59 reasons not to use buckles on cycling shoes

BMC Racing Team’s Cadel Evans, the current International Cycling Union World Road Champion, had a tough start to his first race on home shores in the rainbow jersey. Evans was amongst the many caught up in a crash before the race had barely began, the consequence of which was some handy on the road repair work to his shoe using electrical tape.

cadel's shoe was damaged in the crash and he finished the stage in 59th position.

buckles and crashes don't mix.

In the picture below it is evident that the top strap on cadels right shoe has been held together with black electrical tape.

we recommend laces or velcro, they don't break as easily.