for mountain biking, what are the best clipless shoes, I like sidi dominator but $$$$?
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You should first and foremost focus on the fit of the shoe first. Once you find a manufacturer (or manufacturers) that produce a shoe that agrees with your feet, look through their line to see which model combines the features you're looking for with the price that you can live with.\n\nYou get what you pay for is generally the rule of thumb here. More money gets you more features, lighter weight, and so on.\n\nThe Sidi Dominators are great shoes. They're pricey, but worth it. Having a buckle is key. When your shoes get muddy, the velcro will fail. I own a pair and love them.\n\nHowever, there are tons of manufacturers out there. Go out, try a lot of pairs on for size, and then decide.\n\nGood luck!
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Mongoose is not up there with the best, but then, not everyone is rich and not everyone needs every trick in the book! Its a good bike for getting about.\n\nIf you want something serious, durable and great to ride look at Trek, Specialised, Cannondale and Klein (amongst other good makes).\n\nMy current MTB is a Klein Attitude Race. Its superb and good value considering the very high spec'. Try one, buy it or use it as your yardstick when choosing your next bike.
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the longest lasting shoes i had were globe and etnie's aarto saari [or however u spell it].\n\nDC, osiris, and cheap etnies dont last long, but the ones above seemed to last until i grew out of them...\n\nive also heard that sneaux shoes are good too, but idk.... god dam those things are expensive
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ive been an avid rock climber for almost ten years...get rock climbing shoes if you intend to climb regularly.  there is nothing more scary than placing your foot on a ledge no wider than a centimeter and feeling your feet slipping around inside your shoe.  talk about a major sphincter check.  plus climbing shoes are designed to place the toes in the most powerful position to allow for adequate stepping and their soles are made of sticky soft rubber so slippage is minimized.  going barefooted may seem logical, but stepping on sharp points of rock and placing all your weight on it can be excuriatingly painful.  plus, sweaty feet equals slippery feet.  there are large numbers of climbing shoes that are quite affordable as well.  look at brands like mad rock, evolv, mammut, or search websites like REI.com.  ive seen shoes as cheap as 50 to 60 dollars.....about the same cost as running shoes.....if youre going to climb regularly, this is the best advice i can give you, from one climber to another...good luck and aloha
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ZAPPOS!!!!!!!! I love this site they have so many shoes!
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I think one pair of really good shoes is worth the money!  You can try your local sporting goods store.
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It depends on track regulations where you are. If you run long distance on a track, you'll want regular, comfortable, padded running shoes. They're cheaper than flats or spikes and better for long distance on a track. Just get fairly light shoes so you're not weighed down too much.\n\nIf you're doing cross country, then consider spiked flats. Some flats now come with detachable spikes, the spikes for races where they're allowed, and the flats for when they're not, or when you're in a sprinting event.\n\nGood luck this season.
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Go here:\n\nhttp://www.dynamic-eleiko.com/products/shoesFR.html
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Costco or Sam's club carry the Motolola ones - They're about $50 and work great!
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Hard tails are best, unless you are riding on really rough terrain.  It's difficult to suggest a bike if you don't give a price.  But Trek makes a very nice entry level bike for about $400 in its 4300.  Gary Fisher makes some very nice entry level bikes in the $250-$400 range.  And the Specialized Stumpjumper can be had for less than $500.\n\nI'd stay away from anything you found in a deptament store, and instead head right to one or more of your local bike shops.  They can be very helpful in choosing the right bike for your budget.  And they don't sell crap that will fall apart in a year.  :)
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I found the most incredible pair of shoes about 4 years ago. They were Nike Crosstrainers and the shoe was cut like a mule and then there was a heel strap that was ultra padded and the interior foot part was air compartments and then there was a gel insert. These are the most incredible shoes that I have ever owned and after I gave up on exercising, I retired these shoes to barn work only as they only matched one shirt in my entire closet. They made great shoes for riding horses and doing my barn chores. I am not sure if these are still available but I got them at JCPenny.
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I have been a long distance runner for over twelve years. I started out in high school where I only wore Nike because I liked their styles the best. However, in the past six years I have tried a variety of brands (everything from Reebok to Asics to Saucony) to see if there was anything better out there. I have found New Balance to be the most comfortable and durable shoes that I have tried. They are the only running shoes that I wear. However, my girlfriend has flat feet and swears by Adidas.
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The thing that is closest to tennis shoes that does not have a big sole on them
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let me give you some options\n\nEverlast Leather Boxing Shoes\n\n2006 Nike® Lo-Pro Boxing Shoes\n\nor\n\nTITLE Lo-Top Boxing Shoes
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From all of my years of riding and working in a shop, I would say that clipless pedals are one of the best upgrades you can make to your bike.  I say best but not the cheapest because cheap pedals are a disaster, dont get sucked in to price on this issue.\nOnce you get past the learning curve (varies for each person) you will find that clipless pedals give you a better pedal stroke, a more "at one" feeling with your bike and really a safer interface between your shoe and pedal.  If the small platform of a clipless pedal makes you nervous, look at the downhill or bmx style of pedals which give you a larger place for your foot.  Unless you are a racer, dont get talked into the lightweight, minimalistic, supermega titanium-ceramic alloy pedal that will literally make your bike float they are so light kind of pedal.  They are harder to adapt to and supermega titanium-ceramic alloy expensive.  Now for the best trick.  The best way to get used to the feel and action of your new clipless pedals is to put your bike in a stationary trainer and just practice getting in and out of your pedals.  If you dont own one, most shops will have one around, and if you know them well the shop rats may let you rent or just borrow the trainer for a few days, especially if you buy your pedals and shoes from them.\nOh and by the way, make sure to get comfy shoes, but remember, on a smaller pedal, the sole of your shoe is effectively your pedal platform.  Choose your shoe wisely and choose your sole stiffness accordingly.
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I have just bought a Trek hybrid. I know it is not a mountain bike, but Trek is a very good make and I love the bike. My mate has a GT mountain bike with quick fire and disk brakes - it was £320 I think. This was recommended by a mountain bike magazine from 4 others around the same price. One point is that disk brakes wear out VERY quickly. My mates needed changing afte 1 1/2 hours hard riding.\n\nP.S. you can get an entry level hardtail trek for around £270.00 - http://www.trekbike.co.uk/2007/bikes.php?sec=overview&MainCatID=2&SubCatID=8&RangeID=0&ID=210#
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15 speed mountain bike from Walmart for $53.73\n\nhttp://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=1977659\n\nThe "Easy Seat" bicycle seat, it may look a bit odd but it is more comfortable than a traditional bicycle seat.\n\nYou should be able to read about if you do a search on any search engine\n\nI bought mine at:\nhttp://www.heartlandamerica.com\nhttp://www.heartlandamerica.com/browse/item.asp?product=easyseat-adjustable-bike-seat&PIN=6819&GUID=97BD9C78-F71A-4F8B-B5CB-CE4703102BF5&BC=70007005&DL=SCH6\n\n\n\n.