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Shimano M221 Shoes
Product DescriptionA high performance off-road racing shoe featuring a carbon fiber-reinforced plate in the outsole that transfers all your energy straight to the pedals, and an aggressive tread with toe spikes that provides all the traction you need for run-ups. Shape-retention padding, rubber heel support and sole extension toe protector enhance comfort and durability. Buckle strap plus a twin hook-and-loop straps assure a custom, comfortable fit.
User Reviews
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xcbyker
a Cross Country Rider
from Foutain, Colorado Date Reviewed: June 18, 2009 Strengths: Well made, very stiff. A real solid performer!! Weaknesses: I have found no weeknesses with this shoe? If I had a complaint it would be the weight, although the weight does not bother me. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Falcon trail AFA Duration Product Used: 2 Years Price Paid: $40.00 Purchased At: velo swap, Denver, C Similar Products Used: specialized shoes, anwser shoes, lower level shimano shoes Bike Setup: Schwinn Homegrown, full XTR, Fox front fork, Time atac pedals, panaracer rampage tires, easton carbon seatpost and haddlebar. 
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Robert Bowers
a Cross Country Rider
from Gold Coast _Queensland_Australia Date Reviewed: November 8, 2005 Strengths: Stiff Weaknesses: Purchased same size as the carbon soled Shimano road shoes and they seem a half size to large (bike shop attendant tried to tell me that MTB shoes were supposed to be that way-right). After three months the blue material disintegrated in the heel cup. After six months the buckle forever comes loose and needs to be tighted one or two clicks per hour. At eight months the rubber toes began to fall off. They have not enough arch support and I suffer excrutiateing pain in both big toes after three hours riding/racing. Heavy. Developed a stench when wet like no other shoes I've owned. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: the next one Duration Product Used: 2 Years Price Paid: $200.00 Purchased At: Ryders Similar Products Used: Carnac, Gaerne, Lake, Nike Bike Setup: 20lb 7005 hardtail Fox F110X, XTR drive train, EC90bar and ct2 seat pillar, alloy discs, Formula B4SL discs, Stan Olympic rims, my own latex brew in my Conti Explorer Supersoniics and American Classic hubset. 
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Paul
a Cross Country Rider
from Chicago,IL Date Reviewed: September 10, 2005 Strengths: Incredibly stiff. I haven't experienced any of the other rider's complaints regarding this shoe's reliability. I broke a buckle during a crash, and easily replaced it after my dealer ordered the part from Shimano. Weaknesses: The shoe's stiffnes can result in some foot numbness during long climbs. This condition can be easily remedied with the insertion of a quality insole like Surefoot. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Spincycle,Park City, UT Duration Product Used: 2 Years Price Paid: $140.00 Similar Products Used: Nike Bike Setup: Klein Attitude, full XTR, Fox Float RLC
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Leonard
a Cross Country Rider
from Toronto, Ont, Canada Date Reviewed: September 10, 2005 Strengths: They are stiff. Weaknesses: Buckles, Materials, Weight Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $150.00 Similar Products Used: Sidi & Lakes 
Submitted by
john grayer
a Cross Country Rider
from nz Date Reviewed: July 17, 2005 Strengths: racers shoe stiff and hopefully lasts a while too Weaknesses: dont know yet looks like i paid heaps this was on sale to Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $170.00 Purchased At: john bull Similar Products Used: lakes lots o budget shoes. Bike Setup: heavey kona
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Jeffrey Zelek
a Racer
from Newington Date Reviewed: April 3, 2005 Strengths: Hight Zoot Weaknesses: Ratchet mechanism broke! Now faced with trying finding this part as a spare is not provided with the shoe. This is the shoes weakest link. If the racket straps wear out you are screwed. A replacable quality velcro strap would be much better. Ratchet mechanism also clogs in mud and you can not get the shoe off. This really sucks if you are cold and wet. Your fingers can not work well in the cold and you are forced to rip the shoe off your foot. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: West Hartford Res Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $169.00 Purchased At: web Similar Products Used: Lake Bike Setup: Trek Fuel Disc - typical race set up, XTR, blah blah blah
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Robert Bowers
a Cross Country Rider
from Australia Date Reviewed: March 8, 2005 Strengths: stiff Weaknesses: no arch support, ordered 42s (same as my carbon Shimano road shoes) but they feel like 43s, velcro backing to stiff and hard to keep tight, ratchet comes loose, have had mold problems unlike any others shoes I've ever had, and expensive way to get a stiff shoe Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 2 Years Similar Products Used: Carnac, Lake and Gaerne Bike Setup: Time ATACCs
Submitted by
Lindsay Mitchell
from Alta Loma, CA Date Reviewed: December 28, 2004 Strengths: Stiff Sole, Good Sturdy Uppers, Toe Spikes Weaknesses: Haven't found any. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 2 Years Price Paid: $50.00 Purchased At: Incycle
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Pablo Varhola
a Racer
from Quito, Ecuador Date Reviewed: November 22, 2004 Strengths: Very stiff sole, efficient buckle, great fit, shape is retained after the worst conditions, great look and style, for the price you get twice compared to a Sidi. Weaknesses: Velcro straps are way too stiff to tighten properly, a couple of graphics on the shoe erase too easily. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Ecuadorian Andes Mountains trails Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $170.00 Purchased At: Jenson USA Similar Products Used: Answer Palisade, Shimano m020. Bike Setup: Zenith Saga Team/ Easton scandium frame. XTR, mavic, etc.
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Hendra
a Weekend Warrior
from Bali, Indonesia Date Reviewed: September 23, 2004 Strengths: Light weight, stiff carbon reinforced soles, good fine tune adjustable fit, reflective details, removeable toe spikes, good hand feel syntethic material used. Delivers efficient pedalling power. Work well with my PD-M545 pedal Weaknesses: almost nothing until now, except need more air vent, and the two carbon+velcro straps are too stiff to be adjusted. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Anywhere dusty and rocky around Bali island Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $85.00 Purchased At: Rodalink Similar Products Used: nothing in this range of price. Shimano MX-70 Bike Setup: Da Bomb Cherry Bomb
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Big Smiley
a Cross Country Rider
from Melbourne,Australia Date Reviewed: September 16, 2004 Strengths: Nice stiff sole, Shimano design outer means no problems with shaving bits of sole off to accept pedals. Durable straps. Come with cleats already installed. Weaknesses: The fit is not for someone with a wide foot. Ratcheting buckle is easy to damage(I haven't done mine in yet, but like any buckle they can get a rock bashing). If it rains, you're going to end up wet. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Always looking for a new one! Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $130.00 Similar Products Used: Northwaves, specialized(shop fitting only) Bike Setup: 2004 VT2 
Submitted by
david
a Cross Country Rider
from athens, ga Date Reviewed: August 23, 2004 Strengths: stiff sole, good velcro and ratcheting system, wide toebox Weaknesses: ventilation is poor Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: heritage Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $170.00 Purchased At: colorado cyclist
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Davis - www.gapriders.com
a Racer
from San Jose, CA USA Date Reviewed: April 21, 2004 Strengths: -Stiff -Easy to put on -Light -Quality Weaknesses: -Not the most comfortable shoes to be walking in -No choices on colors Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $85.00 Purchased At: MTBR classifieds Similar Products Used: Nike and less expensive Shimano shoes Bike Setup: Santa Cruz Bullit & Yeti A.R.C w/ mostly Shimano and Raceface components.
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Tom
a Cross Country Rider
from East Coast Date Reviewed: April 3, 2004 Strengths: Very durable - lasted two years. Stiff carbon sole. Weaknesses: Not well ventilated. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: anything with rocks Duration Product Used: 2 Years Price Paid: $170.00 Purchased At: lbs
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L Brown
from Boston, MA Date Reviewed: February 21, 2004 Strengths: --Super stiff carbon fiber sole --High quality --Ratcheting buckle for snug fit --Quality construction Weaknesses: --High price--I did not get the deals that others did who posted below --Velcro--how long can velcro really last? I guess you could have it replaced at a shoe store... --Insole--for 170, you should get a really good insole, but it is better than the thin cheap insert Sidi uses Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $170.00 Purchased At: LBS Similar Products Used: --Sidi SRS --Lake Bike Setup: --Time ATAC pedals on FS and SS bikes
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