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Specialized Rime MTB Shoes

5/5 (3 Reviews)

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Weight : 245 g MSRP : $175.00


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Product Description

The Rime merges XC performance with All-Mountain/Freeride features. Robust Vibram rubber sole, durable and protective upper, Boa dial adjustability, and BG technology make the Rime the perfect shoe for the modern mountain biker.
  • Vibram rubber outsole for unmatched traction and durability
  • Composite midsole plate for efficient cycling, but flexible enough for walking: 7.0 stiffness index
  • Performance-enhancing BG features in the outsole and footbed
  • New S2 Boa cartridge closure, with improved durability for dirt and ease of use.
  • Incremental adjustment, braided stainless steel cable and easy 3mm Allen replaceable cartridge system
  • Durable synthetic upper is supple fitting with improved welded reinforcement to handle all mountain use
  • Wrap style tongue for comfort, secure fit and keeps dirt and mud out
  • 2-bolt cleat pattern, compatible with all major MTB pedals


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User Reviews

Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by Flash a Weekend Warrior from Michigan

Date Reviewed: March 13, 2012

Strengths:    Great fit, BOA is awesome, stiff sole and htay are black.

Weaknesses:    I guess maybe price. you get what you pay for.

Bottom Line:   
This is the shoe I have been waiting for. Feels great, great power transfer, on the fly adjustment with the BOA. The Vibram sole is great to walk on, unlike almost all other shoes I have owned. I wear them to the trail and then snug them up before the ride. As said below, this style of shoe will catch on and we will see more of tham.

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Duration Product Used:   3 months

Price Paid:    $175.00

Purchased At:   Denny's Central Park

Similar Products Used:   Many others

Bike Setup:   Camber Elite 29er, Salsa Big Mama, Heckler
Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:4
Submitted by crclark27 a Weekend Warrior from San Jose, CA, USA

Date Reviewed: December 23, 2011

Strengths:    Super comfortable shoe, virtually no break-in, great power transfer and grips everything when you need to walk.

Weaknesses:    None

Bottom Line:   
Great shoe for a decent price. If you ride a little of everything this shoe is great. You can walk around anywhere and not have it sound like your in heels. Perfect all around shoe.

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Favorite Trail:   Saratoga Gap

Duration Product Used:   3 months

Price Paid:    $175.00

Purchased At:   Specialized.com

Similar Products Used:   Sidi Genius 5's

Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by drider a Cross Country Rider from Ridgway, Colorado

Date Reviewed: October 24, 2011

Strengths:    Good fit. The S2 BOA buckle adjustment is excellent and allows for fine tuning the fit. The shoe is stiff enough for my riding yet the Vibram soul offers excellent traction under foot. I rode the MOAB Slickrock trail and as usual had to walk a few of the steep sections. The Rime never slipped on the slickrock and made me feel secure while pushing my bike up hill.

Weaknesses:    Too expensive

Bottom Line:   
If you want a shoe that offers good power transfer to the pedals while offering great traction on the rocks, this is your shoe. I suspect more shoes will be coming out with similar traits. IMO, it's about time.

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Favorite Trail:   Porcupine RIM, MOAB

Duration Product Used:   Less than 1 month

Price Paid:    $175.00

Purchased At:   LBS

Similar Products Used:   Shimano M161 shoes.

Bike Setup:   Rocky Mountain Element 70 outfitted with XTR.
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