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Submitted by
jake stetz
a Weekend Warrior
from san diego
Date Reviewed: July 22, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | pine nut cove | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$30.00 | | Purchased At: | lbs | | Strengths: | looks really cool. big hit with my friends. | | Weaknesses: | difficult when windsprinting or doing hike a bikes. horrible for running on asphalt and trying to do quick manuevers. | | Similar Products Used: | sidi axo lake | | Bike Setup: | huffy single speed with a singulator made out of titanium from hand. | | Bottom Line: | These shoes are the missile. They suck for running and walking around on the parking lot. I wish I had running shoes, but then I think I would have to buy new pedals. I jump high in these shoes bec. they are light and strong for landing off curbs and things. I give them 4 peppers bec. of the comfort and strength, but not 5 bec. they are not good running shoes | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
steevo cummings
a Racer
from pittsburgh
Date Reviewed: January 1, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | tight singletrack with lots of climbs | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$79.00 | | Purchased At: | nashbar? | | Strengths: | These shoes are amazing. I have put about 10,000 miles on them and they still keep going. I rode cross country on them, wearing them as my only shoe for 2 months and 3500 miles. I bike messengered in them for over 6 months in the snow and sleet and salty roads putting on another few thousand miles on them. Wore them while offroad touring in Montana. Road raced in them for a few months before finally buying "road shoes." They are the most comfortable shoes I have ever owned. | | Weaknesses: | The sole should be replaceable cause it is the only thing that has worn out. The uppers are still great. | | Similar Products Used: | nashbar brand shoes. | | Bike Setup: | ti road. 1x1 mtb. fixed gear. gnarly | | Bottom Line: | I have not been this happy with a product in a long time. I bought diadora road shoes, and I finally just bought another pair of diadora mtb shoes cause I found a deal and these cant actually last forever can they? | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Walter
a Weekend Warrior
from Cape Town, South Africa
Date Reviewed: July 9, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Where no-one has gone before | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$60.00 | | Purchased At: | LSB | | Strengths: | -good fit
-stiff enough
-soft enough
-durable
-price | | Weaknesses: | I havent found any. | | Similar Products Used: | Some kind of clipless roadshoe | | Bike Setup: | Wellgo pedals | | Bottom Line: | They fit my feet perfectly. The most comfortable shoes I own. They are excellent in hot climates. They are nice and stiff for good power transfer; they work smoothly with my Wellgo pedals.
You can walk in them if you have to (remember these are CYCLING shoes). Yes, they are slippery on hard surfaces, but great on muddy or sandy slopes. They look good and I cant see any reason why they shouldnt last a couple of years. You Americans should just remember that the velcro strip is mostly there to keep the laces out of your chain - not to fasten the shoe!
I would buy these again. Try them on, and if they fit YOUR feet - buy 'em! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Michael McPhillips
a Weekend Warrior
from New Zealand
Date Reviewed: October 10, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$95.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | Value for money. Easy clean, comfortable | | Weaknesses: | Even with the release tension backed off can be difficult to release from.
The two studs in the toe can make walking on hard surfaces feel unusual. Off road great when you're pushing your sled up a steep hill.
| | Similar Products Used: | Diadora road shoes | | Bike Setup: | 97 Marin Nail Trail with Keywin pedals ( a NZ made product and worthy of a write up of their own) | | Bottom Line: | Good value for the price. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ryan
a Racer
from dfsfdsf
Date Reviewed: August 11, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Purchased At: | freind | | Strengths: | cliped in and cliped out....good like cleat things on bootom for running | | Weaknesses: | feet got wet easy | | Similar Products Used: | what are these..umm o ye shoes....just nike things for flat pedals | | Bike Setup: | poo | | Bottom Line: | decnt set of shoes...good for startin...the specialized ones look cooler tho...but i don't even use clipless any more | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Cameron
a Cross Country Rider
from Waco, TX, USA
Date Reviewed: July 7, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Cameron Park | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$80.00 | | Purchased At: | Performancebike.com | | Strengths: | Great feel and fit to my feet
Awesome durability
Work out great and feel like true mtn. bike shoes. | | Weaknesses: | None so far...awesome shoes | | Similar Products Used: | None | | Bike Setup: | Cannondale F400, XT back derailur w/8 speed, grip shifters, shimano brakes (not sure numbers) | | Bottom Line: | Get these shoes. I asked a guy on the chatroom in here what shoes i should look into buying and he mentioned these so i reviewed em and took a chance......I'm very happy with the outcome and look forward to very many successful rides in the future. AWESOME! I recommend these to anyone | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mark
a Weekend Warrior
from Ravensdale, WA
Date Reviewed: April 30, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Preston RR | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$80.00 | | Purchased At: | Greg's Greenlake | | Strengths: | Fits my size 14's, hardly anything else does. Keeps my foot in place, breeth well, clean easy, work well in mud, decent power transfer. | | Weaknesses: | Rubber nubs on sole are made of hard plastic, makes these shoes slick on rocky surfaces. Collar/tongue needs more padding | | Similar Products Used: | Shoes | | Bike Setup: | 2001 Specialized Enduro Expert HT. Psylo XC, Thudbuster post, Deore shifters, XTR rear, LX front, Hayes discs | | Bottom Line: | To get 5 flamers these shoes would need to have a retail of around $60-$70 for my taste and have some more padding around the tongue and collar areas.
The weaknesses are not enough for me to not have these shoes as they are the only game going in this price range for my size 14's that I could find.
These are my first biking shoes, and the upgrade from street shoes was worth it. They clean easily after a muddy ride, and dry quickly. No complaints as far as the quality of the manufacture. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Scott
a Weekend Warrior
from Connecticut
Date Reviewed: January 9, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | all of them | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$75.00 | | Purchased At: | bike store | | Strengths: | these shoes will last longer than you will | | Weaknesses: | plastic strap holder broke after a few months but the bent piece of hangar has been in there ever since! | | Similar Products Used: | Nashbar cheap shoes | | Bike Setup: | 97 Y-5 with XT and 535s | | Bottom Line: | I've owned these shoes for over four years. I even tried to purposely ruin them by getting pulled behind bikes on pavement and running through ponds but they still work. Since I won't be buying new shoes until these wear out, it looks like I won't be buying new shoes | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Paul Kim
a Cross Country Rider
from Houston, Texas
Date Reviewed: November 11, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$80.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance | | Strengths: | Excellent value. Stiff sole for good energy transfer. Fits me well. | | Weaknesses: | Velcro strap chews up the laces, but with some care, the laces should last. Sole is slick when traversing wet pavement. | | Similar Products Used: | None. | | Bike Setup: | Trek 6000, Shimano PD-M545 pedals, Specialized Body Geometry
saddle | | Bottom Line: | Great shoe. Great value. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Crazy Mike
a Weekend Warrior
from Foothill Ranch, CA
Date Reviewed: November 4, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$74.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance | | Strengths: | 1.Lightweight
2.Clips into Wellgo platform pedals no problem
3.No need for cutting down the sole for them to fit
4.They are comfortable
5.In fact out of all the shoes I tried they fit me the best. | | Weaknesses: | None yet | | Similar Products Used: | Axo Cortez, Axo Blackball | | Bike Setup: | Fuji Monster | | Bottom Line: | These are great shoes. Yes they have lots of venting and yes water leaks into them. To that I say so what, but that's only because I live in So Cal. I think these shoes are the best investment I have made so far. I will keep you posted as to how they hold up. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Paul Ulanch
a Weekend Warrior
from Ypsilanti, MI, USA
Date Reviewed: September 28, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Emma Long, Tx & Pinckney, MI | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$75.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance | | Strengths: | snug fit, inexpensive | | Weaknesses: | not great for wide feet, plastic buckle for velcro strap isn't the strongest - best used to keep laces out of drivetrain not for putting pressure on instep | | Bottom Line: | Great shoes for the money, very stiff sole transfers the energy where is supposed to go, very durable shoe other. Don't over tighten the velcros strap. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dan Mitchell
a Weekend Warrior
from Calgary, AB
Date Reviewed: July 10, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | Fits my feet far better than I'd expected it would; plenty of power transfer, decent amount of grip even on rocks, which it's not best suited to. | | Weaknesses: | Laces get chewed up by super-agressive velcro straps. Sole is a bit stiff for extended periods of climbing. | | Bike Setup: | '94 Specialized s-works, bomber z4 on front, mostly xtr parts | | Bottom Line: | Fits far better than I'd expected it to given how unyielding the construction is; no problems getting power to the pedals on the down or the upstroke, lace+velcro system isn't the quickest to get on/off but losing 15 seconds a day I can live with.
The sole's stiff, but walking around is fine; climbing when the trail gets too steep is a bit less comfortable. Hard rubber sole means that it's a bit sketchy to walk through gravelly stuff or on big flat rocks, but it's not unmanageable; on the upside, mud is no problem.
As I said, the laces are getting chewed up pretty fast every time they wind up caught in the velcro; as long as I pay attention when removing them this doesn't happen, but we'll see how long it is before they're completely ragged.
Overall, no comfort problems after 6 hours of riding/walking/climbing, no problems with durability thus far, cheap, looks okay, good stuff. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
phudson
a Cross Country Rider
from louisville, KY
Date Reviewed: March 13, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | Durability, comfort, ventilation is superb. Soles are nice balance between stiffness and flexibility. | | Weaknesses: | I can't think of a single thing, even the shoelaces have held up. | | Similar Products Used: | Only shoes I've ever owned. (bicycling that is) | | Bike Setup: | M2 singletrack beauty. | | Bottom Line: | I've ridden these in the deserts of Nevada and Utah, to the gruesome, crud-strewn streets of New York. I now use them to wade thru some of the uckiest muck I've ever seen on the trails of Kentucky. NO PROBLEMS! No holes, no de-laminations, no broken shoe strings, NOTHING! I can't get over the fact that the first real biking shoe I ever picked was this freakin' good. I'm not that lucky, maybe they'll explode on the trail next week. Some roady types might balk at the little flex in the soles but then I cross-country in the real world where a little (sometimes a lot of) portaging is absolutely necessary. I appreciate a bit of give in my shoes while climbing a super steep incline with the bike on my back. These are true all-rounders for hardcore long-term use not mom and pop week-end loafers. I've never washed 'em just hose 'em down at the car wash and they still look pretty damn good. Have I mentioned that I've yet to break a shoestring? When these finally wear out somtime in 2010 I'm buying another pair. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Noose
a Weekend Warrior
from Atlanta, GA
Date Reviewed: November 23, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
Good support
comfortable | | Bottom Line: | I highly recommend these shoes. I used them for Spinning exclusively for about two years, and have recently made them my mountaing bike shoe of choice as well. I have never had any discomfort wearing these shoes, and they have lived up to the contstant beatings I have given them very well.
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Submitted by
scott
a Cross-Country Rider
from ny
Date Reviewed: October 15, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
none i'd give the name of | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
i liked the shoes well enough, even though the are rather flexy in the soles. i returned these shoes through | | Bottom Line: | i liked the shoes well enough, even though the are rather flexy in the soles. but when the the sole tore out of the uppers in the right shoe up to my arch, i returned these shoes through Lars at Scandinavian Ski and Sport on 57th st. it took several weeks, but diadora's distributor came through and scored me a new replacement pair. with the variety of busted parts i've had to contend with over the years and the utter lack of action on the part of other bike shops and manufacturers, i'm a psyched camper to have this new pair in my mitts. thanks scandinavian and diadora. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Maple
a Weekend Warrior
from NB
Date Reviewed: July 2, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
COOL (in bolth ways)
stong | | Weaknesses: |
none that i can see | | Similar Products Used: |
Airwalks spd's ( all ) | | Bike Setup: |
custom scott neva FS xt, raceface, RST mozo 4.5, axiom, ect | | Bottom Line: | Great shoe... nice fit, highly recomended ! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jhune Reyes
a Racer
from Germany
Date Reviewed: June 25, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Manenggon Hills | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
Durable, Cool in both ways, It's what you expect from a MTB shoes | | Weaknesses: |
None | | Similar Products Used: |
Scotts and Nike's | | Bike Setup: |
Shimano M565 (TruPro) and MC San Andreas | | Bottom Line: | Great shoes for the price. I would recommend these to all my friends. It has proven itself thru rain, mud, beach, hot weather and snow. After using mine for more than 2 years, It's still looks like new. If I ever decide to buy a new one, I would buy Diadora. It's proven and tested. Trying a different one might cause expensive mistake. MUST BUY and I give it 5 Jalapeno chilis. Just for fun...a friend of mine keeps calling it Picante. THE NANE IS JALAPENO II. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steve in NC
a Racer
from Clemmons, NC
Date Reviewed: June 10, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Hobby | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
Cheap. | | Weaknesses: |
Flexy. Tongue doesn't stay in place. One velcro strap... | | Similar Products Used: |
Carnac (road shoes) | | Bike Setup: |
Cannondale SV1000SL. | | Bottom Line: | As primarily a roadie, I could not justify the money to pay for high end mountain bike shoes. But man, I wish I would have. I hate these shoes. They flex and I know I am losing power with them. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jody
a Cross-Country Rider
from Austin, TX
Date Reviewed: April 9, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Emma Long Moto-X | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Good quality
Inexpensive
Durable | | Weaknesses: |
Plastic buckles
Generous fit | | Bottom Line: | These are great shoes for the price. But they need to make them with metal buckles for the velcro and improve the footbed. I put some Petersen PowerBeds in them and now my foot doesn't slide around at all. You can't beat them for the money, and I'm sure they're not as warm as Chilis or Sidis (important in 105 degree Texas Summers). | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Larry
a Cross-Country Rider
from Mesa, AZ
Date Reviewed: April 8, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
more than 3 years | | Strengths: |
Price, comfort, durability. | | Weaknesses: |
Laces may eventually break. | | Similar Products Used: |
Sidi | | Bottom Line: | Okay, if you cannot afford Sidis, these are terrific shoes. I've had them three years and find them comfortable and cool in the summer. The vents work, the dark color continues to look good.
The laces broke after two years, partly my fault for getting right one caught in big ring!
Really a great bargain and durable. 4 chilis as Sidis are a bit more comfortable, but alot more money! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mark
a weekend warrior
from New Jersey
Date Reviewed: March 13, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
These are the first MTB shoes I ever owned. I had them a year and I love them. One problem I had was the plastic clip that hold the velcro strap broke. I returned them to the local bike shop and in a few days, I had a new pair of shoes with a metal clip instead of the plastic one - no charge. Outstanding!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mark Wendelken
a weekend warrior
from Wellington New Zealand
Date Reviewed: February 11, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
These are my first MTB shoe and I still can't believe how good they are.
They are not too stiff when walking yet fell secure when riding.
I have had no problems with them. I don't mind getting them wet/muddy.
They dry out really quickly and for the price of NZ$125 what more could one ask for? | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steve
a cross-country rider
from
Date Reviewed: February 11, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
This shoe is great, and you can't beat the price. Not many frills, just stiff soles, spikes, and velcro to cover the laces. And isn't that all you really need? Don't expect them to keep your feet warm in the winter though. My only problem is that one of the plastic velcro retainers cracked and fell of, so I slipped a key ring onto the shoe to hold the velcro in place. I wonder if a shoe repair store can fix this for me? Oh well... 5 stars because it's a functional product for a fair price. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Roach
a weekend warrior
from Raleigh,NC
Date Reviewed: February 11, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
The shoes are great. Good price $70.00. and they do not look like ballet slippers like most biking shoes. I also like that you do not need to cut into the sole to put the pedal clip in. They are easy to put on. Some shoes I tried on need three hands to get all the covers out of the way to lace them up!
I am happy with my decision. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Air Bear
a cross-country rider
from Calgary
Date Reviewed: January 17, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought these shoes last racing season after I outgrew my shimanos. They look pretty cool, and the price is right. The shoes are comfy and they breathe nice. I lost one of my front spikes in a race and I have trouble climbing off the bike now. Anybody want to sell a couple spikes or know where I can get some? E-mail me. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ted
a cross-country rider
from Vancouver, BC
Date Reviewed: January 15, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
The most comfortable shoes I own now. I had visited all the bike shops and all the other shoes tended to slide under me annoyingly. It is fine in Vancouver winter without a pair of shoe covers, but rain is a problem to it. I have two pairs of shoes so I am not worry about it. The shoes dry over a day. The shoes also look great in the photograph. It is really cheap for a pair of nice shoes. I think I will get an extra pair. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steve
a weekend warrior
from NH
Date Reviewed: January 10, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I've had these shoes for one season and theve held up great. They are extremely rigid, which i like, and feel nice. The only prob is that the bottoms dont stick to wet or sometimes dry rock even with the cleats. They have no problem clipping into pedals and they take a beating. Great shoes for the money!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bigfoot
a weekend warrior
from Austell, GA
Date Reviewed: January 6, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
Great shoe. Very comfortable from the first time. Good airflow through the shoe: Great in the summer, terrible in the winter. Hey, I'm from Georgia, we don't really have winter down here anyway. Great lace/strap system for good fit but, could use a second strap for better fit. This is my first MTB shoe and so far I'll only buy Diadora from now on. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Phil...
a cross-country rider
from Alaska
Date Reviewed: November 17, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have ridden these shoes for one summer so far, mostly in single track, and mud. They held up great. After washing them off, they still look new, well fairly new, the funky green trim is now a brownish yellow... They still feel good, and provide a solid platform for peddaling. The traction has lasted, its pretty hard rubber so it should, just watch out on slick hard surfaces! (like newly waxed tiles). But if you are wearing them where they were meant to be worn... no problems. Their only glich? They could use a second velcro strap somewhere south of the existing one to help stabilize the lower foot a little more. Sometimes I get hotspots on my feet from this.
I think they are a fine shoe for the money, better than Nikes offerings (lighter, Nike Enyos are made of lead I think...).
Four Flaming japalenyose - or whatever | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
norm
a racer
from atlanta, GA
Date Reviewed: November 5, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
these shoes are o.k. for entry level riding but they are really crappy compared to what you would get for $50-70 more. they flex way too much and my feet dont quite fill them up, so they flap around on my feet on climbs and sprints. make sure they fit before you buy them. this would be an excellent touring shoe. i'll give them 4 chiles to keep the average going. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Speed
a weekend warrior
from Centreville, Va
Date Reviewed: September 6, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought my Jalapeno 2s on sale for $37 while on my anual pilgrimage to Moab. I bought them because the price was too good to pass up. I really wanted the chilies but this was a deal too good to pass up. They are great warm weather shoes but I think I will have to get some warmer shoes before winter as these shoes are very ventilated. The toe studs are a great option on a shoe at this price level. All in all, a great shoe for the money.
P.S. take the studs off while in Moab. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Pete
a cross-country rider
from Milton, Ont, Canada
Date Reviewed: August 31, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Excellent shoes and great value. I tried Lake MX200, but too tight in the toe, and almost twice as much $$. The jalapenos are very comfortable, fit well, don't move around on my foot, and transmit power well. They are cool in the heat, and durable. I've had them for 6 months, through rivers, mud, gravel and wipeouts and they're still in fine shape, At $85CDN from MEC, they are also inexpensive in comparison to the others. Highly recommended! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ted
a cross-country rider
from Vancouver, BC
Date Reviewed: August 10, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
When I first looked at the shoes, it wasn't so stylish. But after I tried other shoes, I found it most comfortable. It fits really nice, and it becomes my best shoes. Although it does not transfer power as efficient as a pair of road-bike shoes, it is excellent for commuting. I rate it as above average. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jaybird
a cross-country rider
from Sacramento
Date Reviewed: July 29, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I picked these up for $50 while looking for a pair of chilis. I still wanted the chilis but for $50 I figured how could you go wrong. Diadora has always fit my feet well and they came through again. These shoes fit so well I can't hardley tell that I'm wearing them. I was concerned about the sole being softer than others that I've tried but there have bed no problems whatsoever and in fact the softer sole just helps get you aroung when (unfortunately) you are off the bike. The upper strap is great and helps to hold your heel in the heel cup where it belongs and not out flopping in the wind. These things are durable too boy. I've been riding through El nino starthistle and granite slickrock like you wouldn't believe and there is barely a scratch on them. The mesh outer helps your feet to breathe and stay cool. The only complaint I have is that the laces are sticker magnets and should have some sort of cover. I guess I'll have to keep trying to wear these things out so I can buy the Chilis. 5 burning frog for the shoe minus 1 for the magnet laces. Great deal for $50-$100. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ryan Eckersley
a cross-country rider
from Creston, BC, Canada
Date Reviewed: July 28, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I got these shoes for my first pair of clipless for $83 canadian at mountain equipment co-op in calgary, alberta. I thought that I would end up buying nike inyo's or nguba 2's because most reviews here said the jalepeno 2's fit wide feet great, which is a concern for me because I have narrow feet. I tried these anyways, and they fit the best of the three! They also breath excellent! The cool silver-grey-black leather looks sweet, and the top strap helps lock your foot in the shoe. The heel holds onto your foot, and the sole isn't too stiff, but perfect. I'm using with wellgo 800 pedals that work well- they are gold too- sweet! 5 flamin poops | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Harold McLeland
a cross-country rider
from VA
Date Reviewed: July 2, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Absolutely schweet!! I've always had problems with bike shoes because of these big ol' (wide) feet! These fit me perfectly. The heel's got lots of support plus they're not heavy at all! I like the feel of the leather and they didn't take long to break in. The shoe itself's got perfect ventilation. Absolutely recommended or for those who are willing to spend a little more, the Chilis are also good shoes!
Enough said. Let's bike! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John Sinues
a weekend warrior
from Norfolk, VA
Date Reviewed: June 14, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
An excellent value. Very good fit for those like me who
have wide feet. They are comfortable, provide adequate
ventalation, and fair support. The shoes provided good
traction when I needed them when I had to walk a wet,
rooty trail when my derailleur broke. These shoes provided
a good compliment to my Nashbar pedals. Five flames!
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Submitted by
James Parfitt
a weekend warrior
from London, England
Date Reviewed: June 14, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
These shoes are great for the price, they fit my feet fine unlike other shoes which are too narrow for my feet. I've done about 450 miles in mine and three races and there still looking good despite som very hard abuse. I got them for £55 with a free pair of VP 102 pedals which cost £62 on there own and I am very pleased with them. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
southpaw
a weekend warrior
from Charlotte, NC
Date Reviewed: June 3, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
These shoes SUCK! Sure they are cheap, which got my initial purchase, but the cheap synthetic leather upper and tight italian fit makes riding miserable. To top it all off, the people at GITA were jerks when I tried to get info about whether other people have fit problems. These shoes are off the back. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
southpaw
a weekend warrior
from Charlotte, NC
Date Reviewed: June 3, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
These shoes SUCK! Sure they are cheap, which got my initial purchase, but the cheap synthetic leather upper and tight italian fit makes riding miserable. To top it all off, the people at GITA were jerks when I tried to get info about whether other people have fit problems. These shoes are off the back. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
David
a racer
from Littleton, CO
Date Reviewed: March 21, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
The Jalapenos are a great value. They are comfortable, stiff, and provide a lot of ventilation. They are probably not the best shoes to use if you need a lot of traction on rocks (like around Moab), because the rubber on the soles is too hard. This problem (which isn't a problem on dirt) is not unique to the Jalapenos. Most good shoes use hard rubber to make the soles stiff and light. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
James
a racer
from Seattle, WA
Date Reviewed: February 26, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
At first i thought these shoes were great, they fit well, gave me a lot of control, and were very economical. Then i raced in them. In two consecutive races the metal cleat of the shoe ripped out of the shoe. Bummer. However, they were easy to return and get a new pair. However, i decided not to purchase a third pair. They are great for rec riding, but if you are a stong agressive rider, you might want to consider putting up the dough and getting a pair of higher end shoes. Nothing more frustrating than not finishing a race because of product malfunction. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mabonzo
a cross-country rider
from Zimbabwe, Africa
Date Reviewed: February 16, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Having reviewed which shoes would be best from mtbr based on durability and price I was not disapointed with my choice of the Diadora's. They performed excellently on a two week 1300km tour in the northern part of Zimbabwe in dry rocky conditions providing excellent support on the bike and good traction off the bike. My one gripe is that the studs were too uncomfortable for normal walking so I used a hack-saw to cut them down. Having only had them four months I hope they are long lasting. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Philo
a cross-country rider
from Washington
Date Reviewed: February 15, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
My cleat bolt retainers split when I tightened the bolts. I've never had this problem with my Sidi's. Also, the Diadoras were very uncomfortable compared with my Sidi's. I returned my Diadora's, and I'm still using my Sidi's, which I bought in 1994. The bottom line is that Sidi's are a way better shoe, even though they are more than two times as expensive. I wish that this were not the case as my Sidi's are finally about to die, and I'm forced to by a new pair.jes | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
JN
a weekend warrior
from Portland, OR
Date Reviewed: February 10, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Got mine on sale for $45. More comfy than Specialized and Shimano, same comfort as Nike and Lake, but not quite as comfy as the SIDI's or Carnac's (which cost $100 more). Wide toe box allows for some thick sox in the winter. Stiff, good breathability, durable construction, and fairly resistant to the rain and mud up here in the NW. SIDI and Carnac make great shoes, but those of you who can't afford to spend that kind of cash on a pair of bike shoes, this is the deal. Five chilis for value. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
David Tsang
a weekend warrior
from New York City
Date Reviewed: February 6, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I basically bought these shoes due to all the rave reviews from MTB Review. I must say that the shoes are very nice for the price ($64.95). Good quality, sturdy construction, and best of all, the wide enough to accomdate my feet (Thank the heavens...)! I have no problems clicking into my Shimano 747's and the strap keeps the shoe nice and snug.
Unfortunately there is one thing (at least for me) which prevents me from giving this product 5 chili's. My shoe size is an American 10.5. The 44's were to small and the toe box of the 45's were too roomy. Well, I bought a pair of Dr. Scholl's sport shoe inserts and now they fit great!
4 chili's outta the box, 5 chili's w/ Dr. Scholl's. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Zuzie
a cross-country rider
from Japan
Date Reviewed: February 5, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I got it for the prize at the race.
After using some times,it's sole was come off
when I go up the stairs with bike.
I take it to a shop to exchange,
but I was told that It would take long time to import the same one.
And I took Shimano shoes in exchange.
I have only bad impression for it. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Pete
a cross-country rider
from Bellevue WA
Date Reviewed: January 20, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Excellent shoes. I can't find any reason to pay more (especially $100 more for SIDI Dominators) for a MTB show. These are very comfortable (especially if you find other shoes too narrow) and durable. One note though: these are not winter shoes. They have lots of ventilation for summer riding but I find them too code in the winter.When these wear out I plan to buy them again. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
B-Dawg
a weekend warrior
from Los Angeles
Date Reviewed: January 10, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I just wanted to keep the 5 chillies streak alive for these awesome shoes. They're comfy, wide, and not too gaudy. All that and they're cheap too. I've had mine for about eight months now with only a single, stupid complaint: the box they come in is really flimsy and not well-suited for long-term storage. Kick ass! (Cartmann voice) | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Greg Taylor
a cross-country rider
from
Date Reviewed: December 29, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Great shoe for the money. I've had my pair for about a year, and they still look decent. The sole is hardly worn, and the uppers still clean up pretty nice with just some soap and water. Fit-wise, these things are perfect. Diadoras tend to run a little wider than the average euro-shoe, so they fit my wide, stinky, American feet just fine.I've had no problems with the interface between cleat/pedal/shoe. I'm running a set of the Nashbar/Ritchey clones (THESE ARE GREAT PEDALS FOR THE PRICE!) that use an SPD cleat, and I've not had to trim away any of the sole to make it fit.In short, a great shoe for the money. And it fits! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jim
a racer
from wisconsin
Date Reviewed: December 28, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have had these shoes for a year now, and i can honestly say that I have had absolutly no problems with them yet. For the price you can't lose, they are pretty stiff and very comfortable. They have a lot of vents in them, so they keep your feet nice and cool. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Darby Cicci
a cross-country rider
from Alabama
Date Reviewed: December 27, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Bought these shoes for $75 after I bought my new mtb and they work great. Great price and with the price you don't have to worry about psychotic accidents destroying them. Work great with my Wellgo 800's. Diadora Jalapeno 2 are the bomb. buy them. fabulous shoe for all around biking | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
David
a weekend warrior
from The Big Apple
Date Reviewed: December 26, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
First and oonly MTB shoes I've owned and I have no plans of replacing
them for a long time. Got for a great price(Bike Nashbar sold them with
Wellgo pedals for about $110). Great entry level shoe. Good support and
width sizing. One thing though, WEAR BOOTIES in the winter if you want
to maintain any feeling in your toes. So what there not all weather
shoes. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
marty
a weekend warrior
from Wellington New Zealand
Date Reviewed: November 27, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
For a poor young fellow like me with little money and even less skill and sensibility a cheap and choice shoe like this goes off! Down here these shoes are one of the cheapest and everyone wears them.Nice and wide but could do with a second velcro to hold you in on the upstroke.Screw in things on toe go off too. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
PJ
a racer
from USA
Date Reviewed: November 20, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I love these shoes! I have had them for a few months now, and I feel I got so much more than I paid for!!! GO!!! GO!!!! ROCK!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ron
a cross-country rider
from Weatherford, OK
Date Reviewed: November 19, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
These are a great pair of shoes for the money. I switched over from the tight toe box Specialized shoes to these and my feet couldn't be happier. They have excellent construction and come with the cleats on the toes for better traction. I also couldn't pass up on the price that I paid for mine $37.50 with a cupon that I got from one of the races that I entered. I'd say that the savings more than covered my entry fee. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mark
a racer
from Castle Rock, CO
Date Reviewed: November 17, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Of 4 pairs of bike shoes I've owned these are the best. I wear orthotics and this shoe is wide enough to accomodate them. Wore them in the Leadville 100 MTB race and no problems. The only negative I can think of is they are a bit heavy. 5 flamers for price to value ratio. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris
a weekend warrior
from Sonoma, CA
Date Reviewed: November 3, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Where can I get these for under $70??
they sound great, but i need any discount i can get (even $4;hehe).
seems like the best deals are mailorder, huh?please e-mail me | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jeff Gauvin
a cross-country rider
from Corvallis, OR
Date Reviewed: November 1, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Bought my first pair of clipless pedals about 2 months ago and decided to go with the Diadora Jala 2 - good fit and feel and the front toe cleats come in handy. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Len
a cross-country rider
from Sonoma County, CA
Date Reviewed: October 22, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Have owned them for about 4 month now and they're so comfortable I never think about them. This is a first: The cheapest ($75) choice I liked the best ! I have a 2E width so I LOVE the big box toe. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
joe biker
a racer
from sacramento ,CA
Date Reviewed: October 16, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have been riding the Diadoras for almost a year now. I love them. I do agree that a tigher toe box would be in order along with a gaurd for the toe to protect from spliting the sole. I have seen lots of shoes and these cover alot of ground with the recreationalist to the racers alike. I did notice a little spliting in sole where it bends over the ball of the foot but it hasn't separated yet. Love the climing cleats. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John Kenny
a weekend warrior
from Oakland, Ca 94605 (USA)
Date Reviewed: October 9, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Where can I get a pair of these shoes?
Diadora Jalapeno 2 I am anxious to put them to use. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
T Mallory
a cross-country rider
from Burlington VT
Date Reviewed: October 9, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Ive had mine about 6 months and they have performed great. I tried on what seemed like 30 pairs of shoes, some costing upwards of $200 and never found any that felt nearly as good as these. Nice that these were actually the cheapest pair ($65 I believe) I tried and every other pair seemed like it was made for riders with super narrow feet. The add-on cleats help when its time to run. The only thing that might help them would be tighter in the toe box (another strap?) to help on the pull stroke of peddling in a circle. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
David
a cross-country rider
from Pennsylvania
Date Reviewed: October 2, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
These shoes are great. Got them for $69 and am very happy with them. The soles are stiff and the cleat has great clearance. I never have trouble clipping in. The shoes are also very comfortable and have laces and velcro. They are not good for climbing because the soles are very slippery. five chillies for shoes that are a better value than Answer's Accelerator. | | Overall Rating: |
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