poll I’ve been looking for that goldilocks shoe and Lake just came out with a CX239 in my size (49W)! They have black and white options. Black is more practical but my heart says white. What do the wise folks of the TR forum say?

Get a black pair in case it rains. Get a white pair too. The white is much cooler in Texas heat. Rode my white ones today. They both look good with my pink socks.

Sometimes when I’m thinking about getting X for cycling and wonder if I’ll look silly I remember it’s unlikely I’ll look sillier than I already do. I like white shoes for cycling, not sure why but I do. Still I have some black ones as well.

Yay this round… cause they were cheaper

You definitely need white shoes. As well as some other colours. Runners have several pairs of shoes, not just a pair. And we all have multiple pairs of sneakers. So why should you have only one pair of cycling shoes.

I got white golf shoes because they were ‘my size’, and eventually had to give up trying to keep them clean. They were expensive too with carbon soles, etc. Found a holdover pair of Foot Joys in brown. Strange color, but seems to hide everything. Bikes shoes: Indoor: red, outdoor: blue, outdoor SP…

I’m in favor of any use of color or lightness that makes us more visible. I shake my head at the number of cyclists dressed head to toe in black, & riding black bikes. Seems like they’re asking to be hit. Whether it’s scientifically proven or not doesn’t change public image. But I’m biassed. I also…

My white shoes are dirty and I like it

[image] roleypup: I’m in favor of any use of color or lightness that makes us more visible… I also think black is boring… Totally agree on both counts.

White shoes look sick but I don’t care enough to keep mine clean and I ride in almost all weather so they’re just dirty :man_shrugging: They’re still whiter than gray or black shoes so they still look cool to me. I don’t really care if other people care. It’s like I’m much more worried about the …

[image] mwglow15: In the end, it’s a race/sport, not a fashion show I think this is the thread you’re looking for… :grin::crazy_face: [image] What are your unpopular cycling opinions? So I’m bored and this question popped into my head. I’d love to hear what are o…

Haha, true true. My problem is I buy things that look cool (or flashy) but then don’t care enough to keep them in mint condition. IMO, the dirt and grit is it’s own kind of fashion signaling. I also have a white Tarmac and that thing is covered in dust, dirt, and carb mix 90% of the time.

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I think this is the thread you’re looking for…

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