LED /USB shoes

[ufkacbln]

Placed in Cafe for a wider discussion

*mod* moved to general cycling. *mod*

The "kids" around our way have started wearing "LED" or "USB" trainers

Multiple LEDs in changing colour patterns

How much would this technology help cyclists?

 

[AndyRM]

Not much.

But they are good fun and I hope they do them in an 11.

 

[classic33]

Don't think it would. Relies on heel strikes generating the electricty and not battery power, at present.

 

[ufkacbln]

Don't think it would. Relies on heel strikes generating the electricty and not battery power, at present.

Many are battery powered and charged by USB, hence the double description

They stay illuminated even when still

 

[ColinJ]

[QUOTE 4573700, member: 45"]We have the technology. It's whether sticking lights in shoes is practical. I don't think it is, when you could instead stick lights in pedals instead.

And even that's after you've decided that it's worth putting lights in that area.[/QUOTE]
THESE might be worth trying if you want something eye-catching when riding in the dark?

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

These you mean?

Astonishing choice of "music" - I was close to punching the screen to death

 

[Stephenite]

THESE might be worth trying if you want something eye-catching when riding in the dark?

The thing with these sort of lights is that when the batteries run out it is usually cheaper to replace the whole thing than change the batteries.

Edit: OK thats true if you buy the batteries in the high street rather than from amazon for example.

 

[Sharky]

My shoes sometime feel like they are made out of led, especially after a long ride.

 

[david k]

Always seems clever to put lights in all kinds of things, but it's usually easier to just stick lights on yer bike

 

[Alan O]

I've been wearing smart shoes for years... oh, hang on, that's not what you mean!

 

[ColinJ]

The thing with these sort of lights is that when the batteries run out it is usually cheaper to replace the whole thing than change the batteries.

Edit: OK thats true if you buy the batteries in the high street rather than from amazon for example.

Yes, those batteries are very expensive from some shops but I bought 10 for £1 at our local market!

Always seems clever to put lights in all kinds of things, but it's usually easier to just stick lights on yer bike

The thing about lights and reflectors on pedals/shoes/lower legs is that the pedalling action produces a very distinctive and eye-catching movement of them.

 

[ufkacbln]

The thing with these sort of lights is that when the batteries run out it is usually cheaper to replace the whole thing than change the batteries.

Edit: OK thats true if you buy the batteries in the high street rather than from amazon for example.

As above - USB rechargeable

 

[david k]

Yes, those batteries are very expensive from some shops but I bought 10 for £1 at our local market!


The thing about lights and reflectors on pedals/shoes/lower legs is that the pedalling action produces a very distinctive and eye-catching movement of them.

True, just find them a bit of a fad or a pain to maintain

I put the lights on valve caps on my daughters bike, thought they looked great, not sure why more riders don't use them, maybe it's the colour choices

 

[Pat "5mph"]

I looked into those shoes too, at first glance they seemed ideal for cycling.
However, the sole is quite flexible, the material not waterproof, I don't know if the lights would survive prolonged exposure to water.

I put the lights on valve caps on my daughters bike, thought they looked great, not sure why more riders don't use them, maybe it's the colour choices

They stop working after you hit a few deep puddles. Shame as I quite like the colours
Spoke lights I think are more resilient.