Recommended Shoes for DMR V8 Classic Pedals

[Kncowans]

Hello all

I am just getting back on my Hybrid Bike after a 16 Year break due to my Health.

Before my hiatus I replaced my Flat Pedals with DMR V8 Classics due to my feet always slipping off the Pedals which was dangerous, and painful.

Can anyone recommend a type of Shoe that would work best with this Pedal?

I am not interested in going Clipless as I am only a Casual Rider.

Thanks in advance

Kevin

 

[Mo1959]

Anything with a firm but tacky rubber sole will do but the likes of Five Tens if you want to splurge a bit more.

 

[Kncowans]

Hello

Thanks for the reply.

So, would Trail Running Shoes be suitable?

Thanks

Kevin

 

[Spiderweb]

The DMR pedals you have are excellent, anything with a stiff ish rubber sole will do. As above you could go cycle specific, Five Tens would be a good choice. Or save your money and use a pair of walking boots/shoes which you may already have.

 

[DCBassman]

The DMR pedals you have are excellent, anything with a stiff ish rubber sole will do. As above you could go cycle specific, Five Tens would be a good choice. Or save your money and use a pair of walking boots/shoes which you may already have.

^^^This. <My bikes have Wellgo LU987U pedals, they also have the pin-type surface. I use a stiff pair of DC trainers. The pins will eventually wreck any shoe sole, but it's better than getting your shins wacked!

 

[MontyVeda]

In my experience, any shoe works with DMR style flats; baseball boots, trainers, hiking boots, leather soled work shoes... nothing has slipped so far.

 

[Kncowans]

Hello

Thanks for the replies.

Yes, I was told that most shoes will grip with these Pedals, however, it seems as though I own the one pair of Trainers (Adidas Driving Trainers) that do not grip and actually slide on the Pedals.

I am currently looking at the 5 Tens and will see how they do.

Thanks

Kevin

 

[DRM]

I just use cheap trainers that I’m not bothered about getting dirty, the pins seem ok with them

 

[Kncowans]

Hello all

Well, I have just received my Order of:

FIVE TEN FREERIDER DLX MOUNTAIN BIKE SHOES

The fit is fine, however, they are a bit stiff at the moment but they should soften up with use, hopefully 😀

Since I did not own any Trainers which are suitable I thought buying a pair of 5 Tens that I could use for Cycling and General Use was the best way to go.

Thanks for the advice, much appreciated.

Kevin

 

[Spiderweb]

Five Ten are very well regarded. I doubt they will ‘soften up’, they are cycle specific so should have a stiffer sole to stop foot ache.

 

[Kncowans]

Hello

Thanks for the reply.

Sorry, I meant that the Leather Uppers are a bit stiff at the moment.

Kevin

 

[Supersuperleeds]

I use DMR V12 pedals and I just ride in normal trainers

 

[RoadRider400]

I have the very same pedals and contrary to opinion on here I find soft soled trainers to be the best. They seem to grip to the little pins on the pedals much better than anything with a firmer sole.

 

[All uphill]

I've just had my first ride with five tens as a result of this thread; they are brilliant for my wide feet!

Thanks!

 

[iluvmybike]

Normal trainers can be very squidgy and don't support the foot very well on longer rides so better to have a cycle specific shoe