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leifgren
a Weekend Warrior
from Irvine, CADate Reviewed: October 29, 2010
Strengths: Stiff. No hot spots. No pressure points on top of foot. Easy to walk in.Weaknesses: Cleat setup with Crank Bros. Acids is a little akward.Bottom Line: These shoes are worth the price (at least the price I paid). I had tried them on at my LBS, but was reluctant to drop $250 on them (MSRP has since been dropped to $220). When I found them online for $180 with no tax or shipping costs, I figured I'd give them a shot. I haven't been disappointed in the least. They're the most comfortable shoes I've ever used, and the soles might be the stiffest I've felt. Power transfer hasn't dropped since using these, which wasn't concern I had, but may be for some. The giant velcro strap eliminates any pressure points. I tend to ride more aggressive AM, and have put these shoes throught their paces. The rubber toe caps offer great protection and durability. Hiking in them is easy too, as they don't have the "rocker" effect most XC shoes have. Lastly, having been through a SoCal summer, I can say that these shoes breath very well for how rugged they're built.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$180.00
Purchased At: Chain Reaction
Similar Products Used: None, just XC style shoes from Shimano, 661, and Specialized
Bike Setup: Intense Tracer VP, 36 Talas, full XT
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pepcmac
a Weekend Warrior
from CA, USADate Reviewed: August 9, 2010
Strengths: Comfortable, don't hurt my feet. Stiff but easy to walk inWeaknesses: I don't like silver/black color scheme that much. When you scuff them the silver comes off and it's black underneath.Bottom Line: A very nice shoe that you can hike in when you need to.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$200.00
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Ruger
a Cross Country Rider
from MedocinoDate Reviewed: March 10, 2009
Strengths: Good fit, stiff, light.Weaknesses: Look like moon shoes, pricey!Bottom Line: These Mavic shoes are terrific. Very stiff carbon sole fits true to size, excellent fit ( I bought a uk 10, wear a 45 and 10.5 us) and easy to use. I was skeptical about the two velcro straps but they are very secure and easy to use. The fit is somewhat narrow, very form fitting for a trail shoe and there is very little if any heellift. I did add a pair of green superfeet insoles.
Shoe is very light and come with weatherproof overboots and two sets of cleat guards which are way stiffer and more useful than the Crank Brothers shoe shields.
The sole has plenty of tread and is fairly comforatable for hiking, (more comfort than a Sidi but less than an eva hiking/mbt shoe).
The shoes seem well made (even though made in China). I have found no flaws in the wokmanship or offences to my feet as with most other china-made shoes. I have gone to buying two pairs of china shoes like Shimano and Pearl Izumi because at least half of all shoes made in china are garbage, and cant be worn!
The only drawback is the outward style which looks like a 60's B movie space shoe, and the cleat adaptor screw inserts are quite loose and float around a bit and are a little difficult to use. But not a big problem, once screws are inseted adjustement is fine!
These are a good shoe for someone who wants a high performance shoe that one can actually hike in (a little). Much stiffer than an average trail shoe, better for walking than a race shoe!
Disclaimer- I only have 30 miles or so on the shoe and they perform great...so far.
Favorite Trail: The one I'm on!
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At: That shop in Belfast
Similar Products Used: A cross between a Sidi and a normal trail shoe. I have not found any comparable shoes.
Bike Setup: Mojo SL.
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