Submitted by
Ash
a Weekend Warrior
from Perth, Australia Date Reviewed: September 16, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Pile Road/Jarrahdale
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At:
LBS (Port Kennedy Cycles)
Strengths:
Great bulid quality, super snug sit. Good airflow on those hat aussie days!
Weaknesses:
Airflow not so good on those wet/cold aussie days!
Similar Products Used:
sneakers
Bike Setup:
'06 XTC3 with usual tyre/pedal mods
Bottom Line:
Awesome shoe, especially for the price. Not too sure what to get originally, but used this forum and it sure paid off! No signs of wear yet and easy to keep clean...and for all those with orthodics no probs fitting in these puppies!!
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Submitted by
Scott
a Cross Country Rider
from Christchurch New Zealand Date Reviewed: September 10, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Redrocks, Hanmer springs.
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
Papanui cycles
Strengths:
Price, not to flashy.
Weaknesses:
See below
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Yeti 575
Bottom Line:
This is an update on my review below, 3/4 of a year later. The shoes have let me down. When doing a particularly long race in very wet conditions the padding around the top of the heel got saturated and has lost all it's shape/integrity. this has made the shoes very uncomfortable to wear. I would say that these are a summer shoe only as the mesh design is also very open and does not lend itself to winter conditions. I am currently looking for a more "all round" type shoe. Less chillies as they have not lasted as long as i hoped they would.
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Submitted by
Jake
a Racer
from West Chester, PA, USA Date Reviewed: March 23, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Baby Steps
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$65.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Tough, comfortable,relativly stiff, Uppers and sole took 1.5 yrs to show any signs of major wear.
This is a good beginner shoe that has held up to 2+ years of abuse. I have done a bunch of races with them, and they hold up to anything you can throw at them. They're pretty cheap and close effectively, and I have not had any slippage problems until recently. That's only because the uppers are comming apart though. I need ot get a new pair of shoes...
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Submitted by
Scott Keir
a Cross Country Rider
from Christchurch,New Zealand Date Reviewed: December 23, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Anaconda, Port Hills
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
Papanui cycles
Strengths:
Great tuff comfy shoe. No sign of wearing yet(on shoe upper). BG inner sole works well for my "high arch" feet.Not overly flashy but still stylish and designed well enough to do the job without making you look like a wannabe pro.Cleat doesnt hit ground when walking.
Weaknesses:
Toe protection has colapsed and creased on right shoe but it hasn't affected the integrity of it.
Similar Products Used:
Old school Scott lace-up's
Bike Setup:
04 K2 Razorback
Bottom Line:
I really like these shoes, i bought them after trying my mates Specialized comp shoes with the noepreme inner sock, these aren't as comfy but they were what i could afford at the time and have not let me down at any stage.I noticed some others mention that there tongue moves around but my tongue has developed a ridge down the middle of it so it doesn't move at all.One time i had to run/walk 9km in them and it was surprisingly easy to do so. Really good shoe for the money.
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Submitted by
Ben Stack
a Cross Country Rider
from Minneapolis Date Reviewed: November 1, 2005
Favorite Trail:
gateway
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$65.00
Purchased At:
Eriks bike shop
Strengths:
Roomy, airy. Sole is fairly durable.
Weaknesses:
Tongue moves constantly to one side-very frustrating. Heel area is not comfortable once broken in.
Similar Products Used:
Shimano shoes
Bike Setup:
Klein Attitude comp
Bottom Line:
This shoe is ok for the money. I probably wouldn't buy it again. The tongue thing is frustrating, but I've had this on higher end Shimano shoes as well. I'm not sure why this is such a difficult problem to fix. Buy this shoe if you don't have a lot to spend and are looking for a somewhat comfortable shoe.
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Submitted by
Bryan MacDonald
a Weekend Warrior
from Pullman, WA Date Reviewed: September 9, 2005
I really like the wide toe box on Specialized shoes--it keeps me coming back to them for most my shoe needs (both road & mtn). I don't care for the racheting strap system, so the Sport is my favorite. The sole is decently stiff and had adequate traction--especially for being their low-end shoe. I recommend Specialized shoes to everyone.
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Submitted by
Stottmeister
a Cross Country Rider
from Southampton UK Date Reviewed: August 25, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Anything in Wales
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
Hargroves
Strengths:
- Stiff - Pretty good and hardwearing grip on sole - Velcro straps - 100% reliable - breathability - Comfort - You can walk in them
Weaknesses:
- Toungue - which seems to move to the inside after a while...
Similar Products Used:
Imuzi Vegabonds
Bike Setup:
Stock Kona Kula (2005)
Bottom Line:
Good cross-country shoes. Really comfortable and I can honestly say that I don't think about them at all when I'm riding, which I guess is the idea... Have made the biggest single impact on my riding speed and endurance (apart from upgrading to Kula this year)
Great shoes - buy them...
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Submitted by
Isaac
a Cross Country Rider
from marquette, MI Date Reviewed: August 26, 2004
Favorite Trail:
goat trail
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At:
lakeshore bike
Strengths:
looks stiff sole? comfortable after a while
Weaknesses:
arch pain scuffed up
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
soon to be (hopefully) 05 stumpjumper expert disc, fire xc pro, shimano m234
Bottom Line:
They might look good, but I have had problems with them. They do let water in but i dont care about that. They hurt in the arch of the shoe, at least in the begining of a ride. I have really flat feet and based on what everyone else is saying, they are pretty comfortable (for everyone else). You kind of forget about it once you're into the ride, but it still hurts alot. They're the only shoes i tried on and the guy who sold them to me said he had them for years and they were "indestructible". The fabric is looking pretty scuffed up after only light use.
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Submitted by
Andrew Lewis
a Weekend Warrior
from Fort Worth, TX USA Date Reviewed: August 23, 2004
Favorite Trail:
dinosaur valley
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
Freewheelin' Bicycles in Austin
Strengths:
comfort, durability, value
Weaknesses:
none found yet
Similar Products Used:
none-this is my first clipless shoe
Bike Setup:
Gary Fisher Wahoo w/ Shimano M520 pedals
Bottom Line:
These are my first clipless shoes so use your salt-shaker if you feel it necessary, but I am so impressed with the comfort and durability of these shoes. They are holding up very well (still look new) despite regular long rides and some abuse, and my feet have not hurt once. They have a pretty roomy toe box and air circulates well through the ample venting. I tried on a similar pair of Shimanos at the store and you can definitely feel the difference in the toes so I imagine its a preference thing. Bottom line: I doubt that these shoes can be beat for an entry-level or intermediate shoe. I really love these shoes.
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Submitted by
Mike
a Cross Country Rider
from Manchester NH Date Reviewed: July 8, 2004
Favorite Trail:
FOMBA trails
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$75.00
Purchased At:
Bike Barn (bunch of jerks there)
Strengths:
-comfy -breathable -not impossible to walk in -pretty good looking shoe -3 strap system holds my foot well
Weaknesses:
-the tounge always comes out when i put them on, not a big problem but it can get annoying -on longer rides, my toes cramp from the pad which is supposed to prevent that, good work body geometry
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
Trek 4900, Wellgo 823 pedals, Avid Juicy disc brakes, swapped out my hubs for shimano disc hubs(building wheels isnt fun)
Bottom Line:
A perfect shoe for people not looking to break the bank. it does what most other shoes do for a lot less. I said they cramp my toes, but thats only when I ride like 30-40 miles on an old railroad bed, so unless to you ride long rides a lot I wouldnt worry about it. I like the shoes a lot and I've never had a problem with water, but I can see where it could be a problem
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Submitted by
Paul
a Weekend Warrior
from Dayton,MN Date Reviewed: June 15, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$63.00
Purchased At:
Ramsey Bycicle
Strengths:
Light, Fit my size 14foot(47), Comfortable, vents keep you cool, look good
Weaknesses:
Vents let water in, but i would rather have slighly wet feet than hot, and the water is'nt a problem because they stay comfortable when wet
Similar Products Used:
older look shoes
Bike Setup:
Trek 4500 and shimano pedals
Bottom Line:
Great shoe. This is my first that i have had on a mountain bike, and sofar they have been great. The cleats attach easily, and with the velcro, it is super quick to get them on and off your feet. Buy a pair!
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Submitted by
Mark
a Cross Country Rider
from Boise, ID Date Reviewed: June 9, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Still looking for it...
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Price! Fits my wide feet. Nice stiff platform, but still comfortable. Nice breathability.
Weaknesses:
None found yet.
Similar Products Used:
Tried PI Vagabond, Lake MX80, Shimano M038
Bike Setup:
Gary Fisher Marlin w/eggbeaters
Bottom Line:
Great shoe for the money. Very breathable, which I guess would also mean that it lets mud in, but I live in the desert, so it doesn't matter.
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Submitted by
Jamie
a Weekend Warrior
from Mi Date Reviewed: May 24, 2004
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$65.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Comfortable. Looks good. Ease of cleat attachment. Good ventilation. Affordable. Light weight for recreation shoe.
Weaknesses:
Mesh vents allow lots of water to get in.
Similar Products Used:
Shimano SPD shoes some 9 years ago. I can't remember the name!
Bike Setup:
'04 Giant Rainier
Bottom Line:
Good affordable shoe for recreation. Fit's my wide feet. Cleats don't get in way when walking around hard sufaces. I haven't had a problem with mud clogging up the shoe. One stomp and they clear out. The mesh upper easily let's water in. They look nuetral. Not to flashy, not boring. I'll probably try something else for mud but overall it's a great shoe.
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Submitted by
Luis
a Weekend Warrior
from Austin Tx Date Reviewed: May 15, 2004
Favorite Trail:
I need Shade
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$70.00
Strengths:
Fits great. my first pair of clipless shoes. So I had not had much more than a few pairs of shoe that I only tried on to comapre the comfort to but I think these will still stay on top for the price. the best part is the easy instaltion of the cleats.
Weaknesses:
None to bad so far just that the tread gets in the when clipping in.
Similar Products Used:
adidas running shoes.
Bike Setup:
Giant Rincon 04 thats all you need to know. alright. ok, ok thats all I got.
Bottom Line:
Like I said before these shoe fit like well you know. Shoes!
Just go out and try them on you'll love them.
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Submitted by
Paul
a Weekend Warrior
from Santa Clarita Date Reviewed: February 26, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Sycamore Trail
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$69.00
Purchased At:
Performance cyclery
Strengths:
Comfort. Ease in attaching Shimano SPD cleats. Color.
Weaknesses:
None so far...
Bike Setup:
'04 Fisher Cake 2 Dlx. Shimano XT/LX mix, Hayes Nine disc brakes, Manitou Black Super Air fork, Manitou Swinger 3-Way shock, Bontrager disc race rims.
Bottom Line:
Excellent shoe, perfect fit. Good price. Stiff sole, but yet easy to walk in. No front cleats, but that's not an issue with me. It's not a hardcore race shoe, not meant to be, but if you're a weekend warrior or commited daily rider, this shoe will work for you.
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