Andrew, I use indoor soccer shoes, typically adidas (I don't care for the samba model as the sole feels to "clunky") but I also like diadora, and I use MKS touring pedals. The soles feel "just stiff enough" without being so stiff that completely lose feel of the pedal.
Larry, McDougall is correct that the foot, knee, *hip* and back are all part of on system. In my practice (physical therapy) I find most knee problems derive from weak and tight hip external rotators and abductors. Although the foot can have an effect on the mechanics of the knee, that's not so much the case in cycling because the heel (calcaneus) is not primarily load bearing (as it is in walking or running). Instead, the force of the pedal stroke is distributed through the flexible fore- and mid-foot. Good to hear the Merrell's are working for you, though, as I've been considering a pair for running. I've always preferred a flat, light, shoe. Cheers! lyle On 19 October 2011 23:21, Andrew Johnson <ashtab...@gmail.com> wrote: > I wish I could find a great non-cleated cycling shoe - something with a > very thin but stiff sole, for my MKS touring pedals, and have wondered about > the new Merrills. This review shows just how flexible they are, do those > really work well for cycling? > > http://www.myfivefingers.com/merrell-true-glove-review/ > > I'll visit the local show shop, see if they have some to try on. > > - Andrew, Berkeley > > On Wed, Oct 19, 2011 at 7:57 PM, LF <fie...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Liesl. >> >> I've had knee problems on and off, for 25-years. They started during >> over-ambitious, under-conditioned cycling. Last year, I read *Born to Run,* >> and recommend it. McDougall, IIRC, explains that the foot, knee, and back >> are all part of one system, and that shoes muck up natures design -- giving >> rise to all sorts of aches and pains. Well, I developed the full compliment >> of aches and pains. >> >> I tried the 5-fingers "barefoot shoes," and found them kind of weird. >> About a month ago, I started wearing Merrell's barefoot True Glove shoes >> exclusively. No more sneakers, SPDs, Keens; no more padded, reinforced or >> healed footware. I like them. I am more surefooted, walk quieter, and pain >> free. I cycle in them. I wear them to work. I stand for hours comfortably. I >> go for hikes. I'm a zealous convert. >> >> For me, daily stretches, judicious chiropractic, and "barefoot" running >> shoes free me from chronic muscular-skeletal pain of the back and lower >> extremities. YMMV. >> >> Any other iBobs try the barefoot thing? That, a primal diet, and Bob is >> your Uncle. >> >> Best, >> Larry >> >> >> -- > 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. > -- lyle f bogart dpt 156 bradford rd wiscasset, me 04578 207.882.6494 206.794.6937 -- 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.
