Cycle shoe advice
Moderator: robbosmans
-
- Posts: 3
- Joined: Wed Jan 07, 2015 9:08 pm
Hi, I'm new to road cycling and have just got some SPD SL pedals. I have found a shoe that fits well (sidi level) but am stuck if to get a black or white shoe, not keen on the neon colours. From reading on the Internet I have come across comments like "you have to be pro to wear white", "black shoes are for mountain bikes" etc.
I was thinking more towards black as white might become dirty quick, but would black be to hot in the summer? I just wondered what people generally wear.
Thanks
I was thinking more towards black as white might become dirty quick, but would black be to hot in the summer? I just wondered what people generally wear.
Thanks
Visit starbike.com Online Retailer for HighEnd cycling components
Great Prices ✓ Broad Selection ✓ Worldwide Delivery ✓
www.starbike.com
People generally wear the color they think looks the coolest. I'm a fan of black.
- luckypuncheur
- Posts: 254
- Joined: Mon Oct 17, 2011 7:26 pm
- Location: Germany
Pick the colour you like best - as long as it's white.
Get a bicycle. You will certainly not regret it, if you live.
I'm all about white shoes / white helmet
Black saddle / black bar tape ... until spring, then white bar tape.
Black saddle / black bar tape ... until spring, then white bar tape.
Im with this ^^ and this ^!
White shoes and helmet, always. I just think it looks classy.
Black saddle and black bartape, and in spring I keep with black bartape!
Whether white scientifically stands out more than any other colour, I am unsure. But, its a nice ideal and something i'll go with. The Missus tends to find some solace in me wearing white and trying to do the right thing in terms of visibility.
White shoes and helmet, always. I just think it looks classy.
Black saddle and black bartape, and in spring I keep with black bartape!
Whether white scientifically stands out more than any other colour, I am unsure. But, its a nice ideal and something i'll go with. The Missus tends to find some solace in me wearing white and trying to do the right thing in terms of visibility.
-
- Posts: 3
- Joined: Wed Jan 07, 2015 9:08 pm
Thanks for the replies.
White seems a more sensible option from the comments written and I think it will be a better colour for the summer!!
White seems a more sensible option from the comments written and I think it will be a better colour for the summer!!
On the other hand, white degrades the fastest. A shoe consists of different materials and all degrade and discolor in different way. Black is less vulnerable for degration. Shiny surface is also more sensitive for scratches but easier to clean from dirt.
White is for the "good guys".
Black is for the ruffians.
But I will say that my white Specialized S-works shoes have held up amazingly well: no fading, discoloring, or cracking.
I always try to choose a white or brightly colored helmet for visibility and safety. It is also probably slightly cooler in direct sunlight.
Black is for the ruffians.
But I will say that my white Specialized S-works shoes have held up amazingly well: no fading, discoloring, or cracking.
I always try to choose a white or brightly colored helmet for visibility and safety. It is also probably slightly cooler in direct sunlight.
- Kermithimself
- Posts: 1013
- Joined: Sat Jun 02, 2007 12:48 pm
- Location: Denmark
BRM wrote:On the other hand, white degrades the fastest. A shoe consists of different materials and all degrade and discolor in different way. Black is less vulnerable for degration. Shiny surface is also more sensitive for scratches but easier to clean from dirt.
A good reason to change your shoes at least every 2 years.
------------
If you dream of being famous - think of what birds do to statues.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kermithimself/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdCPaXwpeXT_LpuEF0REjqw
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gotlegscycling/
If you dream of being famous - think of what birds do to statues.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kermithimself/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdCPaXwpeXT_LpuEF0REjqw
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gotlegscycling/
- Frankie - B
- Admin - In the industry
- Posts: 6573
- Joined: Mon Jun 02, 2003 8:17 am
- Location: Drenthe, Holland
Wear what is most comfortable for you. black shoes and white helmet for me.
If you want to see 'meh' content of me and my bike you can follow my life in pictures here!'Tape was made to wrap your GF's gifts, NOT hold a freakin tire on.'
White shoes show dirt.
I'm not sure how much cooler they are in summer. Most of the heat is radiated from the hot blacktop. Most white shoes have black soles. However the white upper should reduce absorption of radiated energy from the sun.
Black matches all kits.
I've got black shoes and white and black helmets.
I'm not sure how much cooler they are in summer. Most of the heat is radiated from the hot blacktop. Most white shoes have black soles. However the white upper should reduce absorption of radiated energy from the sun.
Black matches all kits.
I've got black shoes and white and black helmets.
-
- Posts: 3
- Joined: Wed Jan 07, 2015 9:08 pm
Decided to go black. Seen a few pairs of white sidi's that have become discoloured on the plastic bits. Thanks for your answers
-
- Posts: 3278
- Joined: Wed Mar 17, 2004 1:38 pm
White is the only choice. Unless you go with a nice shiny silver pair, like shimano did in the mid 90s when Gianni Bugno was sporting their shoes!
Visit starbike.com Online Retailer for HighEnd cycling components
Great Prices ✓ Broad Selection ✓ Worldwide Delivery ✓
www.starbike.com