Submitted by
Joe
a Cross Country Rider
from Canada Date Reviewed: September 16, 2004
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At:
ottawa?
Strengths:
fit wide feet! super hard to find shoes that fit me wide feets. I even have two different size feet (7-9) and this actually work for me. I think it's that laces thing. Still in great shape. I've used them tons. Did couriering in them for a year. No problems.
Weaknesses:
...the laces do get a bit pulled by the velcro, but i love the laces, so to me it's no big deal. They're a bit freakish long. Look like clown shoes, but they fit great. It might be the design, dunno.
Similar Products Used:
zero
Bike Setup:
umm... frankenbike. basically a rigid mtb
Bottom Line:
These are a great deal. I've been using them for...5 years, no problems, fit wide feet, lacing means better fit. Breath well. yup, good schtuff. Not too great to walk in though, but they're for biking!
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Submitted by
John
a Weekend Warrior
from Apex Date Reviewed: March 29, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Tsali NC
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
On line
Strengths:
They were cheap
Weaknesses:
Sole is falling appart. Heel cup came appart after a few rides. Looked to have been sewn with really flimsey thread.
Bike Setup:
titus loco moto XT/ race face chris king, manitou swinger 4 way fox vanilla RLC
Bottom Line:
Great shoe for a month. but who want to buy a shoe thats only going to last a month. Poor quailty. Very disappointed in the product
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Submitted by
Marco
a Weekend Warrior
from Austin Date Reviewed: February 24, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Walnut Creek, Austin
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$18.00
Purchased At:
Price Point
Strengths:
Price, Grip, Combination Laces/Velcro, Wide enough for my flat feet
Weaknesses:
Do not keep feet warm enough; FLip side is they get dry fast..
Similar Products Used:
First Clipless Shoes
Bike Setup:
Gary Fisher Marlin with Shimano 545 pedals
Bottom Line:
Incredible value; Great as a first clipless shoes; buy them, abuse them and then move on to a better shoe. Great for hot weather. I'll probably get a warmer winter shoe.
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Submitted by
brad allen
a Cross Country Rider
from Greenville, SC USA Date Reviewed: June 11, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Bent Creek
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$64.00
Purchased At:
performance
Strengths:
look nice...not much else
Weaknesses:
everything from not getting the shoe to tie tightly to weak straps/eyelets for velcro strap...My feet never were comfortable in thee things and when i blew the strap out there was no hope left...
if you want a shoe that is only going to last one season and you like wasting money...these are for you!
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Submitted by
Harold A. Baker Jr.
a Cross Country Rider
from Ellicott City, MD,USA Date Reviewed: May 25, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Patapsco State Park, MD.
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
Wheelworld
Strengths:
Great beginner shoe, right amount of rigidity, great traction on various surfaces when not riding.
Weaknesses:
None so far!!
Similar Products Used:
This is my first shoe!
Bike Setup:
Raleigh M60 with Wellgo clipless pedals, Rock Shox Judy Jett front fork and all Alivio components.
Bottom Line:
If you are on budget or just don't want to spend an arm an leg for another MTB product, this is one shoe not to pass up.
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Submitted by
Peter Miller
a Cross Country Rider
from Newport News, VA, USA Date Reviewed: April 24, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Waller Mill
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
pricepoint.com
Strengths:
Good fit, cheap, light, comfortable
Weaknesses:
None yet.
Similar Products Used:
Cannondale C-soles (suck)
Bike Setup:
Cannondale Killer V CAAD2, XT components, Shimano 747 pedals.
Bottom Line:
Mine are the 2001's that are mostly black (not a shoe for posers).
I bought these on closeout and thought I was taking a chance buying a cheap shoe. However, I am very happy with the fit (lacing and cover with one velcro strap work well), stiff sole (my C-Soles gave me hot spots), lighter weight, and value. Tried top-of-the-line Shimanos, but they are made for narrow feet. If I hadn't found the Lakes, I would have bought Diadora Chilis on closeout for $60 due to their excellent fit. The Lakes, at $35, are definitely a better value and, so far, are serving me well.
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Submitted by
Brent
a Racer
from Charlottesville, VA Date Reviewed: January 29, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Walnut Creek, VA
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
Performance.com
Strengths:
These are GREAT shoes. They are terribly comfortable, both in the pedals and out. They have good traction if you need to walk. They look decent and the shoelace cover on the 2001's are great. Haven't had any problems and would buy another pair for the right price... and these were definatly the right price!
Weaknesses:
None that I can speak of at this point.
Bike Setup:
Modified REI Arriba hardtail
Bottom Line:
Buy these shoes if you get a chance. The price is great and even if you want a backup pair of shoes to keep around in case your expensive ones break, these are great to have. Comfortable, sturdy, and practical.
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Submitted by
Doug Morgan
a Cross Country Rider
from Longview, WA, US Date Reviewed: August 21, 2001
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
NASHBAR
Strengths:
Good fit and style. I have had specialized and shimano spd shoes and the soles broke. They were garbage. These were $40 and look great, the picture shown is the 2000 edition. 2001 are black and have a lace cover
Weaknesses:
None so far. Lake offers a 1 year warranty so if they do have any I'm covered.
Similar Products Used:
specialized, shimano
Bike Setup:
Specialized rockhopper
Bottom Line:
If they have any left buy'em
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Submitted by
Sid Taberlay
a
from New york Date Reviewed: January 11, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Silvan
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At:
Planet Mtb
Strengths:
Storng, and durable, with limited flex. One of the most comfy shoes ever. Velco strap
Weaknesses:
None as yet, Watch this space
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
vp pedals , norco hardtail
Bottom Line:
A great learners shoes, looks ok, fits heaps well. In a good price range, and they work well with most pedals.
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