Re: Three velcro straps sufficient?

Claus Assmann <ca+sendmail(no-copies-please)@mine.informatik.uni-kiel.de> wrote:
I'm wondering whether road cycling shoes with "just" three velcro
straps are "good enough" or whether a having a ratchet strap is
"required" to securely hold the foot in place. I used to have
(Adidas) shoes with laces (and two velcro straps), but those aren't
made anymore. Are those velcro straps durable enough? My previous
shoes have been in use for about ten years, now one of straps is
coming apart, even though the main "force" was supplied by the laces
(which had to be replaced every few years). If those straps break
after a few years then it doesn't seem to make much sense to me
to buy expensive shoes with "just" three velcro straps.

Personally, I avoid Velcro whenever possible. (And wish it were more
possible.) I have nightmares about trunk bags being held on with that
stuff.
Any well-stocked bike shop (or REI) will have a good selection of
shoes, and you can compare that and other qualities. Shoes, like bikes
themselves, are a highly individual choice.


Bill

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