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Submitted by
Greg
a Cross Country Rider
from Arundel
Date Reviewed: October 31, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | I don't know what you are all going on about - these shoes are superb. I have owned them for ages and they are in great condition. They are warm in the winter, breathable in the summer, light, comfortable and great value for money. Provided you hose them off at the end of each ride, and use some thread lock on the SPD bolts you will never have a problem with them, but the same can be said for all shoes. | | Weaknesses: | Well, the laces are too long. You guys don't own scissors? If you look closeley you will see there are two sets of holes in the shoe, and if you thread through all of them it uses all the lace. I don't, I just use the inner set, and it took me all of 1 minute to cut them down and melt the end with a match. Yup, the rubber will wear away...maybe you shouldn't put your feet diwn so much! | | Similar Products Used: | Specialised race type shoe and something horrible by SIDI years ago. | | Bike Setup: | Specialised Stumpy FSR 120 2005. | | Bottom Line: | Awesome shoe. Warm in winter, cool in summer. (Bear in mind I live in the UK, so they could get too hot if you live in Arizona or somewhere...). Durable. Machine washable. The best shoe for multi-season XC by far. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Fitz
a Weekend Warrior
from Burbank
Date Reviewed: July 30, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | moab desert | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$50.00 | | Purchased At: | cycling store | | Bottom Line: | The name says it all pooh = s**t. It started as a mountain shoe with lots of studs and ended as a road shoe, sleek as the pavement.
THIS SHOE REALLY SUCKS. and the rating is a chili without the flame. As the old saying goes you pay for what you get, believe the case here is you paying a whole lot for what you get. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tom Lory
a Weekend Warrior
from Mountain View, CA, USA
Date Reviewed: December 30, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | "Highway 9" | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$60.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance Bike | | Strengths: | styling, color, materials used, 3/4 hi design ,Nike swish partly hidden, yellow logo color matches Judy SLs | | Weaknesses: | I've taken three short (less than an hour each)rides in these shoes and ALL the rubber cleats have chunked off the front half of the soles on both shoes, cheesy heel strap adjuster, stock laces are easily 2 feet too long, shoe collar rubs ankle bone | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | 98 Santa Cruz Heckler with XT build kit, Judy SL, Rock Shox Super Deluxe, White Industries cranks, Shimano 747 pedals, Chris King headset, Kore 130mm 10 degree, Scott Team Vertigo downhill bars, XT V-brakes with Avid SD 1.9L, XT Rapidfire shifters, XT derailleurs, White Industries sealed front hub, Bontrager Red Label rim, 15G butted spokes, aluminum nipples, radial laced, XT skewer, XT rear hub, Bontrager Red Label rim, 15G butted spokes, aluminum nipples, radial/3-cross, XT skewer, Panaracer Duster II 2.1 set, Terry Liberator saddle.
| | Bottom Line: | Ready for the garbage after 3 rides due to poor rubber compound used in sole. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ms. Crabtree
a Cross Country Rider
from NY
Date Reviewed: January 23, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | There ok. I have had them for three years and bo real complaints. Fit is ok. Durable. | | Weaknesses: | THey are tough to put on. The sole is flexing | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | Building a new one. Present 1993 trek 930 | | Bottom Line: | Ah there fine. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steve
a Cross-Country Rider
from Iowa
Date Reviewed: May 29, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
cheap price | | Weaknesses: |
cheap construction | | Similar Products Used: |
Nike Yuha Plus, Nike Inyo Mid | | Bike Setup: |
Giant XtC DS1 XT/XTR | | Bottom Line: | I'm adding this review to help all of you other who got hosed like I did. These shoes SUCK! The rubber lugs on the soles fall apart damn near when you look at them. But since I was dumb enough to but them without looking here at the reviews, I WAS smart enough to look after I did, and heard that others have contacted Nike. So, I e-mailed Nike, and promptly received an e-mail reply. They sent a return authorization tag, so I sent them back in. It said to wait 4-6 weeks for a response, so I finally called them after 8 weeks with no word from them. Their rep was great, and immediately get a new pair of shoes out to me. I had a choice of Inyo or Inyo Mids, and chose the Mids. A much better shoe, with a very nice sole that so far has worked well. In short, the shoe was a pile of s**t, but Nike did what they should have done to rectify the complaint. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mark MacNab
a Weekend Warrior
from Ottawa, ON
Date Reviewed: April 10, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Gatineau park | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
comfortable for walking around | | Weaknesses: |
they will break. Yes, they will, definately | | Similar Products Used: |
Answer, Shimano | | Bike Setup: |
Rocky Mountain Hardtail
Mantis Pro floater with AMP f3 | | Bottom Line: | Don't waste your time or money. I've broken 3 pair of these and the shop got sick of seeing me and finally gave me a pair of answers and they're not as comfortable but at least I'm not walking out of the bush with the soles of my shoes stuck in my pockets!
(is there a rating lower than one??) | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jimi Surf
a Weekend Warrior
from Vangroover
Date Reviewed: March 25, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
Covered laces | | Weaknesses: |
Everything else:
Sole falls or breaks off
semi - comfortable
cleats move | | Similar Products Used: |
None | | Bike Setup: |
Specialized Stumpjumper Comp | | Bottom Line: | What the others have said is true: They Will fall apart. This was my first pair of any cycling shoe and compared to my friends shoes from other manufacturers, these BITE..... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mud
a cross-country rider
from Philadelphia
Date Reviewed: February 8, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I've had these shoes for a couple of years now (through warrantee replacements) and have to review them before the trash collectors put them out of their misery tomorrow... Basically repeating what others have found:Soles that disintegrate if you even look at them; snaps that crack at the slightest impact; and a fastening mechanism that just seems to want to tear apart.
The only reason I've kept them for the past few years is that they're pretty warm (wind-proof) in winter.So long, Supa (Crappy) Pooh Bah.P.S. Maybe Nike should stick to sports they know something about! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Wilhelm
a weekend warrior
from Clermont, FL
Date Reviewed: February 5, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I'm pretty much repeating what has already been said. After only one ride the lugs on the soles began to tear off. After two months, they were completely slick on the bottom; a nightmare should you need to push your bike through any mud or clay, or walk across a log during a stream crossing. I am giving two chilis instead of one due to the fact that beyond the soles, the damn things won't fall apart though I wish they would. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Paul
a cross-country rider
from Frankfurt, Germany
Date Reviewed: February 2, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought these shoes about 6 months ago and have ridden them at least two times a week since. I haven't had the problem of the sole falling apart or anything like that which surprises me since I pretty much hate the shoe and would like to b*tch about that as well. Anyway, the fits sucks and I just can't get them to sit right on my foot. I only paid 40 bucks or so for them and they are my first Nike MTB shoe (and definately my last!) Being the cheap b*stard that I am though, I can't get myself to toss em and just buy new ones. They still look pretty new. I really want them to start falling apart so I can finally justify getting rid of them. Anyone have a dog who needs something to chew on? Summary: Nike MTB shoes suck, don't fit right, and tease you into buying them with their cheap, we want to get rid of these crap shoe, prices. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jason
a weekend warrior
from Jacksonville, FL
Date Reviewed: January 19, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
Got a pair of Poobah 2s on clearance - now I know why they were cheap. Because they suck! The fit was all wrong, and the sole split across the arch after one small jump. I went back to the pair of old specialized spd shoes that I had originally replaced with the poobahs and they are still running good. Nike can blow me | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Todd L.
a cross-country rider
from Dallas, Tx
Date Reviewed: November 22, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Yep, they pretty much suck. Mine haven't self-destructed, but they fit like the cheap Asian sweathouse shoes they are. These things are tight in some places, and loose in others. Nike used to really do their homework on their products, but now they just slap their name on any design that looks cool, without much regard for performance. Their stint in hiking boots has had pretty much the same result: all show and no delivery. I hear the Italian-built Cairns are a superior shoe, but for $210 they damn well better be! Chances are that Nike commissioned someone (who knows something about cycling) to design and build the Cairn. For that kind of money, I'd probably go with SIDI or Northwave anyway. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris
a weekend warrior
from Farmington, CT
Date Reviewed: November 1, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought these from Nashbar about 1.5 years ago. After my second ride, I was kicking back with my buddies after a tough 10 mile ride in Tylers Mill. I was sitting on the ground with my legs outstretched and one of my buddies looks at my shoes with this stunned look on his face. Dude, your shoes are falling apart!. I couldn't friggin' believe it...the soles were crumbled and worn away. I have NEVER seen anything like it. I've been suffering with them since. The shoes were very comfortable and I like the concepts of the high top, it has protected my ankles on several occassions. Unfortunately, I never got around to returning them so, it's my fault. However, I will never buy Mtn. bike shoes from Nike again. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tom
a cross-country rider
from Long Island, NY
Date Reviewed: October 16, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
One thing can be said about these shoes, they fall apart. I still have the pair I bought two years ago and they do work, but my feet go numb soon after starting out on a ride after the gun goes off to begin the race. Soon after buying them the tread wore off and the cleats started moving around, you can't tighten them too much or you'll have problems and once they are tight you can't move them. If you chooses to move them you better make sure it's quite a distance or they will just move back to their original spot, the cleats leave a permanent indent in the sole and they slide back to the indent. As for the rest of the shoe, it's kinda stiff and that leather cover doesn't fit right.
Oh yeah, don't try to move around off the bike with these things, whether it be on slickrock or the local streets, the cleats aren't very recessed(especially after the tread wears off) and you will just slide around and make a loud clicking sound. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jamie P.
a cross-country rider
from Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
Date Reviewed: September 21, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Absolute garbage. The soles crumbled almost completely to dust after about two rides, and then I went to Moab and finished them off. Ever try scrambling up slickrock on your SPD cleats? Torture. If you buy these, you're as stupid as I am. If I could give them a zero, I would. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
riley
a
from cross-country rider
Date Reviewed: August 23, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
must be the under aged children had inferior materials when they made these! after 1 1/2 hears of light riding, the soles split in half. the tread seemed to hold up okay, and the uppers/straps are still intact. the design is a pain in the but, but they do hold your foot firmly. the thing i cannot get beyond, however, is the value. in comparing these shoes to others (especially specialized), the value just is on a different (lower) level. they may have mj, but nike should stay away from bicycling unless they're serious. i haven't been able to get an area shop to try and get some satisfaction from nike because i don't have my receipt. anyone know a number to reach nike for warranty? | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rey
a cross-country rider
from Riverside, Ca
Date Reviewed: August 14, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This shoe sucks. I was desperate and they were the only one's in stock in my size. The large inventory should of clued me in why nobody was buying these. They are a pain in the ass to put on and take off. They haven't fallen apart yet but I really wouldn't mind trashing them right now. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
NSpicker
a cross-country rider
from Boston, MA
Date Reviewed: July 6, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Hmmm, disposible shoes, its kind of a neat concept, at least they won't get all smelly. I'd have to agree with the comments below. They're real narrow, but that's okay for me, I do have narrow feet (although I did have to goa size larger than usual). And those soles, they do seem to get disappear more and more each time I ride. But for $20 (I got them at a nike oulet store) I really can't complain. They may not last too long, but at that price it made it alot easier to take the plunge into the world of the clipless pedal. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dan
a cross-country rider
from Littleton, CO
Date Reviewed: May 27, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Well it's been 1 month since I recv'd the replacement pair from NIKE and the sole material has been improved and not AS brittle as the privious material. The sole material does not crumble as before but is still susceptible to cuts.
It is a mute point since these are Manufacturer Discontinued anyway. I have to say I am going to go against the mainstream of opinion and still like the shoe a great deal. I will give them a 4 for Nike's fit and standing by their product. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ricksom
a weekend warrior
from Toronto, Canada
Date Reviewed: May 22, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Cheap shoes, and therefore, you get what you pay for.
Sole treads wear like wood if you need to walk on rocks.
Too narrow a fit.
Sole is too flexible.
The cross over strap on top is almost pointless.
Mud and water pours into these things through the cleat holes like a flood.
And the high top design is only cosmetic (no real support).The only good thing about these shoes is that they are light, very breathable, and did I mention they are cheap.AND
my sole is still intact, not split like the posts below.
This is probably because I used the cleat plates (that came with my Ritchey cleats) on the inside on the sole where the cleat screws clamp down. It does offer good reinforcement!Overall...
Buy these shoes only if you have no money left after buying a new bike, because you will buy a better pair anyway in the near future. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dewey
a cross-country rider
from Pittsburgh, PA
Date Reviewed: May 21, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
What ever you do... do not buy these shoes! They suck, I bought a pair because I liked the over the ankle style and I figured they would be good quality. Boy was I wrong... I rode about 4 times on these shoes over somewhat rocky terrain, and the tread basically disappeared! After the third ride, it looked like I was wearing slippers... there was no tread left on the soul of the shoe! I returned the shoes and got a pair of Specialized El Gato Sport's... less expensive... not over the ankle... but a year later they are still in great shape. Buy the Nike if you only ride twice in your life! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mark MacNab
a weekend warrior
from Ottawa, Ontario
Date Reviewed: April 20, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Not surprised to find these in the Hall of Shame, I replaced a pair of Shimano M100's with the Nike PooBahs cause the shimanos were WAY uncomfortable, but the nikes, while comfortable came apart so regularaly that the shop (MEC) where I bought em' eventually got so sick of seeing me bring back a shoe in one hand and the sole in another, or the SPD cleat in my hand, or my foot stickin' out the bottom, that they GAVE me a pair of Answer Accelerators. 2 1/2 seasons later and the Answers need replacing but thats better that 2 1/2 weeks for the Nikes,
Zero Chillies for the Man at Nike. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dan
a cross-country rider
from Littleton, CO
Date Reviewed: April 16, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I wish I would have known about mtbr.com/reviews a bit earlier. I too had the soles deteriate, crumble and disappear. When I inquired about the problem at my LBS, they told me that if I called Nike they would replace them. SO... I called. They told me they know of the problem and have MD'd the shoe but not before attempting to correct the problem by getting rid of the composite (fibrous) sole with a new material. Nike offered to replace with a new model but I have been very satisfied with the fit and chose to try the Supa Pooh-bah again with the new sole material(NIKE has limited sizes left). I ride very rocky stuff 3-5 times a week and will know real fast if I need to replace them again. A follow up will be posted in a month. I have to give the shoe a 4. Nike has been more than helpful to keep me satisfied. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bill Sornsin
a weekend warrior
from Seattle
Date Reviewed: April 14, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Garbage. The soft rubber cleats tore right off. The velcro closures don't line up on either shoe. I noticed its apparent Nike successor this weekend, with much harder cleats (smart) and a totally different name (smart marketing). Still way too narrow for any human's foot, looks like a banana. This is simply not Nike quality in any way.For B-Ball I like Nike, for MTB I'm moving to Sidi. 1 chile. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
TOMMY
a cross-country rider
from ILLINOIS
Date Reviewed: March 3, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I HAVE RIDDEN WITH THESE SHOES FOR 2 YEARS.
THE TREADS WERE GONE AFTER THE FIRST MONTH. THE STRAP BROKE WITHIN 2 MONTHS, OTHERWISE THESE SHOES HAVE PERFORMED WELL. THEY PROVIDE GOOD FOOT AND ANKLE PRO-
TECTION, BUT ARE A LITTLE HEAVY FOR RACING. THEY DRY QUICKLY, AND NEVER SMELL MUSTY, ALWAYS SPRAY SUEDE SHOES WITH 3-M BEFORE YOU WEAR THEM IN WET WEATHER. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Air Ace
a racer
from Canuckville, Land of the Free
Date Reviewed: February 22, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I'm so sick and tired of this overpriced swoosh crapola. Enough already.So now we're going to be riding through the forest and everyone we pass will have the swoosh embroidered on their clothing, stuck to their helmet, etc. But I'm not worried though, because when they accelerate to catch me, their overpriced swoosh-labeled moccasins will self-destruct. Their soles will split and pull from their uppers, their cleats will tear off, and their feet will numb, long before they catch me...Ha, ha, ha... Good luck, suckers. That's what you get for trusting the man. Wake up and think for yourselves... for a change! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Arno
a cross-country rider
from The Swamp-USA
Date Reviewed: February 12, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
These shoes really SUCK!!!!After 10 min of riding, my feet were numb. The rubber soles are shit and literally crumbled off in pieces(on my first ride). Don't try and save money on these hunks of shit, you'll be sorry. Buy some Diadora's or Sidi. Nike should stick with basketball and stay way out of biking. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
SGT ROCK
a weekend warrior
from Kitimat, BC
Date Reviewed: February 6, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This review is for the Nike Nguba (similar to Poo Bah):These shoes suck serious weenie. I don't think Nike makes 'em anymore, GOOD %$#&ING RIDDANCE! If you come across them in the discount bin, cough twice and pass. With 90% wear still left on the uppers, the sole snapped in half right in front of the cleat - WHILE COMMUTING TO WORK! DO NOT BUY THESE SHOES AT ANY PRICE! If received as a gift, do yourself a favor and toss them to the neighbors' dog - OK as a chew toy, just take the cleats off so poochie doesn't hurt his teeth.ZERO CHILIS! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dave
a cross-country rider
from Toronto
Date Reviewed: January 28, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
These shoes didn't even last me a season, complete garbage, ripped the cleat with a good portion of the sole right off. Terrible shoes with not a lot of grip but the sell because they have the name. Don't waste your time or money until Nike starts building a quality product. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
David
a cross-country rider
from US
Date Reviewed: December 26, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I don't have the SUPA POOH BAH's but the POOH BAH 2. These work great. Stiff sole but VERY comfortable. They also look cool. I don't know about these
other Supa Pooh Bah's but the Pooh Bah 2's work excellent. I also got a
great deal for them at my LBS About $65. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ryan
a racer
from Gainesville, FL
Date Reviewed: December 10, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought 1 pair of poobahs. Broke 'em. Sent them back. Got a new pair. Broke 'em. Sent them back. Got a new pair. Broke 'em. Sent them back. Got a new pair(Supa poobahs). Broke 'em. Sent them back. Got a new pair.5 pairs for the price of one. What can I say, they suck but Nike is great about replacing them.
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Submitted by
Fat FRiday
a cross-country rider
from Roatan, Honduras
Date Reviewed: December 7, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Whoo Boy. The treads are utter worthlessness. Pretty stiff soles and the colors are not vomit-inducing, like some Italian shoes...but I'd put up with the stench if my shoes stayed together. 1.5 chilis...the half chili Nike can shove in their collective asses. So back down to 1. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sethor
a racer
from OH
Date Reviewed: December 5, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I must edit my former review. Nike sent me a replacement pair under warranty (Go Nike!) the new shoes have a harder rubber compound for the tread, so I think they fixed that problem. Too bad I already bought another pair of shoes. Anybody with a 10.5 foot want to buy a brand new pair? | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
viper
a cross-country rider
from Stillwater, OK
Date Reviewed: December 4, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Crap, 1 ride, no tread, enough said | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chuck Stein
a cross-country rider
from Pittsburgh
Date Reviewed: November 30, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
These are the worst designed riding shoes I've ever had.
Especially frustrating lace cover and buckle design (for MY foot), anyway.
And shoot, I didn't even think about the bottoms -but
I just walked over and checked them, and sho' enough, half the cleats are ripped off! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jeff Spies
a cross-country rider
from Chandler, AZ
Date Reviewed: November 19, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
The original poohbas were crap, but the new style is very good. My first 2 pair of Nike poobahs split at the cleat area. The new style that they sent me free of charge is still going strong. Very comfortable. I like the color (brown with yellow reflective design) So far they are holding up well and I think Nike has worked past their problems with the original poohbas. I do like the lace cover and the cleats are hodling up very nicely | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
sethor
a racer
from Cleveland, OH
Date Reviewed: November 18, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
What can I say about the Nike Supa Puba - they are SUPER CRAP! They SUCK! I bought these shoes for about $100. I thought the leather lace cover would stretch a bit over time, but it didn't. It wouldn't ever close, and kept coming undone. The fit was okay because I tried them on in the store and bought 1 size larger. My biggest complaint, however, is that over the course of two races, all the lugs fell off the soles. ALL OF 'EM! The material is just too soft. I tried to get a replacement pair from Nike under some sort of warranty, but that was a while ago and I haven't heard from them yet. I am not expecting much. ANyway, if you try and return the shoes, you have to send them back and have them evaluated, a process that takes 6 - 8 weeks. What are you supposed to ride on in the mean time? I broke down and bought some Carnac Flites. Lighter. Stiffer. (more expensive). Oh well. If I had known that these Nike shoes were complete crap, I wouldn't have wasted $100 on these. And if anybody from Nike sees this, your products suck, and you customer service is pathetic. I hate you. THere is no pile of crap rating so I guess they get one star by default. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Monkey Guy
a cross-country rider
from Santa Fe, NM
Date Reviewed: November 18, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Totally agree with above review (or below, actually).These shoes stink. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John S. Burch
a weekend warrior
from Yigo,GUAM
Date Reviewed: November 7, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I mail ordered a pair of Nike Yuha's because my local dealer was out of my size at the time. Anyway these shoes are so freakin' narrow they must have been made midgets or something! I wore them for 30 min and couldn't wait to rip them off! These shoes suck bigtime! What the heck is Nike doing? I wear their street shoes and a 10 1/2 is a 10 1/2 not a ultra narrow 9. I don't know about the durability or anything ,but please try before you buy. I don't know why the salesmen did'nt tell me this? | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dave Fitzmaurice
a
from weekend warrior
Date Reviewed: October 31, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Brought Pooh Bahs 2 and half years ago. Broke sole installing first cleats, got free replacements. Snapped sole a few months ago across where the cleat is attached, and shoes are now pretty useless, too much flex.
In use they were good though, the narrow fit meant they were tight to begin with, but once they had stretched they fitted like a glove, grippy sole that wore out too fast, looked good, not too garish.
Overall they have lasted well seing as i wore them every day, although mostly for road riding. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dave
a cross-country rider
from Montana
Date Reviewed: October 29, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I think the shoes are great!!!!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brian
a weekend warrior
from Durango
Date Reviewed: October 25, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
These shoes lick sweaty nut sacks!! I had the shoes for about a month before
the soles started going to shit! Now after three months, the shoes are practically useless! Every lug has been ripped from the bottom, huge chuncks
of the sole are missing and the closure system has gone straight to hell.
Don't spend your money on these piles of ass!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
higgi
a weekend warrior
from Columbus, Ohio
Date Reviewed: October 24, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
The Pooh bah as a first clipless shoe was general okay. I thought the shoe was a bit narrow and was concerned with the tread wear. The big let down was when the sole broke right behind the clip. What a shock! It was a hard thirty miles back home. Can you say major pain in the foot. I give the Pooh bah three for there performance prior to the Break.( Does anyone know if Nike replaces these?) | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Micheline
a cross-country rider
from North Bay,Ont. Canada
Date Reviewed: October 16, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I purchased the Nike Poohbah as my first shoe. I find it great so far because the boot is more narrow and it provides good ankle support. I can see, however why men wouldn't like the narrow fit. They are working great for me and thet have been holding up very well. They are probably a better shoe for the female rider. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
mark duncan
a racer
from saskatoon sask.
Date Reviewed: October 13, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
they are the best shoes i have ever worn
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Submitted by
ryan parnell
a downhiller
from blacksburg va.
Date Reviewed: October 4, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
this is for the pooh bah shoes. these shoes are way too narrow. i have pretty much normal feet, but had to go like a size bigger so they would fit. why are they so narrow? in the winter time, you can't like wear thick socks or anything or your feet hurt. the laces suck also. theyre like made out of twine. mine broke or dryrotted or something. on a good note, if you have to walk it, the tread is really beefy and digs in good. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Simon
a
from Taiwan
Date Reviewed: October 1, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Lasted about 1.5 years under heavy conditions, welcro does not stick anymore, the sole is broken near the pedal clit, they loose stiffness after 6 months, broke the slot were the velcro goes trought when tightening them, confortable for narrow feet, too high at the hankle, heavy.
3 chili because I got them free from Nike here in Taiwan... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
David Tsang
a weekend warrior
from New York
Date Reviewed: September 25, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Nice looking shoes. I like the fact that they provide some ankle support. That's where I stop liking them. The soles aren't that stiff. Fine if you're a recreational rider, but bad if you're serious about riding. And the worse thing is that the shoe is too damn narrow. Did Nike get the product design from ancient Chinese footware designers where the method by which young ladies kept their feet small was to where binding shoes so they couldn't grow anymore. Basically, the shoe is uncomfortable because its too damn narrow! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Michael
a cross-country rider
from CA
Date Reviewed: September 23, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
i actually have nike nguba IIs, and from the sound of all of your reviews, you guys should have bought these instead of poo bahs. i've had no problems with mine. the soles are stiff, the tread solid, they are narrow, but if you didn't try them on and figure that out before you bought them, you are a dumbass anyways....nguba's deserve a 4. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Scotto
a
from downhiller
Date Reviewed: September 22, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have the Nike Pooh-Pa. Besides the Gay name they are pretty god shoes FOR THE PRICE. They wear out pretty fast and are a little flexy but for 50 bucks who cares. I Give it a 3 | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Nick
a racer
from Bloomington,IN
Date Reviewed: September 13, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Nike sucks. They try to get into sports where they don't belong. They should learn to stay in the city. Damn city folk! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mark
a cross-country rider
from West Hartford, CT
Date Reviewed: September 8, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I had a pair of the Pooh-Bahs for about a year. The sole split at the
cleat mounting slots. Not the best shoes, but o.k. if you're just getting
started (also maybe if you can get a good deal on them). I now have a pair
of Sidi Dominators (which I've had for two years with NO problems whatsoever).
| | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
kevan
a cross-country rider
from los angeles
Date Reviewed: September 5, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Shoes run narrow, hard on my feet, especially on a hot day. Bottom fell off after about one year. Still, not a bad shoe to get started in. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
steve
a cross-country rider
from
Date Reviewed: August 30, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have the Pooh-Bah (no Supa). I have fairly wide feet, and these seem to be a little narrow. They are also a pain to get on and off, yet they seem to loosen (or be loose) when I ride. My old Shimano shoes were much better. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sparty
a racer
from Bethel, Maine
Date Reviewed: August 25, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
These are my first pair of clipless shoes, and I haven't had much of a problem
adjusting from clips. However, the treads on the sole are falling off after only a few days of use. The comfort so far has been
good; my feet weren't even seriously uncomfortable after walking about 1.5 miles yesterday when I blew a tube (yes, the
tread problem started *before* this incident). | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
STEVE H
a cross-country rider
from Woodland Hills, C
Date Reviewed: August 25, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
These shoes are a pair of crap! After 2 rides the lugs on the right shoe were 50% gone. The left had about 25% missing. The
lug material is TOO soft. I thought I was getting a bargain from Performance at $89.00 (reg. $109.00). Some bargain! The
Velcro flap doesn't stay put. Fit was okay, they do run 1 full size small, so i ordered the appropriate size. I am going to clean
out my wallet and get Sidi. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steve
a cross-country rider
from CA
Date Reviewed: August 25, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I cannot agree with you guys more. The cheap, soft rubber treads wore off when I was walking my bike from my room down the driveway. That all happened the first day. The fit and the securing (speed laces, velcro, strap) are great for my feet and the sole is stiff enough but the damn treads just come off. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ryan Richey
a cross-country rider
from CollegeStation
Date Reviewed: January 23, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I am very disappointed with the quality of these shoes! I have had them only four months and I am on my third pair. On my first ride with my Nikes the sole started deteriorating and this wasn't that big of a problem because I could still ride in them. Next, the strap anchor on the inside edge of the shoe ripped out and I didn't have much choice but to take them back. I got a new pair because it was still within the stores return period. The second pair I think I had two rides on and the plastic snap/buckle or whatever broke right down the middle. At this point I was just outside of the 90 day warranty period of the store but out of the kindness of their hearts(and the fact that they are kind of pissed at Nike about their shoes already) they gave me another pair. I can't wait to see what breaks on this pair! I think Nike should stick to running shoes...then again, I just sent a pair of those back too; they'll be back in four to six weeks/years who knows? Don't get screwed, maybe next year they'll make 'em a little better or at least tolerable! By the way I hope everyone else is having better luck with them than I am!
IMPORTANT: I would like to know of anyone else who has had problems, because I would like to get my money back. EMAIL me if you would! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ray Zeimet
a racer
from Mamaroneck, NY
Date Reviewed: November 6, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
This shoe has a great pedal to shoe contact, that makes even the worst(onza) pedals feel great. They have a much stiffer sole than the last two generations. The uppers are better looking too, as well as a better fit, BUT.... I have just received my second pair of these shoes from Nike. I had to return the first pair because the regrind sole was reground right off the shoe after only two rides. I have since put in about six rides on the new ones and the sole is starting to break away from the bottom. They will be going back soon. | | Overall Rating: |
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