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Paul ohare
a Cross Country Rider
from ScotlandDate Reviewed: March 3, 2012
Strengths: Great looking shoes if you want something a little trendier than a stock mtb shoe. You could generally wear them off the bike without looking like you just stepped off a bike. They seem a very snug fit, so much so I might need to size up. (delivered today) but otherwise do what I wanted.Weaknesses: A little heavy although as these are my first pair I have nothing to compair them to.
Tight fit is frustrating and I'm not convinced a bigger size will be any wider.Bottom Line: If this is a style that appeals. Go for it you won't be let down. The 2012 in grey are particularly good looking. A wider toe box is required if you have a flat wide instep. Having not tried them on a bike yet I'm not sure how that will go but can't see any reason why they wouldn't be perfect.
Favorite Trail: Carron valley
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At: Merlin cycles
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ncruz408
a Weekend Warrior
from San Jose, CaDate Reviewed: February 3, 2012
Strengths: Great shoe for the price. Very comfortable and pleasing to the eye. My first SPD shoe and I am in love. Matched it with a pair of Shimano SM-SH56 SPD Cleat Set and Shimano PD-M424 SPD Pedals. Combo so far is awesome!Weaknesses: The cut out for the SPD cover is hard to get off. I had to cut it out with an exacto knife.Bottom Line: Great for its price since I got it at discount. Very pleasing to the eye and is comfortable.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At: hucknroll
Similar Products Used: n/a
Bike Setup: 2012 Trek Mamba
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Colt11
a Cross Country Rider
from San Luis Obispo, CA, USADate Reviewed: August 22, 2011
Strengths: Durable, comfortable, steel soleWeaknesses: velcro strap was too long on my 2004 modelBottom Line: I have a set of these I've been thrashing since 2004, the rubber sole is worn out and the inside foam is falling out, but again, they have served well since 2004, about 7-years old! I plan to buy another set ASAP! Wonderful shoes!
Favorite Trail: Hazzard Peak
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At: Jenson USA
Similar Products Used: Shimano, Sidi & Diadora
Bike Setup: 5" Travel Turner 5-Spot and others
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youdothemaths
a Downhiller
from UKDate Reviewed: December 21, 2009
Strengths: really protect your feetWeaknesses: no toe spikes, priceyBottom Line: I use these shoes with Wellgo WAM D-10 pedals and i absolutely love the combination. This shoe and pedal combo really give me the confidence to plant my feet on the pedals no matter what the situation. These shoes are well made, tough, robust and they keep your feet warm! Admittedly, i only race in the winter so this is a bonus for me. I ride for 15-20 miles twice a week + races and they have'nt given me a moments trouble.
Perfect if you want to clip in with flat shoes.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$100.00
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RiceKilla
a Cross Country Rider
from Boca Raton, FLDate Reviewed: November 30, 2008
Strengths: Comfy for short rides, toughWeaknesses: No support, not good for long rides, Heavy, no venting, weak sole.Bottom Line: They're good for really short rides, anything past 3 miles, think of getting other shoes. Foot goes numb quickly. These things are tough but they are very heavy.
I am looking into Sidi bullets 2 or the specialized BG shoes, they feel so much better, vent better, and are lighter.
Also prepare to spend an hour putting the cleats, you have to cut the sole out, and trim away some of the sole to clip in easily.
Value is not good unless you get them on sale at about 50 bucks. Overall wish I had gotten some more purposeful shoes for XC riding 3+ miles. I do about 15 miles usually.
Favorite Trail: Markham Rt.66
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$89.00
Purchased At: LBS Jims Bicycles
Similar Products Used: Specialized BG MTB SPD shoes
Bike Setup: Specialized hardtail
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Jason B
a Downhiller
from Ashburnham, Ma, USADate Reviewed: December 17, 2007
Strengths: Strong, durable and comfortable. Work great as a DH race shoe. Higher top provides better ankle support than many other skate shoes.Weaknesses: Velcro strap doesn't get tight enough to keep laces in place. Lace pulled out of top hole after a good crash. Soles arent sticky enough for platforms. Run these as cliplessBottom Line: I like the shoes a lot. I use them for DH racing, with Shimano DX 646 pedals and they work well together. After the lace pulled out of the top hole, I replaced both laces with stronger, shorter boot laces and ran them trough the velcro strap holes. Took out the velcro straps too. Overall, they're a decent pair of shoes
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$60.00
Bike Setup: 2008 Specialized Demo 7
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John
a Weekend Warrior
from PortlandDate Reviewed: July 25, 2007
Strengths: Top strap keeps laces from hanging down. Feel solid on your foot, great support. SPD compatable. Under $100Weaknesses: Sloe is hard and slippery. I have used this shoe on both Kona and Transition stepdown pedals and the sole does not grip real well. It's worse when they are wet.Bottom Line: I am going back to the Vans. I like a good grip on the pedals. I have slipped off several times which was starting to make me hesitate. This leads to crashes. I will try them with my SPD pedals before I give them up.
Favorite Trail: Blackrock Bonzai DH
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$75.00
Purchased At: Universal Cycle
Similar Products Used: Vans, better grip.
Bike Setup: Stinky Dee-Lux and a Turner 5 Spot
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