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Submitted by
Ronsonic
a Cross Country Rider
from Sunny Tampa, Florida
Date Reviewed: November 22, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | Misery at Morris Bridge | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$39.00 | | Purchased At: | Nashbar blowout sale | | Strengths: | Classic rugged bike shoe with traction, spikes and a stiff sole that eventually breaks in and becomes comfortable. Feels like it will wear like iron. Don't look like Power Rangers should wear them. Walk very well for being as stiff as they are. I bought them for cyclocross and they worked great last season, and will be much better this year. | | Weaknesses: | It takes a good long while to break in. Not real fond of the laces and cover approach. | | Similar Products Used: | Assorted Specialized and Gaerne bike shoes | | Bike Setup: | Using these with Shimano SPDs | | Bottom Line: | A leather shoe that breaks in the way leather bike shoes did back in the day when they were all made of leather. Ended up riding them wet on purpose to get a fit, old school.
The leather is a mixed thing. Doesn't breath as good as mesh, but a lot better than the synthetic stuff. Doesn't feel too hot or cold.
They'll probably never make 'em like this again. I expect I'll be wearing them for a long time to come. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
dan K
a Cross Country Rider
from usa
Date Reviewed: August 5, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | Well, my Duegi Lightnings finally died after, oh, about 6 years. They were bombproof, comfortable and flashy. The buckles finally just gave out and the shoes screamed, "No mas, no mas." | | Weaknesses: | The buckles let loose sometimes on extended hike-a-bike sections. | | Similar Products Used: | Everything | | Bike Setup: | I have two feet and 11 toes. | | Bottom Line: | A highend shoe that lasted many, many years. Not a big marketing company, although they did try a run at all the sponsored teams and mag ads a few years ago. They fit my feet and I got my money's worth year after year. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike
a Cross-Country Rider
from Burnaby, B.C.
Date Reviewed: May 13, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
light | | Weaknesses: |
poor quality design and materials | | Bottom Line: | These are easily the worst quality shoes I have ever had. The closures came apart and the adjustment buckle will not hold tension. Junk. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Adam
a Cross-Country Rider
from Buffalo, New York
Date Reviewed: April 6, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Bottom Line: | These shoes are sweet. They are great in the winter, they don't have any mesh. They have a stiff sole and good traction. I got 'em on Sale at Nashbar for $56.99. They fit very well, they are good for wide feet. The colors (black and red)are very easy on the eyes. The stiff tongue takes some getting used to. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mountain Vamp
a cross-country rider
from Burnabu, BC
Date Reviewed: January 1, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I always wanted a pair of Duegi and I finally Got a Pair of Black and yellow Dinictas for chirstmas. I set the shoes up with Time cleats and went for a ride today. The sole is very stiff! Nothing like the Shimano 110 it replaced and remimds me the stiffness of my road shoes. I installed the rear cleats as well, and found them too much for the hard surface. They are going off for sure. The weather is fairly cool today and the shoes are keeping warm despite of the mesh upper. The shoes feel very sturdy and they are definately great shoes and with the price to go with it.Lets see how it will hold up in the long run. four stars for now and see I will give the extra star in the next few months. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike
a cross-country rider
from Vancouver, B.C.
Date Reviewed: November 1, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Duegi Lightning - easily the worst quality shoes I have owned. The buckles come undone regularly. The velcro strap is held on the shoe by a rectangular piece of metal that is held on the shoe by a leather strap. The metal fittings twist and one of them fell off so I replaced it with a zip tie. The shoes are amazingly beat up and torn on the outside. What is good? They are light and comfortable. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Fred
a cross-country rider
from Austin, TX
Date Reviewed: September 11, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Duegi Trailblazer -- After having a pair of Specialized el Gato Sport shoes which cracked and delaminated in about 9 months I found some Trailblazers on sale. i think these shoes are far superior to the Specialized. Also they fit much better. The toungue of the shoe is a bit stiff but its not at all problematic. Love the stiff soles and traction. The sizing is great too, nice and wide. My only minor complaint is that they were a bit hot to ride in this summer, but then anything would be hot when the temps are over 100. So far a highly recommend shoe. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Robb
a cross-country rider
from Pasadena, CA
Date Reviewed: July 23, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This is a great company and a great shoe. I bought a pair of Dinictas on close-out about a year ago but found that the soles were Shimanos and as such, they fell apart as soon as I walked a step. I called the company and they told me to send them back so they could look at them. I sent them on Monday and received a new pair of 98 Lightening 2s on Thursday. The customer service is top-notch. I could hardly ask more of a company. These shoes are great. They don't fit me quite as well as some shoes I've worn, but they are definitely the most durable shoes I have ever worn and definitely worth a look. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brian
a weekend warrior
from TENNESSEE
Date Reviewed: June 20, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought a pair of Duegi Trailblazers on sale earlier this year. They are a good looking and fairly comfortable shoe. I find them easy to walk in . When new they wer a bit hard to get in , perhaps the pair I bought ran slightly small, but now they are my favorite shoe. I even wear them on my road bike. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt
a cross-country rider
from Asheville, NC
Date Reviewed: June 4, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This is a follow up to an ealier review. I bought the Duegi Trailblazer in January, and I have mixed feelings about them. Here's the thing: they just don't fit me. They are way big. I have to wear 3, yeah that's right 3, pairs of socks. If you have a wide foot, I would definitely recommend them because there is so much room up front. Otherwise, make you sure you try before you buy. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kevin
a cross-country rider
from Utah
Date Reviewed: June 2, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have owned a pair of Lightenings for almost a year now, so its time for a qualified review. I have pulled the soles out of top end shoes from both specialized and Shimano. Not the Duegis, the durability and quality of construction is top notch.With wide feet, I have had trouble getting shoes that work, and the Duegi shoes have a wide toebox that is bliss on my feet. The top-end lightenings have a gel padded tounge that I just love. I can (and often do) ride all day and never have a foot cramp, hot spot, or discomfort. The Italian leather, if anything, has gotten more comfortable over the last year. Although I ride in Utah, which often means lots of rocky scrambles and carry-a-bikes over nasty terrain, my shoes have plenty of life left.These are without question the best MTB shoes I have ever worn. Check them out at http://www.duegi.com, or http://www.aardvarkcycles.com | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
B Harris
a racer
from NZ
Date Reviewed: March 16, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Lighting: Black Limited Edition (easier on the eyes)
Excellent fit, well made and light. Compared to the Lake MX300's which these
replaced, these shoes are considerably better. The sole is plenty stiff and the aggressive tread is good in the mud, comes with studs as well. Easy to walk in
when hikig is required. If you want a top quality shoe then search out a pair. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
DLK
a
from usa
Date Reviewed: February 10, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This is for their new shoe called the Lightning Two. It is a shoe to fill the gap between the $129 Georgia and the $200 Lightning.It has 2 hook and loop closures (velcro) and they are slightly different in position than the Georgias. Higher, more towards the heel. The sold is also a touch softer than the yellow soles found on the Lightnings, so people who do a lot of rock and log hike-a-bike will like them a bit better.Comes in two color schemes; flashy european yellow and the other is a subdued blue.4 traction stud holes and studs come WITH the shoes.Not considered a cool weather shoe due to the extreme amount of vents/mesh; obviously a hot weather shoe!!If you have feet that don't seem to fit Nike's and Answers (both fine shoes) then you should take a look at Duegi's wide toebox. Make sure you get the right size, most people go down in size by 1.Excellent customer support, but that's to be expected from a highend Italian shoe company. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt
a cross-country rider
from Asheville, NC
Date Reviewed: January 19, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Duegi Trailblazer -- I had never heard of Duegi before I stumbled on this page a couple of months ago. It provided me with the info I was looking for and because of it I bought some great shoes. For 99 bucks, you can't go wrong with these shoes. You won't believe the quality for this amount of cash. Comfortable and ready to go right out of the box. The sole is really stiff, yet curved so you can walk (or run) in them with no problems. They have tons of room. So much that you may need to go down a size. I highly recommend them.
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Submitted by
Stewmonk
a cross-country rider
from Oklahoma
Date Reviewed: January 14, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
The Trailblazers are pieces of crap! I mailordered a pair from Nashbar, they were on sale, by the way never mailorder shoes! Its worth the extra few bucks to be able to try on the shoes before you buy. Anyways, the trailblazers are very uncomfortable because they are made out of plastic. They have a very rigid, plastic tounge that poked my ankle whenever I moved my food up. They didn't seem very well made either, they looked like they would fall apart after about one ride. I never found out, however, because I sent them back to Nashbar. I then went to my local bike shop and picked up a pair of Shimano 55 shoes (the brown ones that look like hiking boots) and so far they have held up great! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Luis Leon
a cross-country rider
from brooklyn, ny
Date Reviewed: October 20, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Re: Duegi Trailblazer... Excellent shoe I've been beating the crap out of them for 7 months and they're still intact... Really nice conservative shoe, both in style and in price. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Andy
a weekend warrior
from Los Gatos, California
Date Reviewed: April 29, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I also have recently gotten the Duegi lightning. These are super shoes, light, rugged, extremely comfortable, but butt ugly. Unlike Miles, I had to cover my eyes to buy them. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Miles Anderson
a weekend warrior
from Santa Rosa, California
Date Reviewed: April 26, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Have the new Duegi Lightning. I like stereotypical European color schemes so I love the looks of this bright yellow/black shoe. Fit is fabulous! The 2 velcro straps and micro adjust buckle allow for a fine-tuned fit. Ports for 4 traction cleats, durable sole, Italian quality. Awesome!!! This shoe is in Carnac and Lamson country in every respect. You get what you pay for. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Luis Leon
a cross-country rider
from Brooklyn, NY
Date Reviewed: March 13, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Just got a pair of the Duegi Trailblazer... What a beautiful shoe... no flashy, butt ugly colors... Black and red, perfect... the shoe is a pleasure to wear and ride in. I love the removable cleats... Will give a long term review... see ya! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
DanK
a racer
from Truckee, CA
Date Reviewed: January 8, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Well, you see my original review dated June11, 1996, right below. That means I have raced and trained on the same pair of Duegi Dinicta Georgias for about 7 months. I did most of this in rocky and hardpack terrain.
The soles have held up perfectly. The yellow thermoplatic sole (kind of like Sidi's) have hardly any indication that I used them for about 15 hours a week. Unlike the Shimano soled shoes I've tore apart in less than a month in the same rocks. The traction studs were helpful in climbing over steep stuff although I found that I never used the rear studs unless it was really muddy and I needed extra traction to keep from falling on steep muddy hills. Fit and feel are like on day #1 -- perfect. The velcro still holds even when wet and the rest of the shoe hasn't deformed due to the wet and heat.If $129 is a little too much for you to spend Duegi has a new $99 model coming out called the TrailBlazer. Either way you can't lose. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Turch
a cross-country rider
from Meriden, Ct
Date Reviewed: July 2, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
The Dinicta Georgia shoe represents Duegi's performance-level entry in the MTB market. I find this shoe to be the best technical product available, given price point, quality, and features, giving other manufactures like Sidi and Carnac, a run for their money. They totally blow away the 'also ran' shoes from producers like Nike, Answer, Scott, and even the Shimano standards.
Here's why: Injection-molded, lugged outsoles; add-on cleats, fore and aft (basic soccer style cleats are provided with the shoes); a strong footbed; and a superior velcro-based, tongue/strap interface. These are Italian manufactured and live up to the reputation of a glove-like fit, without a narrow toebox. Ever had problems with an outsole wearing down prematurely, pealing off, or generally failing? Not with these babies due to their injection-molding.
I was skeptacle of these shoes when I first saw them. First, I was looking to replace Shimano MH110's which am not enamoured with (The soles just cannot hold up to the abuse of technical terrain). So I was looking towards the next level of performance shoes. Carnac's and Sidi's were high on my short list, but the price/performance just seem absurb to me ($170 - $200, US, is excessive, unless you regularly go for ultra expensive dress shoes, and the like.). At any rate, I first observed the Duegi's at BikeNashbar. Beware, they are not as presented. In fact I ordered them and they came in with Shimano MH110 outsoles (they specified them with the importer). Such is the way with the big mailorder guys.
Ok, the skinny. These are competent, race capable shoes. Mine fit well. They only come in whole sizes which may present a problem for some. They're Euro, so expect garrish colors, blue/silver (some have referred to them as: Power Ranger shoes) or Black/Fushia (fushia is pink in my book), you'll get past this if they fit and perform, not to mention once you abuse them. At a SMRP of $129.95, US, they compete with other shoes costing significantly more and you won't worry about buckle failures (read: Dominators). The only shortcoming that I've noted is that the toe in relatively unprotected, syntehtic leather, that may not fair well with abrasion (a shortcoming of the outsole molding process per Duegi).
I'm keeping mine.
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Submitted by
Dan K.
a racer
from California
Date Reviewed: June 11, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
Mailordered them from Nashbar and they rule! I've used Accelerators and Dominators before and these shoes are noticeably better than the Accelerators and slightly better than the Dominators, price notwithstanding. Caution: Nashbar has some models with the shimano 110 sole. That's not good. Double check with their tech department to make sure you're getting the Duegi sole. It's a harder, more aggressive sole.
The shoe fits perfectly, but sizes run a bit large. Two velcro straps and two colors to choose. Black or funky silver. For $129 they're a good investment. And duegi has a great customer rep on the web. | | Overall Rating: |
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