Shimano S-Phyre - long distance riding?
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Only reason I ordered this shoe is because I got a massive discount and it is supposed to be supremely comfortable. Having said that I have concerns about doing long rides with a stiff carbon sole like this. Would it be a problem doing a century in this shoe? The other one I'm looking at is Lake CX237/MX237. Choices are constrained as I need wide shoes.
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The stiffer the sole, the more comfortable the shoe will be. You do not want any flex in your sole. Flex will cause foot pain.
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I've done 160km races in S-Phyresvinuneuro wrote: ↑Thu Feb 15, 2018 5:02 amOnly reason I ordered this shoe is because I got a massive discount and it is supposed to be supremely comfortable. Having said that I have concerns about doing long rides with a stiff carbon sole like this. Would it be a problem doing a century in this shoe? The other one I'm looking at is Lake CX237/MX237. Choices are constrained as I need wide shoes.
Feet were fine, I don't remember being aware of any foot discomfort
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As long as the shoe fits and the foot is supported correctly. A badly supported foot in a stiff shoe is agony, it's less painful in a softer shoe.wheelbuilder wrote: ↑Thu Feb 15, 2018 6:41 amThe stiffer the sole, the more comfortable the shoe will be. You do not want any flex in your sole. Flex will cause foot pain.
If you see what i mean.
I bought the Lake 237s a few weeks ago and after two rides i knew I wasn't going to get on with them. Last week took possession of the RC9s and they are great. Rode 106km today and no pain. Well worth the money.
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