No fancy stuff, just the features you need to enjoy a bike ride with secure, efficient SPD pedaling. Block rubber soles with nylon-reinforced plates allow a steady pedaling platform on the bike and comfortable walking and traction off the bike. Nylon mesh and split leather uppers offer breathable, cool comfort for your feet. Heel reflectors improve visibility. Lace closures.
cheap, durable, simple nice design wearable off the bike
Weaknesses:
laces, although if you take a couple more seconds each time you put them on and pack them neatly under the crossing sections of the lace they stay there...also cut them to a reasonable length to reduce the chances of them being eaten by the chainring or bottom bracket
Similar Products Used:
nike spd circa 93, ugly specialized gray spds circa 94, airwalk circa 95, rockhoppers 00,
Bike Setup:
kona hoss 06
Bottom Line:
I have used this shoes for almost 4 years now. I use them practically everyday since i use them to commute also, theyre pretty comfortable.A well built shoe.
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Submitted by
Scott
a Cross Country Rider
from Los Alamos, NM Date Reviewed: May 22, 2007
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
bike shop in Germany
Strengths:
Well made, solid sole, comfortable to walk in but still stiff enough
Weaknesses:
Laces suck on cycling shoes. Period.
Bike Setup:
Decked out Rockhopper
Bottom Line:
I've used these for road biking and aggressive XC for over a year now. They've held up for both quite well. I've done double centuries in them, I've done MTB marathons in them, and I've ridden triathlons in them and they supported me very well and felt great for all of them.
That said, I do hate the laces. I'm on my 4th or 5th pair of laces now because I keep cutting them on my chainrings. I've managed to make the current pair last by double-knotting them 5 or 6 times so that they have no slack. This is annoying, and also adds significant time to transitions in triathlons. I suspect these will last a good long time yet and I will keep them until they die, but when I replace them I will be something with straps.
Five chilis for value because they're cheap and a great shoe for the money, four chilis because although they're a good shoe, laces just don't belong here.
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Paul
a Weekend Warrior
from Commack Date Reviewed: March 11, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$54.00
Purchased At:
Performance Bike
Strengths:
Extremely comfortable and easy to walk in. Appear to be well made, and I am happy with how they look.
Weaknesses:
None
Bike Setup:
Road biker, on a road bike.
Bottom Line:
I am tired of klomping around in road shoes. Most of us are recreational riders, and I am surprised most of us don't use a comfortable, recreational shoe, affordably priced and well made, such as these. Even for road riding, these shoes are perfect both on and off the bike. I feel no unnecessary flex, and more than adequate support. My peers trip all over themselves at the club ride rest stop in their $200+ carbon racing shoes. These were $54, and couldn't be more comfotable. Wake up everybody.
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Sam Ramji
a Cross Country Rider
from Marin County, CA, USA Date Reviewed: February 9, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Eldridge Grade
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$41.00
Purchased At:
Performance
Strengths:
Low cost, comfort when walking
Weaknesses:
Soft/flexible sole, lack of support
Similar Products Used:
Specialized Sport Mountain '04
Bike Setup:
Specialized Stumpjumper/M2 Hardtail - all XT, Rock Shox Judy XC, Crank Bros. Eggbeaters
Bottom Line:
Don't bother with these.
Bargain shoes but not worth it - you're better off paying the extra $20-30 for the better shoe. After a month I switched to the Specialized Sport Mountain '04 for $70 and started riding better immediately.
If you're going clipless, get a great pedal and decent (not bargain basement) shoes, or you will miss out on much of the benefit.
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john
a Cross Country Rider
from UK Date Reviewed: May 30, 2003
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At:
lbs
Strengths:
Light, strong, look and feel great, come in nice forest type colours. Reflective strips at the rear.
Weaknesses:
None.
Similar Products Used:
Shimano SH-R120 and up to now trainers for MTB
Bike Setup:
XC bike with all my own chosen bits and bobs
Bottom Line:
Great shoes for people who want a bit of flex in an MTB shoe. Others have said these are a tight narrow fitting shoe however I take size 47 and have wide feet too and these seem comfy enough to me as a baggy shoe wouldn't be a cycling shoe.
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Brian p
a Cross Country Rider
from Lakewood, CO Date Reviewed: May 16, 2003
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
Performance Bikes
Strengths:
Decent shoe for less than $50.
Weaknesses:
Laces could get in the way of the crank, all i have to say about that is "double knot"
Similar Products Used:
cages, no other shoes, but walks better than the comp shoes i tried on at the store
Bike Setup:
Jamis Dakar XC
Bottom Line:
Looking for a entry level recreation shoe for cheap, this is you shoe.
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Submitted by
mike p
a Cross Country Rider
from marlton, nj, usa Date Reviewed: May 13, 2003
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$23.00
Purchased At:
nashbar
Strengths:
price and does the job
Weaknesses:
narrow, if you have wide feet forget laces too long
Bike Setup:
2003 diamond back apex, oem rockshock susp post wtb speed seat
Bottom Line:
good shoe, low price, does the job
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Matt Fulks
a Cross Country Rider
from Oklahoma City, OK Date Reviewed: October 19, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Clear Bay
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$55.00
Purchased At:
Al's Bicycles
Strengths:
Very comfortable, look great, easy to get on and off the pedals with. Didn't have to cut the sole up like I've heard about with other shoes.
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Tennis shoes and flat pedals.
Bike Setup:
2002 Trek 8000 with stock shimano clipless pedals.
Bottom Line:
Great shoes for the money. Very comfortable, they look good and are easy to walk in too. I don't know what the other reviewers are complaining about. The laces seem short enough that they don't ever get caught up in my chainring.
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Chris
a Weekend Warrior
from Irvine, CA Date Reviewed: October 1, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$37.00
Purchased At:
Performance Bike
Strengths:
Light weight, very comfortable, cheap, look great, doesn't look like a stupid bike shoe when walking on the street
Weaknesses:
get looser after a while
Similar Products Used:
specialized
Bike Setup:
Shimano M536 pedal
Bottom Line:
Good looking shoes, not for racer type of guys but great for the price overall.
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Submitted by
Kevin
a Weekend Warrior
from Tempe, AZ Date Reviewed: July 30, 2002
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$55.00
Purchased At:
Tempe Bicycle
Strengths:
Price, ok looks, no problems
Weaknesses:
After an hour or so they pinch
Similar Products Used:
Shimano SD60 sandels
Bike Setup:
i-Drive 5.0 w/ LX/XT drivetraine
Bottom Line:
good shoes for the price, I had to buy bike socks to go with them otherwise to hot in Arizona, VERY tight fit especially width-wise. If there is a crease in your sock, it will translate to a crease in your foot after an hour or so riding. good value for the price
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mark
a
from milford nj Date Reviewed: July 22, 2002
Favorite Trail:
tsali nc, hartshorne
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$55.00
Purchased At:
preformance bike
Strengths:
simple, does the job
Weaknesses:
the laces can get in the way and get chopped up in the cankset. the sole is falls apart easily. the traction isnt good. heel comes out.
Similar Products Used:
n/a
Bike Setup:
2000 8500, coda pedals
Bottom Line:
falls apart fast and easily wouldnt recommend to anyone.very cheap.
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Steve
a Weekend Warrior
from NK, RI Date Reviewed: July 1, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Near the beaches
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$55.00
Purchased At:
Providence Bicycle
Strengths:
Nice price, good construction
Weaknesses:
None so far
Similar Products Used:
N/A
Bike Setup:
Fuji Finest 2002, Time Cyclo Pedals
Bottom Line:
My first bike shoes and pedals so I can only compare them to cages. They are comfortable and are easy to walk in off the bike. Well made and show no sighs of defects so far. Entry level shoe at a nice price. Maybe my next pair will be a higher end shoe if these ever ware out.
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David
a Cross Country Rider
from Altamont, Illinois usa Date Reviewed: June 14, 2002
Favorite Trail:
tunnel hill, vienna Illinois
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$55.00
Purchased At:
REI
Strengths:
These Shoes are what they say they are...no frills, but very nicely made. They are a good entry level shoe and will pass for a street shoe if you need them to. They are comfortable.
Weaknesses:
Only that they are an entry level product and will not meet the needs of those who need higher end equipment
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Cannondale 400
Bottom Line:
They are an excellent shoe for the money, especially for those who want to give clipless pedals a try without spending a fortune. The rating of 5 is for the product they are advertised to be, not compared to a $200 pair of shoes.
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Submitted by
Matt Sklar
a Cross Country Rider
from Irvine, CA, USA Date Reviewed: March 24, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
Valley Bicycles
Strengths:
Does not look like a Biking Shoe, Comfortable to wear. The look allows me to wear to work (Definately a positave)
Weaknesses:
Not a very stiff sole. No velcro on the laces to prevent the laces from getting caught in chain by the pedal. (Cannot think of term)
Similar Products Used:
Cheap stock Trek Pedals.
Bike Setup:
Shimano 424 SPD pedal.
Bottom Line:
These are my first pair of Cliped Pedals and Shoes. The design allows me to wear them to work so I do not need to bring extra shoes with me. They do not hurt my feet and feel the same as pretty much any pair of regular shoes I own.
For someone who rides like I do, commuting to and from work on a daily basis as well as some weekend Train riding I would definately suggest these shoes.
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Submitted by
Joe
a Weekend Warrior
from Colorado Springs Date Reviewed: December 27, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Palmer Park
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$55.00
Purchased At:
Criterium Bike Shop
Strengths:
Price, comfortable to walk in
Weaknesses:
Don't really look like bike shoes (can be a strength for some) Sole not very stiff.
Similar Products Used:
None, first time clipless
Bike Setup:
Trek 4900, Shimano M515 pedals
Bottom Line:
They work, they're cheap. They are perfect for what i use them for right now. Can only give 4 chilis though because they will not do at all for the competition level rider.
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