Adidas hematomas
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you would be sadly, VERY SADLY disappointed in yourself. 
ya...they are by no means meant to be used with flats..
Although they grip well enough for the surface of clipeless pedals, they aren't grippy enough for flats..
Those hemotomas look killer. Is that plastic near where your big toe goes?if so how well does it protect it?(your toe)?
There is a plastic section that folds over the point of the shoe up to the laces and then on each side of that is hockey skate toe material. I doubt even a lawn mower could damage the toe box of these shoes.intensified said:
If you can get a good deal I say go for it. Its good to have a shoe for when you might want to go clipless or for some road training ha. But no on the flats as said.FJ40 said:
I dislodged a 150lb rock with the top of my left foot (mainly my big toe). I ripped the threads out of my crank and my toe was burning like a mofo but after about 5 mins I was up and walking. I didn't lose the nail, I didn't break the toe.. nothing - I love these shoes.intensified said:
My 1995 Answer Accelerators are about to give up the ghost, and are uncomfortable as anything, and this will definitly be my next shoe, but what a horrible and univiting name!
I had the same thing happen yesterday at N*. My toe is a LITTLE brusied, but that's about it. I was on Speed Control pedaling out of a turn and BAM! I love these shoes. The production shoes a armored in the WHOLE toebox not just the big toe like pre-production...Fury said:
Pre-Production??dhtahoe said:
I'd suggest the Intense shoes with Sticky Rubber for flats over skate shoes (especially DC's; they are aweful).
I bought some Hematomas a while back and will start using them soon since my other shoes are falling apart.
I bought some Hematomas a while back and will start using them soon since my other shoes are falling apart.
those hematomas have me sold.i had a nasty toe injury and cant wait to get out there with some protection on my dogs. Ive been away from the whole clip in thing for a long time and am considering the mallet bros setup with platforms,anyone got suggestions or other recomendations.That post spared me from the wrath of the sidi avalanches!!thanks.
has anyone noticed that all these cycling shoes have velcrow straps instead of ties like all the special ED kids back in grade skool?...whats with that?...are they trying to make a point that we're "special" people/?? :eviltongu
Fury said:
The really impressive part is that you remembered and had time to weigh the rock.
As far as skateshoes for dh, be very picky. I've broken toes (yes plural) smacking rocks with old school vans. Ouside toe protection cannot be underrated.
Velcro straps don't come unlaced and get caught in your chainguide at a NORBA National race after you have a run in with some bushes on the side of the trail, costing you 15 seconds to get everything fixed and, ultimately, the podium.2inthehole said:
That is why MTB shoes don't have laces, or have a lace cover strap.
Unfortunately I can't use clips anymore for DH, but I have a pair of Hematoma, heck I bought those like 3-4 years ago...they are awesome. I also use them for XC now and then.
Ya it's unfortunate that Intense and 5.10 don't make those sticky shoes anymore, but the Oakley switchbacks are nice. I have some but haven't ridden with them yet, will soon tho. The sole is flat and pretty grippy!!
Ya it's unfortunate that Intense and 5.10 don't make those sticky shoes anymore, but the Oakley switchbacks are nice. I have some but haven't ridden with them yet, will soon tho. The sole is flat and pretty grippy!!
Yeah but you will go through 3 pairs of Vans faster than one pair of Oakleys.mobius said:
Can anyone comment on the sizing of the Addidas Hematomas. I've got two pairs of Addidas shoes, both 9 US and will probably go with a 9 in the Hematomas but want to be sure that the sizing is comparable amongst different shoe styles. Any comments would be greatly appreciated...
Simon
Simon
They may have 1/2 sizes, I not sure.