Submitted by
redline
a Racer
from StLouis, MO Date Reviewed: May 26, 2009
Favorite Trail:
401 - CB
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$100.00
Strengths:
Stiff as all getout, no goofy buckles, light, cheaper than others
Weaknesses:
with my low volume feet, these are like wearing galoshes! Sidis always fit very well...narrow last, low volume shoe...these are much bigger. I added an insert underneath the footbed, and i still have the velcro pulled to the limits.
Similar Products Used:
Sidi, DMT, Northwave, Shimano
Bike Setup:
Kona Kula Supreme, XTR, SID
Bottom Line:
Great shoes, careful about the fit for narrow/skinny feet. If they fit well (think generic shimano fit) these are superb mtb shoes.
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Submitted by
shani10k
a Cross Country Rider
from Rochester, NY, USA Date Reviewed: April 28, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Tryon/Wetlands loop
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$230.00
Purchased At:
Towpath
Strengths:
Super stiff, adjustable
Weaknesses:
Tread pattern
Similar Products Used:
Sidi Dominator 5
Bike Setup:
two wheels
Bottom Line:
I got these to replace a pair of Sidi Dominator 5's I misplaced. When replacing parts (I'll consider shoes a "part"), I almost never downgrade. While these were nearly $70 cheaper than the Dominators (msrp, I needed shoes THAT DAY!), they are in no way a downgrade. Super stiff soles are considerably stiffer than the Dominators--these feel more like high-end road shoes with some tread on the bottom--mostly a good thing, but some bad (see below).
My only complaint thus far is with the tread. Under the ball of the foot, there are two rail-like treads that have almost no texture to them. These treads are very stiff, and without texture, they are pretty slick--think skis. The rails also serve to trap mud right where it matters most--around the cleats. I rode the Dominators for 3 years, so I know what stiff-treaded MTB shoes are like--the RXL's unfortunately are worse in this area. I may take a dremel to my "rails" to make some home-made texture...
To summarize, I'm p*ssed that I lost my Dominators, but consider the RXL's to be an upgrade.
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Submitted by
mark60amp
a Racer
from Menomonee Falls, WI Date Reviewed: April 4, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Muir/Emma/Connector
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$219.00
Purchased At:
Extreme Ski and Bike
Strengths:
Weight,Fit, Stiffness,comfort right out of the box
Weaknesses:
Somewhat short velcro straps.
Similar Products Used:
SIDI Dominator
Bottom Line:
I was a bit skeptical of such a new shoe and have been very happy with Sidi. Even side by side I still thought I like Sidi better. 3 hour hammer ride and after 5 minutes I forgot these were on my feet. When I started paying attention I realized they are more comfortable and stiffer than the Sidis.
Well done first effort durability is of course yet to be determined however, I am very pleased so far.
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Submitted by
darman
a Cross Country Rider
from philippines Date Reviewed: March 29, 2009
Favorite Trail:
xc
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
weight,looks,comfort,super stiff
Weaknesses:
road shoe feel when walking.
Similar Products Used:
my first mtb shoes
Bike Setup:
08 giant xtc/sram x9/truvativ parts/exustar pedals/32 fox fork.
Bottom Line:
The shoes are great for a 1st-time mtb rider like me. Feet didn't hurt while I was wearing it. I'm purely a roadie-maybe I'm bias about the comfort. Love the looks when I first saw it. Love the sole! Doesn't look bulky when you wear it just like road shoes. Not sure about the traction when walking--too little spikes compared to other mtb shoes and it feels like a roadbike shoe when you walk it. But value & everything else is awesome.
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