Best Muni/Trials Shoe

I'm old to unicycling, but new to Muni/Trials.

I think that my biggest concern is with spraining my ankles, because I
really (really, really, really) hate the recovery time afterwards. And
I also hate that each time I do it, I'm likely to be making it more
vulnerable for the rest of my life.

That said, what sneakers are best for sprain-prevention while not
sucking in other departments?

Thx.


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JesseG wrote:
I'm old to unicycling, but new to Muni/Trials.

I think that my biggest concern is with spraining my ankles, because I
really (really, really, really) hate the recovery time afterwards. And
I also hate that each time I do it, I'm likely to be making it more
vulnerable for the rest of my life.

That said, what sneakers are best for sprain-prevention while not
sucking in other departments?

Thx.

Forget "sneakers". Get a strong, form soled over-the-ankle shoe like
'this!' (http://tinyurl.com/57lyxs)


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MuniAddict wrote:
Forget "sneakers". Get a strong, form soled over-the-ankle shoe like
'this!' (http://tinyurl.com/57lyxs)




I don't even hate the aesthetics. Very helpful.

Any other choices I should consider?


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Here's the new version: http://tinyurl.com/49rlko

I have three pair of the first version and they are the absolute best
shoe for MUni/coker/trials, ect that I have ever owned! Incredible
grip, long wearing, very comfy with ankle protection.


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Good to hear.

Initially, I sort of just thought that you were saying that this was
the right genre of shoes, which in itself was sort of a revelation.
Stupidly, I hadn't realized that there was a market segment for this
sort of shoe.

Anyway, I'll probably just get these. That is, unless anyone else wants
to make a case for getting something different .

Thx


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Terry and some other riders really like those shoes. They're nice
especially if you can afford them. You should know they are really
sticky and take some getting used to, but once you get used to them and
can move your foot around, a lot of people really like them.

I am not saying that from experience, it's only from what I have read.
Terry can confirm.

Cheers.


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I have narrow ankles and finding shoes to support them seems near
impossible. So I wear 'these ankle braces' (http://tinyurl.com/46lswe)
whenever I ride. I also wear neoprene ankle supports under them just to
prevent chaffing.


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Here's the new version:
http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/166...ct-2-Shoes.htm



I use these. They're great shoes and rated highly by lots of people on
here.

The shoes do provide a degree of ankle protection but i've still had
light sprains a couple of times. Still highly recomended though

Dan


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Forgive me as this is not related to the style of riding, but related to
shoes, I wanted to target my question to people who know about this more
than I do.

Any suggestions for ideal shoes in learning gliding/1fww? I've just
begun to learn 1FWW and my Maxxis tire is starting to bald (from normal
wear) but it is still a little bit knobby. I need new shoes for
unicycling, too...so I want to find a good pair that is ideal for 1FWW
and gliding as well...I imagine anything with a flat tread on the
bottom. I also like extra padding on the side since I do a lot of BC
riding and those bolts cut into your ankles. Any suggestions?


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Check out the Impact 2 MID at http://fiveten.com

These guys made a soft rubber compound for their soles that grips
pedals much better than a high ankle supported hiking shoe.

They also have a specially designed tongue that has a depression at the
top which eases pressure on the spot where your foot and lower shin
meet. Especially good for MUni, as your feet are in a flexed position
constantly. Also uses a slingshot tongue design to keep your heel back
and down in the shoe. You'll like them.


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