Merrell trail shoe owners?
Megatron-UK
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Anyone own a pair of Merrell trail shoes? Just wondering if anyone uses them on their bike - they're a lower cut and lighter weight than FiveTens, so would seem to make a good off road shoe for platform pedals.
Specifically something like the Chameleon:
http://www.merrell.co.uk/en-GB/Shop/Enl ... =MAF-G-MLT
Specifically something like the Chameleon:
http://www.merrell.co.uk/en-GB/Shop/Enl ... =MAF-G-MLT
Kona Dawg Deluxe ('07)
Kona Lava Dome ('95)
Losing weight and (slowly) getting fitter...
Kona Lava Dome ('95)
Losing weight and (slowly) getting fitter...
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I have a pair similar to that, but about eight years old.
Used to use them all the time with clips and straps, but found they didn't work great with flats as the tread pattern is too shallow to grip the pins.
The tread on mine was slightly different, more little bits around the edges - but you might have the same problem with those.0 -
I have a pair of those. I use them whenever I go for a cycle, do the job perfectly
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Any problems with grip on the pedals?Kona Dawg Deluxe ('07)
Kona Lava Dome ('95)
Losing weight and (slowly) getting fitter...0 -
Have a very similar pair to that and they're great shoes, they last forever and have plenty of grip. Not sure how they compare to cycling specific shoes but I've slipped on the pedals.0
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They are pretty good, apart from the fact that the rubber is a little hardwearing for gripping pins. There is however a company that will re-sole them, either with the same sole, or with the 5-10 rubber compound, at that point you're onto a winner.
I often jump in a pair of fashion merrells, but ride around in a pair of chameleon stretch a fair bit. I'm looking at getting a pair of the XCR goretex ones for winter riding...0 -
Megatron-UK wrote:Any problems with grip on the pedals?
Nope no problems with mine. There are studs on my pedals, but generally the Merralls are pretty grippy as far a shoe's go.
Like the chap said above, they are a very tough shoe... last forever. Had mine a couple of years now.0 -
I use V12 and V8 platforms, so that sounds pretty good.Kona Dawg Deluxe ('07)
Kona Lava Dome ('95)
Losing weight and (slowly) getting fitter...0 -
ride_whenever wrote:There is however a company that will re-sole them, either with the same sole, or with the 5-10 rubber compound
Really? Do you have any more details of this?0 -
I find Merrels fine for general use but incredibly slippery on anything slightly wet.
I use trainer style SPD shoes without cleats on flat pedals - can walk in them, get a stiff sole and don't look too daft.0 -
Aye I am wearing mine right now...damn good bit of footware, comfy and look the part.
They seem too stick well to my flats, I've worn mine out in the heel though so I do tend to pick up gravel , then again I pretty much live in them >.<
Use them for dog walking, playing footy, riding and they are more or less intact!0 -
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Thanks everyone - a lot of good information there.Kona Dawg Deluxe ('07)
Kona Lava Dome ('95)
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I use the Chameleons quite a bit, but I've found them quite slippy on flats, and quite lethal when its wet! I've got Wellgo V8 replicas so not exactly slippy pedals!
They are great for long distance rides when its dry - they're stiff enough to keep you comfy on the pedals but they're still really comfy when on foot.
I wear 'em all day everyday, but have gone back to my manky old Nike trainers when theres' even a small amount of moisture around.
Next time I need shoes think I'll go for the Five Tens - I wonder how my pay rise is going to be . . . ?
One fine day in the middle of the night, two dead men got up to fight. Back to back they faced each other, drew their swords and shot each other.0 -
Sportsworld/direct stores have karrimor hiking shoes for £20-£25 which i've used for the past year, excellent quality imo
http://www.sportsdirect.com/category-Ou ... FTWOUT.htm0 -
just received a pair of Chameleon gore-tex and they're tiny, i'm usually a 9 so i've returned them for a 10. order a size up i reckon.
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Get Asics Morikos - Gore-tex, much cheaper than Merrels and you can trail run in them too.
Had them for a while now after giving up on Merrels (just use one pair for mowing the lawn now!) and they are miles ahead.0 -
http://www.google.ie/search?hl=en&q=Asics+MorikosSurf-Matt wrote:Get Asics Morikos - Gore-tex, much cheaper than Merrels and you can trail run in them too.
You spell that right?0 -
Merrells are good shoes for biking in, especially the ones with the Vibram soles. But they aren't a patch on the 5-10s. Since trying these I haven't looked back.0
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Dunker - they are very good. I trail run and race a fair bit and they keep my feet dry but breathe really well. Also very grippy - a lot better than any Merrels I ever had (five pairs in total!).
Mine are all black but that newer colour looks good too.0 -
yeah i can't wait to get the size 10's no idea what they'll be like on a bike and i'm not going to find out, they'll be used for trail walks mostly. they'd prolly be good though, the sole is about as stiff as the five tens with enough depth for flat pedal pins to grip on but the sole is harder so when they slip i guess they'll slip more than a softer sole like five tens. 0
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oh you meant the asics hehe, not for me not after a running shoe, but if i was they do look good.0
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