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Road vs Triathlon Shoes???
Hi, question regarding high-end triathlon shoes versus high-end
regular road shoes. I have a pair of the one-strap triathlon shoes, and while they work great for triathlon, I wonder if I should also have a seperate pair of three-strap shoes for regular training rides/road races. I am very competitive in triathlon, and don't mind spending the extra for two pairs if there really is a difference. After trying a few on, seems that the regular road shoes have significantly less heel slippage than the triathlon shoes. Does this make any performance difference, and are there other differences large or small? Thanks! |
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Road vs Triathlon Shoes???
Hi, question regarding high-end triathlon shoes versus high-end
regular road shoes. I have a pair of the one-strap triathlon shoes, and while they work great for triathlon, I wonder if I should also have a seperate pair of three-strap shoes for regular training rides/road races. I am very competitive in triathlon, and don't mind spending the extra for two pairs if there really is a difference. After trying a few on, seems that the regular road shoes have significantly less heel slippage than the triathlon shoes. Does this make any performance difference, and are there other differences large or small? Thanks! In general, Tri-specific shoes will have a liner (so they feel comfortable when not wearing socks) and be made for very easy entry. Typically that means a single velcro strap, so there's less to mess with. The use of more straps (either two or three, as found on most standard road shoes) does two things- First, it helps with fit, since you can adjust the shoe to fit your foot at more than one location. And second, it may give a more secure feeling as you pull up on the pedals. If your Tri shoes feel very comfortable when riding, and you don't notice any "sponginess" (don't know how else to describe it) when pulling up, then there's little to be gained from another pair of shoes. But sometimes the standard shoes will expose the compromises made for a Tri-specific model. --Mike-- Chain Reaction Bicycles www.ChainReaction.com |
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Road vs Triathlon Shoes???
In general, Tri-specific shoes will have a liner (so they feel comfortable
when not wearing socks) and be made for very easy entry. Typically that means a single velcro strap, so there's less to mess with. The use of more straps (either two or three, as found on most standard road shoes) does two things- First, it helps with fit, since you can adjust the shoe to fit your foot at more than one location. And second, it may give a more secure feeling as you pull up on the pedals. I have the exact opposite opinion. I find fewer straps means more comfort in my riding shoes. I have yet to try the Carnac single strap shoes, but they will be the next ones I buy. I have two strap Carnac road shoes and three strap Carnac mountain bike shoes. The two straps hold more securely and are more comfortable when pulling up on the pedals. The top strap is the only strap that matters in cycling shoes. I tighten the top strap and leave all of the lower straps on both shoes loose. There is no point squeezing the lower part of the foot with cycling shoes since all of the force occurs on the top strap. The two strap shoe is more comfortable because the top strap is wider than on the three strap model. And one strap triathalon shoes have the widest strap of all. More comfortable because the force is spread out over a greater area. |
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Road vs Triathlon Shoes???
There is no point squeezing the lower part of the
foot with cycling shoes since all of the force occurs on the top strap. The two strap shoe is more comfortable because the top strap is wider than on the three strap model. And one strap triathalon shoes have the widest strap of all. More comfortable because the force is spread out over a greater area. If the shoe fits your foot perfectly, I agree. But many will find it uncomfortable having the front of their foot "swimming" laterally across the shoe because it's too big. Large toe boxes, no problem, but proper fit width-wise is a relevant issue, and that's what the multiple straps address. --Mike-- Chain Reaction Bicycles www.ChainReaction.com "Russell Seaton" wrote in message om... In general, Tri-specific shoes will have a liner (so they feel comfortable when not wearing socks) and be made for very easy entry. Typically that means a single velcro strap, so there's less to mess with. The use of more straps (either two or three, as found on most standard road shoes) does two things- First, it helps with fit, since you can adjust the shoe to fit your foot at more than one location. And second, it may give a more secure feeling as you pull up on the pedals. I have the exact opposite opinion. I find fewer straps means more comfort in my riding shoes. I have yet to try the Carnac single strap shoes, but they will be the next ones I buy. I have two strap Carnac road shoes and three strap Carnac mountain bike shoes. The two straps hold more securely and are more comfortable when pulling up on the pedals. The top strap is the only strap that matters in cycling shoes. I tighten the top strap and leave all of the lower straps on both shoes loose. There is no point squeezing the lower part of the foot with cycling shoes since all of the force occurs on the top strap. The two strap shoe is more comfortable because the top strap is wider than on the three strap model. And one strap triathalon shoes have the widest strap of all. More comfortable because the force is spread out over a greater area. |
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