Yeah, too stiff is definitely not good for flat shoes. I'd rather have a shoe that was too flexy than too stiff. I recently tried a shoe from an established brand - it had a very stiff sole with poor grip. It was the most awful riding experience - if I had the option of cutting the ride short to just get back to my car, I would have. Riding in them was terrifying, and I honestly felt in danger at some moments. My feet were bouncing all over the place, and I was constantly blowing off the pedals.
March 2, 2022, 9:46 a.m. - Ryan Walters
Yeah, too stiff is definitely not good for flat shoes. I'd rather have a shoe that was too flexy than too stiff. I recently tried a shoe from an established brand - it had a very stiff sole with poor grip. It was the most awful riding experience - if I had the option of cutting the ride short to just get back to my car, I would have. Riding in them was terrifying, and I honestly felt in danger at some moments. My feet were bouncing all over the place, and I was constantly blowing off the pedals.