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Submitted by
thubeav
a Cross Country Rider
from Decatur, GA
Date Reviewed: June 11, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | Fort Yargo | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$69.00 | | Purchased At: | Bike on 400 near Daw | | Strengths: | Fit. Moderate cost. They are comfortable and adjustable with the laces and strap combination.
They have held up well with less than perfect care and maintenance. Hose em off and dry em in the sun. | | Weaknesses: | Some don't like the lack of stiffness. I need some flex in my shoe for hike a bike sections. I can't hike a bike in dodgey carbon slippers. But I have these and wear them for more predictable rides. | | Similar Products Used: | Shimano. SIDI. Lake. | | Bike Setup: | Smart wool socks.
Time ATAC on all my bikes. | | Bottom Line: | Excellent shoe. Is this even made now? (6/11/08)
I like not paying good money for a decent shoe. Then I can save this extra bit for jerseys and parts. Whoo Hoo!.
Extra chilis for economy. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jeff
a Weekend Warrior
from Chicago, IL
Date Reviewed: March 27, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | Slickrock, Moab | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$65.00 | | Strengths: | Raw comfort. | | Weaknesses: | It could be $20 a pair. | | Similar Products Used: | Shimano, Cannondale | | Bike Setup: | 1999 DBR Team Issue frame; 2007 SRAM x.0 drivetrain & shifters; Crossmax Rims; ATAC pedals | | Bottom Line: | I have had these shoes for over 3 years, and they have seen a lot. Two vacations to Moab, daily commutes for a summer, working on foot all day, museum tours, Cubs games, concerts, Kickapoo, Kettle, Michigan, Vermont, Ohio, Colorado, these shoes are bomb-proof. May be slightly uncomfortable for those seeking the finer things in life, but anyone expecting bliss on a mountain bike trail shouldn't be focusing on his shoes.
I wish these shoes would die so I could go out and get some freshy-fresh, but they have never let me down. I expect at least two more years out of them.
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Submitted by
Joshua Kebschull
a Weekend Warrior
from Miami, Fl. USA
Date Reviewed: September 18, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$79.00 | | Purchased At: | bike shop in Sierra Vista, Az. | | Strengths: | Solid Durable Construction with solid materials, Versitile lacing/velcro strap combination allows for perfect fit. | | Weaknesses: | They dont make the model or replacement/upgrade model anymore. Finding a Diadora dealer could be difficult because in all reality you want to try a show on before you buy it. Shoes arent really for online purchase. Just like pretty much all other shoes, they start breaking down...but this was over 5 years later | | Similar Products Used: | Went through a couple pair of Sidi, Specialized, Sette, and shimano | | Bike Setup: | 2005 K2 Razorback team/RebaSL/SRAM XO/XT crank/Mavic CrossmaxSL UST/Hayes Disc/Easton carbon/Time ATAC | | Bottom Line: | I really wish Diadora would bring back the Geko. They were an extrememly durable low profile shoe that did not rub on the ankle at any movement extention. They werent the lightest shoe but the stability on and off the bike and everything about the shoe was absolutely perfect. The new models were unimpressive with fit and durability. There was no drawbacks to this show accept for weight but it wasnt really a problem atleast for me and the fact that they were discontinued. | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
courtney vogt
a Cross Country Rider
from frisco, colorado USA
Date Reviewed: May 17, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | any Summit County single track | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$35.00 | | Purchased At: | Recycled Sports | | Strengths: | good looking, stiff but not too stiff, laces + velcro + tongue to hide laces | | Weaknesses: | I have a fairly wide foot for a woman and at times I can feel a squeeze in my toes | | Bike Setup: | Specialized S-works hard tail | | Bottom Line: | I bought these at a consignment store for an unbeatable price. They were used MAYBE once, as the sticker on the inner footbed was still readable. To tell the truth, I got them because they fit well and I was a beginner and just needed bike shoes. I have been very satisfied as I ride harder and more aggressivly all the time and these babies always feel great. They do feel better when I lace loosly and velcro tightly. I have a wide foot though. I highly recommend them. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ginny
a Cross Country Rider
from Steubenville
Date Reviewed: September 9, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$35.00 | | Purchased At: | Nashbar | | Strengths: | Wide in the front | | Weaknesses: | Tounge too long, hits my shin | | Bottom Line: | Sorry to disagree with others,I bought these shoes for a womans foot that is wider in the front, but these shoes made my feet go numb in about 30 minutes and the tounge hits my shin. I did remove the inner laces for more comfort, but these provided no cushion on the inside and were very uncomfortable for a womans foot. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tony
a Weekend Warrior
from New Jersey,, USA
Date Reviewed: August 3, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$49.00 | | Purchased At: | pricepoint | | Strengths: | low cost,, high quality,, good looks | | Weaknesses: | none so far | | Similar Products Used: | nike | | Bike Setup: | Heckler | | Bottom Line: | If you don't have or want to spend hundreds on top notch Italian shoes the Diadora Geckos are the way go. They look and feel great. I'm a little skeptical on the price because you usually get what you pay for, but so far so good. I normally wear 10.5 and wasn't sure about size when purchasing sight unseen, so I took a gamble went size 11 and I'm glad I did. Perfect fit. They have laces and velco straps that hold your foot nicely. I only ride for a few hours on weekends so these should last for quite some time. Time will tell.. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jake Meyer
a Weekend Warrior
from Greenesboro,Ga,usa
Date Reviewed: July 19, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$40.00 | | Purchased At: | Priceline | | Strengths: | I like the dual action of the velcro and the laces. Also the price was great. | | Weaknesses: | none yet | | Similar Products Used: | vans | | Bike Setup: | 02 specilized rockhopper, crankbrothers Mallet C | | Bottom Line: | Good shoe for a beginner. This is the first time I've riddin clipless pedals. I'm sure that there is a lighter, better shoe out there, however, I think I'll buy this brand again | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jeff
a Weekend Warrior
from Campbell, CA.
Date Reviewed: June 14, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | Nisene Marks | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$60.00 | | Purchased At: | Price Point | | Strengths: | Very Durable. Short break-period. | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | Nike | | Bike Setup: | Specialized Enduro Pro | | Bottom Line: | This is a great shoes for the money. I have owned mine for a year or so and have had no problems with these. They still have a ton of wear left. I have a wide foot and these are great because they don't pinch and you won't get blisters when you have to walk in them. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mark
a Cross Country Rider
from New Jersey
Date Reviewed: April 21, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$59.00 | | Purchased At: | The Bikery | | Strengths: | Comfort. They tie and Velcro for a great fit. | | Weaknesses: | None | | Bike Setup: | Gary Fisher Tassajara Disc | | Bottom Line: | Great fit and comfort even after a few hours on the bike. Classic all black looks are dope. I love how i can tie them and then velcro the flap over the laces to protect them. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Peter
a Cross Country Rider
from Alexandria, VA, USA
Date Reviewed: April 13, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$59.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance | | Strengths: | Looks (mine were the new silver design), comfort. | | Weaknesses: | Not stiff enough. | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized MTB Sport shoes, Performance Durangos. | | Bike Setup: | Cannondale Delta V 700 | | Bottom Line: | I bought these shoes because they fit best in the shop and were a good deal. Unfortunately, when I wore them on the bike I could feel the sole bending and my feet went numb within three miles! These are not stiff enough for me.
Maybe it is because I weigh 225 lbs, but I have not had this problem with other entry-level shoes. I returned them after the first ride. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
drewdane
a Cross Country Rider
from Falls Church, VA USA
Date Reviewed: February 27, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$70.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance | | Strengths: | Comfortable, durable, great value! | | Weaknesses: | None, really | | Similar Products Used: | None | | Bike Setup: | The usual | | Bottom Line: | This is an update to my original review. Two years later, and these have yet to fail in any way! They're only now starting to wear out a little, and even then it's strictly looks - they're still as structurally sound as when they were new.
It's true, you get what you pay for and these are "entry-level" shoes. The materials aren't as fancy as some, and when the time comes, I'll probably step up a bit, but for what they are, these shoes more than deliver! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
john rocco
a Cross Country Rider
from washington dc
Date Reviewed: August 5, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$45.00 | | Purchased At: | citybikes.com | | Strengths: | price. availability at city bikes. dark color. | | Weaknesses: | velcro and strings are not necessary. i yanked the laces out and found the velcro worked fine. the straps were long so they needed to be trimmed. the top of the shoe is durable. still running 2 years later. the treads are not wearing out but they are made of a hard plastic and it is sometimes slippery when walking on pavement. | | Similar Products Used: | previous shoes: sneakers, performance shoes, answer. | | Bike Setup: | ti Independent Fabrication. xtr. | | Bottom Line: | great shoe for recreational use. splurge and move up to the next level, the chili or the top end skorpion. the sole is stiffer and the tread softer in the skorpion. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Peo
a Cross Country Rider
from Seattle, WA
Date Reviewed: June 9, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | too many to say | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$80.00 | | Purchased At: | Gregg's Greenlake | | Strengths: | Comfort, sole resistance to impact and abrasion, smart lace-hoops design, location (on the edge of the fabric, so the laces do not set between the fabric and the foot, like the new models) and strength, relatively good sole stiffness, weight. Easy to clean and dry. | | Weaknesses: | The usual problem with low/mid-end shoes: no half sizes | | Bottom Line: | At that time, I think they were some of the best and most durable shoes for the price. Great lace/strap combination, and really, an incredible durability. Used in diverse conditions, from the Eastern Cascade dry trails to the Western Cascade muddy ones. I have owned and heavily used these shoes for about 5 years, and just now I have noticed a little gap between the sole and the upper part. However, these shoes have served their duty with great merit. If they still can find them on the market, anyone who wants a reliable pair of shoes for about $ 80, should buy them. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Terry Adams
a Cross Country Rider
from Cape Town
Date Reviewed: April 16, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Table Mountain | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$60.00 | | Purchased At: | Crown Cycles | | Strengths: | Fit (snug but roomy around the toes), colour (basic black baby), easy to walk in | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | Various Shimano shoes | | Bike Setup: | Scott with LX pretty much throughout | | Bottom Line: | Bought these shoes because of the price, and my 6-year old Shimano 110's had gone beyond the glue-resurrection point. Was pleasantly surprised by the fit in the store as most other shoes I tried were really tight laterally (I have broad feet). Have done about 8 rides on them now, incredibly comfortable, rigid enough while pedalling but with enough flex to walk comfortably. Nice aggressive tread that also sheds gunk quite well. Not sure why people are complaining about feeling the pedals thru the sole. I've done some long rides (2-3 hours) without hassle, periodic "scrunching" of your toes helps prefent any numbness, which is a potential issue with most shoes anyway. 5 Chillis from me, great shoes! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Marcus Tebbs
a Cross Country Rider
from Plymouth, Devon, England
Date Reviewed: November 17, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Plym Valley - Devon, Dartmoor - Devon | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$75.00 | | Strengths: | No gordy colours, comfortable, easy to clean | | Weaknesses: | none that i have found yet | | Similar Products Used: | Trainers | | Bike Setup: | errrr, frame, wheels, gears, forks and ................. ah yes those handlebar thingys | | Bottom Line: | Good shoe, don't look like someone sprayed graffiti on them when i stopped at some lights in a dodgy area. Be carefull if using clip ins for the first time, remember to unclip before you break, or you fall over and look a fool, these words and bruises are from experience. OUCH. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Marcus Seywerd
a Weekend Warrior
from Apple Valley, MN
Date Reviewed: July 3, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | In a past life, Trail 307 in Prescott, AZ, but now its Lebanon Hills....sigh. | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$60.00 | | Purchased At: | REI | | Strengths: | The shoe fits really damn good especially when you only have to dish out 60 bones for something like this. I'll be honest and say that I didn't expect much for the price, but these shoes have gone above and beyond the call of duty. I have beat the hell out of these so far and they are holding up. VERY worth it...five flaming poops for these shoes. | | Weaknesses: | None so far. | | Similar Products Used: | High end shimano shoes...I forgot what the number was. | | Bike Setup: | Marin Team Issue w/ XT and all the trimmings (RIDE THE STEEL!!!) | | Bottom Line: | Buy these shoes if you want a good performing durable shoe. Don't buy them if you believe rainbow-bright-italian-shoes make you look like a better rider. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Gabhan Chalmers
a Cross Country Rider
from Guelph, ON, Canada
Date Reviewed: June 15, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Fife | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$82.00 | | Purchased At: | Ramsay's | | Strengths: | Solid shoe and sole, adjustable cleat, laces + straps = move doesn't move at all, looks sweet | | Weaknesses: | None so far | | Bike Setup: | Rocky Mountain w/ Time Z Pedals | | Bottom Line: | A great shoe for not too much. A great alternative to overpriced Shimanos. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
gotwalp
a Cross Country Rider
from Venice, FL
Date Reviewed: June 14, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Tsali, NC / Alafia, FL | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Purchased At: | $69 | | Strengths: | Very Durable, Good FItting, Takes a Beating | | Weaknesses: | Broke cleat plates from lack of maintenance. | | Similar Products Used: | Diadora Jalepeno | | Bike Setup: | Iron Horse Hollowpoint Expert | | Bottom Line: | I put these shoes through a lott of crap. Mud, sand, lots of water (creek crossings). The actual shoe has held up amazingly in these conditions (better than my jalapenos which fell apart from the saem abuse). after 14 months of putting the shoes away wet and letting the cleat plates rust up (probably should have srayed some wd-40 on them after the rides), the plate finally broke. It was easily replaceable. New cleat plate, new spds, just like new shoes. Highly recommended! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Phillip Hughes
a Weekend Warrior
from Fort Collins
Date Reviewed: May 19, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Porcupine Ridge, Moab | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$70.00 | | Purchased At: | REI, Fort Collins | | Strengths: | Comfortable, color, strong sole | | Weaknesses: | Durability (my cleat plates broke in less than 1 year!) and repairablity (it took MAJOR surgery to get remove the broken cleat plates) and I'm ahving trouble finding replacements | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized | | Bike Setup: | Rocky Mtn ETSX-50 | | Bottom Line: | Steer clear of these unless you want to purchase new shoes each year! They may be OK for less agressive riders. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jason Cecil
a Cross Country Rider
from Raleigh, NC
Date Reviewed: April 19, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Rocky Road | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$70.00 | | Purchased At: | Price Point (combo deal) | | Strengths: | Inexpensive, breathable, comfortable | | Weaknesses: | None really so far. | | Similar Products Used: | None | | Bike Setup: | Currently Trek 6700 hardtail. When delivered Klein Palomino Race. Have been using Time Atac Alum pedals. | | Bottom Line: | For the money it has been hard for me to beat these. I have ridden through dry, wet, hot and cold weather and the shoes have functioned very well for what I paid for them. Definitely a good value for what I need them for. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Giovanni
a Cross Country Rider
from Walnut Creek, CA
Date Reviewed: April 11, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$65.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance | | Strengths: | Wider than normal toebox. Easy to keep clean. Basic colors. | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | Northwave/Specialized | | Bike Setup: | Giant NRS2, Duke Sl front, SID Rear, tubeless, Avid mechanical disc brakes, Python tires, Selle Italia Gel Flight saddle, Thompson seatpost, Easton monkeylite bar, Easton stem, Ritchey grips, Shimano 515 pedals. | | Bottom Line: | My favorite cycling shoe of all time. Comfortable, durable and in basic black. I hate flashy shoes. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Drewdane
a Weekend Warrior
from Rockville, MD, USA
Date Reviewed: March 4, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$70.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance | | Strengths: | Comfortable, good value | | Weaknesses: | They pinch a little across the top where you tie the laces - barely noticeable. Laces + Velcro = Overkill? | | Similar Products Used: | Sneakers | | Bike Setup: | 2 wheels, frame, gears, seat, etc. | | Bottom Line: | Grey & black - you won't look like a clown. Not too heavy, nice ventilation (I wear toe booties and/or spandex socks in cold weather). I find they pinch a little across the top where the lace is tied, but other than that, no problems.
I need five more words... | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
rocco
a Cross Country Rider
from washington dc
Date Reviewed: January 17, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$40.00 | | Purchased At: | city bikes | | Strengths: | diadora quality-a good thing,solid sole pattern and stiffness, good for hike a bike and riding,non offensive coloring, toe cleats, and price. | | Weaknesses: | velcro and laces, they aren't going anywhere. but i now prefer one or the other. probably just the velcro.
a little too soft to use for racing. | | Similar Products Used: | clip and non clipless mtb shoes for the past 10 years | | Bike Setup: | xc rigid | | Bottom Line: | great shoe for a great price. i may pick up a higher-end diadora shoe in the future. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Daimondbiker
a Weekend Warrior
from Oakland, CA
Date Reviewed: January 7, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$70.00 | | Purchased At: | Price Point | | Strengths: | Great Shoe! Period. Diadora is a great shoe company and these shoes deliver. Also has that great Italian fit. The sole is grippy in deep mud too. | | Weaknesses: | Can feel the cleat a little. Almost unnoticable. | | Similar Products Used: | Axo Tiburon | | Bike Setup: | Marin Steel HT | | Bottom Line: | Great Shoe for he price! If this one goes im getting a new one.ITALIAN too! People who need a great, cheap Italian MTB shoe should look no further than the Geko | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Nailbiter
a Cross Country Rider
from Atlanta GA
Date Reviewed: December 20, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Bear Creek | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$60.00 | | Strengths: | Stiff, comfortable, good tread | | Weaknesses: | Not so easy to tie the laces with them hiding underneath the velcro straps. | | Similar Products Used: | other spud compatible shoes | | Bike Setup: | K2 Razorback Full Suspension with spuds | | Bottom Line: | I have been very pleased with these in the 3 months I've worn them. Excellent fit, snug but not too tight, stiff, and nice looking. The velcro straps allow a firm fit but don't pinch. Easy to walk in, nice to ride in, I wear them trail and road. Can recommend. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
JESUS REYNOSO
a Weekend Warrior
from ENSENADA
Date Reviewed: November 28, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | El cañon de doña petra | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$70.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance bike | | Strengths: | LOOKS GREAT, NO WEIRD COLORS, GREAT TRACTION, THE LACES DONT HANGH OUT, VERY COMFORTABLE AND GREAT FIT, IT LOOK'S VERY DURABLE, AND DOES NOT GET DIRTY SO RAPIDLY | | Weaknesses: | NONE SO FAR | | Similar Products Used: | NONE | | Bike Setup: | CANNONDALE 2003 F 3000 | | Bottom Line: | IT'S A GREAT MOUNTAIN BIKE SHOE, IT'S LOOKS VERY DURABLE AND PROFESIONAL, THE BLACK AND GREY COLORS ARE GREAT, THE FIT AND COMMFORT IT'S OUTSTANDING, AND IT HAVES GREAT TRACTION, THE LACES (THAT DONT HANG OUT) AND THE STRAPS FIRMLY SECURE THE SHOE TO THE FOOT, AND DIADORA IS A WORLD CLASS FIRST RATE BRAND OF SHOES. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Adam
a Cross Country Rider
from Clinton,TN
Date Reviewed: September 27, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Haw Ridge | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$55.00 | | Purchased At: | PricePoint | | Strengths: | Great fit. Good surface area of clip. Can feel the pedal on your foot. Won't burn your feet up, breathes well. Comfortable | | Weaknesses: | None yet, but we'll see how long they last | | Bike Setup: | '03 Fisher Tassajara w/ eggbeaters | | Bottom Line: | Great shoe for greater price!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jan Jungnitsch
a Cross Country Rider
from Luedenscheid, Sauerland, Germany
Date Reviewed: August 11, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Riding through the Sauerland at all | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$50.00 | | Purchased At: | Sport Conrad, Garmisch Partenkirchen | | Strengths: | Good fit (depends on the feet, oh really) | | Weaknesses: | You can feel the pedal (cleat) slightly | | Similar Products Used: | Shimano SH-085 | | Bike Setup: | Votec Tox, GS-4 Classic Fork, Shimano XT Components | | Bottom Line: | I'm conviced about the shoe since my first ride. I used a Shimano Shoe for 6 years. Then I bought a Specialized, which didn't really fit. The toebox is too wide for my feet.
This shoe has enough room for the toes but is tight enough for effective pedaling.
This shoe is good for the engaged mtb-rider. But it has to fit (sure). | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Arne Bjørnvolden
a Cross Country Rider
from Hønefoss, Norway
Date Reviewed: August 6, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Norwegian Mountains | | Duration Product Used: | Tested or demo'ed only | | Price Paid: |
$100.00 | | Purchased At: | Sykkeldelisk, Oslo, norway | | Strengths: | Looks solid for the Price | | Weaknesses: | Sole is to soft. Very flimsy in the pedals compared to my ols shimano with the same cleats. | | Similar Products Used: | Shimano 2000-model | | Bike Setup: | cannondale F800. Shimano SPD-pedals | | Bottom Line: | After one ride, I could feel the pedals through the sole. As a result, the front part of the feet got numb after very short time. This is "Made in China" and not useable if you want more than just ride to work or to the supermarket. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Hendrick
a Weekend Warrior
from San Francisco, CA
Date Reviewed: July 30, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$70.00 | | Strengths: | Comfortable shoe from the moment you slip into them. I've got wider feet and they fit great. Also surprisingly comfortable to walk around in. | | Weaknesses: | None so far | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized Comp Mountain (way too narrow!) | | Bike Setup: | Shimmy 646 pedals | | Bottom Line: | Very comfortable and worth every penny. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Carolyn
a Weekend Warrior
from Irving, TX
Date Reviewed: July 15, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Northshore Trail in Grapevine | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$70.00 | | Purchased At: | PerformanceBike.com | | Strengths: | The shoe fits very well and has laces as well as velcro straps to provide the best snug fit. Although these shoes are men's shoes, I am a female and have no problem wearing them whatsoever. They have a great look to them (simple black and grey, no goofy bright 80's colors, no goofy extra decorations all over) and have a great sole. | | Weaknesses: | None so far. | | Bike Setup: | Jamis Durango SX | | Bottom Line: | These shoes are worth the $70. I am a beginner rider and these shoes were the best value for the features that I needed. I'd go for these shoes if you don't want to overpay for a good pair of shoes and if you don't want any flashy colors. Diadora is a reputable brand and you can't go wrong with these shoes!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
mtber
a Weekend Warrior
from Southern New Jersey
Date Reviewed: June 24, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Pisgah, NC " Laurel Mtn."Dupont's Slick Rock NC" & Jim Thorpe,PA | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$59.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance | | Strengths: | Dry's quick, Good traction, Comfort & Fit | | Weaknesses: | A little wear on the inside from rubbing on the cranks but not to bad yet. | | Similar Products Used: | None | | Bike Setup: | 02' Giant AC Air Lite | | Bottom Line: | Besides shrinking the footliner near a campfire the shoe is a recommended product. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Master Blaster
a
from SD
Date Reviewed: June 10, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$69.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance | | Strengths: | Very Comfortable, lightweight, breathable material. | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | Sidi, Specialized | | Bike Setup: | Lemond Poprad cyclocross | | Bottom Line: | Very form fitting shoe size 47 spot on perfect size for me.
I like the black/grey color to hide dirt. I have wide feet and as mentioned above this shoe allows you to secure
you foot to desired tightness with lace-up and two velcro
straps. Nice shoe. Can't beat the price for an Italian designed shoe! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jd
a Weekend Warrior
from plano, TX
Date Reviewed: June 1, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | walnut creek-grapevine | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Purchased At: | wheels in motion | | Strengths: | great price!! good looking(there not 80's hot pink, purple, green) simple black.stiff sole for the price. | | Weaknesses: | none yet | | Bike Setup: | 2002 jekyll 1000 w/ time atac carbon pedals | | Bottom Line: | I worked in a bike shop for 2 years and saw the buyers buy ALOT of crap!! These shoes fit well, looked good and perform very well for the price. They are starting to tare on the sides but that is because I’m a bull in a china cabinet in the woods. If your looking for a good pair of inexpensive good looking well made shoe get them. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Toon
a Weekend Warrior
from Aurora, CO
Date Reviewed: April 27, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Alderfer 3 Sisters | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$69.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance Bike | | Strengths: | They fit my feet well! | | Weaknesses: | Too Little Cusion | | Bike Setup: | 99 Trek 6000, 01 Judy C, and LX Components | | Bottom Line: | I had been looking for a good pair of cycling shoes for a long time. I got flat and wide feet that made it very difficult to find that ones that would fit my feet perfectly. After I put them on, I just knew that was it. Who is having a problem like I was. Diadora Geko is a great solution for you. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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m g
a Weekend Warrior
from Covina
Date Reviewed: April 26, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Chino | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$69.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance in Fountain Valley. Keith ROCKS!!! I have never had such great service! | | Strengths: | Both lace and velcro. Fit. Looks. Price. | | Weaknesses: | None yet. | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized shoes. | | Bike Setup: | Light weight full suspension. | | Bottom Line: | Feels good on the first time out. I always have problems finding a good fit, and these shoes fit right out of the box! No pressure points. I had to slightly trim the sole to clear my WCS Ritchey pedals, but I would expect that with shoes that have a deep set cleat. No complaints. I would buy them again if I had to. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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