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01-10-2007, 08:48 AM

On Wed, 10 Jan 2007 22:13:57 +0900, 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.
>
> 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.
>
> Does anyone know what current shoe (Shimano or otherwise) is roughly equivalent
> to the old Shimano MO31 ?
>
> None of the catalogues give measurements for flexibility, only their intended
> use - commuting, touring etc.

I'm told the Diadora Patrol, which is what most bike cops use, is very
comfortable for walking and standing around, as well as riding all day.
Ugly but good I guess. Performance/Nashbar usually have them on sale.

Matt O.

01-10-2007, 08:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
Matt O'Toole Posts: n/a	Re: SPD shoes with flexible sole? On Wed, 10 Jan 2007 22:13:57 +0900, 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. > > 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. > > Does anyone know what current shoe (Shimano or otherwise) is roughly equivalent > to the old Shimano MO31 ? > > None of the catalogues give measurements for flexibility, only their intended > use - commuting, touring etc. I'm told the Diadora Patrol, which is what most bike cops use, is very comfortable for walking and standing around, as well as riding all day. Ugly but good I guess. Performance/Nashbar usually have them on sale. Matt O.