I rode the Monarchs for a while but the bearings wore out and instead of rebuilding them I swapped them for cheap platforms like the ones from the Clems. I think they are grippier than the Monarchs (not as pretty and the bearings aren't as smooth). Not a guy so I wear Five Fingers in the summer and Uggs in the winter.Any shoe works but not a leather sole. I got a new pair of Xero sandals and some Altras I'll try this year and also Sorels for cold/wet weather.
On Saturday, March 13, 2021 at 10:17:56 PM UTC-5 Jeffrey Arita wrote: > Adam, > > I purchased the Trailcross shoes early last year in preparation for some > bikepacking adventures + flat pedals. Did not go on any extended > adventures but I did ride the shoes a *lot *on day rides. Very, very > nice in hot weather. While wading through streams the shoes dried out > quickly. The Five Ten sole really gripped any kind of flat pedal - > sometimes too well as it made it difficult to move my foot while pedaling. > Hike-a-biking was good too as the sole at the toe gripped inclines well. > My only gripe is they are definitely *not *cold weather shoes (like > today) ;) > > Good luck, > > Jeff > Claremont, CA > > On Saturday, March 13, 2021 at 6:22:47 PM UTC-8 Adam wrote: > >> Thanks again all, Thought I'd post a follow up for what it's worth. >> >> I went with the Five Ten Trailcross - a newish model with mesh upper, and >> a little more walking/hiking traction in the sole. So far, I like them, >> though I haven't seen how they'll do in more extreme conditions. They're >> great for a little wet, cold, muddy. I had to hike-a-bike over some steep >> crumbly sections and they held up well for that. >> >> Several folks above mentioned the toe box being small/narrow, and I >> agree. I have wideish feet and these are right on the threshold of not >> working for me, especially with thicker socks. That said, I did a long ride >> in them today with thick wool socks and everything was comfy, just a bit >> tight. >> >> I think the breathability will be amazing once it's not so cold. >> >> anyway, thanks all for the recommendations, there were lots of good ideas >> on here, very helpful. >> On Monday, March 8, 2021 at 6:10:50 PM UTC-5 Robert Hakim wrote: >> >>> I bought a pair of these : >>> >>> https://www.specialized.com/us/en/2fo-flat-2-0-mountain-bike-shoes/p/155830?color=237107-155830&searchText=61119-6237 >>> And I quite like them. They're a bit warm in the summer but are stiff, >>> comfortable, durable and shed reasonable amounts of water. >>> >>> I bought mine last year, they had better color options- i.e. not super >>> bright and not white. >>> >>> -Robert >>> >>> On Monday, March 8, 2021 at 4:12:36 PM UTC-5 Joe M. wrote: >>> >>>> I prefer Altra Lone Peaks for when I'm going on dirt and Vans slip ons >>>> for pavement riding. Both these shoes feel good on my MKS Monarch/Gamma >>>> pedals. >>>> >>>> On Friday, March 5, 2021 at 5:36:32 PM UTC-8 David Person wrote: >>>> >>>>> +1 on the Five Ten Freeriders. Grippy and long lasting soles. Pedal >>>>> pins don't tear them up. >>>>> >>>>> On Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 2:15:19 AM UTC-8 Ed Carolipio wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> I prefer Five Ten Freeriders for biking - all my bikes have flats - >>>>>> with the suede/mesh uppers and the rigid + grippy stealth rubber soles. >>>>>> MSRP is $100 but can be had for as low as $60 when they go on sale. My >>>>>> experience with Freeriders is they break in well and can take a beating. >>>>>> For a change of pace, I also wear low cut Vans with waffle soles, laces, >>>>>> and suede/canvas uppers (Berle Pro, BMX, Old Skool). >>>>>> >>>>>> --Ed C. >>>>>> On Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 6:17:22 PM UTC-8 Adam wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi all, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I've seen a few old threads on this topic, but am curious what shoes >>>>>>> people like for their platforms? I'm using the newish grip monarchs. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I've been riding in an old pair of running shoes for a number of >>>>>>> years, but the holes are getting out of hand and it's time for them to >>>>>>> retire. I tried a pair of fairly rigid spd shoes that I had sitting >>>>>>> around >>>>>>> from a few years ago (without the cleats) and while I like the >>>>>>> rigidity, >>>>>>> the grip doesn't hold up when they're wet. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I'm finding that I like the additional stiffness. Trying the mushy >>>>>>> running shoes again, they feel pretty bad. I'm not sure how they didn't >>>>>>> bother me all those years. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> So what's grippy (esp when wet), not too hot, decent in the rain, >>>>>>> and reasonably stiff?(doesn't have to be cycling specific) >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Thanks for your thoughts! >>>>>>> >>>>>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/28824ca9-c6aa-4587-b2ab-b020c4c8eff8n%40googlegroups.com.
