Latex Allergy

Pru
Pru Posts: 53
edited October 2011 in Commuting general
I'm trying to find a pair of SPD compatible shoes that I can use with my bike, but buying shoes for me is a nightmare due to my latex allergy.

I know it's a long shot, but does anyone else on here have the same allergy and know of a shoe that doesn't contain latex?

I've tried emailing a bunch of companies, so far Specialized are the only people to actually reply (they do contain latex).

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  • mrushton
    mrushton Posts: 5,182
    You prob. need something in kangaroo leather so Lake may be one choice or Dromarti (v.nice). Remember most shoes are made by a few firms eg DMT so a firm like Shimano or Time may be made in the same factory.
    M.Rushton
  • Pru
    Pru Posts: 53
    I decided to reply to my own thread in case someone else has the same problem, I know I wish the information was already out there for me.

    All this information was gathered through emailing the manufacturers, no store has this kind of information available afaik.

    Specialized have latex in the upper part of the shoes.
    0/5

    Bontrager shoes only have latex in the glue (I just bought some to see how that goes) They also have the unconditional comfort guarantee which Trek said I could take advantage of.
    3/5

    661 say they don't think they have latex in their shoes but are made in a factory where other shoes are made that may contain it.
    4/5

    Dromarti say their glue may contain latex but the rest of the shoe doesn't.
    3/5

    Thanks to all the companies that took the time to reply!


    Still waiting to hear from:
    Chrome, DZR
  • TRbike
    TRbike Posts: 27
    Can I ask what clothes you wear to cycle in, im getting problems that I believe maybe caused by the synthetic materials in the clothes i am wearing?
  • cougie
    cougie Posts: 22,512
    But don't you wear socks in between the foot and the shoe ?

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