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midlifechrisis
a Cross Country Rider
from IpswichDate Reviewed: October 23, 2010
Strengths: Stiff sole.
Comfortable for those with wider feet.
Front vents really effective on hot summer rides.Weaknesses: Weak ratchet system.
Side mesh tears.
Needed to cut the tongue.
Poor insert.
Bulky looking.
Front vents take water in too easily & give you freezing feet on cold rides.Bottom Line: I bought these two years ago on sale price. The first changes I had to make were to remove the flat uncomfortable insert & replace it with the Specialized BG inserts from my old shoes. 100% more comfortable. I also found the tongue too long which cut into my ankles, so I cut slits in to make them work for me. After that they worked great for a year and a half until both ratchet buckles broke (they always felt too flimsy). The mesh sides between the "leather" strips began to rip as well.
For all these reasons I wont be looking at Northwave for my next pair of shoes. I'll probably get Specialized again, as the BG inserts are the comfiest I've tried.
Favorite Trail: Coed y Brenin
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At: Evans, UK
Similar Products Used: Specialized.
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Green Giant
a Cross Country Rider
from michiganDate Reviewed: September 1, 2009
Strengths: Quality build, width is nice, pricing available is great.Weaknesses: northwaves sizing chart is mediocreBottom Line: Wow, great shoe even at $150 bucks. I've been really happy with the shoe. It's comfortable and has a bit more width that most other brands. Sole is nice and stiff and the buckle system is outstanding. Best system I've used for that top buckle. It has a microadjust feature that is awesome.
Northwave's sizing chart is a bit off in my opinion so beware. For instance I wear a 10-10.5 wide shoe and northwaves chart put me at a 43-43.5, I ended up in a 44 like I do most other shoes.
Shoes are personal obviously, but from a build and comfort standpoint these are great, the buckle system is very nice, and the value out there is outstanding. If you have a narrow foot - use northwaves sizing chart or look elsewhere.
I did find the 43.5 was too short and the 44 a shade long, but after adding a nice insole with some arch support these are GREAT.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At: backcountry.com
Similar Products Used: all sorts of shoes
Bike Setup: Racer X 29er, Sycip 29er SS
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deenj
a Cross Country Rider
from Dallas, TX, USADate Reviewed: August 8, 2009
Strengths: Strong Sole, S.B.S. system is awesome for getting out quickly. Extra vents in toe & upper are awesome for breathability, but not "breezy"Weaknesses: Cleats slip a little, but maybe I didn't tighten them good enough?Bottom Line: I'm not sure I would pay full price for these guys, but if you find a deal, they're awesome. If my budget allowed $120, I probably would've considered Sidi's as well, but for the price, these are great. They're very comfortable, and I've never had blisters from long rides.
Favorite Trail: Erwin Park, McKinney
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$75.00
Purchased At: BackCountry Outlet
Similar Products Used: none--these are my 1st pair of clipless shoes
Bike Setup: Giant Iguana, Manitou Six Comp, Deore/LX Crank & Derailleurs, Avid SD-7 Levers & rim brakes, Shimano M737 pedals, Panaracer Smoke & Fire
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