Velcro or Boa Dials - which would you choose for your shoes? Let us know in the comments👇
@KenSmith-bv4si2 жыл бұрын
The 80's called and they want their Velcro back, Boa dials are the bestest.
@Knitterfest2 жыл бұрын
When I've started cycling I bought second hand Shimano R132 with velcro and a ratchet. Loving them, I think I'll stick to velcro when I upgrade (that was a pun)
@jbratt2 жыл бұрын
Boa as long as the6 ratchet both directions. 👍
@tomahoks2 жыл бұрын
Velcro, same as my work shoes.
@AHAZARD2 жыл бұрын
I have Fizik Boa and love them.
@SydneySlowRider2 жыл бұрын
The pros are paid to wear whatever the brand sells that sortof maybe fits their feet. We are not pros, thankfully. We mortals should visit a shop that carries a wide variety of brands / fits, and make sure that they actually measure our foot dimensions before selling us a shoe. Most of us are not suited to narrow Italian shoes with cleats too far forward (though some people are of course!) Please check out the Bike Fit Tuesday series on Francis Cade’s channel, they have amazing videos there about shoe fit & shoe selection.
@hclapp2192 жыл бұрын
Most teams allow riders to choose whatever shoes they like - but sadly for Movistar riders they don't have a choice.
@Kimberly_Sparkles2 жыл бұрын
Yeah. I really like that series a lot. Very informative.
@marcalvarez48902 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the link!
@daryl48412 жыл бұрын
"We are not pros. Thankfully." I don't share the same sentiment on the thankfully part. It would have been a pretty cool career if we had the skill and discipline.
@SydneySlowRider2 жыл бұрын
@@daryl4841 it was just about being thankful for not being forced to accept a brand's shoe even if it didn't fit right
@cocorocks882 жыл бұрын
Sarah Gigante sharing that her Fizik cleats are too far forward... *insert bike fit James smug face here* Tried some Powerstraps a while back and honestly felt like I was on my toes too, at what point to Fizik change there philosophy on this, seems a fairly universal problem with their shoes!
@mjames22952 жыл бұрын
haha this is exactly what I was thinking. Who knows why they aren't they rolling this out in their models that are available to the public
@whatwelearned2 жыл бұрын
How they choose: Turn up to work Are given the choice of whatever their sponsor wants them to wear Get on bike
@Fonkemman13 күн бұрын
Exactly the opposite of what was said on the video
@jaylumbago5592 жыл бұрын
Pro shoe choice: What about custom insoles?
@thebelly9252 жыл бұрын
My man spittin facts here!
@PedalMat2 жыл бұрын
How to make a bad shoe good and a good shoe bad 👍🏼
@galenkehler2 жыл бұрын
If so many of even the Pro riders need custom wider shoes, maybe Fizik should recognize that their shoes are too narrow. Or at least offer a wide foot option, I've tried them on before and they're ridiculously narrow.
@DanTuber2 жыл бұрын
Most brands are... giro, shimano, specialized.... all too narrow.
@DaveCM2 жыл бұрын
Their shoes are wider than they used to be. Have you tried Fizik lately? I started using them about 9 years ago. They became my favorite. I wore a 48 and the shoes fit like a glove. Almost a year ago, I bought a new pair of their top spec road shoes and had to return them in exchange for a 47. And it is a little wider than I would like. They have apparently changed their lasts. The fit is pretty different now.
@galenkehler2 жыл бұрын
@@DaveCM thanks David, it was a couple years ago that I tried them. I might try on a pair again, but I've since found Lake shoes, that offer a wide fit that suits my feet like a slipper, perfect fit.
@veganpotterthevegan Жыл бұрын
It's a problem for Americans and Asians. Their shoes fit the majority in Europe which is why they make them that way.
@whateverbikes2 жыл бұрын
LOL, I mostly enjoy GCN video’s, some more than others, but this one is pretty lame. “So why did you choose these particular shoes?” “Well, I’m new in this team and these are what I got” 🤦🏻♂️
@venusfooltrap73712 жыл бұрын
It's hard to watch content that's so painfully restricted and driven by commercial interests. Hearing from riders whose shoe choice is not confined to the sponsor's range would be far more interesting. For balance, I had never broken a saddle in 50 years of cycling until my Ti railed Fizik Arione saddle shell snapped right across the middle going over a minor bump. It was, of course, out of warranty, and I'm not a fat lad.
@guy5paris2 жыл бұрын
Same thing happened to me. Fizik carbon rails- saddle snapped across the middle. I’m 65 kgs! No more fizik.
@venusfooltrap73712 жыл бұрын
@@guy5paris Agreed, unless Fizik reach out to us with replacements to see if we'd rather be ambassadors than critics...
@leedorney2 жыл бұрын
I thought that too, slanted that the pros get custom Fiziks yet the paying public have to search and pay dearly for the benefit, tho Fizik is the last (lol) brand I'd choose, Lakes are the best for wide feet..
@Windband12 жыл бұрын
I was hoping you were going to talk some of the velcro riders.
@jansalminen25842 жыл бұрын
Lots of good luck and races for Sarah! You warmed my heart ❤️
@MikeBrown-lq3iv2 жыл бұрын
Not one of your better videos. I appreciate you need to ensure commercial sponsorship of the channel by advertising but this didn't really live up to the title of the video. Neither pro offered any explanation as to how or why they chose a particular shoe, and as they could only choose Fizik it was always going to be a bit pointless as there were no 'other ' shoes to compare against or chose from.
@sandgroper19702 жыл бұрын
When I went looking for new cycling shoes several years ago now, I went shoe shopping various brands, had a chance to go for Fizik shoes, at a very good price as in cost, because the bike shop owner was dropping Fizik. Unfortunately my feat are reasonably wide, but I have a toe that crooked and not one of the Fizik shoes would accomodate. Ended up with a pair of Northwave, which I could get in a wide fit.
@petewillmot2 жыл бұрын
I know its not related to this video (other than Ollie is bridging factor), but have just seen Ollie’s Orbea film on GCN+ and he’s like a kid in sweet shop at Orbea HQ! The way his face lit up really showed the kid inside looking forward to trying all the bikes!
@ariffau2 жыл бұрын
I agree. Fizik shoes are too narrow and their placement is too further up. Hence why I wear Lakes. They have plenty of wide lasts and their cleats are slammed as far back. But, Fizik makes really nice shoes. If they ever go wider, I mean as wide as Lakes and Bonts, I will definitely hop back on the Fizik train
@BLITZKRIEG12 жыл бұрын
my feet absolutely kill after fiziks
@patrickzimmerly37372 жыл бұрын
Ollie why didn't you ask about clip style/ brand? Shimano, Look, Speedplay? Would be nice to know.
@jbratt2 жыл бұрын
I noticed in the video where Hank does all the Zwift roads that his cleats are all the way forward. “Pedals with his fingers”...
@leonbroekx2 жыл бұрын
I've been thinking a lot about things like this. Most pro riders that transfer to better teams have done well at their previous team but they need to change to new material because of sponsors. It's strange: they work all year to dial in everything to perfection and when they get results they have to start all over again. Shoes and highly tuned positions are a big part of getting results and this is what's changing all at once. Imagine Filippo Ganna not being allowed to use his Most cockpit, what would that do to his results?!
@seattlethistle2 жыл бұрын
When making a video about how pros pick from the entire range… maybe start with a pro who actually picked her shoe 🙄
@mjames22952 жыл бұрын
and one that didn't have to have custom shoes made because their standard range is so unsuitable
@guineapig132 жыл бұрын
Simple answer, they don’t. Nice Fizik advert!
@kaischroeder44732 жыл бұрын
Shimano SH-RP3 in black with ratchet and velcro. Probably as far away from any trends as you can get but they fit perfectly and I even bought another pair of them. Out of curiosity I ordered a pair of Shimano SH-RC3 with Boa dials but they haven't arrived yet.
@kamucho2 жыл бұрын
Ollie's hair looks fabulous in the sun
@nerigarcia71162 жыл бұрын
I prefer laces. They help me dial in the fit on my oddly shaped, wide foot.
@al_kru2 жыл бұрын
Recently bought a pair of fizik Vento infinito carbon 2 wide toe box & i must say, they are the most comfortable cycling shoes i've ever worn! expensive, but with a Strava discount it took the sting out of it a little bit.
@timw43692 жыл бұрын
Ho do pros choose shoes. They wear what there sponsors offer them and then customize as necessary it's pretty damn simple.
@TheBigfoot882 жыл бұрын
I normally chose one of the - mostly only two - available pairs. UK15 :/
@achn2b2 жыл бұрын
What model Fizik shoes were those bluish-gray ones that Emma Norsgaard and some of the other Movistar women were wearing last season? I think a few of the men were wearing them also.
@jefersonerbrad44612 жыл бұрын
As people usually wear two shoes, I had the impression that this ad was 16 minutes long instead of 8... :-(
@eyenoball2 жыл бұрын
surprised fizik let you guys hop on after the channel ditched them for selle italia and dmt 😂
@kriscythe2 жыл бұрын
Boa on a fondo .. lace for chill rides.. btw I ruined a boa dial and turns out it has warranty (check with your LBS).. Boa sent me left and right dials for free
@parisex42 жыл бұрын
Taking a cue from cleaning golf shoes, the best ive found is spray furniture polish. Clean and protects at the same time….
@paddyotoole20582 жыл бұрын
Some Cif cream cleaner and a toothbrush, then rinse off with warm water. Been using this method for years to keep everything sparkly white.
@urbanjungle96002 жыл бұрын
They need some of Tom Pidcocks secret dirt shedding treatment for those shiny white shoes!
@haughtonhuggins73942 жыл бұрын
8 pair and I can't even afford 1 pair
@djfelon4life2 жыл бұрын
Plot twist- Ollie gets dropped on the recovery ride.
@cubatea2 жыл бұрын
I went to look through their sponsors to find a link to Fizik shoes and the GCN sponsors lists only DMT Shoes!
@79devo2 жыл бұрын
Budget for me. I buy Chinese made shoes online for about £12 a pair. I find them great value !
@CFCMahomet2 жыл бұрын
Everyone loves new shoes…. Not new cycling shoes. I love a nice broken in pair.
@parisex42 жыл бұрын
Of course if they are caked with mudd like his were you have to soap and water first, let dry and use the polish after that
@LD-bv1pm2 жыл бұрын
I think it's fair to say that the bikes and equipment have absolutely nothing to do with grand tour wins.
@edhill85682 жыл бұрын
Boa dials, much easier to adjust when I'm riding
@gcn2 жыл бұрын
That really is the biggest advantage to boa dials 👌
@RichardMigneron2 жыл бұрын
Boa Dials ! I have thin feet, it's hard to find a shoe that fit & doesn't break the bank.
@justinf22532 жыл бұрын
White shoes, try magic erasers!
@morrimohr4392 жыл бұрын
I don’t need to watch this video to know the answer. They wear who will pay them the most or whatever is mandated from their team.
@stubbietubbie2 жыл бұрын
SARAH!!! ❤️ #AussieBias
@Andy_ATB2 жыл бұрын
Shoes should be a personal choice, and not influenced by a sponsor.......
@angelgomez79172 жыл бұрын
Laces😁
@litespeed65 Жыл бұрын
Boa dials or velcro?! No. Sidi Tecno all the way.
@gaborvotisky9512 жыл бұрын
What type of pedals should I use for cyclocross with lots of mud and running? Currently I use roadie clip in pedals and shoes and I usually need a knife to clean them after a ride
@alvinnieves5902 жыл бұрын
I recommend spd style pedals. Typically used on mountain bikes.
@donniesilver42702 жыл бұрын
Not of relevance, and not of importance ... At least not to me. Cause, I'm not a Pro ... I'm a Normalo.
@kuri80152 жыл бұрын
That was a bit pointless. The researchers should have checked to see how the riders actually chose their shoes...
@KeithHeinrich2 жыл бұрын
If you are Hanseeno, you make your own.
@jaylumbago5592 жыл бұрын
I had the Infinito R1 (which are very expensive). The Boa Dials ripped out of the upper material. I contacted Fizik but they did not answer. I will never buy this brand again.
@phillippitts62942 жыл бұрын
Pros use what the team says , unless they have contracts that allow them use a personal sponsors shoes
@Jam7892 жыл бұрын
Ollie has new bike Dogma F😱
@dirtbikeeveryday77542 жыл бұрын
Hi
@ChrisGuarraia2 жыл бұрын
Boa dials!
@bubby3722 жыл бұрын
Sidi Shots...Boa
@bighammer34642 жыл бұрын
Just 1 time through the mud and they throw it in the bin. I understand keeping their sponsor equipment looking good but even after washing them surely those shoes are still good.
@mjames22952 жыл бұрын
Such a waste, could have cleaned them up and gifted them to someone just starting out cycling.
@Lastchance203011 ай бұрын
she might have fat feet but she is very lovely...cheers!
@KenSmith-bv4si2 жыл бұрын
I buy my shoes the old fashion way. I get a clerk or shoe sales person to measure my feet(the rt foot is longer after I broke it at work), I then try on a sample to check the fit see if I like the style, then I go home and order them on line.
@timtaylor95902 жыл бұрын
best shoe is the who pays the most
@artagain89772 жыл бұрын
I have super wide feet and have yet to find a brand that really fits. Not even Sidi Mega’s.
@artagain89772 жыл бұрын
@@W2HTLCA hmm. Thanks, I’ll have to give them a try?
@kimwarner60502 жыл бұрын
Bont
@PedalMat2 жыл бұрын
Try Lake
@mjames22952 жыл бұрын
Lake models that use their competition last are their widest offering and the leather upper is far more forgiving if your feet dont match the shape perfectly, unlike the tub in Bont shoes which is solid and can be painful, the heat moulding will only tweak the shape very slightly. I find Bont are becoming less suitable for wider feet in their recent models...
@artagain89772 жыл бұрын
After just reading these comments on Lake, I just bit the bullet and bought the Lake 241 Carbon in wide. Thanks guys!
@kstethespokes10512 жыл бұрын
Baby wipes - they get anything off everything including white shoes!
@kidsafe2 жыл бұрын
Top tips for keeping white shoes clean: Don’t ride Paris-Roubaix
@MrLuigi-oi7gm2 жыл бұрын
Laces.
@gcn2 жыл бұрын
We love them too!
@MrLuigi-oi7gm2 жыл бұрын
@@gcn 😀
@bighammer34642 жыл бұрын
How pros choose shoes? They are given them. End of story
@robertdunlop52472 жыл бұрын
Quick Answer: They don't.
@throx2 жыл бұрын
I heard you don't get dropped if you wear Fizik
@robertdunlop52472 жыл бұрын
GCN might be getting dropped after this video. Poor showing and click bait.
@iMadrid112 жыл бұрын
Having a custom shoe made for an athlete isn't new. Footballers who get a shoe sponsorship will have custom made shoe to measure to their feet. The shoe may have the same colourway as the retail version. But they are not the same shoe as the one you buy from the store. Fizik is just making custom made to measure shoe to riders. I bet cobblers at Fizik can copy any bike shoe feature from another brand preffered by a rider. To keep the rider happy to wear a Fizik shoe.