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Aloarjr810

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SST 5 and a dragging the toe.
« on: September 04, 2004, 02:56:32 AM »
I have SST 5's and I like the shoe's. The problem is the rubber tip on the grip shoe. I've always had a problem with dragging the toe on the trailing foot , with the buckskin tips it was no problem. But that rubber tip has always bothered me,it acts like brake when I bring my foot around.
Its gotten worn down alot now and is not as bad.
Was wondering can it be replaced with a buckskin tip or  some other idea on how to let it slide across and not drag.
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bowl400

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Re: SST 5 and a dragging the toe.
« Reply #1 on: September 04, 2004, 12:08:28 PM »
i had the same problem with sst 5 and sst 6.  i currently use the abs shoe with the toe cap.  the toe cap is replaceable.  i have been in them only for the last 2 months, so we shall see.
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Re: SST 5 and a dragging the toe.
« Reply #2 on: September 04, 2004, 08:12:35 PM »
i don't think his problem is that they are wearing out, just that it is an annoyance for him when he drags his foot. I really don't know what to suggest for you, though.
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Re: SST 5 and a dragging the toe.
« Reply #3 on: September 05, 2004, 12:21:38 AM »
Yes I dont care about the  wearing out of the tip. Its as my foot starts to slide behind me I feel the rubber tip rubbing the approach and sometimes it throws off my slide. I would have prefered the old buckskin (leather) tips.
I figure as it wore out I might could have it replaced with a buckskin tip. Or maybe try one of the stick on nylon slide things and cut it to fit just the tip.
But I dont know how well it would stick to just the rubber tip.
I had a pair of dexter Oronos with one of the first rubber tips and it did the same thing, then one day it popped off.(the tip) and it worked great after that.
I figure if I have to I'll just get the rubber tip took off and see if they can put a buckskin tip on at the shoe shop.

was just looking for any other options.
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Re: SST 5 and a dragging the toe.
« Reply #4 on: September 05, 2004, 12:29:22 AM »
there are some "plastic" strips you can buy that some people use on the braking heel to reduce the brake. It is very slick. Might be able to stick a strip to your shoe toe. My wife used them on her heel and it really stops the drag.
Ask your proshop. I think it is some kind of silicon

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