FS: Dromarti leather cycling shoes

[David Linden]

I would like to sell a pair of size 45 brown Dromarti  Sportivo cycling shoes' These are  listed as men's shoes, are new in the box,, never worn. I purchased these about 4-5 years ago when it appeared that the oriiginal company owner was going to close the business.

I already owned a pair of brown and also black Sportivo's, liked them so much that I wanted to keep another pair for the future. Little did I know jjust how long they  lhave lasted with little  signs of wear. Unlike me! The company has since been taken over by by it's current owner.

They are size 45  retro style, nicely adjustable with waxed laces.The most comfortable cycling shoes in my experience. Soft leather with soft leather liners. They fit me like Shimano shoes. Would not advise guys with super wide feet to apply. Check out Dromarti.com for high res photos.These appear to be Jan Heine's favorite shoe and I learned of them via Jan's Bicycle Quarterly.

Current price is $325 including shipping from the UK. I would like to get at least $275 including  shipping. Not a big savings from retail, but $50 is $50, if you have been yearning to try these. Thanks for looking.

[David Linden]

My apologies! Rereading this posting, I feel that I come across as a know-it-all, while I should realize that I am really preaching to the choir here.

Bottom line. I,m sorry. Also, let me be more realistic and drop the price of the shoes to $200 shipped. If this too is unrealistic, let me know.

Dave L

[Ted Durant]

On Friday, August 18, 2023 at 7:10:21 PM UTC-5 dalin...@gmail.com wrote:

... They fit me like Shimano shoes. Would not advise guys with super wide feet to apply.

I concur. As I've noted elsewhere, I've gone to wide "feet shaped" shoes and platforms. At the risk of hijacking the thread, I also have a pair of Dromarti shoes, black, size 43, available. And some Shimano XC5's, gray, 43.

Ted Durant

Milwaukee WI USA

[Ray Varella]

To further hijack this thread…Ted, have you found shoes to fit wide feet?

I’ve contacted Dromarti but they haven’t seemed receptive to making a run of wider shoes. 

Maybe if enough people showed interest and offered to place deposits. 

Ray

[Ted Durant]

On Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 11:24:29 AM UTC-5 Ray Varella wrote:

To further hijack this thread…Ted, have you found shoes to fit wide feet?

I went from the Dromarti to Shimano XC5 (marginally wider than Dromarti) to Lake MX1 wide (definitely wider). I can wear the Lake shoes for rides that aren't too long (say 2 hours or less) and be reasonably comfortable. Of course, Lake has discontinued it. Lake seems to be the only company that has realized that a wider toe box is a selling point.

The great thing about the Dromartis is they are real leather and will stretch to fit your foot. I was just finding that it wouldn't stretch enough to relieve the pressure on the bunionettes on my feet.

[Ray Varella]

Thanks Ted,

I had a bootmaker look at my boots on my feet once and say “pour half a bottle of rubbing alcohol in each boot and then wear them”.

It did a good job of stretching the leather. 

My left foot is a triple E and the right is a double E

Ray

[David Linden]

The shoes have been sold. Thank you all for your consideration.

[bo richardson]

I am known far and wide as a harsh and vengeful critic but I found nothing to fault in the shoe liosting here. It was calm reasonable and very informative, I didnt already know everything in the ad,

Carry on

Bo

bellingham