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Teva Links Shoes

4/5 (3 Reviews)
MSRP : $109.99


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Product Description

With input from Jeff Lenosky, Teva enters the mountain bike game with the purpose-built Links freeride Shoe. Durable, supportive construction, combined with Teva's extensive shoe technologies and input from serous riders has resulted in a shoe that's ready to tackle gnarly mountain bike conditions.On-mask technology prevents materials from absorbing water on a molecular level to keep your feet dry and comfortableBlended polyurethane and EVA heel cup transfers impact energy from the heel to the footbed to avoid injurySpider365 rubber is optimized for traction on the pedals and off for secure riding and portagingMush liner wicks moisture and is breathable for on-the-bike comfort

Teva Links Shoes Pro Review

The Teva Links Freeride Mountain Bike shoe doesn’t look like a mountain bike shoe — and that is a great thing. Instead, it takes styling from skate shoes, with oodles of performance packed in for when you need it. It isn’t the grippiest shoe intended for use with platforms, but this is why I like this shoe so much. Continue reading →



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User Reviews

Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:4
Submitted by wsmac a All Mountain Rider

Date 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.

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Favorite Trail:   Paradise Royale

Price Paid:    $100.00

Purchased At:   TEVA


Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:4
Submitted by netcrodriguez a Weekend Warrior from Whittier

Date 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.

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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

Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:4
Submitted by switchbaxr a Downhiller from San Jose

Date 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.

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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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