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hi all thought i'd ask here as the font of all knowledge 

i have several pairs of flat pedal shoe that have worn out in the pedal pin area but are still serviceable as shoes suggestions as to what to do with them ?

cheers in advance 


 
Posted : 10/06/2025 5:54 pm
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Glue a safety pin to the back, and wear one as a massive broach. 


 
Posted : 10/06/2025 5:59 pm
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Glue a safety pin to the back, and wear one as a massive broach.

Maybe if the holes in the worn-out area are large enough, they'd make fine earings?

I don't know. I've wanted to find more life for some otherwise decent 510 in the past, but was put off from re-soling due to price, but more, lack of availability. Seems a niche market.


 
Posted : 10/06/2025 6:05 pm
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I have some Giros in the same state. Virtually all the contact area has gone but the rest of the shoe is fine. I keep thinking, one more ride but I am going to have to bin them soon. I might just keep them for gardening!


 
Posted : 10/06/2025 7:16 pm
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They make great DIY shoes. Grip up a ladder is priceless.


 
Posted : 10/06/2025 7:26 pm
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Get them resoled? There are cobblers who can put a sticky Vibram sole on them.


 
Posted : 10/06/2025 8:05 pm
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+1 for resoling. Lancashire Sports Repair replaced the dotty Stealth soles on an old pair of Five Tens for me a while back. It's unfortunately not much cheaper than buying new ones in a sale but it's one less pair in landfill.


 
Posted : 10/06/2025 8:20 pm
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I've an old pair of 5:10 Impact Pro VXi that are on their 3rd sole.

Having said that, it's much harder to justify since the likes of Evans knock them out so cheaply.


 
Posted : 11/06/2025 5:36 am

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