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Post by LittleL on Jul 18, 2008 14:48:36 GMT -5
So I use to skateboard when I was younger, but never really knew much about bikes...long story short I now have a boyfriend who rides freestyle and I want to get him some shoes as a surprise (I will keep the receipt so he may return them of course), but I was wondering if anyone could give me suggestions about the soles. Like I think that certain "patterns" or textures on the bottom sole might help stick to the peddles better...could someone elaborate on that if it is true (description etc). Also I think the inner padding by the ankle should be thicker to protect from the cranks, but am not sure?
Any help ASAP would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much!
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Post by phlatsomagee on Aug 27, 2008 23:48:28 GMT -5
Hey you got the right idea 'bout the cush. Check out Chad Kagy's new sig kick, "DC Command BMX shoe". For me I dig the extra air pocket on the sole for cush on bails. Trust me, learning tailwhips takes some extra padding... and not just in the tush. jk Anyway, as far as the underside design, as long as there's sum tread and it's totally not smoothed out, yer golden. Plus it helps to have a harder toe... like some shoes you'll notice it tapers at the toe. But if you have the sole sort of come up on the toe a bit, it helps when you shove yer foot in the tire for jam whips and such. Hope this helps.
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Post by dlightmen on Jan 9, 2009 7:54:52 GMT -5
When I rode a good pair of Nike, Converse, or Adidas made of leather were the best. 3/4 tops offered just the right amount of support and did not feel as though my ankle joints were restricted. Also, anything canvas wold wear out way to quick, so leather was a must. I found all quality basketball shoes offered great grip on the pegs, pedals, and allowed good control on scratching tricks (that is what we called them back then) like backyards, steamrollers, etc ....
Oh ya, as a personal preference I hated shoes with thick soles. They gave me a feeling like trying to throw a baseball with snow gloves.
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