Submitted by
Roj
a Cross Country Rider
from London Date Reviewed: August 10, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Ashridge
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
cylcedelia
Strengths:
Now over 4 years old and only just starting to fray at the ankle. Nice and comfy, look pretty good. I like the orange laces.
Weaknesses:
A bit cold for winter use, due to venting mesh at the front, Plastic sole now has deep grooves where the cleats are - gonna fail soon. The extra padding round the ankle has rubbed the black finish off my crank arms.
Similar Products Used:
Shimano
Bike Setup:
two wheels a seat and handlebars
Bottom Line:
These have lasted me ages and have become a favourite part of clothing for cycling. Top pair of shoes for MTBing take all sorts of abuse - just stick em in the washing machne and the come out great again.
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Submitted by
Frank
a Weekend Warrior
from San Jose, CA Date Reviewed: May 7, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Soquel Demo Forest
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Purchased At:
Santa Teresa Bike
Strengths:
Good wearing comfortable shoe. I used these riding in all kinds of conditions 2-4 times a weeks for over 3 years. I finally bought new ones when one of the lace straps wore thru. Great traction on hike a bike sections.
Weaknesses:
Can be a bit cold on the cool days. The mesh venting does great in the heat but passes cols air also. I just wore neoprene socks when it got cooler.
Bike Setup:
FSR, Z-1, Race Face, FOX
Bottom Line:
I would of bought another pair if the shop had them in my size but I ended up buying a pair of Diadora's
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Submitted by
Ido Mazor
a Cross Country Rider
from Israel Date Reviewed: May 6, 2001
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Israel
Strengths:
Comfortable, nice looking.
Weaknesses:
none.
Bike Setup:
KHS COMP ST
Bottom Line:
Very comfortable in all aspects of off-road riding, both in long trips and races, up and dowm hill. Very comfortable off the bike - walking, driving etc'. no need to replace shoes all the time. Very nice looking, you don't look like a clown in a restaurant etc'.
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Submitted by
TODD C.
a Weekend Warrior
from SACRAMENTO, CA Date Reviewed: August 25, 1999
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
Very comfortable fit. These shoes are mid cut and provide more protection than support around the ankle. They are good looking enough to wear inside a store or a resturant (am/pm, McDonalds, etc.).
Weaknesses:
The shoes comfort could lead to a weakness. The soles are not rigid, but since I dont want a rigid shoe, these are perfect.
Similar Products Used:
First pair of shoes
Bike Setup:
Stock Trek VRX-300 (Judy XC)
Bottom Line:
Comfortable and lightweight. The shoes look good with black laces and have enough traction to carry your bike on your shoulder up a steep hill.
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Submitted by
Rob Byrns
a Cross-Country Rider
from Atkins, Arkansas Date Reviewed: August 12, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Mocasin Gap
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Great fit. Long Wearing. High Top to protect ankles. Not very aggressive tread, therefore you dont pick up alot of mud when you have to get off in the muck.
Weaknesses:
Orange shoestrings are a little loud for me.
Similar Products Used:
Specialized. Performance.
Bike Setup:
Klien Attitude Race. X-Vert fork.
Bottom Line:
This is a good looking shoe. I like the fact that the tread is not to rough. It is a nice blue and black with orange shoestrings. First thing I did was replace the strings with some black ones. That did it. High top protects your ankles in the rough stuff. Cliping in is easy with my 636's. I would recomend this shoe to anyone.
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Submitted by
Mountain Man
a Weekend Warrior
from Hamilton, Ont Date Reviewed: May 31, 1999
Favorite Trail:
The one under my tires
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
Excellent fit Great looks Solid construction Good price, great value
Weaknesses:
My wife didn't buy them for me
Similar Products Used:
Most other shoe makes from Shimano, Specialized, Lake, etc...
Bike Setup:
'99 Giant w/Shimano pedals
Bottom Line:
These are a great pair of shoes. I've got really big feet, and they are wide, but I didn't have any fit problems at all. The shoes, being a mid-cut have excellent ankle support for those hike-a-bike sessions, as well as a really great sole. The Tecopas have a really snug feeling around the heel from a band that wraps it, but it gives a really secure, no heel lift fit. The looks are great, just like a hiking boot in a really nice blue and black colouring (but still not looking like a bruise). I actually got a deal on mine as they didn't have the eyelets punched into the shoes on the right shoe's upper, but I told the LBS guy that I'd buy em if I got a deal on em, and just punch the holes myself, and got 25 bucks off, so not too shabby. He was offering to get me a rush pair from Answer but I figured why bother??? If you are looking for an attractive pair of shoes that are super comfy, check these out, they should satisfy pretty much everybody. They also worked great with my Shimano pedals without any shaving of the sole. A definate plus! All in all, a great purchase! I've only had em a short amount of time, so I don't know what the long term durability is going to be like, but they look like a quality shoe to me! I give em 5 flaming hikers
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