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Trystero
a Racer
from CADate Reviewed: October 4, 2008
Strengths: Inexpensive, easy to walk in, breathe wellWeaknesses: Strap system is poorly designed.Bottom Line: A great product for the price, but the straps are way too long, and cinching them tight makes me nervous for the strings. I used a different cleat plate, so I didn't have the problems others faced with their cleats. Still, I got more than I paid for.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$10.00
Purchased At: Performance
Bike Setup: 1973 Peugeot UO-8 with Shimano M520 pedals.
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Duan
a Cross Country Rider
from Aliso Viejo, CA USADate Reviewed: November 5, 2007
Strengths: Affordable priceWeaknesses: Affordable price, strapping tends to wear and frayBottom Line: The affordable pricing of these shoes are both its plus and it's minus. The straps tend to be too long so when you velcro it tight some of the velcro does not mate up. My top left shoe strap is starting to fray as I pull to cinch down the shoe.
It is light and easy to walk in though especially when you are doing short hike-a-bike. Cool design from Adidas but the quality is lacking.
Next time i'll buy a shoe with a ratchet fastening system.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$65.00
Purchased At: Nashbar
Similar Products Used: Shimano
Bike Setup: 07 Ellsworth Epi
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Scott
a Weekend Warrior
from San Diego, CADate Reviewed: October 4, 2007
Strengths: Weight, quick entry via velcro strapsWeaknesses: Insole is very minimal. They are comfortable but they take a while to get used to.Bottom Line: Good shoes and good price. They are a very light shoe for the price. I was a little sketchy about the strings and velcro straps for retention but I have never had any issues with them and I have been using them for almost two years. I also have not had any issues with the cleats but thats not to say that the others have not. Another thing I liked about them was how well they breath. If you step in a puddle the water drains quickly and drys up fast as well. There is not much to the insole of the shoe so they can be a little uncomfortable at first but my feet got used to them quickly. If you are looking for a light shoe at a good price these are a good pair of shoes.
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$75.00
Purchased At: Performance
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Thomas Coffin, Sr.
a Weekend Warrior
from Manquin, VA. Date Reviewed: June 8, 2007
Strengths: Price. Fits well. Looks Good. Well ventilatedWeaknesses: Cleat nuts.Bottom Line: The reviews of these shoes are somewhat accurate. Yes, the cleat nuts suck. I just used the cleat setup from my old shoes. Problem solved. I can't think of anything else that is bad from these shoes. Yes, straps are long, but not in the way. They do use a string pull system to tighten the straps. Have not had a problem with them yet. I have the same system on my North Face hikers. They work well. I have had them for years. The bottom line is this. I got more than what I paid for. Other reviewers must be spoiled by Sidi shoes or the like to rate these shoes so poorly, or they are just too hard on their equipment. I enjoy them, and they match my color scheme to my bike. Bonus.
Favorite Trail: Buttermilk, Richmond, VA.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At: E-bay
Similar Products Used: Sette. Diadora
Bike Setup: 2005 Specialized Rockhopper. Wellgo clipless pedals. WTB Weirwolf tires. Vuelta Starlite Rimes. Hayes Hydraulic Disc Brakes. Thudbuster seatpost.
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KI
a
from Denver, CODate Reviewed: March 20, 2007
Strengths: Mostly comfortable, look good, good ventilation, easy to walk inWeaknesses: Plastic cleat nut, as everyone has already mentionedBottom Line: I had to put a word in and raise the rating on these shoes. I think they are decent shoes and they haven't given me any problems.
To the guy that wrote that they don't fit well ... that's what you get for buying any shoe online.
Yes, the existing cleat nut does suck and does strip, making it impossible to get the cleat to torque specs.
Why not just put a new nut in from a SPD cleat set instead of thinking its the end of the world? You can even buy the nut separately for $5 or less. It's not a big deal.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
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rob
a Cross Country Rider
from Orlando, Florida, USADate Reviewed: December 27, 2006
Strengths: inexpensiveWeaknesses: Lots. Cheap looking plastic uppers. Strings and elastics seems flimsy. Straps too long. But the biggest has got to be the awful design of the cleat mounting plates, with their plastic threads. After stripping 2 of the holes, I finally got the rear holes to work so that my cleats would stay put, let's see how long they hold.Bottom Line: These shoes were cheap and are not uncomfortable, but I would never buy them again simply because of the problems with mounting the cleats -- which others have apparently experienced too.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$49.00
Purchased At: performance
Similar Products Used: Shimano, Sidi, Time, Diadora -- all were better
Bike Setup: Schwinn Homegrown Team Pro hardtail, eggbeater pedals
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Nick
a Cross Country Rider
from Rural Retreat, VA, USADate Reviewed: November 16, 2006
Strengths: none reallyWeaknesses: odd size, width and length OK, but seem tall with allot of extra material. Straps way too long.
The main beef is the crappy cleat plate on these shoes, both have stripped out.
Bottom Line: Just a bad shoe all around. Terrible design.
I wouldn't recommend them to any one but a rival racer in hopes that their cleat plates would strip out during a race rendering their clip-less pedals useless!
Favorite Trail: Any
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At: nashbar
Similar Products Used: Specialized, Diadora
Bike Setup: 2005 Jamis Dakota XC
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Jay Pelletier
a Racer
from Reston, VA USADate Reviewed: August 15, 2006
Strengths: Comfortable shoe. Look cool.Weaknesses: Inserts strip for cleats...Bottom Line: These shoes bite. Tightening the cleats - BOTH inserts stripped on BOTH shoes. These shoes sux. Lots of stitching and strings to break too.
Favorite Trail: Elizabeth Furnace
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$54.00
Purchased At: Performance
Similar Products Used: Performance shoes, Sidi
Bike Setup: Trek Fuel 8, American Classic Rims, Eason Seatpost, Everything else stock
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