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I've got an old set of Shimano road shoes that I purchased some 9 or 10 years ago. They are still
holding up, but.... the heels on both of 'em are ripping out (one worse than the other) as are the
toes. They're just old and tired. I've resigned myself to spending a buck or two to get a new set,
but from what little looking around I've done - I have yet to see any shoes on the market today that
still use shoe strings. Is this asking to much? These old things (I went and grabbed one of 'em to
see if there are still any identifiable markings on 'em as to make & model - not) have laces and a
pr. of velcro straps - one at the bottom of the lacing and the other at the top. There is a 'cover'
that is in between the laces and the velcro. They are a combination 'leather' and some kind of mesh
body construction. They are 'silver/grey' in color. I paid a little over a $100.00 (US) for these
back then - I believe that they were considered to be a quality shoe @the time. I like laces. I
don't know about these new fangled things that have ratched straps and whatnot - guess I'm just an
old fart. Anyone know of, or recommend a decent pair of shoes that have both a lace and velcro
combo, in a $150.00 (+/- $25-30) price range. Usage will be strictly road - mostly training/club
racing and some occasional weekend racing. They'll be used against look style pedals.
Thanks...
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holding up, but.... the heels on both of 'em are ripping out (one worse than the other) as are the
toes. They're just old and tired. I've resigned myself to spending a buck or two to get a new set,
but from what little looking around I've done - I have yet to see any shoes on the market today that
still use shoe strings. Is this asking to much? These old things (I went and grabbed one of 'em to
see if there are still any identifiable markings on 'em as to make & model - not) have laces and a
pr. of velcro straps - one at the bottom of the lacing and the other at the top. There is a 'cover'
that is in between the laces and the velcro. They are a combination 'leather' and some kind of mesh
body construction. They are 'silver/grey' in color. I paid a little over a $100.00 (US) for these
back then - I believe that they were considered to be a quality shoe @the time. I like laces. I
don't know about these new fangled things that have ratched straps and whatnot - guess I'm just an
old fart. Anyone know of, or recommend a decent pair of shoes that have both a lace and velcro
combo, in a $150.00 (+/- $25-30) price range. Usage will be strictly road - mostly training/club
racing and some occasional weekend racing. They'll be used against look style pedals.
Thanks...
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