Ideas We Love, Non-Ugly Cycling Shoes
by anita • June 2, 2009 • Ideas We Love • 4 Comments
Adidas is introducing Zeitfrei, its first line of cycling inspired shoes. Though the shoes are primarily designed for fixed gear riders, we think it’s a step in the right direction…especially for those not into wearing clip shoes around town. Amazon has them in stock for $90. Sorry ladies, unless you are willing to slip on a pair of these boys shoes, you are out of luck.
Perforated uppers give ventilation and subtle reflective accents surround the shoes’ base and highlight the embossed heel logo. To prevent laces from getting stuck in the gears, Zeitfreis provide a neoprene pocket marked with each brand’s logo. A stiffer outsole and treaded forefoot ensure improved pedal feel and grip, while retaining enough comfort for wear during those non-cycling moments. [via Coolhunting]
Adidas also makes the Minrett, which is also pretty decent looking and can be found for a far-saner $40.
Apparently Nike and Asics are making fixed-gear inspired shoes too. Check it out here:
http://prollyisnotprobably.com/2009/06/nike_air_zoom_tiempo_cycling_s.php
http://prollyisnotprobably.com/2009/05/human_traffic_x_shoe_biz_x_oni_1.php
Good lord! $198 for shoes! Would not even pay Canadian money for those.
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