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urbanknight
a Cross Country Rider
from Los Angeles, CA, USADate Reviewed: April 3, 2010
Strengths: Inexpensive, comfortable, gets the job doneWeaknesses: NoneBottom Line: Don't bother with the laces. The first thing I did was take those out. The shoes stay on my feet just fine without them, and otherwise function just like any other 3 velcro shoe. They're not as stiff as a racing shoe, but are a great compromise of walkability and pedal efficiency.
Favorite Trail: Rogers Rd
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$32.00
Purchased At: Jenson
Similar Products Used: Nike Poobah, Pearl Izumi Vegabond III
Bike Setup: 2000 Specialized Rockhopper A1 comp, stock except for 28h Deore/Mavic 221 wheels.
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Alex
a Cross Country Rider
from Los Angeles, CADate Reviewed: June 15, 2005
Strengths: -stiff sole
-OK for walking
-cheapWeaknesses: -very uncomfortable (at least for me)
-the tongue ripped out while i was putting on the shoe
-laces are very thin, so when tight they make my foot numb
-take forever to put on
-skinny soleBottom Line: I can't say these shoes didn't slow me down because they did. I can't wait to get another pair. I can honestly say this is the worst peice of equipment I have... mainly because they are very uncomfortable, take forever to put on, and the shoe laces are so thin that they are painful when tight.
Plus, the tongue ripped out about in about 4 months.
They are reasonably good for the price however, so if you need a cheap shoe and they're on sale, grab 'em ... maybe you'll have better luck, judging on the other reviews.
Favorite Trail: Backbone
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$75.00
Purchased At: Supergo, SM
Bike Setup: 2004 NRS 2 stock with Time ALIUM pedals.
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Chad
a Cross Country Rider
from Nashua,NHDate Reviewed: September 14, 2004
Strengths: Price, and comfortWeaknesses: Sole falls apart quickly.Bottom Line: Great beginner shoe for the price. The shoe is stiff but still high in comfort and easy to get used too. But if you ride often and long, the sole will not last. I have 2 seasons on mine and they need replacement.
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$75.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: None.
Bike Setup: Kona Kahunna Deluxe with SPD pedals
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mark Lyndon
a Weekend Warrior
from Auckland NewZealandDate Reviewed: May 5, 2004
Strengths: Fit, strength, stiff, style, materialWeaknesses: To stiff for mean long hike abikes up steep as tracks...absolutley kill my calfes ie dosnt allow feet to bend and use achilles...may be I have to do more walking in themBottom Line: Really nice shoe to pedal in, nice than mu old lakes, are a bit to stiff to walk in for along way (maybe if I was fitter I would ride those sections!)...anyway the fit is great and they dry well after wet rides...I would buy again..will use my lakes for hiking type epic rides
Favorite Trail: many
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At: RR Sport
Similar Products Used: Lakes
Bike Setup: Kona Kahuna o3 deluxe with Time Atacs
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Travis Scoresby
a Cross Country Rider
from SLC, UTAHDate Reviewed: September 27, 2002
Strengths: Inexpensive, stiff bottom, tight lacing system, really good power transfer.Weaknesses: They kinda look like elf shoes. A little narrow if your planning on doing mostly downhill or alot of hiking.Bottom Line: The best shoe to have if you want power in your foot stroke and your on a budget. Obviously there are better shoes out there for more specific applications, but for the buck these can't be beat.
Favorite Trail: MILL D!!!!!!!!!!
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At: Aardvark Cycles
Similar Products Used: Trek shoes
Bike Setup: Haro- all XT
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Ben Hart
a Weekend Warrior
from London, UKDate Reviewed: June 11, 2002
Strengths: Leather upper is very tought and durable. Taken tons of knocks and still going strongWeaknesses: Had to cut away part of the sole to clip into my DH pedalsBottom Line: Can't go wrong
Favorite Trail: Carricktown Loop, Otago NZ
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Similar Products Used: Diadora shoe
Bike Setup: 2000 enduro, manitou x-vert super forks, LX drivetrain
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RT
a Cross Country Rider
from Denton, TXDate Reviewed: May 30, 2002
Strengths: The lacing system provides a good fit throughout the foot. Nice and roomy toe box and the heel cup fits well. Velcro flap for keeping the laces out of the crankset is nice.Weaknesses: The tread on the sole is a bit narrow so you have to make sure you have good footing if having to hike a bike.Bottom Line: I have narrow feet and narrow heels. These shoes fit well with the laces and the velcro straps. On cold days I can put on an extra pair of socks and not feel any discomfort. They have so far survived six months of my wipeouts and even getting chewed on by my dog.
Favorite Trail: anywhere
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$65.00
Purchased At: lbs
Similar Products Used: none, first time clipless
Bike Setup: 2000 rockhopper with nashbar's copy of the the wellgo 800 pedals.
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David
a Cross Country Rider
from Johnson City, TNDate Reviewed: November 16, 2001
Strengths: comfortable, laces and velcroWeaknesses: they arn't the quickest thing to get into but who cares? they arn't the most stylish things eitherBottom Line: These are my first pair of clipless shoes and I'm very impressed with them for the price. They're very comfortable, and they fit my wide feet without any discomfort whatsoever. I like the laces and velcro combination because the laces snug the shoes and the velcro holds the flap to cover the laces. This is great because you don't get laces stuck in your pedals. They have held up grade, no signs of wear. This shoe was actually more comfortable than a Sidi that cost twice as much! However, for a shoe you really need to try as many different shoes on as possible... not something I'd want to buy mail order without trying them on first. I can't think of a reason not to buy these shoes, unless they you tried them on and they don't fit(or if you can't find your size).
Favorite Trail: Muddy Hollow
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$79.00
Purchased At: River Sports in Knoxville, TN
Similar Products Used: Sidi, Nike, a few other brands that i can't recall
Bike Setup: Trek 4900, Time ATAC Carbons, Sella Italia Flite TI
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John
a Weekend Warrior
from Cary, NCDate Reviewed: November 15, 2001
Strengths: Comfort! good looks. lightweight. Held up fine so far - no apparent wear after 1 year.Weaknesses: shoelaces get eaten up by the velcro on the straps as you take'em on and off.Bottom Line: Comfortable shoes! I can wear these all day long; they feel like sneakers, though they really provide a good platform for cleats. I use them for both MTB'ing and road riding - they would make great shoes for cyclocross.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At: Performance
Similar Products Used: Tried several competitive brands in similar price range - these just slipped on perfect!
Bike Setup: Trek 6000 and Litespeed Tuscany
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K-Man
a Racer
from an DiegoDate Reviewed: August 27, 2001
Strengths: Stiff sole and race ready. Nice blue and gray touch. They work well for me in all kinds of rocky conditions. Laces plus two straps give me a good fit. A size 9 is still a size 9 at Answer.Weaknesses: Kinda iffy rubber sole, shoegoo comes in handy when they begin to wear down.Bottom Line: Nobody comes close to this deal people. They are not elite racing shoes but they get the job done for under 70 bucks. Who could ask for more? Good shoes, great price and nice snug fit.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$59.00
Purchased At: Performance
Similar Products Used: Scott, shimano
Bike Setup: Gunnar Rock Hound, soooooooo sweeeeeeet.
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John Parker
a Weekend Warrior
from Louisville KyDate Reviewed: June 28, 2001
Strengths: Good construction...cool looks...good price...nice tread..extremely comfortableWeaknesses: laces suck..but who cares when they cost 2 bucksBottom Line: Great shoe for the price, i dont see the use in buying a shoe for more than 70.00 considering how much i ride... replace the laces asap...works well
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: None
Bike Setup: jamis eureka le
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Al
a Cross Country Rider
from WashingtonDate Reviewed: June 20, 2001
Strengths: Very stiff soles and really has a nice feel. Plus, it looks pretty studley and it's cheap!Weaknesses: Takes some time to get in and out of the shoes, but that's it.Bottom Line: Great value for a sweet shoe. Only really used these shoes for a couple of weeks though. Hope they dont die after a month, but I guess I will find out. So far, great stuff
Favorite Trail: Anything with a slope
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$70.00
Similar Products Used: Answer Impact
Bike Setup: Gary Fisher Aquila
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Tino
a Weekend Warrior
from Roxbury, CTDate Reviewed: June 10, 2001
Strengths: awesome price, stiff sole, great quality at this price range, keeps my feet cool, laces and straps ensure a good fit.Weaknesses: velcro straps chew up lacesBottom Line: a great shoe and an awesome price that performs like a shoe costing twice as much.
Favorite Trail: anything with dirt
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At: jenson usa.com
Similar Products Used: nike yuha, sidi, nike inyo
Bike Setup: 2000 cannonale f3000sl with lefy, xt/xtr, coda discs
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Sean Casey
a Cross Country Rider
from BOSTON MASSDate Reviewed: April 26, 2001
Strengths: Stiff sole great price cool max inner tounge and i like haveing both laces and strapsWeaknesses: had to trim the tread for my timesBottom Line: If your a hot shot racer you might want more performance but these get the job done with no problems for a great price
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Similar Products Used: shimano's
Bike Setup: GT avalanche 2.0 judy xc xt componets easton monkey bar
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Big Bon
a Weekend Warrior
from Riverside, ALDate Reviewed: April 26, 2001
Strengths: -cheap
-stiff
-look cool
-good tread
Weaknesses: -straps AND laces
-bad insoles
Bottom Line: These are my first pair of biking shoes so I can't really compare them to others. I wish there were 3 straps only instead of straps and laces. It takes a while to get them on and the laces catch on the velcro and tear apart. They are stiff but still comfortable enough to walk in. These are great shoes for anyone interested in trying out clipless pedals for the first time. If you are ever in Anniston drop by Fun Wheels; it is a great shop.
Favorite Trail: Oak Mountain
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At: Fun Wheels
Similar Products Used: none
Bike Setup: Time Atac Alium pedals
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