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wsmac
a All Mountain RiderDate Reviewed: June 14, 2012
Strengths: Comfort and stickiness are the two major strengths for me. I wear size 13-14 EE and these shoes fit my feet extremely well. I was able to ride this weekend with a broken small toe on one foot and still make a couple of rides down Mt. Ashland's Super D course. I have the purple shoes and have grown accustomed to the look. The only cleaning I've done to these shoes so far is a simple hosing off while wearing them after a ride and cleaning off the bike.
The one issue I have with them is the sole. They're sticky, to be sure they're the best shoes I've used for flats so far, but the design allows the soles to get chewed up riding flats with serious pins. I ride with Answer Roves pedals.
I'm looking forward to trying the mid's soon.Weaknesses: The soles are soft enough, and the design such that the pins on my flats are chewing away at them.Bottom Line: These are shoes that are made for running flats, sticking to the pedals, and feeling comfortable in for the ride and afterwards. I hope they change the soles enough so they last longer than one season. I can live with the purple color and the fat laces.
Favorite Trail: Paradise Royale
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$100.00
Purchased At: TEVA
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netcrodriguez
a Weekend Warrior
from WhittierDate Reviewed: August 11, 2011
Strengths: Very comfortable. Provide lots of protection.Weaknesses: They don't have a brownish (hiking shoe style) option. I'm not used to the bright colors...Bottom Line: Go get 'em. Who cares if you don't like the yellow laces, they come with an alternate set of grey.
Favorite Trail: Turnbull Canyon
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At: teva.com
Bike Setup: Giant Trance X2 - 2011 - Stock
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switchbaxr
a Downhiller
from San JoseDate Reviewed: July 25, 2011
Strengths: Outstanding grip on flat pedals with all-weather construction.Weaknesses: Not available in wide sizes.Bottom Line: These are great shoes both on and off the bike and excel in harsh and wet conditions. After having received the shoes just prior to my weeklong vacation, I decided that they were gonna be my go-to travel/downhill shoe for my journey to Whistler, B.C. in the summer of 2011.
Strengths:
Great construction
Comfy and snug like a foot glove feel.
Excellent traction - The real highlight is that the Spider 365 soles grabbed the traction pins on my flat pedals like crazy glue on bare skin, yet allowed for quick repositioning while bombing down A-line at Whistler. Amidst rain and goopy mud, I was able to get set up properly for takeoffs on jumps and once the landing gears wear down, landings felt sure footed even in the wet. Also, during the morning downpour my feet remained dry and comfy so I felt I really put weather proof claims to the test.
Cons:
Not a big fan of purple, but I disklike neon trim even more. These kicks definitely stand out in a sea of Vans and Five Tens, but the performance far outweighs the knock on color...these kicks are worthy of downhill royalty.
Not recommended for wide feet out of the gate, but they do eventually yield enough to be comfy.
Favorite Trail: Braille Trail
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At: Teva.com
Similar Products Used: Vans
Bike Setup: Kona Stinky Deluxe with flat pedals
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