Nobody - nobody in Tiger Mexico 66s? On Friday, June 12, 2026 at 2:52:23 PM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote:
> Those New Balance 440's are sharp. They look good. > > BL in EC > > On Friday, June 12, 2026 at 9:21:16 AM UTC-7 derek zeitel wrote: > >> Drew, >> I've been eyeing the canvas low tops from Last Resort for some time. Do >> you think they would accommodate mid-wide foot? >> >> All, >> After riding in Vans canvas Authentincs for decades, my 53 year old feet >> have requested something with more support and a bit more structure. I'm >> currently riding in New Balance 440 V2 >> <https://www.newbalance.com/pd/nb-numeric-440v2/UN440V2_SK-FTW-803136.html#dwvar_UN440V2__SK-FTW-803136_style=UN440VBB&dwvar_UN440V2__SK-FTW-803136_width=D&pid=UN440V2_SK-FTW-803136&quantity=1> >> (a >> model from their skateboarding line) in a wide width and they have been >> great. The sole is surprisingly firm/rigid for a skate shoe but that has >> been a pleasant surprise for pedaling. They are a touch on the warm side, >> would love to see them make an all canvas option. >> >> Best, >> Derek Z >> Buchanan, NY >> >> On Friday, June 12, 2026 at 11:36:19 AM UTC-4 [email protected] wrote: >> >>> I've only ever used 'skate' or 'bmx' designated Vans. I do believe they >>> are slightly stiffer than say the slip-ons, but I wouldn't necessarily call >>> them a stiff shoe. >>> >>> I'm on my first pair of 'BMX' vans. They do have a different waffle sole >>> pattern than other Vans. There is an area under the pedal zone that seems >>> to be a little harder. I've had these since Feb and they are holding up a >>> little better to spikey mtb pedals than other Vans I've had. But overall >>> I'd say they're pretty similar. I do like ones with the slightly thicker >>> 'PROCUSH' insole. >>> >>> On Friday, June 12, 2026 at 9:53:56 AM UTC-5 John Bokman wrote: >>> >>>> I am also wondering if there is any actual difference between the BMX >>>> shoes and their Skate shoes? Anyone tried both? >>>> >>>> Thanks! >>>> John >>>> >>>> On Friday, June 12, 2026 at 7:07:16 AM UTC-7 Johnny Alien wrote: >>>> >>>>> I find that skate specific shoes have a grippier bottom. I prefer them >>>>> as well >>>>> >>>>> On Friday, June 12, 2026 at 9:50:01 AM UTC-4 John Bokman wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Brian do you notice the "Skate" versions being any stiffer underfoot >>>>>> than the regular shoes? Some of them have what they call a "waffle cup" >>>>>> sole, which is supposedly more protective (I assume stiffer) underfoot? >>>>>> Not >>>>>> sure theese are what you wear? >>>>>> >>>>>> https://www.vans.com/en-us/p/shoes/icons/era-5320/skate-era-wafflecup-VN000EF0BA2 >>>>>> >>>>>> John >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 12:22:21 PM UTC-7 Brian Turner wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> The “Skate” versions of Vans models are a great recent addition for >>>>>>> those of us with foot issues because the insoles can be removed and >>>>>>> swapped >>>>>>> out for the insoles of your choice. I mostly cycle in Vans, and often >>>>>>> wear >>>>>>> Blundstones in the cooler, wetter months. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Brian >>>>>>> Lexington KY >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Jun 11, 2026, at 3:00 PM, James McGregor <[email protected]> >>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Not the best for hot weather, but I really dug riding this spring in >>>>>>> Jim Green African Ranger boots. They make a barefoot version too. >>>>>>> Great >>>>>>> boots and a great value for the materials, construction, and quality. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I've also been wearing Vans a lot too - the "skate" version of the >>>>>>> Sk-8 Hi is my current fav. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 1:39:42 PM UTC-4 Caroline Golum wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Just got my first pair of Reebok Club C85s and I gotta say, best >>>>>>>> cycling shoe I've ever owned >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 1:37:38 PM UTC-4 Eamon Nordquist >>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> It used to be Chuck Taylors for me, but these days it's PF Flyers >>>>>>>>> All Americans. They have a wider toebox than Chucks and a little >>>>>>>>> better >>>>>>>>> insole than the other PF Flyers I've tried. The Chucks just >>>>>>>>> eventually >>>>>>>>> seemed to pointy in the toe for me (like so many sneakers). >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Eamon >>>>>>>>> Seattle >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 7:30:09 AM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> There are discussions about our go-to UnRacer cycling footwear. >>>>>>>>>> Mine is the Puma Palermo. Through the 1980s and 1990s I wore Vans >>>>>>>>>> as my >>>>>>>>>> casual every day sneakers, was raised to call them "tennies", and >>>>>>>>>> found >>>>>>>>>> they worked well in my toe clips and straps. In my early Rivendell >>>>>>>>>> years I >>>>>>>>>> used a few pair of Adidas Sambas, which worked well and I liked >>>>>>>>>> them, and I >>>>>>>>>> still have a pair of Velo Sambas. Still endorse. The Puma Palermo >>>>>>>>>> is my >>>>>>>>>> current go-to in that it's got a little more structure than my >>>>>>>>>> Sambas, and >>>>>>>>>> in my opinion a little more style. I use them mostly with flats but >>>>>>>>>> they >>>>>>>>>> also are narrow enough to work with toe clips and straps. My main >>>>>>>>>> attraction though is they come in lots of colors and that there are >>>>>>>>>> almost >>>>>>>>>> always unconventional colors at 40% to 60% off on the Puma app. I'm >>>>>>>>>> running three pairs of them now, and they serve as my cycling shoes >>>>>>>>>> for >>>>>>>>>> flats and my casual fashion sneakers. What are your cycling tennies? >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Bill Lindsay >>>>>>>>>> El Cerrito, CA >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> >>>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>>>> Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >>>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, >>>>>>> send an email to [email protected]. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> To view this discussion visit >>>>>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/6bb31d45-4199-436c-b849-f6d9a0c572c3n%40googlegroups.com >>>>>>> >>>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/6bb31d45-4199-436c-b849-f6d9a0c572c3n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>>>>>> . >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. 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