Serious mountain biking enthusiasts will appreciate the performance features of these sport off-road shoes.. Reinforced uppers feature breathable mesh with reinforced polyurethane-coated split leather for durability. Two Velcro® straps on the forefoot hold feet securely. Reinforced fiberglass outsoles provide a rigid pedaling platform. Removable toe spikes increase your traction off the bike.
Submitted by
JJ Lopez
a Weekend Warrior
from Santa Monica, CA, USA Date Reviewed: June 29, 2004
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
Bike Nashbar
Strengths:
CHEAP!!!!
Weaknesses:
For the price paid, none
Similar Products Used:
Sidi Dominator
Bike Setup:
Specialized Rockhopper with SPD clipless
Bottom Line:
Obviously a $150 shoe will be more comfortable or fit better but sometime you just need a reality check.
1) How do I use it ? For the daily commute (6 miles each way) 2) How does it fare ? I gets the job done with no discomfort to myself 3) How does it look ? it makes you look like you know what you're doing
If money is no object then you will probably want the you'll probably want some Sidis. If money is a precious object and you'd feel bad even touching the ground with the money you've spent on shoes, then definitely go for these.
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Submitted by
Dan
a Cross Country Rider
from Bloomfield Hills, Mi, USA Date Reviewed: January 21, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Pontiac Lake Rec. Area Trail
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$75.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Nice all around well made shoe. you would think with the velcro only setup you have a little heel lift action but that hasnt been an issue for me. Also, you can walk in them well on most surfaces.
Weaknesses:
Kinda heavy, but its gets the job done well.
Similar Products Used:
answer impacts.
Bike Setup:
trek 4500, nothin stock left on the bike.
Bottom Line:
racing to regular riding with buds, this are great shoes. i have a narrow foot and these were a great find. i bought a half to full size bigger (as close as i could get in metric) just to avoid and toe crunch trouble. at any rate, most people should buy a half size bigger, as to your feet expand once your get into your ride. but, like with your trusty ol' saddle, no two butts are alike, and no two feet are like, so try before you buy if you can. i think you'll be happy with these.
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Submitted by
Jerry
a Cross Country Rider
from Denton TX Date Reviewed: September 16, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
REI
Strengths:
stiff sole yet walkable when needed, fits well, good velcro straps, easy to get in and out of, looks good
Weaknesses:
none yet
Bike Setup:
shimano 536 pedals
Bottom Line:
An excellent shoe, A word of caution though, this shoe may be a little narrow for some riders. This works great for me but it might not for others.
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Submitted by
Andrew
a Cross Country Rider
from VA Date Reviewed: August 15, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
Sports Store
Strengths:
Great fit, stiff but comfortable
Weaknesses:
tounge a bit hard to get into place, but it stays once its there
Similar Products Used:
specialized and cannondale
Bottom Line:
great shoe for the money. tried on 18 pairs before i decided on these and they were the only ones that felt like they were even remotely shaped for a foot. work great with the shimano m545's i bought with them, but then again they probably should.
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Submitted by
Matthew
a Cross Country Rider
from North Little Rock Date Reviewed: July 12, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Attila the Hun (Hot Springs Arkansas)
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$99.00
Purchased At:
Chainwheel
Strengths:
stiff sole
Weaknesses:
low on comfort and design; tongue won't stay in place
Bike Setup:
Marin Rocky Ridge
Bottom Line:
These shoes also made my toes numb. I bought them at a local bike shop, and after a month of trying to break them in, he wouldn't give me refund because shimano doesn't warranty them, proving to me once again that shimano is perhaps the most over rated company in the history of capitalism. Also, the tongue wouldn't stay in place
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Submitted by
Daniel
a Cross Country Rider
from carmel, california, u.s.a Date Reviewed: May 12, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
100
Strengths:
stiff, good velcro straps, easy to get into.
Weaknesses:
it took alot of trimming to get the shoes to not rub on my time's.
Similar Products Used:
airwalk urban, axo cortez, specialized
Bike Setup:
Cannondale Jekel 500 with a easton ct2 bar, time pedals, coda expert saddle, swapped out stem for a shorter one
Bottom Line:
Great shoes for the money, great shoes for the trail enthusiast who doesn't want to drop 185 dollars on a shoe. Has all the features of A more expensive shoe (leather, loricra), but is made in china probably in a sweat shop.
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Submitted by
FreeRyder
a Weekend Warrior
from Colorado Springs Date Reviewed: March 25, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$99.00
Purchased At:
REI
Strengths:
Stiffness, looks, ease of entry/exit
Weaknesses:
Front spikes, closure, fit(for me)
Bottom Line:
These caused my toes to go numb. They were plenty long enough but I think a little tight across the instep. I ended up returning them. The front spikes are too long which causes your toes to bend back when walking on flats. Take 'em out. The tongue of the shoe is on the inside which means dust/dirt/water will get in the shoe. Not sure why Shimano has this design on a mtn shoe.
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Submitted by
Paul
a Cross Country Rider
from Livonia, MI Date Reviewed: February 9, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Highland
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$99.00
Purchased At:
REI
Strengths:
Perfect fit - the shoes did not require a break in period. The shoe has just enough flex for comfortable walking. They look great, very subdued colors. Easy to get into. Not too heavy.
Weaknesses:
I had to do a lot of trimming to the get Cranks Bros Eggbeater pedals to fit. There doesn't seem to be a lot a air flow through these shoes, they might be uncomfortably hot in the summer.
Similar Products Used:
Three different versions of Answer Accelerators, Specialized, and Shimano shoes.
Bottom Line:
The best cycling shoes I have ever owned. Worth the $100 bucks I paid for them. Can't see any reason to spend more money for the high end shoes unless your a serious racer.
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Submitted by
Andrew
a Cross Country Rider
from Middletown Date Reviewed: January 25, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Pedal Power
Strengths:
looks good, fits well, pretty stiff,
Weaknesses:
none yet
Bottom Line:
i love these shoes, i got them as a chrismas gift and ive already ridden a couple hundred miles on them. they are pritty stiff, and they arent too hard to walk in. buy them if you are on a budget or if you want a good performing shoe
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