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Michael Schoenly
a Weekend Warrior
from Fort Collins, CO Date Reviewed: July 18, 2006
Strengths: Great fit for slightly wider feet, easy to get in and out of. After riding a carbon sole I can't go back to anything else. Warranty (lifetime).Weaknesses: durabilityBottom Line: I destroyed these shoes in about 7 months and 600 miles of off road riding. The treads on the soles were separating, the sole was separating from the uppers in multiple spots. The cloth uppers are best left for road riders, they were cut in many many places.
While I dinged these shoes pretty hard, Pearl Izumi has the best warranty in the biz. I took my trashed shoes to an outlet store and without question they honored their lifetime warranty. They even upgraded me to the higher end Viper shoe without additional cost. Major kudos to Pearl Izumi. As long as you make something that fits me, I will be loyal after this experience. 2 Thumbs up. I'll review the Viper after 6 months or so of riding on them.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$100.00
Similar Products Used: Diadora Geckos, other pearl shoes
Bike Setup: 04 FSR lots of decent stuff
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Michael Rainwater
a Racer
from Griffin, GA, USADate Reviewed: June 24, 2006
Strengths: Nicely Built, strong strapsWeaknesses: haven't found oneBottom Line: can't beat these shoes....!
Favorite Trail: Dauset Trail, Jackson, GA
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$125.00
Purchased At: Bike Center, Peachtree City
Bike Setup: Cannondale F400- egg beaters, disc front, v-brake rear, shimano components, sram cassette, marzocchi fork
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Stefano Fabrizi
a Cross Country Rider
from Milano, ItalyDate Reviewed: December 31, 2005
Strengths: Original retrò design.Weaknesses: terrible shoe, not for me...Bottom Line: a bulky shoe,that fit wrong.Sole is made in bad plastic and slips on rocks, wet or dry.The closure ratchet is hard to tune, so that it's impossible to ride confortable for more than one hour. Hard job to install the clips...I've just ridden 4 races and I threw this shoe away...(same for the road model)
Favorite Trail: uphill
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$170.00
Purchased At: Granciclismo, bike shop ,milano
Similar Products Used: Shimano, Specialized
Bike Setup: FRM 10 HP Easton Ultralite (http://www.frmbike.com) FRM crankset, Olympic rims, FRM hubs, Cane Creek Direct Curve 7, Sram XO, Kenda tires, Easton Monkeylite carbon handlebar, Eggbeater Twin Ti pedals, Gobi Ti saddle.
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Joe
a Racer
from Austin, txDate Reviewed: December 28, 2005
Strengths: none yetWeaknesses: bad buckles, material tears, overall fit, soles are too "plasticy" they slip on rocks, wet or dryBottom Line: These shoes are crap! They don't fit the shape (or last) of a human beings feet. The closure ratchet is hard to open to get the shoes off and the soles are sketchy if you are on rocks, wet or dry. Had to trim the sole to get the cleat to work properly. Bottom line...unless they are free save your money. Even free I would buy some good shoes.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At: bike shop
Similar Products Used: Sidi, Shimano
Bike Setup: Felt EPO, Manitou R7, Sram, Race Face, Hugi, Easton
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