.
And the MTB shoes don't squish under pedaling pressure. All that anti-running-impact shock absorption is coming straight out of your pedaling energy.
Oh snap! And, yes, the sticky shoes make a huge difference in grip AND support.
The Altras are not ideal, but they are not a "cushioned" model. They're more of a "trail feel" type of shoe. Think Born to Run, if you've read it. Of course, with my tender recovering foot, a little cushioning would actually be nice!And the MTB shoes don't squish under pedaling pressure. All that anti-running-impact shock absorption is coming straight out of your pedaling energy.
I was definitely conscious of the lack of support. It made me a bit tentative about any kind of opportunity of a pedal strike.Oh snap! And, yes, the sticky shoes make a huge difference in grip AND support.
You really need to invest in bike shoes. They are so much more supportive of your foot and add a bit more protection.I'm riding in Altras because of their wide toe box. I got a pair on clearance to use after my foot surgery. Because they're trail runners they have the sticky rubber compound (Megagrip). But they also have lugs which got in the way of putting my feet in the correct spot sometimes. That
I have some. I have a pair with cleats, which I got when I got my Hawk Hill last year. I also have a pair of 5.10s, but they don't fit my left foot (it's still swollen from surgery). My Altra's soles are not the typical squishy running shoe sole. They're a performance model trail runner, so less cushioning, grippy sole, rock plate. They have a Vibram sole and a compound called "Megagrip." They are a little more flexible than I would like. I hope I'll fit into my 5.10s soon, otherwise I'll have to search for a mtb shoe with a bigger toe box.You really need to invest in bike shoes. They are so much more supportive of your foot and add a bit more protection.
I experienced pedal strike for the first time with my new wide Kona Wah Wah 2s. It freaked me out but nothing happened.I was definitely conscious of the lack of support. It made me a bit tentative about any kind of opportunity of a pedal strike.
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I experienced pedal strike for the first time with my new wide Kona Wah Wah 2s. It freaked me out but nothing happened.
I hope I'll fit into my 5.10s soon, otherwise I'll have to search for a mtb shoe with a bigger toe box.
Just as an FYI, different models from Five Ten fit very differently, IMO. I wear a 1/2 size smaller in my Kestrels than my Freerider Contacts. Both seem to be the same length (or at least similar) even though they're different sizes.
True, but those of us with truly wide toes have been tending to go half a size long just to get proper toe width.
I must have missed that. Continue healing and get into those shoesI hope I'll fit into my 5.10s soon, otherwise I'll have to search for a mtb shoe with a bigger toe box.
That happens, and isn't usually a big deal, but it can throw you off. The most important thing is that you don't get your foot caught on something.I experienced pedal strike for the first time with my new wide Kona Wah Wah 2s. It freaked me out but nothing happened.
Apparently Bont makes wide sizes in cleated cycling shoes, but I don't know if they make flats. Depending on how long my foot takes to heal, I may have to track down a dealer for Bont road shoes. I want my clipless pedals back on my road bike ASAP. My Specialized S-works are already a little long, but still not going to fit my foot right now.That's tough, not sure who makes a truly "wide" mtb shoe. But it's just an observation from different models in the same company...not saying that they'll definitely work...but just saying I wouldn't necessarily rule out the whole brand (unless you already have the widest shoe they make).
So the Kestrels are a 5.10? I have the Pros (they were on sale at REI recently). My town is in the flatlands, so while we have at least 10 bike shops in town, they don't carry tons of mountain biking gear. In my case I really need to be able to try shoes on.Just as an FYI, different models from Five Ten fit very differently, IMO. I wear a 1/2 size smaller in my Kestrels than my Freerider Contacts. Both seem to be the same length (or at least similar) even though they're different sizes.
I guess you just want to have enough momentum to be able to stay on the intended line.Yeh, so long as the bike stays in the intended line it's no big deal, mostly mental. I think my worst freakout was in Shimano sandals on Elizabeth Furnace.
So the Kestrels are a 5.10?
Thank you! We actually have a skate shop in town so I'll check there. If not, my Altras worked fine for what I'm able to ride right now. And I have the clipless shoes already too.Yes, they're 5.10s, but are set up for clipless. I ride clipped in on my trail bike, flats with Freerider Contacts for downhill. I don't have anywhere near me that carried Five Tens, so ended up ordering off of Backcountry.com...they've always been real good with their return policy, most of the time they run free shipping specials to ship to you, so you just eat the cost of shipping back to them if they don't work out.
If you're just looking for something in the meantime while your foot heals up, you could also try a regular skate shoe. Though not as stiff as a bike shoe, they're generally flat bottomed, good grip, and often are fit wider than many other shoes.
Good luck
I guess you just want to have enough momentum to be able to stay on the intended line.
Elizabeth Furnace sounds scary, where is that?