White shoes: yeah or nay?

mtb-idle

So....I'm looking to buy some new disco slippers to replace my 12 year old Specialized Comp (MTB) shoes that I currently use for commuting.

I've seen a pair I like in a rather fetching white. Only thing is I'm a middle aged man and not sure white shoes will really suit, plus what colour socks do you wear with white shoes?

Thoughts?

rick_chasey

White shoes FTW.

Even Pro-Race's very own satorial connoisseur Frenchfighter would agree.

CiB

Personally no, they look a like someone's making too much effort; ok for pro boys but not down here.

Course I used to think Lance looked a bit of a prat in black socks, but now Wiggo wears the same thing they look good. On him.

father_jack

road bike is white so yeah

walkingbootweather

Depends. What colour is your handbag?

dhope

Depends, how fast are you?

You could get something nice and discreet?

TheEnglishman

Nay. Reminds me too much of the 80's and not in a good way.

TheEnglishman

Nay. Reminds me too much of the 80's and not in a good way.

cyclingprop

They're fine although you may want to include a bike to match in the budget?

bobtbuilder

Hell Yeah! (Clean) white shoes look friggin' awesome!

phy2sll2

Do it!

twist83

I use White Mavics and love them. Secretly I desire some bright Yellow Mavics

Do I care what other people thing of my colour or footwear? Do I fuzzy duck!

t4tomo

No, unless you are from Essex, or indeed David Essex.

Gazzaputt

The rules:

7. Cycling shoes must contain at least 80% white!
The following exceptions apply…
i) Colours combinations such as world cup stripes, or Olympic gold where title has been EARNED.
ii) Shoes which are custom-made for specific riders by companies endorsed by this group. These shoes will be accessible to the particular cyclist only, and shall follow the preceding rules.

8. If white cycling shoes are not available where you reside, white booties with prominent logos shall always be worn. When booties are worn, socks should protrude approximately 7 centimetres above the ankle, and shall always protrude at least 1.5cm from any booties worn.

mtb-idle

cheers for the opinions. and if i take the plunge and get the white shoes (which I am very tempted to) thne what colour socks as not much comment on this yet.

Monkeypump

White shoes. White socks.

Just keep 'em clean.

bobtbuilder

^ This.

White is the way forward. looks even better if you have managed to pick up any suntan during this abysmal Summer.

Koncordski

I bought a white bike frame, then i bought white shoes cos they make you go faster. Then I used both to commute in London, neither are still white. :roll:

Jay dubbleU

No - just wrong - end of

lostboysaint

Gazzaputt wrote:

The rules:

7. Cycling shoes must contain at least 80% white!
The following exceptions apply…
i) Colours combinations such as world cup stripes, or Olympic gold where title has been EARNED.
ii) Shoes which are custom-made for specific riders by companies endorsed by this group. These shoes will be accessible to the particular cyclist only, and shall follow the preceding rules.

8. If white cycling shoes are not available where you reside, white booties with prominent logos shall always be worn. When booties are worn, socks should protrude approximately 7 centimetres above the ankle, and shall always protrude at least 1.5cm from any booties worn.

Complete tosh.

Especially as Rule 7 is tan lines and Rule 8 is matching of bar tape, tyres and saddle.

Do you really not think that the Velominati won't find you...........

t4tomo

MTB-Idle wrote:

cheers for the opinions. and if i take the plunge and get the white shoes (which I am very tempted to) thne what colour socks as not much comment on this yet.

Frilly pink ones, if you are going to look like a tart, you might as well look like a proper tart.

dhope

t4tomo wrote:

MTB-Idle wrote:

cheers for the opinions. and if i take the plunge and get the white shoes (which I am very tempted to) thne what colour socks as not much comment on this yet.

Frilly pink ones, if you are going to look like a tart, you might as well look like a proper tart.

Did someone mention Rapha?

rick_chasey

rebs

I have white cycling shoes but never thought about it as being an issue.

If anyone does.. go spin :P

Although I do also own a pair of white football boots I use for my Saturday team... hmmm

okgo

Buy what you want. Nobody is bothered what shoes you've got on.

vermin

Impress others with your speed. If that fails, impress with your wardrobe. 'Twas ever thus.

mtb-idle

i'd pretty much mentally committed to buy them at £109-99 when I saw them (the white shoes) at Cycle Surgery for £87-99 so I have chosen the click and collect option, paid up and am leaving the office shortly to pick them up.

So if from tomorrow you see an old bloke looking slightly uncomfortable in his white shoes on CS7 feel free to give me some feedback on them (altho it would be nice if you said hello first).

essex-commuter

I look fantastic in my white Mavics (albeit with the Morrison's logo)...but then again it is the default footwear colour for where I reside.

daniel_b

I reckon yeah, or more pointedly buy whatever you want :-)

I prefer black shoes, but had the option of getting a pair of these for £99 and did so:


Lets see some pics of these white shoes you have gone for then

mtb-idle

Daniel B wrote:

I reckon yeah, or more pointedly buy whatever you want :-)

I prefer black shoes, but had the option of getting a pair of these for £99 and did so:


Lets see some pics of these white shoes you have gone for then

there ya go



and while I'm at it, here's the 12 KOM's I won last month on Strava


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kevess

Rick Chasey wrote:

+1

There are white shoes then there are Rapha white shoes. 8)