Waterproof knitted shoe Kickstarter

I saw 100% vegan and then I was out.

Edit:

hahaha I just saw the bellend tried to lie on an internet forum and got called out straight away

Initial miscommunication (deception) aside, I rather like the idea.
They look not dissimilar from my Nike free running shoes that I use when taking my bike out for functional journeys (shops, school run, meet up etc.). I like using them as the soft flexible sole allows it to flex around the raised clipless element in the pedals and remove any discomfort and the look good. The main disadvantage is that they are not waterproof at all, in fact they seem to attract and soak in water. This is not ideal when hitting the puddles on the way and has resulted in me wearing sealskinz socks with them quite often to mitigate it but is still not ideal.
Just my thoughts for what they're worth.

Well, that went down like a lead balloon.

In all seriousness though, there's no need to pretend that you just came across that company when you are from that company - it comes across as a bit suspicious.

Some feedback; for the asking price of somewhere below £99, I got myself some Shimano RW5 waterproof shoes. Ok, they aren't waterproof when it's really chucking it down, but then the water just runs down my legs into the shoes anyway - so it might be a fairly tough sell.

If they have some of the trainers ready on their website then I'd be happy to test these from an 'uppers' viewpoint. A quick ride on flats in wet weather would quickly tell a product innovation team whether it's even worth thinking about soles, cleats etc.

The other option with this wonder fabric would surely be overshoes...

This thread should be deleted. sales pitch was too disingenuous. Guy who happens to 'stumble across' a website is also the owner who is plugging his own business. 

I can't believe people still make these silly mistakes in 2017. They are always found out in short order.

I'd be interested. I cycle in running shoes and my feet get cold and wet when it's ummm cold and wet. Would prefer a grippy sole rather than cleats (flat pedals). Would also prefer a low heel to toe drop - less than 8mm.

A stretchy fabric wouldn't be most cyclists choice for a shoe as you don't want your foot to move around in the shoe. I'd imagine that it might be better suited for the more 'casual' cyclist as in someone who prefers comfort over power. Personally, I wouldn't be interested in that unless the amount of movement can be limited.

Well, aside from the ham fisted approach to marketing, have a look at what Giro and Fizik have already one in this area.

Sorry hp, wasn't having a go at you as such, I do feel it's a bit of a ham fisted approach to getting feedback.

Even some of the Chinese importers manage to whack a link to survey monkey up

this went well.

Well even though this is a bit of a cack-handed approach to marketing (the email address above is linked to the same address as 360 Textiles), I will still have a good look at the shoes.

As a vegan, good quality vegan shoes are like rocking-horse shit. Not particularly bothered about cycling shoes tbh, cycling shoes tend to be made out of man-made materials anyway, and Gore-Tex cycling shoes aren't exactly rare.

Andrew - if I were you I'd stick to walking shoes/trail running/fell running shoes/trainers if I were you. And be honest about your intentions in future posts!

Might be worth a punt if this material is bullet proof too. Less damage when one shoots oneself in the foot.

@alansmurphy - fair point, so I've deleted my earlier comment that supported him.

I don't think it's worthwhile for him to produce cycle shoes - it's a tough market and he'd be better off trying to get established cycle shoe manufacturers to use his material (if it's any better than gore-tex).

"I see that a company based in the Yorkshire Dales is going to launch this product early next year. Do we think it might have potential for cyclists?"

I see that a company is very different from "I own a company". And do we think is suggesting he is a mere mortal like you and I.

A simple "hi, the company I have set up has a material that I think would be good for cycling shoes..." would be more honest and open.

Deceitful and untrustworthy.

Is this just 'a company' Andrew that you have stumbled on or your company:

Phone our Sales Director, Andrew Bottomley, on +44 (0)7956 774815

I'd really prefer to invest money in honest people rather than those looking for any angle.

As a bit of product feedback, they look shit. They look like cheap imports copying the major shoe brands. Many cyclists are looking for something with a more solid sole, a wipe clean finish and maybe a bit of style.

I'm out!

They've still got big holes in the top where you put your feet ?