01-10-2007, 07:13 AM
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#4 (permalink)
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| | Re: SPD shoes with flexible sole?
Check out the specialized website for their offering. Frankly, I want
walkabout spd shows that have very stiff soles, not ones that flex too much.
I only need that part right over the pedal to be stiff, though.
Mike B wrote:
:: My favorite pair of 5 year (?) old Shimano MO31 shoes are coming to
:: the end of their useful life.
:: http://members.iinet.net.au/~mbuckler/shoe/Imgp2392.jpg
:: http://members.iinet.net.au/~mbuckler/shoe/Imgp2393.jpg
:: They are perfect for me because they have just enough flex to allow
:: for comfortable walking.
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:: In comparison I also have a pair of Shimano MO37 shoes which are
:: built like a tank, are twice as stiff and great for cycling but
:: absolutely useless for walking because the foot wants to flex but
:: the sole doesn't allow it.
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:: Does anyone know what current shoe (Shimano or otherwise) is
:: roughly equivalent to the old Shimano MO31 ?
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:: None of the catalogues give measurements for flexibility, only their
:: intended use - commuting, touring etc.
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::
:: Mike
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