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I rode in Ariat Terrains for years..they were "OK", but my toes were always 
a bit numb at the end of 50 miles. One day I was leading down a steep hill, 
and the small pebble trail mixed with the lack of tread on the Terrains 
resulted in me ending up on my butt!

I went out and bought some trail running shoes with a very agressive tread. 
They have a wide toe and I bought them 1/2 size larger so I could put a 
footbed in them. This has turned out to be the ticket. 250 competetive miles 
later, in addition to all the training rides in between, I am still happy 
with this set up. I ride in ultra-suede half chaps (the leather ones are too 
heavy for me), and can run/hike anytime I need to, and my feet feel great in 
the saddle and out.

If you decide to go this route, figure out the brand that fits YOUR foot. 
New Balance happened to be the one for my foot. Others I know like 
Saucony/Avia/Asics, etc...They go on sale alot at the larger sporting good 
stores like Sport Mart/Big 5/Sports Authority, so look for sales if you are 
concerned about cost. I think my favorite ones of the two were originally 
about $90. on sale for about $50. The key is to look for a Trail Running 
shoe which will have a more agressive tread than a regular running shoe.

I put a sport foot bed (not an expensive one, just a Dr. Scholl's off the 
rack-about $7. if I remember) and it works great.

Off to go ride, really ride!

Ranelle Rubin
R.Rubin Consulting

raneller@xxxxxxx

916-663-4140 home office
916-718-2427 cellular
916-848-3662 fax




> From: April <endurancerider@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: Ridecamp <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [RC]   Shoes for the Rider
> Date: Sun, 25 Mar 2007 09:00:58 -0500
>
> Hi, Ridecamp,
>
> I would like some suggestions on shoes to try, please.
>
> I used to have Ariat Terrians until one of the eyes for the laces blew out.
> The Terrains were rubbing the back of my heels pretty good so I decided to
> get something else.
>
> I bought some hiking boots from REI, but since I've gotten them, the balls
> of my feet hurt after 12-15 miles. I wonder if this has to do with the 
> rigid
> soles and extra ankle support?
>
> Or maybe it's just my riding style and I need to change that. Ideas are
> welcome here, too. I have E-Z Ride stirrups with cages hanging on biothane
> English leathers on my Abetta saddle. I've played around with the stirrup
> length. If I go longer, I lose my stirrups. If I go shorter, I get knee
> pain.
>
> If I buy new shoes, I have to get something with ankle support. I tend to
> twist my ankle just thinking about walking in uneven terrain. The Ariat
> Terrains were ok except for the heel rubbing. I think they were just a
> little too big for me, then they stretched and I was already in the 
> smallest
> size they have. Wearing extra socks in 90 degree heat is not an attractive
> suggestion, even if it would work.
>
> So, I thought I'd ask for some suggestions on other shoes to try.
>
> Does anybody have any experience with these "Horseshoes?" Are these the
> Roper Horseshoes spoken of in the archives?
> http://www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail.html?PGGUID=30e074b7-7b6a-11d5-a192-00b0d0204ae5
>
> Anybody use these particular Propet shoes? Some web sites advertise these 
> as
> winter boots. I don't need winter boots, though.
> http://www.propetusa.com/wpeakwalkernew.htm
>
> Thanks,
> April
> Nashville, TN
>
> --
> "It doesn't matter how slowly you go - as long as you don't stop!" -
> Confucius



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