dean-monty-101 Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 hi i was wondering what the best riding shoes are i got try-all but there getting old so i dont know weither to get ribo's or monty's thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*BOOTHY* Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 i have the viz ones and there mint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1337 Trials Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 Do these shoes help much because I just wear normal shoes (ETnies)??? ~Matty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flubber Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 Do trials shoes really make the rider better and comfy???Flubber:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbell123 Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 i dont see how trials shoes would make you better, i just ware vans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 ogre likes inopias Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 trials shoes are tightly fitted and are perfectly moulded to the riders foot (ribos). but are expencive and wear quicklyskateshoes are heavy, lose and wear alot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex.loves.boys Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 (edited) Nike Dunks£25 from Chav world Edited March 28, 2007 by alext Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudirudirudirudirudi Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 whatever fits me really. To be honest having different shoes with different grips doesnt affect my riding. i dont think it matters too much. the only thing i do look for in shoes is the grip. must be flat and not wear down easily as some wear really quickley.Rudi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbra Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 Converse, feel the best to me. Well actually they're fake lonsedale converse i brought for £7.50 well worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dean-monty-101 Posted March 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 the trials shoes have ankle protection and have good grip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVWOCI WVS Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 (edited) i wear socksEDIT: i wear orchid bmx shoes over the top of them Edited March 28, 2007 by samdoman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandalf the Yellow Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 yer l what ash said they fit better cos of straps and clips, i have quite a few different pairs of shoes (skate and normal trainers) and have ridden in all of them, and i find the tighter and softer/thinner the sole the better, my feet can just feel the bike more.i only ride with adidas superstars 2 now, they're like the perfect shoe. but obviously its down to personal opinion, i can't justify spending £60+ on a trials specific shoe yet.steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krisboats Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 I don't have a choice of being able to pick up ribo's as someone decided there isn't a market for them in size 15 So i just go with skateshoes, vans usually... though i've been using boras lately and they're pretty good. I just usually tend to go with something with a fairly thing sole or at least something thats pretty flexible. Which is where the vans stuff seems to be a bit better than globe, etnies and the like. As for having it as a tighter fitting with the ribo's.... just tighten your shoe laces up more . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumplestiltskin Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 (edited) Usually use some kind of skate shoe - DC's at the moment. I used Converse Allstars for a while and the thin sole was brilliant for extra feel, almost like a pair of Ribos e.t.c for half the price. Problem was the canvas bodies weren't padded enough and didnt reach my ankles so I was always caning them against my cranks when I sidehopped. I wouldn't really buy specialist trials shoes unless I was competing or something, they're pretty expensive and its not like they have the dual purposeness of trainers - you'd get some pretty funny looks in the pub if you went out in them... Edited March 28, 2007 by Rumplestiltskin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guineasmithpig Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 If you're going for skate style trainers, pick up some Vans with the waffle sole. The Old Skools are a bit to thin, and hurt my feet when i'm riding. I'm riding TNTs at the moment, but craving for an old pair of Vans Knu Skools!!! By far the best riding trainers I've ever used. Went through three pairs of the buggers riding DH, dirt, street, and trials, with each pair lasting about 2-3 years of ridng almost everyday when i was at high school and collegeSmithy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Scarlet Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 Yea, Vans or some other kind of skate shoe are perfect, I've got a pair that I've been using for riding for around 2 years now and they've been everywhere and done everything, still comfortabe as anything.Just need to tighten to laces up everynow and again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class Clown Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 skate shoes every time riding in globes at the moment but the sole is getting a bit to thin so new pair in order and yer i dont see what the whole thing about ribo and tryall shoes i thnk i would ride worst with them on but iv never had them on so il have to fork out sum money to get sum maybe?Pimp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve H Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 I would have to say Ribo's, they are very comfy and they feel really grippy on the pedals. If you prefer competition riding i would reccomend a pair - most comps now a days check or state that you must have addequite footwear that complys to BIU standard (ankle protection ect)I've found i can feel the pedal more and that in turn helps to feel where the back wheel is. I did wear skate style shoes for abit before i bought me Ribo's but they were really loose and i did turn/twist my ankles alot when sidehopping.Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krisboats Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 I would have to say Ribo's, they are very comfy and they feel really grippy on the pedals. If you prefer competition riding i would reccomend a pair - most comps now a days check or state that you must have addequite footwear that complys to BIU standard (ankle protection ect)I've found i can feel the pedal more and that in turn helps to feel where the back wheel is. I did wear skate style shoes for abit before i bought me Ribo's but they were really loose and i did turn/twist my ankles alot when sidehopping.SteveAnd what if you can't get them because they don't go up to size 15? You can't compete? If i ever went to one of these discriminitive competitions someone would have hell to pay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewMadden Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 (edited) And what if you can't get them because they don't go up to size 15? You can't compete? If i ever went to one of these discriminitive competitions someone would have hell to pay Jesus! Edited March 30, 2007 by LewMadden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat da man Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 hi i was wondering what the best riding shoes are i got try-all but there getting old so i dont know weither to get ribo's or monty's thanksI am useing a set of acics (running shoes) wid running socks so really padded and lodes of support! but i have never try'd proper trials shoes so i dunno m8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottmarks2007 Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 just go hardcore!!! get some massive toothed pedals v8z for example,then go bare footi do it, hasnt done me any harm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little bmxer boy Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 skate shoes nice and gripey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poopipe Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 lakai *** - they fit, they grip, they don't get in the way and after 6 months brakeless riding and I still have soles on both of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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