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Russell
a Cross Country Rider
from Elk GroveDate Reviewed: April 25, 2003
Bottom Line: Just wanted to make an adjustment to my review below. The Lake shoe I own is the 155, not the 151 that is listed here at mtbreview, though they appear to be similar. The 155 has four distinct vertical black stripes which make it look like an adidas shoe. Again buy em they're great shoes!
Favorite Trail: anything on dirt
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$89.00
Purchased At: nashbar
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Russell
a Cross Country Rider
from Elk GroveDate Reviewed: April 24, 2003
Strengths: Very stiff sole for power transfer, slight flex at the toe for walking, the fit conforms well to the foot with all the lacing, good traction on dirt when hik-a-biking, good looking shoeWeaknesses: Feels a bit on the heavy side, but that is probably due to the stiff sole which will certainly cancel out the weight consideration. I could see the lacing on top becoming entangled with thorns but that's being nit picky.Bottom Line: I've been looking for shoes like this for a long time. I wanted a stiff, effecient shoe that looked like a hiking boot instead of racer-boy xc-geek shoes. Also hoping they will grip decently for those occasional wet, rocky stream crossings and I will update in a future review. I'm absolutely satisfied with these shoes thus far and the price is less than half of a pr. of sidi's. They look like they will hold up a long time.
Favorite Trail: anything on dirt
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$89.00
Purchased At: bike nashbar
Similar Products Used: Nike Poobah, Specialized Team Ned Overend wannabe's
Bike Setup: Ellsworth Truth, King,Thompson,WTB,Mavic,RaceFace, XTR, etc.
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Jon
a Cross Country Rider
from Vancouver, BCDate Reviewed: March 14, 2002
Strengths: Excellent fit
Comfortable shoe
Good walking/commuting shoeWeaknesses: Lots of ventilation for those sub-zero morning commutes!Bottom Line:
I used this shoe daily for three years, trail-riding and commuting. They fit like my bunny slippers. Flexible enough for tramping about downtown, and tough enough for big cross country rides. Not perfect, but a good multipurpose shoe.
The neoprene cuff keeps out the little stone that usually lodges under the ball of your foot. The toe box is broad but not overly high, and wraps well.
As for the laces: I adjusted the length and double-knotted them over the outside of my shoes, away from chainrings. The lack of a velcro strap means I don't have to peel the laces off the hooks everytime I want to lace them up -- that alone wears out the laces in a hurry!
My only problem with them: the sole cracked after several thousand kilomtres. I replaced them with the same model shoe. They tend to be overpriced for a lightweight shoe, but I'd pay regular retail for them now (I just don't have too!)
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Purchased At: 70
Similar Products Used: Shimano, Diadora
Bike Setup: Specialized Stumpjumper, rigid.
Kona Caldera, steel hardtail.
RM Element Race
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Skippy
a Racer
from Detroit, MIDate Reviewed: September 14, 2001
Strengths: It's heavily discounted at NashbarWeaknesses: Shoelaces, heavy, poor arch support, poor toe box protection.Bottom Line: They're not bad when the price is discounted by 50%. They're are not a $100 shoe. I don't know how a "bike shoe" company can use unprotected laces on their product. That's a major design flaw. My drive-side laces are ruined. For newer riders, getting your laces caught in the drivetrain could lead to serious injury.
I would not consider these for off-road riding as there is little protection in the toe box. On long rides, the lack of arch support leave my feet aching.
These are good shoes for short road rides to the local coffee shop.
My value rating is based on retail pricing.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$45.00
Similar Products Used: SIDI, Northwave, other Lake
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Murray
a Cross Country Rider
from Nelson New ZealandDate Reviewed: March 7, 2001
Strengths: look very cool
very nice fit right from the start
good air conditioning
could tramp all day in them if needed to i.e. bike breaking down in middle of nowhereWeaknesses: not to sure on the lace's as my last pair of shoes had none and I am hoping they dont get caught up in the front ringsBottom Line: very nice shoes and at a very good price, seem good for rock hoping when needed as the sole has a bit of flex but still has enough to give you complete control in pedelling
Favorite Trail: anywhere & everywhere in nelson
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At: the best bike shop in the land
Similar Products Used: shimano shoes don't know what they were, red and black thingys
Bike Setup: marin rock springs butchered for my liking yeah
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