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Mavic Fury Shoes

3/5 (2 Reviews)
MSRP : $325.00


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Product Description

Mavic Fury Shoes pedal on through hell like the lone cyclist of the apocalypse. The shoes combine a sock-like upper with a stiffer-than-a-board sole to give comfort and provide power. Those two features alone have made them players, and the success of Fury-shod racers like Julien Absalon, Georgia Gould, Katerina Nash, and Tim Johnson demonstrate what the shoes can do when supporting world-class athletes. But it wasn't enough: Mavic knew they could do better. The shoe, while it looks largely the same, has undergone several improvements, refinements really, all of which come from putting the shoes to brutal real-world testing. The most obvious change is the upper material. Mavic wanted a material that was both more stretch-resistant and cleaned up easier, so they switched from the sock-like matte finish to a glossy micro fiber. While they wanted to keep the upper soft, they also wanted to give it a bit more shape, so they built in a thermo polyurethane (TPU) frame they call the Energy Frame Plus to give a greater feeling of the foot being locked in place and to make the pulling portion of your pedal stroke more effective. You'll see this wrapping the shoe from the arch on the inside to the ratchet on the outside. The ratchet buckle and strap have changed as well. They made the buckle larger, so it's easier to get large or gloved fingers underneath and grasp. The strap has deeper valleys between the teeth for better, more confident grip. The Ergo Strap Carbon runs through integrated, two-position nylon lace guides for both better fit and smoother action. The Energy Lock Carbon heel remains the same, as does the integrated, wrap-around Ergo Tongue. Mavic have also upgraded the insole. They call it Ergo Fit 3D. It means two things. One is that the insole is three-dimensional, rather than two, but also that there are three different density materials giving some cushion on the top layer, a crushable bottom layer, and shaping from the heel cup through the arch. The bottom of the shoe has been tweaked a bit, too. The carbon outer layer is now unidirectional rather than carbon-weave. They still employ the Contagrip rubber, but have replaced the toe spike screws with short studs that sit flush with the rest of the sole and add a little toe grip in dry conditions. The Mavic Fury Shoes are packaged with mud spikes, a tool, metal shims for cleat adjustment and sole protection. There is also a carry bag. The shoes come in both whole and half sizes from 4.5 to 12 UK. Claimed weight is 335g for a size 8.5.


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Overall Rating:2
Value Rating:1
Submitted by Rob a All Mountain Rider

Date Reviewed: May 2, 2013

Strengths:    Awesome grip
Flash colour (yellow)


Weaknesses:    Painful to wear

Bottom Line:   
Nice looking shoes but medieval torture devices if you need to wear them for more than 15 minutes at a time. I tried everything with these including pulling the stock insoles and replacing them with Spenco Gel aftermarket insoles. That helped but they still really hurt the outside edge of both feet. The only way they are tolerable (not by any means comfortable) is to run them so loose that the heel lifts while riding. I bought these in the web and wish I could have tried them first. I love Adidas shoes and have plenty of pairs but these, although were similar in size, just hurt to wear. The Salomon Contagrip tread is fantastic however and kudos to Mavic/Adidas for borrowing from their sister company. I understand these are supposed to be race shoes and so stiffness is a premium but the shoes just plain hurt everytime I wear them. I shouldn't have strayed from Sidi. Those guys have cycling shoes dialed. Save your money and buy a pair of Sidi Eagles or Dominators. Although Sidi is slightly more expensive, they fit and are durable in the long run.

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Similar Products Used:   Sidi Eagle/Dominator
Answer
Northwave
Shimano


Bike Setup:   not relevant

Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:3
Submitted by premium7 a Racer from China

Date Reviewed: April 23, 2010

Strengths:    * Comfort - the heel cup was very comfortable. Buckle, Velcro, Velcro, isn't new but it works
* Fit – versatile adjustability in the heel-cup, buckle, buckle strap for a perfect fit
* Looks!
* Gets dirty easily, but also easy to clean . . .a little soap and water does the trick


Weaknesses:    * Broken heel counter
* Not great for shoe covers . . .
* Gets dirty easily, but also easy to clean . . .a little soap and water does the trick
* Pricey (but if you can afford them . . . )


Bottom Line:   
The shoe fits brilliantly for my feet, it vents well, it looks cool (I think), and it has proven very durable. The heel counter is a bit fragile, and it is expensive. This shoe has evolved over a number of years, first with Adidas and now with Mavic; two companies that know shoes and know the cycling industry. The final result doesn't offer any massive innovations, but does what shoes should: fit, take a beating, and look good doing it.

For a full review check out: http://www.cyclingnewsasia.com/en/tech/37-general/482-tech-review-mavic-fury-mountain-bike-shoes

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Favorite Trail:   Not many around here . . .

Duration Product Used:   6 months

Purchased At:   www.holybrother.com

Similar Products Used:   Sidi Dominator, Sidi Eagle, Pearl Izumi the name escapes me, Gaerne, etc.

Bike Setup:   Custom Ti with Shimano XT.

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