Steve Kurt wrote:
>> From: <wbnash(AT)msn.com>
>
>> "Any suggestions as to any good modern shoes that do not have the straps
>> that will work in this application? Alternatively, any sources for
>> older shoes and cleats?
> I'm in the same boat as Walter. The best that I've seen so far has been
> Shimano's triathalon shoes. The main attraction for me is that they
> only have one velcro strap. Unfortunately, it looks like they are only
> available in white or silver... yeck!!
>
> There were some some Adidas shoes with carbon soles, but fairly classic
> looks, available at discount recently via a major mailorder house. Kinda
> tempting, but still pricey, and no way to know how well they fit. My
> preference is to shop for shoes at my LBS.
>
> ebay seems to be the most common source for vintage shoes. Some CR
> members have sold shoes at times, and Barron Corpuz used to find some to
> sell too (is he still running the Renaissance Cycles site?).
I was talking to the manager of my LBS and he mentioned he has a stockpile of old-style Detto shoes still. Not sure which models or sizes, but you can always ask:
ph. 920-759-1200
http://www.recyclist.com/
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-John Thompson (john@os2.dhs.org)
Appleton WI USA