The uppers are made of bovine leather, Cordura cloth to enable an excellent insulation and Neoprene instep for a support. The inner lining has a Sympatex membrane so the shoe is breathable but also water-resistant.
Equipped with two non-stretchable fibre straps. A third strap closes the neoprene instep to improve the support.
Submitted by
George
a Cross Country Rider
from Brooklyn NY Date Reviewed: March 27, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Tsali NC
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$174.00
Purchased At:
xxcycle.com
Strengths:
They are stiff, warm and have a good fastening system.
Weaknesses:
None have revealed themselves yet, though the price might scare some folks away.
Similar Products Used:
I have not tried other winter mtb boots.
Bike Setup:
Silk Ti; XTR; CrossMax
Bottom Line:
These are warm boots with all the support and stiffness you would expect from mtb footwear at this price. My first Carnacs have lasted 6 years and are still in great shape, so I am not surprised at that this is a top quality shoe. Carnac makes outstanding shoes.
I purchased this pair from a dot com in France and the first pair shipped were too small even though I ordered a half size up from the european sizing of my current Carnacs. I am not aware of a retailer in the US who sells this particular pair.
If you need a real mtb shoe that will keep your feet warm and are not looking for a particularly narrow shoe, you will be hard pressed to find a better shoe than this. I'll check back in a few years and tell you how this pair has held up.
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