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2009-07-27 2:37 PM

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Subject: questions about cycling shoes

What is the difference between a "road shoe" and a "triathlon shoe"?

http://www.trisports.com/shimano-sh-r086l-road-shoe.html

vs.

http://www.trisports.com/pi-triflyiii.html

Are tri shoes just easier to get in and out of? Any other trade offs?

Also, anyone bought shoes online? What's the process if they don't fit? Is it a huge hassle exchanging? I'm annoyed by the LBS's who don't seem to have much selection or my size.

Gary

2009-07-27 2:41 PM
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Subject: RE: questions about cycling shoes
Couple things:

Tri shoes have the loop on the back for the rubberband to keep your shoes level when on the clips.
Tri shoes only have 1 (or only need to use) strap, thus easier to get in and out
The velco strap goes outside instead of inside so it doesnt get caught up in the gears if you take your shoes off while on the bike.
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