Great thread! I switched from SPDs to Flats about 3 years ago after blowing out my ACL and having my hip resurfaced (in the same season). After my surgery I couldn't afford to have one of those unexpected 1 mph falls on to my hip and risk breaking my femur from where the new ball joint has been inserted. One thing I noticed with flats - is that I have learned to ride "lighter" and use my legs as shocks which has improved my riding (especially on descents). I still ride with SPD shoes with the clips removed. They are Shimano MTB shoes that have a really stiff soul but they are starting to get beat up. I keep meaning to get a pair five-tens but I don't know any place that sells them. I am hesitant to buy shoes online without trying them on first. I was thinking of trying Vans... there sould surface seems like it would provide good traction but I am thinking they would have too much flexation.
Can anyone recommend a good shoe for flats (besides Five-Tens) that you can actually buy in a store?
Can anyone recommend a good shoe for flats (besides Five-Tens) that you can actually buy in a store?