Based on past recommendations seen here on the list, I've tried and enjoyed Addidas Sambas and Virtuvian running shoes. For the past two weeks, I've pedaled in something new and really like it for free footed pedaling. Patagonia "Boaris" shoes. These are pigskin based (Boar-is, get it? Ugh) and quite sturdy, while still light. Roomy toe box and not too wide heel (avoids crank arm rub that some running shoes give) and a firm (but not solid stiff) Vibram sole. It's this last feature that works for me on rides over 50 miles, especially when cranking up hills a lot. The centers of my arches can get sore from a long hard day on the pedals and these soles are firm enough for support, but flexible enough to avoid being confining.
I got a pair in a discontinued color (that is pretty close to my Saluki's "Linda Blair Green" color. Style points, eh?) for cheap at Rue LaLa, but you can Google and find them lot's of places at discount. Tailwinds. Bruce -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.