[RBW] Re: Vittoria 1976 Men's Cycling Shoe
Those Vittorias really bring back memories of metal cleats nails and above all comfort. I started riding those in the late '60s and until the final pair gave up the ghost have yet to experience a more comfortable shoe. Also, I just stumbled onto another blast from the past on Ebay. Puma was one of the more popular shoe brands in the '70s and '80s this is the first time I've sen something like this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/170970918746?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 Now there are a pair of stiff soles, not sure about the wear but wold be interesting to test them out. On Thursday, August 25, 2011 1:44:41 PM UTC-5, Kris wrote: Any opinions on these shoes? I have no desire to give up clipless pedals, but I am also finding cycling shoes more and more obnoxious. They are either a $350 carbon disaster or a massive touring shoe that seems more suited for hiking. I love the look of these Vittoria shoes and the SPD compatibility. The price seems excessive. http://publicbikes.com/p/Vittoria-1976-Mens-Cycling-Shoe -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/ps8N5Nvqb2oJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Vittoria 1976 Men's Cycling Shoe
OK, I confess, I'm old enough to have owned these shoes! But, if memory (not to be trusted) serves me right, my first pair of vittorias wasn't until the early 80's. I'm a size 47-49, so these are a non starter. I have been walking around, indoors, this winter in a pair of NB minimalist sneakers and have fallen in love with them. They are just as comfortable as my Helfinger clogs and I am waiting for spring to try them out in conjunction with my Paul's pedals. I have very high hopes for a great new combo. Michael On Monday, January 7, 2013 10:46:41 AM UTC-5, bwphoto wrote: Those Vittorias really bring back memories of metal cleats nails and above all comfort. I started riding those in the late '60s and until the final pair gave up the ghost have yet to experience a more comfortable shoe. Also, I just stumbled onto another blast from the past on Ebay. Puma was one of the more popular shoe brands in the '70s and '80s this is the first time I've sen something like this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/170970918746?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 Now there are a pair of stiff soles, not sure about the wear but wold be interesting to test them out. On Thursday, August 25, 2011 1:44:41 PM UTC-5, Kris wrote: Any opinions on these shoes? I have no desire to give up clipless pedals, but I am also finding cycling shoes more and more obnoxious. They are either a $350 carbon disaster or a massive touring shoe that seems more suited for hiking. I love the look of these Vittoria shoes and the SPD compatibility. The price seems excessive. http://publicbikes.com/p/Vittoria-1976-Mens-Cycling-Shoe -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/Upqn_PtX0Z4J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Vittoria 1976 Men's Cycling Shoe
Out of the box evalgreat fit w/ medium weight socks and room for thicker ones. Toe box is roomy. Some reviews said the shoe was narrow, but I don't notice anything unique. I wear a 45 in Shimano shoes and ordered a 45 in these. Initially I think these will be exellent shoes. In all the web pics the shoes look like ballet slippers, but they are much better looking in person. FWIW my wife thinks they are silly and HATES the heel! On Sep 1, 3:39 pm, Kris kkjellqu...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks. I ended up ordering the Exustar SRT 707 on the interwebz. The brown truck should deliver them today. I'll try and post details after some evaluation. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Vittoria 1976 Men's Cycling Shoe
Thanks. I ended up ordering the Exustar SRT 707 on the interwebz. The brown truck should deliver them today. I'll try and post details after some evaluation. On Aug 31, 4:08 pm, Alice Stribling fourfiveal...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Kris, There was a nice review on these shoes on the Pushbike blog: http://pushbikesf.wordpress.com/2011/05/16/vittoria-1976-classics-rev... They are really nice looking! A -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Vittoria 1976 Men's Cycling Shoe
I would consider the Vittorias beacause I like the traditional look - - similar to my old Detto Pietros. If anyone knows a source for large sizes (48 and up), kindly post a link. thanks RL - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Vittoria 1976 Men's Cycling Shoe
Hi Kris, There was a nice review on these shoes on the Pushbike blog: http://pushbikesf.wordpress.com/2011/05/16/vittoria-1976-classics-review-by-fergus/ They are really nice looking! A -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/kFI6t9e2pvkJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Vittoria 1976 Men's Cycling Shoe
Kris, I'm using the Vittoria 1976 shoes with Speedplay Frogs. I like them very much. Elliott Bay Bicycles in Seattle carries them. Alex Moll Marysville, WA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Vittoria 1976 Men's Cycling Shoe
boy at that price the Dromarti's would be my choice. You can even get the Sportivo with recessed spd cleat so you actually walk around. Those brown ones are pretty slick. http://www.dromarti.com/index.php?main_page=product_infocPath=10_29_13products_id=15 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/FKApjtX7jz4J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Vittoria 1976 Men's Cycling Shoe
I love those Sportivos, but don't want to take the chance of wrong size on them. On Mon, Aug 29, 2011 at 9:00 PM, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.comwrote: boy at that price the Dromarti's would be my choice. You can even get the Sportivo with recessed spd cleat so you actually walk around. Those brown ones are pretty slick. http://www.dromarti.com/index.php?main_page=product_infocPath=10_29_13products_id=15 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/FKApjtX7jz4J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA *...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who would probably benefit more from improving their taste than from improving their performance.* - RTMS -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Vittoria 1976 Men's Cycling Shoe
Bruce and Patrick, thanks for the recs and links. Patrick, with your comment about 44s v 45s would your say the Exustars run small? I wear a 45 all day with Shimano shoes to the point that I don't try them on. On Aug 25, 3:33 pm, Bruce Baker bkno...@gmail.com wrote: If you are considering this price range check out..http://www.quocpham.com/products/fs0904.html http://www.dromarti.com/index.php?main_page=indexcPath=10zenid=00de... On Thu, Aug 25, 2011 at 2:44 PM, Kris kkjellqu...@gmail.com wrote: Any opinions on these shoes? I have no desire to give up clipless pedals, but I am also finding cycling shoes more and more obnoxious. They are either a $350 carbon disaster or a massive touring shoe that seems more suited for hiking. I love the look of these Vittoria shoes and the SPD compatibility. The price seems excessive. http://publicbikes.com/p/Vittoria-1976-Mens-Cycling-Shoe -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Vittoria 1976 Men's Cycling Shoe
I would say they run normal. I've found that as I age my feet have slightly grown and I now am on the cusp between 44 and 45 for most shoes, while I used to be a size smaller. If you are happy with Shimano 45s, I'd be inclined to think that 45 Exustars would work, too. My 44s feel much the same as my 44 Shimanos. On Thu, Aug 25, 2011 at 1:45 PM, Kris kkjellqu...@gmail.com wrote: Bruce and Patrick, thanks for the recs and links. Patrick, with your comment about 44s v 45s would your say the Exustars run small? I wear a 45 all day with Shimano shoes to the point that I don't try them on. On Aug 25, 3:33 pm, Bruce Baker bkno...@gmail.com wrote: If you are considering this price range check out..http://www.quocpham.com/products/fs0904.html http://www.dromarti.com/index.php?main_page=indexcPath=10zenid=00de... On Thu, Aug 25, 2011 at 2:44 PM, Kris kkjellqu...@gmail.com wrote: Any opinions on these shoes? I have no desire to give up clipless pedals, but I am also finding cycling shoes more and more obnoxious. They are either a $350 carbon disaster or a massive touring shoe that seems more suited for hiking. I love the look of these Vittoria shoes and the SPD compatibility. The price seems excessive. http://publicbikes.com/p/Vittoria-1976-Mens-Cycling-Shoe -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com A billion stars go spinning through the night Blazing high above your head; But in you is the Presence that will be When all the stars are dead. (Rilke, Buddha in Glory) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
