Re: [CR]Re: shoes for clips/straps

(Example: Racing:Wayne Stetina)

Date: Tue, 04 Apr 2006 08:05:43 -0400
To: Classic Rendezvous <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
From: "George Allen" <jgallen@lexairinc.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]Re: shoes for clips/straps
In-Reply-To: <44325184.6020508@optusnet.com.au>
References: <44325184.6020508@optusnet.com.au>


P Lynn,

Check out the Specialized BG Sonoma 2. I have a pair. They work fine with clips, they're comfortable and they don't look too bad. They're easy to walk in as well. List price $80 US.

They are shown about halfway down this page:

http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCEqSection.jsp?minisite=10080&sid=05EquipShoesAll

George Allen Lexington Ky, USA

At 06:59 AM 4/4/2006, P. Lynn Miller wrote:
>/P. Lynn Miller wrote:
>/
>>/I should provide some background, I pulled a vintage steel frame
>>out of mothballs, and decided to use toe-clips and straps instead
>>of my usual clipless pedals. I was not planning to use cleats, just
>>was looking for a "classic" style shoe, even if I have to look
>>through old stock or find a good second-hand pair. I am planning to
>>use this set-up for occasional, feel-good rides on my vintage bike. /
>
>I found these - eBay - Item number: 7230533313 - Anyone know
>anything about these or have used this shoe? They may be a bit too
>vintage. But I am looking for shoes with laces. No velcro or ratchets.
>
>Thanks,
>
>--
>P. Lynn Miller
>Sydney, Australia
>www.chainringtransitauthority.com