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Submitted by
New Poty
a Weekend Warrior
from Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada
Date Reviewed: July 17, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | Niagara Parkway | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$140.00 | | Strengths: | Fit well, work well, look good. | | Weaknesses: | Laces AND straps seems like overkill. Takes forever to put on and take off. | | Bike Setup: | Gary Fisher Marlin with disc brakes. | | Bottom Line: | After seeing the prices others paid for these shoes on this page, it confirms to me that Canadians are RIPPED OFF by Canadian bike retailers. The attitude of sellers here is to charge a premium, as Canadians have nowhere else to turn. This has changed. I should have bought these online from an American retailer. Even with taxes, duty, and shipping, I'd save a bundle. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chad
a Cross Country Rider
from Redding, CA, USA
Date Reviewed: November 18, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | The Chimney | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$70.00 | | Purchased At: | performance I think | | Strengths: | Have worn like Iron for 5 years. | | Weaknesses: | Stiff so if you have to do any walking you end up with blisters on the back of your heel. | | Similar Products Used: | Shimano's | | Bike Setup: | 2003 Specialized Epic, Surly 1X1 | | Bottom Line: | I have worn these since Summer of 99 with my mtn. bike and with my road bike and they are finally now getting to where I need to replace them. The soles are nearly worn down now to the inner sole. I had to superglue the uppers back down onto the sole and have since gotten another 6 months out of them with no signs of coming apart again. Don't know why others are having problems with the soles. I ride a lot and I have gotten tons of wear out of them. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brian
a Weekend Warrior
from Cedar Falls, IA USA
Date Reviewed: October 3, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$40.00 | | Purchased At: | ebay | | Strengths: | got them for a good price. lace flap feature is nice to keep laces from dangling. cool looking | | Weaknesses: | fell apart after three months. | | Bike Setup: | cannondale tera. ritchey pedals. | | Bottom Line: | I bought these shoes to try out the clipless pedal system to see how I liked it. They worked very nicely until one day when I went to clip out with one shoe and the cleat just ripped the rubber surrounding it. they were a little beat up when I got them so it could have been from the fact that they were used. good if you can find them for cheap to try out clipless pedals. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Cathy
a Cross Country Rider
from Phoenix
Date Reviewed: June 23, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Purchased At: | LBS on clearance | | Strengths: | great fit, have lasted forever | | Weaknesses: | treads starting to wear | | Bike Setup: | Specialized FSR Stumpy Pro | | Bottom Line: | I wrote a review of these shoes back in 98, and they are still going strong. I ride 3 to 4 days a week on rough rocky Arizona terrain and they have never failed me. The tread on the outside of one shoe is starting to delaminate but nothing serious, and a couple of stitches in one toe have worn through (been like that for several years). The soles are still very stiff but the leather is like sweet yellow butta.
I too would like a new pair of shoes cuz I'm sick of looking at them and so are my pals. The XC1 looks like it could be a good replacement...but I can't justify it when they work great. I can only hope that they die soon or get stolen. Five flamin hot ones! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
eric
a Racer
from ct
Date Reviewed: August 17, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | good fit. Stiff. | | Weaknesses: | The sole is almost completly off, they look like road shoes! | | Similar Products Used: | Alpinestar (very good)
Adidas | | Bottom Line: | Horrible Shoes that fit well, Don't buy them unless they are very, very cheap. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
eric
a Racer
from ct
Date Reviewed: August 17, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | good fit. Stiff. | | Weaknesses: | The sole is almost completly off, they look like road shoes! | | Similar Products Used: | Alpinestar (very good)
Adidas | | Bottom Line: | Horrible Shoes that fit well, Don't buy them unless they are very, very cheap. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Colby
a Cross Country Rider
from Boston, MA
Date Reviewed: August 9, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Everywhere | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$60.00 | | Purchased At: | supergo | | Strengths: | Great all around shoe, fits perfect. After 2000 miles, they are still as good as new. | | Weaknesses: | It's p*ssing me off. I want a new pair but these won't die on me. | | Similar Products Used: | Shimano | | Bike Setup: | Uzzi SL, XTR groupo and a bunch of other good stuff. | | Bottom Line: | Been riding with these forever and they still fit and function better than my last bike (Specialized FSR Elite). The colors are flashy but cool looking. Got them on sale so I didn't expect to keep them for so long, I have ridden more than 2000 miles in every weather possible from winter blizzard to hurricans. I have crashed many times but the only thing that survives to this day are these shoes. D*amn Accelerators! I want new shoes! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
fonseca
a Weekend Warrior
from somehwere in the shanandoah valley
Date Reviewed: July 2, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$80.00 | | Purchased At: | mail order | | Strengths: | pretty stiff, comfortable | | Weaknesses: | I can't complain after 5 years really, but the soles are coming off in chunks | | Similar Products Used: | shimano | | Bike Setup: | '01 jamis dakar expert | | Bottom Line: | I bought these and a pair of shimano 747s in fall of '96, and 5 years and thousands of miles later these are the only two products that I have yet to upgrade. I have gone through two pairs of timberlands in this time. I wanted to buy new bike shoes for years but these won't wear out! They are so comfortable that I often wore them when riding/walking to class on campus. They have been submerged in mud and water hundreds of times and generally abused. Props to answer for making such a great product.
I'm going to retire them as the straps are geting pretty worn, and my dog chewed up the right shoe when he was teething. Not yet sure what will replace these, but I will try to buy answer: any company that makes a product like this deserves some consumer loyalty. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steve Fruitado
a Racer
from Toronto,On,Can
Date Reviewed: May 7, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | The Don | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$60.00 | | Purchased At: | Duke's | | Strengths: | Nada. | | Weaknesses: | Design, construction, etc.
| | Similar Products Used: | El gato, Dominator | | Bike Setup: | to go fast. | | Bottom Line: | I owned these shoes for all but two weeks before the soles started coming apart. Three other people I know experienced the same issue within the same amount of time. If your in the market for a new pair of shoes, do all of us victims a favour and spend your money elsewhere. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jovan
a Cross Country Rider
from Philippines
Date Reviewed: March 19, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Batangas Trails | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$80.00 | | Purchased At: | The Bike Room | | Strengths: | Very comfortable. The laces under the straps combo is good. It is wider than italian-made shoes which makes 'em great for people with wide feet.
As for the color combination, i loved the Mango Yellow-Blue color. | | Weaknesses: | You probably read it here, but I'll say it again -- delapidating soles. after two years of riding, my accelerators look like road bike shoes. | | Similar Products Used: | Shimanos and Sidis | | Bike Setup: | Cross Country CAAD3 with a Marzocchi Z.2 Bam Fork and Spox Wheelset. | | Bottom Line: | Could've been counted as one of the greatest mountain bike shoes of all time if it weren't for the soles. What a pity. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike
a Cross Country Rider
from Campbell, CA USA
Date Reviewed: January 4, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$50.00 | | Purchased At: | www.nashbar.com | | Strengths: | Stiff sole
Agressive tread & studs
Fits wide feet well | | Weaknesses: | I've wore out the studs and when I tried to replace them they broke. Now I'm SOL for studs
| | Similar Products Used: | Specialized & Nike | | Bottom Line: | I bought these shoes when I bought my bike in March 2000 and now their dust. I did not have any problems with the soles; however, they are softer than other shoes.
I have found Nike and Specialized shoes to be too narrow for my 11.5 size foot. Answer shoes fit very nice. I just purchased their "top of the line" XC shoe because of my satisfaction with the Accelerators. Yes, they only lasted 7 months, but I'm pretty hard on shoes. I feel that I got what I paid for and that they would have lasted longer if I didn't ride so hard... These are a great "newbie"/rookie/first time clipless-rider shoe. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bill
a Cross Country Rider
from San Francisco, CA USA
Date Reviewed: December 29, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Miwok Trail | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$69.00 | | Purchased At: | Pricepoint | | Strengths: | Strong nylon, no tears yet. Ok in comfort. | | Weaknesses: | Bottom rubber soles started to tear away when I rode with my shoe unclipped. I could basically see the inner sole. Very generically made might I add. But its a decent shoe, the price is moderate, not a deal but something you'll need to invest in sooner or later if you want performance. It's UGLY. Red yellow black, what the hell was I thinking??? | | Similar Products Used: | first bike shoes since sneakers | | Bike Setup: | Kona Muni Mula XT, Schwinn Homegrown XT, Cannondale Roadie | | Bottom Line: | Buy it if you got a GREAT deal otherwise ditch em. They are ugly, I can't stand to look down sometimes when i'm in the public. Durability-wise they are decent. Except that one tac has fallen off and I returned to using no tacs. If you ever ride the Dip sea trail look out for it. They hurt if the velcro straps do not sit aligned. The outside material is great. If you have a red bike, some dough, and want a decent pair of shoes this is for you. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris
a Racer
from Vancouver, B.C.
Date Reviewed: December 22, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | Extremely stiff sole, good fit (for me) | | Weaknesses: | Soles peal of shoe, ugly color, spikes fall out. | | Similar Products Used: | shimano, axo | | Bike Setup: | Trek 8700 OCLV, manitou mars, xtr setup | | Bottom Line: | The bottom line is that these shoes are great (for the first 3 months). I wore mine 6 days a week to train and during races the first season I had them. I love the stiffness, it's great for climbing. The spikes are helpful, until they fall out, midrace I might add. And the sole has a really agressive tread, until it falls off. I used these 2 summers ago, and loved them. Then last year the sole started to pull away from the upper of the shoe, and the sole began to peel off. I still like these shoes and use them to train, but never to race. I wouldn't reccomend buying them unless you can find them cheap. I don't think they sold well so it's easy to find them for 30 to 40 bucks. Otherwise, go buy something else. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Paul Rhodes
a Racer
from Manchester, NH
Date Reviewed: December 11, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | anything tight and twisty | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$69.00 | | Purchased At: | Goodales bike and ski | | Strengths: | cost, fit, and look cool. | | Weaknesses: | 1 toe spike fell out during a cross race | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized ground control | | Bike Setup: | Aegis Brutus with SXR, mostly XT with gripshift | | Bottom Line: | I believe people when they say their soles have fallen off, but it makes me wonder about how they treat their shoes. I have had these shoes for 2 years and have raced both my mtn bike and cross bike with them. I lost one toe spike somehow, and I can see where the sole has seperated a tiny bit (it has been like that for a year, and has not gotten any worse). For me these shoes fit well and have held up to everything I have used them in. Maybe I got the only good pair ever made. And for only $69 bikes from a local shop, I would say I have gotten (and am still getting) my monies worth out of these shoes. I like 'em. So if you can find some dirt cheap and feel lucky you can see if you end up with a pair that lasts like mine have. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
David Ruppe
a Cross Country Rider
from Great Falls, VA
Date Reviewed: October 29, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$40.00 | | Purchased At: | supergo | | Strengths: | price | | Weaknesses: | they all around suck. i guess i deserve it because i ordered them mailorder. they dont fit (too narrow in front), the soles fall off (after the studs fall out, the liner sucks, with little ventilation in the heel (perfect for blisters when hike-a-biking), the straps around the heel rip out when touching the chainrings.
i don't think you could do any worse if you tried. | | Similar Products Used: | nike pooh-bah, nike grand pooh-bah, specialized 2 times, shimano | | Bike Setup: | dean ti hardtail, mostly xt, judy, rs post | | Bottom Line: | they should be ashamed for ever bringing these to the market. anyone who paid near original retail should get a full refund | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike
a Cross Country Rider
from Rochester, NY
Date Reviewed: September 29, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | Quality of leather is OK, breathable, heel fit | | Weaknesses: | The SOLES!! (read almost any other review), toe is very narrow | | Similar Products Used: | N/A | | Bike Setup: | SPuDs | | Bottom Line: | Got these as a gift (98 or 99 closeout), so the opportunity to check MTBR wasn't there. If so, I would've steered clear of these shoes. The soles started tearing away after about 3 rides, then got progressively worse. Now I'm left with virtually no sole on both shoes (and 2 out of 4 toe studs). My bad for not sending them back earlier, but I figured they'd last for at least a couple dozen rides. Now I'm pretty much S.O.L. Even if Answer would send me a new pair, I'd be reluctant to use them. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tim
a Weekend Warrior
from Kingston, PA USof A
Date Reviewed: August 16, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Downhill and Fast | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$69.00 | | Purchased At: | Local bike shop | | Strengths: | Decent price and velcro closures. | | Weaknesses: | Weak sole, nasty weenie laces, Shi**y color combos, too narrow in front of shoe, all around cheap construction. | | Similar Products Used: | Too many too mention. | | Bike Setup: | Shimano 636 and 515 pedals. | | Bottom Line: | Hey dudes! If your pockets are pretty well tapped, then buy um. If not then go ahead and invest $100.00 TO $150.00 ON A DECENT PAIR OF foot covers. These must be Answers most bottom line. After the first 2 months of riding these crappy pair of shoes started to fall apart at the sole. Cheap horse glue! Answer could have invested a few extra pennies in some decent lace. Mine broke in LESS than 2 months...BOTTOM LINE>>>>Don't buy them unless your a fool ! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brian Lichtenstein
a Cross Country Rider
from San Diego
Date Reviewed: June 25, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Noble Canyon | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | Well, I read the reviews, ordered the shoes (they came within an unexpected two days from pricepoint.com). They were $40 and worked quite well. I took them on some of my favorite trails which involved both rocky and soft conditions, to which the Accelerators stood up quite well.
Toe spikes are a plus | | Weaknesses: | However, after a recent long ride through Noble Canyon (with parts of it including loose shale and boulders) I noticed the sole was coming off the shoe. I had noticed earlier that the tread itself was a bit soft but attributed it to normal wear. Needless to say, I found this unacceptable and brought them back to a local dealer, who sent them back to Answer. We'll see what I get in return, but I'm hoping for some 2000 Impact.
In addition, these shoes are not the best to walk in. It may be my foot shape but the heel does slip a bit; not enough to notice while riding, but certainly while walking. | | Bike Setup: | Shimano 636 pedals; Moab frame, Kooka cranks, NukeProof, Azonic w/ Hellbent, LX stuff, etc.. | | Bottom Line: | For $40 these shoes are decent. Sure they'll fall apart, but Answer has a good system whereby you get them replaced with better shoes. No hassle, no razzle. I particularly found the tred and toe spikes useful both in hard and soft ground conditions. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
spraps
a Cross Country Rider
from Appelton, Wisconsin
Date Reviewed: June 22, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | TSALI | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | well lets see--i have read through all these reviews and i still bought them. for some odd reason i find it hard to beleive that after owning these shoes for a month or less they would fall apart. hmmmmm--some people found this to be true--i'm guessing they put the shoe on wrong. i had a 10 dollar pair of ocean pacific shoes when i was 11 that lasted a whole 2 years! i think these might be able to last that long too. the sole is a softer rubber--but mountain bikes are usually on dirt trails right??? as far as i know mtb riders usually don't go sliding their foot along road pavement while they are biking on dirt single track--unless i am mistaken and they are actually roadies--aahhhhh! i even walked up and down the driveway three times and i didn't see no delaminationish stuff going on. i have done a bit of mountain backpacking and i know how long it takes to wear out a shoe sole. maybe if i dagged my feet along the ground more--but i like to keep them in the pedals--where they should be!
they are very stiff--i don't even feel the wait on the pedal. easy to clip in--the lugs are just far enough away from the cleat. the toe cleats are great--good for kicking whinners...they are really easy to put and the velcro seams fine to me--i cinch them really tight and the velcro holds--imagine that. | | Weaknesses: | where the cleat is located--of course i have a size 6-1/2 so that might have something to do with it. | | Similar Products Used: | better than anything i have ever riden on. my previous pair were nike pooh bah II's | | Bike Setup: | SPD'S | | Bottom Line: | good race shoes. i have no problems with them as of yet and i don't think i will. i plan on beating the hell out of them and i beleive they can take the strain. if you are buying your first pair of race shoes these would be a good pair--they usually sell for pretty cheap because they stopped making them in 99. they are ultra stiff and comfortable for walking. the weight is placed right on the pedal--definately a good design. and it the 99 version has a nice color scheme--red, black, and yellow. and they do not look like mcdonald shoes--these are way cooler. i recomend these shoes but don't come whinning to me if these shoes don't last--i would recommend then to stop neandertholic feet dragging...i will review the accelerators again after i have had them for a longer time...i am giving four chilis as of now because i haven't had them that long to really know--but i see a five in the future... | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Scott (Dino) De Laurentis
a Cross Country Rider
from Vandenberg AFB, Calif.
Date Reviewed: May 4, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Lake Lopez | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | None | | Weaknesses: | The way the show was constructed, REALLY. | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized MTB from 1994, Best pair I have EVER Owned | | Bike Setup: | 1998 Klein Mantra RACE, upgrade to 9 speed gripshift | | Bottom Line: | I got these (1999 model) on closeout and unfortunately didn't check mtbr before buying them. The tread is made of an extremely soft compound which is glued to a hard plastic sole. They must use a water soluble glue or that post-it note stuff because I ripped off part of lugs on the second time out. Now the rest of the tread is starting to go as well. I read that Answer changed the shoe manufacturer for the 2000 model to fix the problem. They should let people upgrade their prematurely worn shoes to the new model for a discounted price. THANK GOD FOR SHOE GOO. No wonder they are on sale for $40 only, they will last about that long.
After reading these posts, it seems like the only way people are
going to buy their shoes. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brian Brown
a Cross Country Rider
from Washington, Pa
Date Reviewed: April 30, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | The Edge | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | Affordable, good looking shoe | | Weaknesses: | Soles came unlaminated. | | Similar Products Used: | Another pair of answers | | Bike Setup: | Trek Y-50 | | Bottom Line: | I got these shoes for cheep, and now you can get them for real cheep. They strarted to come apart early on but have stopped now. Have a good fit, optional spikes, and the laces stay out of the way. If you are hard up on money and need a shoe right now these may be the way to go. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bryan
a Weekend Warrior
from Urbana, IL
Date Reviewed: April 28, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | These shoes fit great and there's lots of room in the toe box. | | Weaknesses: | What else, delaminating treads from plastic soles. | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized, Airwalk | | Bike Setup: | Stumpjumper M2 | | Bottom Line: | I got these (1999 model) on closeout and unfortunately didn't check mtbr before buying them. The tread is made of an extremely soft compound which is glued to a hard plastic sole. They must use a water soluble glue or that post-it note stuff because I ripped off part of lugs on the second time out. Now the rest of the tread is starting to go as well.
I read that Answer changed the shoe manufacturer for the 2000 model to fix the problem. They should let people upgrade their prematurely worn shoes to the new model for a discounted price. After reading these posts, it seems like the only way people are going to buy their shoes. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jeff S.
a Cross Country Rider
from Vancouver, B.C.
Date Reviewed: April 21, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | Roomy toebox,light, stiff. Straps & laces. | | Weaknesses: | Disintegrating sole. Snide comments from fellow riders such as: "Howz it goin', Ronald?" and "Where's your clown nose"... | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized, Shimano
| | Bike Setup: | Hardly relevant. | | Bottom Line: | These shoes were a great fit - didn't strangle my toes but still fitted snugly enough for efficient pedalling. Would've been good for road riding (ha,ha), but soles began to disintegrate after first off-road ride. Lost two toe cleats on the first ride, along with large chunks of tread. Went through three pair of these over the course of one summer season. After third pair dissolved, I was able to obtain full cash refund from local outdoor rec. co-op retailer (they were great). Ultimately, these shoes didn't provide the 'answer' I was looking for. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Norm
a Weekend Warrior
from Canada
Date Reviewed: March 20, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | The Watershed baby!! | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | This shoe is comfortable and has cool colors.
Also, it takes a beating!! I've had em for almost 4 years and no problems yet and I ride hard. | | Weaknesses: | The sole could be a little wider for my liking. | | Similar Products Used: | Shimano,Cannondale,Sidi,Nike | | Bike Setup: | 97' Rocky Mountain Oxygen Race | | Bottom Line: | These are great shoes. Dont listen to all the people who say theyre delaminating and the soles wear out. It's BULL.
I have had these same shoes for 4 years and i still can get another year out of them....the only shoes that compare are Sidi Dominator 2. 5 flaming constipated dogs. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Norm
a Weekend Warrior
from Canada
Date Reviewed: March 20, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | The Watershed baby!! | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | This shoe is comfortable and has cool colors.
Also, it takes a beating!! I've had em for almost 4 years and no problems yet and I ride hard. | | Weaknesses: | The sole could be a little wider for my liking. | | Similar Products Used: | Shimano,Cannondale,Sidi,Nike | | Bike Setup: | 97' Rocky Mountain Oxygen Race | | Bottom Line: | These are great shoes. Dont listen to all the people who say theyre delaminating and the soles wear out. It's BULL.
I have had these same shoes for 4 years and i still can get another year out of them....the only shoes that compare are Sidi Dominator 2. 5 flaming constipated dogs. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Allen Bibbee
a Weekend Warrior
from Hurricane, WV
Date Reviewed: February 29, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | No strengths | | Weaknesses: | Fall apart, cheaply made | | Similar Products Used: | diadora jalapeno | | Bike Setup: | KHS Alite 4000, full XT, quiksilvers, mammoth rims | | Bottom Line: | These shoes are terrible!!! My straps started coming apart after the first ride. The velcro started fraying and looked like I had pubic hair all over my feet. I kept trimming that until the sole separated from the side of the shoe. Slapped some goo on it, then 2 of the toe spikes broke off and then a cleat. Contacted Answer and they sent me a pair of 99's no questions asked. Riding at Canaan (not racing), got a flat, co2 cartridge empty, nothing left to do but walk the 4 miles back to the lodge. On that 4 mile walk, I lost a toe spike, and my foot busted through the side of the shoe, so bad I couldn't even wear it!!! It wouldn't stay on my foot!!!! I walked with one shoe on and one off for 4 miles, getting more angry with every step. My foot was tore all to pieces from the rocks. Answer volunteered another pair of 99's, they sent them but I have never had them on. I bought a pair of Diadora's and chalked the loss up to experience. Answer makes great forks but they will not deny that their shoes suck. I will never buy another pair of answer shoes, no matter what the price!!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
budah bomber
a
from sf
Date Reviewed: February 9, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | Good Cust Service | | Weaknesses: | SOLES!!!! Duh.. | | Similar Products Used: | lots | | Bike Setup: | does it matter? | | Bottom Line: | Buy these shoes and they WILL fall apart.
But, as long as you have a backup pair, you can just keep sending them back and get a new pair every few months.
I originally bought 98's (for $60) then I went through 3-4 pairs of 99's. Maybe they will send me the 2000 next. all for $60. (Hope they fix the problem this year though.)
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Submitted by
J
a Downhiller
from Tucson, Arizona USA
Date Reviewed: February 1, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Starr Pass, Tucson | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | Looked good, and were super-comfortable | | Weaknesses: | The entire sole of the shoe. | | Similar Products Used: | Nike Inyo | | Bike Setup: | Schwinn 4-banger with Marzocchi Jr T Hayes Hyrdo disc brakes. | | Bottom Line: | Bottom line???
The shoes fell apart after 3 rides. They can't handle rocky terrain at all. If you live in Arizona or any of the western states with rocky terrain you don't want these shoes. I got them for $49 on special at Pricepoint.com. Not even worth only 50 bucks. I rode on them and the entire sole started either delaminating from the rigid plastic stiffener, or the lugs were breaking off. The sole is just way too soft, and not connected to the rest of the shoe well enough. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Cliff
a Racer
from Central Texas
Date Reviewed: January 16, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Blora | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | Look Good, Great Price | | Weaknesses: | Fell Apart in one race season | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized Comp | | Bike Setup: | Does it matter | | Bottom Line: | Buyer beware, you get what you pay for!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Craig Sandstrom
a Racer
from Pocatello, ID
Date Reviewed: January 2, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: |
Anything Technical Up & Down | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Well they look good?
I got a good deal. | | Weaknesses: |
Alright, I race hard and these are the only race shoes I've had. They a torn to hell. All the spikes broke off withing the first 2 months. The velcro is frayed. The crappy shimano sole is almost gone. Shoe isn't stiff. | | Similar Products Used: |
AXO causual shoes. I have raced in them when I forgot my others. There isn't one frayed thread on the shoe. | | Bike Setup: |
Who cares what bike.
It's about the shoes | | Bottom Line: | Even though I'm still wearing them, they weren't a very good shoe. Good for a weekend rider. Get a cheaper shoe that has the same performance. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
YetiBoy
a Cross-Country Rider
from Sunnyvale, CA
Date Reviewed: December 5, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Haflin Trail | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Comfort
Price | | Weaknesses: |
Delaminating Soles | | Bottom Line: | Purchased the '98's for approx. $79. I thought it was a great deal, plus they were very comfortable in comparison to others. My very FIRST ride the soles started to delaminate. Eventually, I had more Shoe-Goo on the bottom than soles. Called Answer and they were fairly responsive. Sent the '98's back and received a new pair of '99's. I was hoping that the soles would be fixed on the new shoes, buuutttttt Answer still hasn't fixed the problem. The soles haven't delaminated as badly as the 98's, but this really shouldn't happen after five rides or so. Other then that they are great shoes and I will continue using them until they are dead, but when they do I'm going to step up to some Sidi's or Northwaves for the extra cash. I think in the long run it's probably worth it. Three Chilis at best for the Accelerators. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tim Olson
a Racer
from San Mateo
Date Reviewed: November 9, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
Low Price,
American company (but made in Korea)
Reflective material | | Weaknesses: |
They fall apart (98's and 99's) | | Similar Products Used: |
Specialized,
2 pairs of these Answer shoes
Sidi Dominator 2's | | Bottom Line: | Don't buy these shoes if you plan on abusing them in any way. The soles will peel off the 98's, and the stitching will immediately come undone on the 99's. I bought the 98's because of the low price at a mail order place, and within 3 months the sole was peeling off of both shoes. I sent them in for warranty replacement, and they sent me the 99's. I was happy to see my new shoes arrive, but to my dismay they too began coming apart after only one race. The only other things I've seen come apart that fast are Shimano chains and Girvin pedals. Walking on that soft rubber sole with Time cleats isn't very nice either. I'm glad I didn't pay full price for these shoes. I'm glad I did finally pay the extra money for the Sidi's, because they fit way better, they weight half as much, and the quality is incomparable. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dave
a Cross-Country Rider
from Alaska, Juneau
Date Reviewed: October 21, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
East Glacier | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
Everything | | Weaknesses: |
Nothing so far and I've had 'em for two years. | | Bottom Line: | I LOVE THESE SHOES! The year I got kicks some major fanny, and the tread is still kicking and kicking hard at that. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Nellyboy
a Cross-Country Rider
from Edinburgh
Date Reviewed: October 7, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Glentress | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
Comfortable fit, colours, light | | Weaknesses: |
After a couple of weeks I had gone from chunky off road soles to racing hard platic slicks. | | Similar Products Used: |
Shimano m150 | | Bike Setup: |
Trek Y22 | | Bottom Line: | Good shoes, really comfy, colour matched my bike, uncommon in Scotland so stood out from my mates a bit but,..............after a coast to coast 170 mile trip there were no treads left on the soles at all.Took them back to the shop (Alpine Bikes) who sent them back to Answer, however they didn't get them back before my impending trip to Chamonix , and I had to pay the difference and upgarde to a pair of Shimano's which seem OK so far. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sasquatch
a Cross-Country Rider
from Vancouver, WA
Date Reviewed: August 9, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
stiff, efficient | | Weaknesses: |
poor fit, terrible sole and cleat | | Bottom Line: | Good materials obviously went into the uppers, but I have broken all the cleats and the sole is coming apart. The shoes also run kind of narrow and long. This review is for last years model that was on sale everywhere for like $60. Oh, did I mention they're ugly as sin? I've best heard them described as Team Ronald McDonald. Answer shoes....never again. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
bill
a Cross-Country Rider
from san jose, ca
Date Reviewed: July 30, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Bottom Line: | Just a follow up for the post below. After contacting Answer directly, they sent me a new pair of '99's. I went through a great LBS here in San Jose and they went to bat for me. I bought the shoes at a chain store bike shop. email me if you want to know the GREAT bike shop and/or the one to stay away from. Now we will see if these hold up. Thanks Answer and thanks Hyland bikes! Giving this 3 stars for the quick response from Answer. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
bill
a Cross-Country Rider
from san jose, ca
Date Reviewed: July 19, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
comfortable for a wide foot | | Weaknesses: |
soles disintegrating and peeling off | | Similar Products Used: |
shimano | | Bike Setup: |
trek 8000 and proflex 857 | | Bottom Line: | nice shoe except for the soles. the bike shop i bought it from just said S.O.L. i am contacting answer and will see if they are sympathetic, yeah right. you would think if they built a shoe like this it should withstand a stream crossing, and a very little trail walking. less than a star 'cause the soles fell apart. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris Martin
a Racer
from Boulder
Date Reviewed: July 17, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
absolutely none | | Weaknesses: |
The whole shoe | | Similar Products Used: |
The only thing similiar to these shoes is getting an enema. | | Bike Setup: |
schwinn | | Bottom Line: | The soles came off both shoes in less than a day and the cleates broke off a weak later. I also had a hard time walking a week after I bought these shoes because I got F#*%ED in the arse by answer!!!!!!!! I got them from price point and I dont think this website will publish what I have to say about them for selling shoes that they knew were less than satisfactory. I wouldn't give this shoe even one chilli! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bryan
a Cross-Country Rider
from Phoenix, Arizona
Date Reviewed: July 16, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
ride mostly south mtn trails | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
Fit and thus comfort | | Weaknesses: |
Soles | | Similar Products Used: |
Specialized | | Bike Setup: |
older Nishiki Ariel w/RST 460 | | Bottom Line: | Boy do I wish I had found this site before buy 98 accelerators from Price Point. Thought the price was outstanding for a shoe like this. However, after 2 weeks of riding the tread started to break off and then the sole started to delaminate just like the other reviews. This is with less than 1 month of riding with them. Will be in touch with both Price Point and Answer but sounds as if this may be a waste of time. Whatever you do don't buy these shoes unless you like pissing money away. Even if you could get these shoes for free DON'T!!!! I'll give one star for the comfort. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Todd
a Cross-Country Rider
from lakewood,oh
Date Reviewed: July 13, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
look cool
feel good | | Weaknesses: |
cleats ripped off | | Similar Products Used: |
Specialized comp | | Bottom Line: | my cleats ripped off the shoes... I am tring to get a replacement but becoming a pain in the ass. If these have problems and it is hard to get a replacement then I dont even want to touch their forks. I will give it an little under average rating because I like the feel and look of the shoe. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Beast Master
a Downhiller
from w. North Carolina
Date Reviewed: July 10, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Black Mtn.,Little Hickory & Snake Trails | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
These shoes feel great | | Weaknesses: |
Some people complain of the soles coming off, mine show no sign whatsoever of that. | | Similar Products Used: |
Shimano's | | Bike Setup: |
ProFlex Beast with all the goodies. | | Bottom Line: | The end of the War of Words.... Try Price Point for some great prices, they often beat SuperGo !
I got my shoes for $59.00 from them several months ago... Watch out for that tree !!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
slamigo
a Cross-Country Rider
from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Date Reviewed: July 9, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Anywhere in the Gats | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
good fit, look good | | Weaknesses: |
mine fell apart, let's see how the new ones hold up | | Bike Setup: |
99 Cannondale f-900 | | Bottom Line: | listen up there Beastie
-what kind of downhiller is riding Answer cross country shoes?
-I paid too much because my girlfriend actually bought mine for me as a present, ('99 models), while we were on vacation in North Carolina, (Hatteras for Windsurfing), and the cheapest you're going to find them is $99.00 till supergo puts them on sale.
-Do you know what Yankee means? I'm Canadian. We're not Yankees. We're just like you Americans except we don't have accents and we don't carry guns.
-World Cup is coming to my backyard dude, less than 10 miles from my house. Downhill and Cross country. We have awesome rides. You should watch Outdoor Life Network in August and you'll see for yourself.
-I called Answer, sent them my shoes and they agreed that the shoes are totally defective and are going to send me new ones. If I say the shoes fell apart and Answer agrees with me, who are you to say that the shoes are great? Face it, yours will delaminate. You shouldn't have to hose your shoes with shoe goo to make them work. It's just not right.
-Don't start up a word war in the review section... flaming and spam are nasty projects and I don't think we should screw up a really good site with a pile of crap.
The bottom line is my shoes were expensive and fell apart. Answer did the right thing and is giving me new ones. I actually really like this shoe, I just feel that the delaminating sole really, really sucks.
If you've had no problems than more power to you. You seem to be enjoying yourself down there in N.C.
no hard feelings, go ride
(3 stars cause they're sending me new ones) | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Beast Master
a Racer
from W. North Carolina USA
Date Reviewed: July 8, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Little Hickory & Trace Ridge | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
see previous post | | Weaknesses: |
see previous post | | Similar Products Used: |
see previous post | | Bike Setup: |
see previous post | | Bottom Line: | If the Yankee Slamigo from up North paid $120 for
these shoes, I believe everyone knows who the real
LOSER is, what a dumbass ....I only paid $59.00 for mine 6 months ago ! HA-HA-HA | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Slamigo
a Cross-Country Rider
from Ottawa, Ontario
Date Reviewed: July 8, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
great fit, they look good | | Weaknesses: |
soles fall off instantly
do not buy this shoe
you will regret it | | Similar Products Used: |
northwave | | Bike Setup: |
Cannondale f-900 | | Bottom Line: | These shoes suck the big one. I was really, really disappointed that a shoe that fit so well would fall apart. Not only did the soles begin falling off, (on the second ride), but the velcro straps are ripping out. I feel that Answer stole my money. I paid $120.00 for a good cross-country race shoe and I didn't get it. They knew about the lousy soles and still they sell this crap. It's unbelievable that something so expensive could be such a piece of garbage. As to the moron who writes about not coming off your bike.... If you don't find a trail that makes you get off and climb now and then, you are not challenging yourself and are probably riding fireroad girlie trails. On the rides where we go, there are spots where no man has made it up, but everyone tries because we are not wanks, like you. Stay on the couch loser! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Beast Master
a Downhiller
from W. North Carolina
Date Reviewed: July 6, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Little Hickory ( Bent Creek ) | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
Colors perfectly match my bike ! Velcro straps, toe spikes. | | Weaknesses: |
Loooooooong Strings. Too low cut on sides. | | Similar Products Used: |
Shimano | | Bike Setup: |
ProFlex Beast, L@@K clipless pedals, Magura hydraulic brakes, Noleen Chubby DH forks (5 travel). All the racing stuff... | | Bottom Line: | No problems with the soles. Maybe they should try keeping their feet on the pedals a little more.
Girlie men ride with their feet down ... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
GT
a Cross-Country Rider
from Sherman Oaks, CA
Date Reviewed: July 6, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Great fit, stiff sole, good traction, cool if you live in hot areas, laces and straps are the only way to go | | Weaknesses: |
sole started coming off after a couple of months, i used some shoe goo and they've been fine for the last 9 months. | | Similar Products Used: |
Specialized, Shimano | | Bike Setup: |
DBR XR4 | | Bottom Line: | Great shoe. Yeah, the sole shouldn't start coming off but a little shoe goo goes a LONG way. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jeff
a Racer
from Chandler, AZ
Date Reviewed: June 28, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
Stiff, great fit (once you FINALLY get them on) | | Weaknesses: |
Legendary delaminating sole, hard to tie laces with cover in way, tiresome colors | | Similar Products Used: |
Answer Flatfoot (Great!) | | Bike Setup: |
Trek 9700 OCLV, Superfly, XT | | Bottom Line: | That's it! I've given Answer more than enough tries to make me a satisfied customer. My third pair of Accelerators in less than 2 years is falling apart. If these shoes would hold together for more than 6 months, they would be great (the fit is fantastic). But the delamination of the sole is inexcusable. You would think that after 3 years of similar complaints they would rectify the situation.Time to pony up some green for those Sidi's. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Erid
a Cross-Country Rider
from Layton, UT
Date Reviewed: June 28, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Galbraith Mountain | | Duration Product Used: |
more than 3 years | | Strengths: |
Very comfortable. | | Weaknesses: |
Sole falls off. | | Similar Products Used: |
Older model accelerator | | Bike Setup: |
Kona Kilauea w/ Judy SL | | Bottom Line: | They suck due to sole delamination. The new ones I bought because they were cheap and I wish I hadn't. I'll have to replace them before the season is even over. The new ones delaminated worse than the older models. How hard is it to get a glue that works?? Every other company in the world does it right. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jonas
a Weekend Warrior
from Watertown, Ma
Date Reviewed: June 26, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Amassa back | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
These shoes do have a very good tight fit, and the double velcro straps are easy to adjust even at full speed. There was no interferance at all between the treads of the shoe and the pedal which I have found on my new Diadora Chilis. | | Weaknesses: |
When I first read the reviews for these shoes I thought that all this talk about the treads falling off are all exaggerated, and it can't be that bad. Believe me, IT IS THAT BAD. After four rides the treads started coming off. After about two months enough treads had fallen off to turn the shoes into perfectly good skates, as the only contact point with the gound is the SPD cleat. | | Similar Products Used: |
Just replaced the Accelerators with a pair of new Diadora chilis, which you guys have given really good reviews. | | Bike Setup: |
535 pedals on a souped up Kona Hahanna. | | Bottom Line: | Don't get these shoes no matter how low the clearance sales on the net are getting. They are not worth it, unless you are loaded enough to be able to afford to replace your shoes every month. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ben
a Cross-Country Rider
from Santa Cruz, CA
Date Reviewed: June 20, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Dead Camper | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
COMFORTABLE!!!
good sole
well built | | Weaknesses: |
toe cleat design | | Similar Products Used: |
shimano - everything
diadoras
Nike
Specialized | | Bottom Line: | These are pretty damn good shoes. I have a very wide toe box, and so most shoes will not fit me. I went shoping at every LBS in Santa Cruz (home of mountain biking) and other than the extra wide SIDI's, nothing came close to fitting, so I ordered these things online. Oter than the garish color scheme (Ronald McDonald would be envious) and somewhat crappy toe cleat design (too small screws) these are great shoes. The soles are stiff, but the rubber is soft and thick making it easy to walk in. The cleat could be a slight bit more recessed, but its close to silent on flat ground, and not too slick like SIDI's. I tried the toe cleats on one ride, felt they were a bit shaky, and took em out... if you know how to walk in the mud, they are not really that useful anyway... cleats are for sprinting on wet ground, not something you need for biking. So far they have held up wonderfully as well through 100's of miles, a number of crashes, and quite a bit of mud, roots, and rocks. Overall a great shoe for the cost. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mntbikebabe
a Racer
from Boise, ID
Date Reviewed: June 14, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Bob's Trail | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
NONE! | | Weaknesses: |
Sole fell off in two weeks. | | Similar Products Used: |
Specialized | | Bottom Line: | DONT BUY THESE-THEY SUCK! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Gator
a Cross-Country Rider
from AR
Date Reviewed: June 8, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Womble, Ar | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
They look pretty cool, and I like the design, not counting the sole of course. | | Weaknesses: |
Well, I guess I'm kinda glad I'm not the only one to think these shoes suck. The sole of my left shoe is totally gone. I might as well be wearing a road shoe or something. The right shoe is fine, go figure. | | Similar Products Used: |
first pair of clipless shoes. Last pair of Answer shoes. | | Bike Setup: |
GF Paragon | | Bottom Line: | I don't care how cheap they get on the internet or mail order. Do not buy these shoes. I've tried to contact the company and Supergo my email and they have both blown me off. These shoes will fall apart and you will be stuck with buying more expensive shoes any way, so save yourself the hassle and the money. Too bad you can't give 0 chilies. If I gave 5 flamers it would be the from the serious case of red ass I've got from buying these crappy shoes. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jay Norejko
a Cross-Country Rider
from Bethlehem PA
Date Reviewed: May 25, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Bottom Line: | Bought 1998 Answer Accelerators. Wore these shoes three times and the treads are falling off both shoes. The glue is defective holding on the tread. Under no circumstances should anyone buy these shoes no matter how cheap you can get them or how cool they look. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brian
a Racer
from Pittsfield
Date Reviewed: May 20, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Holiday Farms | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
look great, wide, stiff sole, wide toe box | | Weaknesses: |
laces are extremely long, sides of the shoe wore off | | Similar Products Used: |
duigi and specialized | | Bike Setup: |
raleigh, quadras | | Bottom Line: | Its a great shoe, the best ive ever ridin, i dontknow what all the bull crap about the soles comming off is, ive raced them hard and they have held up perfect!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike
a Racer
from San Ramon
Date Reviewed: April 27, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
Strengths? Hmm... well, they fit fine. Cheap price ($69) - guess you get what you pay for. | | Weaknesses: |
Terrible, terrible soles | | Similar Products Used: |
Duegi - far superior Italian made shoes (have ridden and raced for over a year on the same shoes with no problems).1996 Answer shoes (the blue, brown, purple, black, yellow, and white ones) - these were great - I loved these. I thought the 98's would be of similar quality. | | Bike Setup: |
Standard setup - removed laces (personal preference). Regular clipless pedals. | | Bottom Line: | Did five rides in a four day period on these brand new shoes and the soles exploded on me - big chunks broke off and other sections are getting ready to fall off. This is definitely not acceptable. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tyler
a Cross-Country Rider
from PA
Date Reviewed: April 23, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
snug fit
comfortable | | Weaknesses: |
soles suck (they fall off) | | Similar Products Used: |
Specialized | | Bottom Line: | These shoes were the best shoes Ive had...until the soles fell off (this on the 98's). I read the reviews of people telling how they fall off and thought to myself, what the hell are they doing to those shoe? Its not the riders fault. The soles are too soft and rip apart wit heven light to moderate abuse. The glue is to weak too.
I give them 3 stars b/c the soles fall apart, other than that they would get a 5 | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Nick
a Weekend Warrior
from Chicago
Date Reviewed: April 15, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Bottom Line: | The 99s have a very snug fit, yet ample toe box, making them comfortable for crushed slate trails as well as single track. I use them with Wellgo 96As and it is a match made in heaven, plus I didn't have to cut the shoes.They're breathable, for cold feet in cooler temps. Strings are long, but no bother. 99's colors are a bit more subtle than 98 Team Ronald McDonald.Based on all the reported problems with the toe cleats, I am not planning on installing them. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
marcia
a Cross-Country Rider
from Santa Cruz, Ca
Date Reviewed: March 19, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Today, one w/out mud | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
Wide and roomy. Comfy. Stiff sole. Sylin'. | | Weaknesses: |
My feet get chilly on winter-like days. Strings are too long. | | Similar Products Used: |
Shimanos | | Bike Setup: |
Full-suspension, Bomber Z-3 Light and Fox Air | | Bottom Line: | These are fun shoes, and functional. I got them not because I wanted to be a cool looking biker Mom, but because they felt good on my feet instantly. I have boxes for feet,and these shoes seem to understand. Not only are they roomy, but they have a very stiff sole. My old Shimanos had become slippers after a year of toe-clips. I like also that the tread design didn't need to be trimmed at all. I took a knife to my friend's new NW's tread the other day, and this made me very grateful for my Accelerators. No trimming necessary for a smooth ride. I can wear them with any pedal so far. Phun, phunctional, and phunky. What more could I want? Maybe wool socks for some of those colder rides! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Darrin Sharp
a cross-country rider
from Ft. Collins, CO
Date Reviewed: March 8, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
Good shoes at a reasonable price. I have a 13EEEE foot with a relatively narrow heel and these were the only MTB shoes that even came close to fitting (I tried Carnac, Specialized, SIDI, Look, Cannondale, etc., etc. - many dollars to the USPS sending back all the ones that didn't fit). The Answer's are nice and roomy in the forefoot. My heel slips a little, but I think a normal sized heel would be fine. The laces + straps system makes them a little slow to get in and out of, but provides a nice fit once you get everything fastened down. Haven't tried the toe spikes, so can't comment on them. After about 200 miles, no durability problems to report on my pair. The colors (red/yellow) are a little too flashy for my tastes, though... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steve
a cross-country rider
from Dixon, IL
Date Reviewed: February 12, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought my first pair of '98 Accelerators in June '98. They lasted about two months after one a the velcro straps ripped out at its base on the side of the shoe. I guess my pair had weak stitching on the strap bases. Special thanks to Green River Cyclery for doing the warranty work for me and giving a brand new pair of the spot. The second pair have been great with no compliants. The shoes are actually very comfortable to wear for long cross country trips also. I would highly recommend them. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tim
a cross-country rider
from Dallas, Tx
Date Reviewed: February 12, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
Just bought a pair from Supergo along with 535 pedals. After a week of daily riding the shoes are holding up fine. Based on all the reported problems with the toe cleats, I am not planning on installing them. These are my first pair of clipless shoes/pedals and I can't believe the difference in my control in tight trees and the additional power on hill climbs. Great shoes so far, especially for only $69. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steve
a
from cross-country rider
Date Reviewed: January 18, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
Bought a pair of '98s at close-out prices; even before taking the shoes
out for their maiden voyage, I noticed that both toe spikes on one shoe
was wiggling. I ended up pulling off the black plastic washers by
hand; they came off so easily that at first I thought it was a built-in
design feature. They were apparently bonded onto the shoe with rubber
cement or sticky rice or a glue stick. After the first ride, the clear
plastic bubble covering the Anarchy symbol fractured -- not because
they received impact -- but because they were designed improperly
(too thick = no flexibility = fracture). Sweat the details, Answer!
And if a sole pops loose or anything major happens, they will be
returned for replacement. Sucketh. Three stars-cum-chilis at best. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tyler Paquette
a cross-country rider
from PA
Date Reviewed: January 18, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
WOW is all i can say. I just got a new pair of Accelerators and my feet are in heaven. These shoes have and all around coolness about them. They look cool, they perform well and they are very comfortable.
Im glad i got a hold of these shoe | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
mike
a weekend warrior
from MN
Date Reviewed: December 24, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
O.K., I purchased these duds on June 1, 1998. Rode about 30-40 miles a week until Dec.1, 1998 (rain or shine). No problems. No spikes broke, no tears on toe or sole. I do not know what some of these folks do with their feet when they ride, but I like them and would reccomend them. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ken
a racer
from Oakland, MD
Date Reviewed: November 28, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Had my 98 shoes for about 1 month, and the stitching on the inside of the left foot started coming off. On the same shoe the sole started coming off. Thanks to High Mountain Sports for returning for warranty repair, Answer sent me a new pair. Spikes not a problem braking off if you have the right torq spec. on them. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jared Morris
a cross-country rider
from Rough and Ready, Northern Cal.
Date Reviewed: November 20, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
These are great shoes.... if you know what your doing. When I bought them I though toe spikes were just gool things. Now I know better. Do not use the Accelerator spikes on any hard surface for any significant amount of time. I went for one hardcore ride with one rock streem crosing (a cold one at that) and the spikes snaped off. No bigy though. If you a Cyclo-Xer wher the spikes, if not AVOID THEM LIKE THE PLAGUE! Other than my spike ignorance, they're rad shoes. The soles are tres stiff, and the strap and lace combo. is realy secure. I would give 'em five flamers if the spikes were as cool as I had thought they would be. Fill in broken spike threads with cauk or shoe goo. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Robert
a racer
from New Zealand
Date Reviewed: November 8, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Brought the 98 Accelerator only fours months ago (cause they looked good) and within a week the toe spikes had come out. Since then both soles are coming off around the cleat despite having a shoe repairer glue and nail the soles back on three times ! now the stiching around the the mesh on top of the toes has come awayI'll ask my LBS what he can do and hope they at least replace them Never again -and I'm now put off buying their forks (Manitotu) too
| | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jade Jenny
a racer
from Williston,Vermont
Date Reviewed: October 29, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I deffinetly think these are great shoes.When i first got these shoes they felt real funny because of the laces.The material that you tie the laces over is'nt very thick so you feel the laces rihgt through the material.After a while you get used to it. the lateral heel rap is really great and helpful.They are really great looking shoes to.I had a little problem with the sole coming up but a bit of shoe glue fixed it.The rubber protection near the toe and heal really works great.The toe spikes are great to i did'nt have to replace them all year.My name is Jade Jenny i'm 12 years old and i'm ona bike team with six other guys and we are sponsered by Trek,Giro and a fue other companys. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
cs
a
from weekend warrior
Date Reviewed: October 9, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
follow up #3 from 5/15 1998 Accelerators
Fortunately, shoes are still in good condition. The soles at the edge seem to be de-composing and I think they may not be stiff enough for my liking. A good value considering I bought them for $99, but universalcycles.com is blowing them out $79.For some reason, after only one month, my buddy has a long toe so the stitches at the toe came off on both shoes at the toe. Brought them back to the store and they gave us a new pari that seem to be fine so far. If you noticed, a higher quality shoe like the Sidi has a piece of leather going up at this spot. Hmm, I wonder if Answer did their research properly? BTW, some local shops are clearing them away for $139, limited sizing, so consider it.
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Submitted by
Aram Cippolini
a racer
from CA
Date Reviewed: October 3, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I've got a pair of the 98s. Got a good deal on them at supergo (about 90$). They're the best shoes you can get for the money. having Straps and laces is great, because you get a more solid, more snug fit. The straps are of poor quality, but that doesn't affect my riding so i won't mark off. The grip on the bottom is great. They're easy to walk in, and the sof-compund rubber on the bottom provides great grip. Great overall shoe...Cannondale Kix | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bob
a cross-country rider
from Boulder
Date Reviewed: October 1, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Bought a pair of 97s in early spring. Within 2 months, the soles were shot and the stiching was coming undone. Sent them back to Answer for replacement. 1 MONTH LATER, I finally got a pair of 98s. Guess what, I had to glue the rubber back onto the sole after only 3 rides! Don't waste your money, you are better off putting on a pair of loafers once the soles let go. The should stick to bike hardware. nuff said. (1 star is generous) | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
pudge
a weekend warrior
from Australia
Date Reviewed: September 8, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Can I just say that I have only had my Flatfoot shoes for a few months and don't wear them much besides riding, that the black bit of the sole is as soft as piss and wears out quick as shit. Even though i see this as a big problem, i still love them and give them 5 stars. They are great but they are SOFT!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
broke neck todd
a weekend warrior
from hawaii
Date Reviewed: September 7, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I've read some reviews and I can't see how anybody can consider buying shoes where the people that make them are sniffing the glue instead of using it where it's supposed to go on the soles. Luckly, the Bike Factory in Hawaii takes good care of its customers. I been through three pairs so far. The first pair the spikes riped out, the second pair the velcro strap ripped off, the third pair the soles are separating badly. Granted Answer will always warranty their product, but after awhile, it's time to go to a new shoe. Sorry Answer! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Cathy
a weekend warrior
from Phoenix
Date Reviewed: September 4, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Answer AcceleratorThese are the first riding shoes I've owned. I read alot of reveiws and tried on every shoe on the market before I bought these. Fit is great, the lace/strap combo allows for just the right adgustments. Never any blisters, heal slip, or pain on long rides. The laces are way too long though and you get alot of bulk under the outer tongue. Not one to be a fashion slave, I could do without the bright red and yellow colors that scream look at me! Another Ronnie McD wanna-be'!. Have gotten then soaked and completely muddy, no sign of the sole pulling away like other reviews. Cleats also no problems yet, but it helps if you ck and re-tighten before each ride. Pretty stiff sole, was a little concerned that they'd be too stiff, but it makes them that much better. Hope they last me for a long time to come. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
nwbiker
a cross-country rider
from Washington State
Date Reviewed: August 18, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I got the 98' Accelerators and they seemed great. After 20-30 hard rides the sole came loose and tore off from there. Anyways, i called answer and I just took the shoes back to the place I got them and got a new pair for free! Never buy shoes by mail order. You never know what may go wrong w/ them and it sucks to be with out bike shoes for more than a few days. Other than the sole problem the seem great. Much better than the 97' accellators. The 98's have front spikes, 3D logos, stiffer sole, and laces plus straps. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jeff
a cross-country rider
from Brooklyn, NY
Date Reviewed: August 18, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I’ve had 2 pairs of standard Accelerators. The first lasted 2 years with zero trouble. The second are still going strong after 1+ year. They’re great for everyday riding. A good starter shoe, not too expensive. Highly recommended.Based on THOSE shoes, I bought a pair of '98 Accelerator Racing shoes (red/yellow) with the laces , stiff sole and spikes. I like the way the laces keep the shoes snug with more efficient pedaling when riding and especially over technical terrain. So, I decided to install the spikes. After less than an hour, one spike tore out of the left shoe, stripping the threads. The next time wearing them, BOTH spikes disappeaed from the right shoe. VERY disappointing!2.5 chilis, since there are only whole chilis. . . 3 | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jeff
a racer
from Arizona
Date Reviewed: August 6, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This is my second pair of Accellerators (had '97's). The laces are a pain to tie, but once they're on, they fit and perform great. Unfortunately, 2 of the 4 cleats ripped out of their holes on the second ride, stripping the threads. Also, the Ronald McDonald color scheme is starting to get tiresome. I wish Answer had put as much quality control into these shoes as they do with their Flatfoots. The Flatfoot shoes look fantastic, are way comfortable and have barely shown wear after a year of use. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Lisa
a cross-country rider
from Atlanta, GA
Date Reviewed: July 26, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought a pair of the '97 Accelerators over seven months ago and haven't had a single problem with them. I disagree with those who say the sole wears out quickly. Mine have held up great and I especially like the softer rubber they use on the sole. I ride about 3 times a week through all sorts of mud and muck, and no matter what I put these shoes through, they are still as good as new. I haven't had any problem with them stretching and did I mention that they are very comfortable. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Andy
a weekend warrior
from Essex, Vermont
Date Reviewed: July 23, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Sole Problems are not over. I bought a pair in April 98. First cleat broke off in June. I read the review of Sole problems before I spent the bucks. The LBS gave me the warrenty... good thing. The new shoes are on order thanks to Earl's Cycle in South Burlington. These shoes are ok for those of us gifted with duck feet. If you are a big fella and can't seem to get into those slender Euro shoes, this is the Answer. Nice snug fit with top straps. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Eric
a weekend warrior
from Alberta
Date Reviewed: June 29, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
These shoes fit quite well, and the soles are superstiff, but one major problem is with the mud cleats. So far three of the four have ripped out, along with a little round section of the sole under them, and I've only had the shoes for two weeks!! I thought glueing the cleats in might solve the problem but no!! They still tear out. There is not enough thread surface to hold the cleats in solidly. Buy Sidi's instead. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
JOSH
a cross-country rider
from ATLANTA
Date Reviewed: June 29, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
SOLE PROBLEMS. NO, NOT MINE, THE SHOES. 96'S HELD FOR ABOUT 7 MONTHS BEFORE THE SOLE CRAPPED OUT. IT ACTUALLY BEGAN TEARING AFTER A FEW MONTHS BUT WAS RIDABLE FOR A WHILE. BUT THE BONUS: MY LOCAL SHOP CALLED ANSWER WITH THE PROBLEM AND I GOT A NEW PAIR OF 98'S AT NO CHARGE. SO YES, THEY OBVIOUSLY HAVE A SOUL PROBLEM BUT I GOT TWO COMFY, STYLEE SHOES FOR $110. AND MAY BE ABLE TO GET ANOTHER PAIR BECAUSE MY 98'S LOOK LIKE THEY'RE ABOUT TO TEAR AT THE TOE.... IF I GET ANOTHER FREE PAIR IT'S WORTH THE PROBLEM.
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Submitted by
chip B.
a cross-country rider
from Memphis Tn.
Date Reviewed: June 28, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Ok i have one thing to say!!! These shoes SUCK!!!!! I got these shoes last tuesday, and i got some cleats put on the so i could ride in them on thursday. Then i went on a ride friday, only on the street. I went only 5 miles tops, and probably not even that. I got home, took off my shoes, put them up where i always keep them, and then noticed that i had a rip in the rightshoe, on the left side of the heel. Plus my toe spikes have jsut ripped off some how, off my right shoe. So i guess i better call up nashbar, and hopefully they might take them back or trade them for a different pair of shoes.Oh they do fit good, it's jsut bad that they don't hold up as well as they fit.
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Submitted by
mike
a cross-country rider
from MinnesotaUSA
Date Reviewed: June 13, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I like the 98 Accelerator shoes soooo far. I was kinda scared due to the backlash from BC about the cleats, but I found them great in lenghth in muddy conditions here in MN. I have only ridden hard on them 3 or 4 times since purchase so I'll write back in time after the summer and let folks know about durability from my perspective. They are comfortable. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
JC
a racer
from Vermont
Date Reviewed: June 8, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
These shoes are well made in every respect but one; the soles fall off. I bought the '98s thinking that the problems with the 97 models were corrected. Wrong. I called the store I bought them from (who gave me a refund without any fuss) and they told me that they received enought complaints that they were not going to carry the Answer shoes anymore. I bought the Diadora Chilis instead, and am much happier with the durable construction. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Paul Craig
a racer
from Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date Reviewed: June 4, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
The shoes have been great with one exception, the cleats! In the last 4 ride, 3 of the 4 cleats have been stripped from the shoe. I have also lost two of the washers that are under the cleats. I think the original cleats are too long, I would recommend intalling shorter cleats if you can get them. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Slither
a cross-country rider
from Nanaimo,BC
Date Reviewed: June 3, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
These shoes worked all right. I had the 97's for about 7 months before the sole started to come off. This is not an uncommon problem i've been told, other than that, I love the no laces, they are stiff as hell and cool. I'd give three and a half, but there isn't one so i guess a four. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
ticked off
a racer
from new york
Date Reviewed: June 2, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
These shoes blow. I have had the new 98's for three weeks and already three of the cleats have ripped out of the toe box. This wouldn't be a problem if the shoe threads hadn't been stripped in the process. A $125 dollars should buy you more relability then that. Answer has a lot to ansear for! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Frederic
a cross-country rider
from Philippines
Date Reviewed: June 1, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
been using my pair of 97's got 600 miles on them in less than but almost a year.
still going strong. comfy,cool especially in our tropical weather where we can ride all year long. It's been thru some rain, still pulled thru. I had a choice between the c-shoes and these and after using each once i decided on the Answers. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
David Deak
a weekend warrior
from Europe
Date Reviewed: May 21, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
These are my second pair of mtb shoes, and they are such an improvement, the soles are stiff, and they are easy to put on and take off. I used to have Shimano shoes, and they were not very stiff or as durable. The feel of the shoes are so nice...when riding my bike the pedalling seems so much more efficient and effortless. I love the colors, and I bought them in Vermont during the winter. I live in Europe, where these shoes aren't availible, so I am always getting attention for the awesome, exotic looking shoes. I am sure there might be some better shoes out there...but I can't get much better (maybe the top of the line Lake shoes, or the top of the line Shimano or Sidi). | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
cs
a weekend warrior
from CA
Date Reviewed: May 15, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
98 accelerator. add on note to previous review.
Still working good after several rides in rainny, muddy, wet, slippery terrain in the wet Bay Area, but at least not cold, the shoe works. Good traction for dabbing and the infamous hike-a-bike sections.Becasue it is mesh, it does get slightly chilly when wet. One pet peeve that will make this a 4.95. Be warned that the great looking red & yellow colors equal doom for your favorite white socks. Even after several rides the socks are still getting red & yellow on them. But it really does not matter because the socks are nice and muddy (also the jersey, shorts etc.). Also, I agree w/ Erik below that the straps are more effective than the laces. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
ERIK
a racer
from CONNEAUT LAKE, PA
Date Reviewed: May 9, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I had a pair of 1994 answers, the pink & purple ones and loved them, so I went for the 98s Killer shoes! Great fit for my narrow feet, pretty good traction
stiff, stiff, stiff. The yellow & red match my new c-dale too. Got tired of the laces real quick so they are gone. The velcro seems to have no problem holding them on wery well. Nice heel cup. The only problem I've had is the A logo cracking on the heel. 5 chill chills for the big A | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
cs
a
from weekend warrior
Date Reviewed: May 3, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
The 98' has arrived. For a bulkierr, but not really wide foot at the ball area, these shoes provide good space. Stiff enough for decent pedalling, but not too stiff to hike that dreaded slippery hill. Laces make it easier to tune in comfort. The trick in tying a lace (from hiking secrets) is to run the lace back over the hole that is already laced (ie not the hole for the next level) to get a really custom fit just where it is needed. The straps make the top stiff and firm. The 98' includes spiles for even more fun.Overall a good value from Universal Cycles here in the SF/SJ Bay Area. For those of you that live here the cost is hard to beat & you get to pick it up right away in San Bruno. For wider feet, it gives more room than the SIDI or Northwave. Have Fun. For those looking for a not too stiff & affordable shoe, this is a great value. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike
a weekend warrior
from NJ
Date Reviewed: April 23, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have riden many shoes (mostly road shoes) but these are almost as stiff as most of the road shoes tht i have riden. The only part of these shoes that is not as stiff as road shoes is the toe it is slightly moveable so (according to the sails person)you can waly in total comfort. But when I have tried walkjing they still don't flex as much. If you are looking for a good shoe to start or to race with that is not expensive and not from Nike these are it. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Gary Dempster
a racer
from San Francisco
Date Reviewed: April 10, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
OK, I got these on sale for a mere $90, including tax/shipping. I have worn them about, maybe 20 times, and the soles are totally falling apart. The sole is separating from the shoe, and the tread from the sole. They velcro, so far so good, but looks like over time, they will die. But, they are replaceable, so that's no prob. I wish they would have another strap for the back of the shoe, my right foot goes numb on long rides from sliding to the front of the shoe. Also, they're the stiffest shoes I've had yet, which is a good thing. If the glue would stick, they'd be pretty killer shoes. I will call Answer and see about a warranty, although having to wear my old shitty shoes for ? weeks is not a happy prospect. 4 chilies for design, 2 for quality control, = 3 overall | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bogdan Miliu
a cross-country rider
from Winnipeg, Canada
Date Reviewed: March 6, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Got the '96 Answers, the sorta, red with grey ones and I like them a lot. Hell of a lot better than my Nike Super Poooh-Blahs. To the endurance issue. I have had mine for 2 seasons and no breakage. The sole is still in descent shape. I used these shoes exclusively for off roading with very little on pavement walking around. I ride about 2-3 times a week.My only complaint is that the straps could be more secure. Due to the meshy feel of the shoes, You can't really crank them down very well. I think the new ones should be better for this.Right now I am looking for a new pair, I will go with the new Answers or Sidi Dominators II. If the new answers solved my problem I will definetly go back for that price.Later,
Bogdan. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt Pattinson
a weekend warrior
from Langley, B.C., Canada
Date Reviewed: February 26, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have the '98 Accelerators and I love them! There Comfy nice looking and not to mention easy to clean. The '97s did have there problems but the '98s are fixed up and awsome. These shoes are a great purchase! I don't usually use them so it is not a big deal but one of the toe cleats broke off. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
SGT ROCK
a weekend warrior
from Kitimat, BC
Date Reviewed: February 6, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Good looking shoe, well designed, quality materials. Two serious defects. One, the velcro straps have too narrow a range of adjustment. Two, the quality of construction is marginal - two many missed stitches, overruns, etc. Expect more from a shoe that retails at over $100. The '98 model may not suffer from these shortcomings, but it's so damn ugly I don't care anyway. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kerberos
a cross-country rider
from Atlanta, GA
Date Reviewed: January 29, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I've had mine for approx. 2 weeks and I've already managed to get them pretty muddy and put maybe 100 miles on them. A friend of mine was saying he didn't like how narrow they were, they are a bit, but not so much that you can't stand it. Once you get pedalling, they fit beautifully and the really stiff sole is nice. They aren't the best looking shoes I've seen, but they look a lot more pleasing than a pair of bright yellow Sidi's. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Emidio
a cross-country rider
from Brasil
Date Reviewed: January 26, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Tenho um par de Answer Accelerator, comprados no final de 1997. São leves, resistentes e bonitas. Usadas com pedais Shimano, são imbatíveis em matéria de tração na terra e lama. Boa escolha de cores. O único problema está na sola que
poderia ser de um material mais resistente. Excelente idéia de se colocar um refletivo na parte de trás da sapatilha. A noite, o ciclista se torna visível.
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Submitted by
smack
a cross-country rider
from C-Ville VA
Date Reviewed: January 22, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Just bought my second pair of answer accelerators, and finished my first ride with them. Wow, they are everything the crappy nike Yuha I returned are not. Very comfortable right out of the box, they added removeable toe cleats this year (I really like them in other shoes and leave them in) Siff sole, yet plenty of toe room. Comes with the airprene tounge and laces, with two broad fibre reinforced strap which are even better than the ones with I loved on my 96 accelerators (which I still use- now as back ups). Very easy to fit to your foot securely with the two sraps and the laces. I highly recommend them to anyone whos wants a very stylish (my wife has shoe envy) comfortable and funtional shoe. 5 chilis to answer. Smack
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