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Submitted by
Dan
a Weekend Warrior
from Eglin AFB, FL, USA
Date Reviewed: June 16, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$60.00 | | Purchased At: | eBay | | Strengths: | Comfort and fit | | Weaknesses: | Construction | | Similar Products Used: | Shimano low-end and Answer Accelerator | | Bike Setup: | Scwinn Homegrown Team HT | | Bottom Line: | I'm writing this 3 days after getting them. They fall apart...
I bought them new from eBay from a triathalon athlete who had no need for them. The first day I put cleats on 'em, they felt great. Two days later, after a short ride, when I put them next to my other shoes, I saw that the outsole of my right shoe was coming off from the rest of the shoe. Also, the screw plate for the cleats slid around inside of the right shoe, which gave me a bit of free play.
They are junk. I am hoping that I can use some epoxy ("Double Bubble") from work on them. The epoxy is used on F-15s, so hopefully I can salvage them.
1 chili for value, since I consider them a complete waste of money.
2 chilis overall. The fit was the redeeming value. Style and construction make these shoes nearly worthless. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
mik
a Weekend Warrior
from hobart
Date Reviewed: January 10, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$120.00 | | Purchased At: | talays launceston | | Strengths: | comfort, fit, durabilty, just plain cool shoes | | Weaknesses: | little on the small side | | Similar Products Used: | nike cairns, answer accelerator, shimano m100 | | Bike Setup: | Yeti ARC, XT, duke race | | Bottom Line: | I got these in middle of 1997, had to have a pair (i admit i love nike), paid full price $200-220 australian dollars, and after nearly 8 years, worth every cent and more. Apart from them not being a good match for those red shimano 636 pedals, they have been perfect. i really like the cairns, have 2 pair, but i think these are better, a little wider (but shorter) and they just keep going and going. mine arn't on their last legs yet, so long as you don't have to walk, theres not much tread left, click clack :-). So now i just have to track down a new pair.
Stiff but not too stiff (the cairns can be a bit stiff) and i just love them. maybe i'll get some of the new nike stuff, but if i can find some more of these, they will be mine. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Barry
a Weekend Warrior
from Edmond, Okla.
Date Reviewed: July 4, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | South Boundry Taos,NM | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$60.00 | | Purchased At: | Wheeler Dealer ,Okc | | Strengths: | Price, Comfort | | Weaknesses: | Soles | | Bike Setup: | 2000 fsr pro,king headset,king-517 wheels,Thomson stem&seatpost,bomber3,xt crank & shifters,xtr derailers,xtr brakes | | Bottom Line: | The shoes were fine until I was half way through a cross country race when I endowed . i got up and my sole was still clipped in my time peddel, | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Guccidon
a Weekend Warrior
from New Jersey
Date Reviewed: January 2, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Rindwood | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$16.00 | | Purchased At: | REI OUTLET | | Strengths: | Great shoe for the money a little narrow but after a few rides broke in well very stiff sole lace&velcro keeps you in nice and tight toe spike for climbing a lot of shoe | | Weaknesses: | none what so ever | | Similar Products Used: | Adidas,Shimano,Specialized | | Bike Setup: | 03 Heckler XT/XTR Z1 Fork, Disk Brakes, Thompson, Chris King,Panaracer Tyres | | Bottom Line: | These shoes rock after a little over 2 years the shoes are starting to show signs of wear the sole is starting to seperate from the shoe I got my moneys worth If I know what i know now I would have bought as many as they had for 16$ bucks you can't go wrong | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
KitKat
a Cross Country Rider
from Sydney, Australia
Date Reviewed: September 18, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Oaks / Andos, Lane Cove | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$20.00 | | Purchased At: | Nike Warehouse | | Strengths: | - Cheap!!! The cheapest pair of cycling shoes you can buy - OK so they were in the clearance warehouse. But still . . .
- Good ventilation
- Stiffness
- Looks good (in the blue)
- Don't know about durability yet | | Weaknesses: | - Time cleats don't work quite as well with this shoe as does the Specialized Comp - sole surgery needed to correct this.
- Narrow cut
- Otherwise I'm not going to complain because it is sooooooooooo cheap. | | Similar Products Used: | - Cannondale C-Sole (good for recreation riding but anything else is too mcuh to ask of this shoe)
- Specialized Comp - nice shoe & got it at a discount but not quite so big a discount as the Nike. Stiff and everything else but ventilation is not up to Nike standard. Works great with Time cleats. | | Bike Setup: | Cannondale CAAD3 hardtail with XT drivetrain (ok, Deore shifters & front mech), Avid SD7 brakes, Time ATAC Alium pedals | | Bottom Line: | I'm not going to complain about anything!!! At $50 Aussie, it is so cheap that it doesn't matter how well it works. But it works well, stiff sole & excellent ventilation. I just wish it was cut a bit wider.
Unfortunately it is made by Nike (or someone in a sweat shop).
If I could find another pair I'll go buy one, but I think all the pairs in Sydney are now sold out now that everyone has found out about this deal . . . | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris
a Cross Country Rider
from Monument, CO
Date Reviewed: August 12, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | not telling | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$100.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | durability, stiffness, ventilation | | Weaknesses: | ventilation in winter/water | | Similar Products Used: | adidas something or other | | Bike Setup: | GT Zaskar all XT, Tomac 78 Special all XT | | Bottom Line: | I have had these shoes for at least 3 years, maybe closer to 4 years and they are just now finally falling apart. I ride exclusively off road and race the occasional 24 Hour race.
I have found these very durable. The toe stitching is finally coming apart and the sole is wearing down on the toe area to the point that it made me put the cleats in to get any traction at all. Other than that nothing. My wife says no one should ever offer me a warranty on anything 'cus I usually break everything. Not these shoes. To bad I can find 'em anywhere in my size anymore.
These are definately stiff shoes. I've been trying on a lot of shoes looking for replacements and I walk away think I had on a pair of sneakers they are all so flimsy.
Only real downside is the ventialtion which is a double edged sword. Great in the summer but a bit cold in the winter or when wet.
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Submitted by
TODD
a Cross Country Rider
from SMITHFIELD, NC
Date Reviewed: July 9, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | THE PRICE | | Similar Products Used: | SHIMANO, SIDI | | Bottom Line: | I used these shoes for about 3 months. The sole seperated from body of the shoe and I attempted to repair with superglue. they came apart again during a ride, now their taking up space in a landfill. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Citron
a Cross Country Rider
from bay area
Date Reviewed: April 23, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$60.00 | | Purchased At: | online someplace... | | Strengths: | bombproof...at least for me, well ventilated in dry warm weather,
great fit, gosh darn stiff | | Weaknesses: | a little to well ventilated in colder weather and thru water. | | Bottom Line: | Reviews of these shoes have varied, which is pretty consistant with Nike's inconsistancy.
I have narrow, kind of high-arched feet and the soles fit great. I like the lace/velcro combo, it allows for a lot of comfort adjustment. I've ridden these hard for a year and they have held up incredibly well - nothing's seperated, cracked or fallen off. The one problem I have is the ventilation: while they're cool enough in warm weather, they're almost too ventilated when it gets cold outside and they pick up a lot of water in heavy rain or creek riding. I love these shoes, the price was right, they look good, and ride great. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jerry Harcek
a Cross Country Rider
from Denver, CO USA
Date Reviewed: April 20, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Chimney Gulch/Apex | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$70.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance | | Strengths: | Stiff stiff stiff
durable
| | Weaknesses: | plastic on straps causes hot spots (for 1st few months)
sole not super long lasting | | Similar Products Used: | specialized top of the line ('95)
nike poobahs
airwalk cheapo's
| | Bike Setup: | DB XR w/ XTR/XT
and ONZA HO pedals (on the roadbike, too) | | Bottom Line: | Shoes are a bargain for the dough. Yeah, they'd give me hotspots when I wore em for too long during the first season with em. Yeah, a couple of the lugs chunked off (start of season #2?). And they take a while to dry out when you soak em good. But I got a pair of Diadora Chili's with my new bike, rode em a handful of times, and switched back to the Yuhas and put season number 3 on em. Chili's couldn't hang stiff-ness wise after I was used to the Yuha. Rode em in the Triple Bypass, even (120 miles because of a slight detour, and over 10,000 vertical feet of climb). But then the fact that I still ride pedals that were discontinued 3+ years ago may tell you something about me, too. If they still made replacement parts, I probably wouldn't be looking for replacements for the OnZa's yet...
Buy em if you find a good deal on em, want stiffass shoes, and don't like switching out equipment every season. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bob Dec
a Cross Country Rider
from Lagrange Park,IL USA
Date Reviewed: March 6, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | palos, kettle moraine | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$119.00 | | Purchased At: | village cyclesport | | Strengths: | Good looking shoe, well ventilated,fairly stiff. | | Weaknesses: | Toe spikes are too close together, pressure points on foot. | | Similar Products Used: | None. First pair of cycling shoes. | | Bike Setup: | Klein mantra race | | Bottom Line: | I bought these 3 years ago and they have held up well for me.I don't run the toe spikes because they feel awkward.The velcro doesn't grab anymore. They cause pressure points on my feet if i cinch them snug, so they must be run looser than normal. I must be lucky because mine have not fallen apart. You can get them at a great price now also. I run speedplays and have no problems with the cleats. Might be a good shoe for someone that rides on weekends and doesn't want to spend a lot. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Derek
a Cross Country Rider
from Wilmington, DE
Date Reviewed: March 6, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Cheap | | Weaknesses: | Lugs falling off.
To high an arch.
Holes above toes. | | Similar Products Used: | Shimano | | Bottom Line: | I just got these shoes, and I'm already regreting I spent the money on them. I bought these over the internet and have learned a lesson I guess. They looked great, having all the features I was looking for and at an unbelivable price. Or so I thought. The soles rubber is to soft and the lugs are falling off left and right. There are holes in the shoe above your toes, that are making spring creek crossings less than fun. The toe spikes are kind of close together making the shoe a little less stable than it could be. Laces and velcro is a pain in the ass, but without the laces you won't get them tight enough. Also the laces don't seem to go as far up your foot as they could to even better secure your foot. With the velcro - to get it to wrap across my foot without pinpoint loading the velcro doesn't line up properly for secure it closed. And lastly the fit doesn't seem to match my foot to well. I have a large but normal width foot with a fairly high arch, and not to much pronation. These shoes are too high in the arch even for me, and I think require a little more pronation to fit well. For a shoe that looks so good in pictures, I can't beleive it sucks so bad. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jules
a Cross Country Rider
from UK
Date Reviewed: January 29, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$60.00 | | Purchased At: | magazine deal | | Strengths: | stiff sole; straps & laces | | Weaknesses: | the grip & the sole plate are two separate pieces glued together. They come apart all the time. I have to stick them every coupla weeks. | | Bottom Line: | Buy these shoes if you like the smell of contact cement, coz you'll be using a lot of it! Nike - some bad design here. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
karl emmerich
a Racer
from sterling hts mi usa
Date Reviewed: January 23, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | fast singletrack | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$80.00 | | Purchased At: | bike shop | | Strengths: | stiff, and holds you foot in place. not a bad shoe for when you have to dismount your ride either | | Weaknesses: | sometimes its not always easy to line up the cleat and pedal | | Similar Products Used: | answers | | Bike Setup: | Specialized FSR, Manitou, Race Face, Rolf | | Bottom Line: | I have a 13 size shoe, so finding a shoe that fits is a problem in the first place. I like how they feel under power. There stiff, solid, and comfortable | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Timothy Mark
a Weekend Warrior
from West Palm Beach, Florida
Date Reviewed: January 13, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | all of them | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$16.00 | | Purchased At: | www.rei-outlet.com | | Strengths: | Price, stiff sole | | Weaknesses: | not as comfortable as Sidi | | Similar Products Used: | Sidi | | Bike Setup: | Cannondale Bad Boy Ultra | | Bottom Line: | This is the first pair of clipless shoes I've had. It's great with more efficient pedaling and control. I definitely would not have paid full price for these shoes but if you can get them at a good price, they may be worth it. At 16.00 you can't beat the price.
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Submitted by
Jules
a Cross Country Rider
from Newcastle, UK
Date Reviewed: December 29, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | Stiff sole | | Weaknesses: | The sole grip - this is a thin piece of rubber that peels off the the stiff part of the sole. I have to glue it on about every 2 weeks. | | Bottom Line: | Don't buy this shoes unless you really like play with contact cement | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jim
a Cross Country Rider
from Los Alamos, NM USA
Date Reviewed: October 28, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Arizona Firebreak | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$100.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance Bike Shop Denver | | Strengths: | Good looks and fit. Good grip off the bike | | Weaknesses: | The sole are needing to be reglued in some spots. But other than that they seem to be holding up well. | | Similar Products Used: | Shimano Other Nike shoes | | Bike Setup: | GT Avalanche | | Bottom Line: | So far I really like these shoes they seem to work well with my TIME A.T.A.C. pedals. I recently found these Shoes at Performance bike shop in Denver for $50.00 dollars and you can not beat that deal. In the future I would like to find a pair of Cairns. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tom Eriksen
a Cross Country Rider
from Stockholm, Sweden
Date Reviewed: October 26, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Hellas | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$110.00 | | Purchased At: | Nike Concept Store, Stockholm | | Strengths: | Very Ambitious construction. Breathes quality and sturdyness. | | Weaknesses: | Shoes shrinks in superwet conditions! I was most amazed with the fact that my right shoe shunk more than the other one. The 10.5 has shunk down to a 9!
Nike refused to replace them and accused me of exposing the shoe to excessive heat! It suddenly appeared to me the Nike is not only exploiting child workers but me as well. | | Similar Products Used: | Shimano SH-M220 | | Bottom Line: | I wasted $120 on these puppies since they shrunk so much that I can't use them anymore. Maybe I was unlucky but since this could happen to anyone I wouldn't recomend anyone to buy these suckers. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Todd
a Cross Country Rider
from Orange County, CA
Date Reviewed: October 21, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$85.00 | | Strengths: | None, Nike should stay out of the MTB shoe business unless they decide to buy out SIDI and put a quality shoe on the market. | | Weaknesses: | Poor sole design, very flexible, doesn't hold up hard riding.
Laces and velcro--hey, Nike pick one or the other,not both. | | Similar Products Used: | Sidi Dominator--I should have just bought another pair... | | Bike Setup: | Cdale F1000--this bike rocks | | Bottom Line: | Don't buy these shoes if you ride hills, XC or race. They would make great shoes for a street commuter with no hills --that's about it. The sole of the shoe is too flexible for hard pedaling and the cleat mounting is thin--this causes substanstial pain on the ball of your foot. I had to carve large chunks of the tread out so I could clip into my cleats (SPD's).
Save your money--buy SIDI or Carnac, it may cost you more, but the product will perform much better. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
T C
a
from SGV (The other valley)
Date Reviewed: October 4, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Lots of them | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$70.00 | | Purchased At: | Pro Bikes | | Strengths: | Haven't figured that out, they work at least. | | Weaknesses: | Lousy velcro, fit, sole. | | Similar Products Used: | Shimano | | Bike Setup: | ProFlex with some good stuff | | Bottom Line: | Had to purchase one size larger than normal to get a decent fit. Had to get velcro replaced because it was lousy. Had to reglue the rubber bumper that wraps around the front of shoe. Two velcro straps do not provide for a good fit. Nike products suck in general, doesn't matter, t-shirts,shoes, whatever. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
sketchy
a Weekend Warrior
from Washington DC
Date Reviewed: March 15, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | Cheap, stiff | | Weaknesses: | Fragile sole needed grinding for spds | | Similar Products Used: | Shimano, Specialized | | Bike Setup: | DBR X-10, Kona Explosif | | Bottom Line: | These shoes were ok for a while. The sole needed major rubber removed for my spds to engage/disengage properly.
Then I bailed from my bike, landed on my feet, and broke the sole in half. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Nathan
a Racer
from Huntington Beach, CA
Date Reviewed: January 19, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Bell ridge | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | They look racy and have a good fit | | Weaknesses: | Durability only allowed them to survive 3 months | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized El gato sport | | Bike Setup: | Santa Cruz heckler
marzocchi z1 qr 20 | | Bottom Line: | They started off with a bang and fit well and were stiff and light. After a few rides the lace cover ripped and the laces stared to pull out of the eyelets. Then the heel considerably seperated from the shoe. It was good while it lasted but for those of us who ride hard on shoes they dont stand up to well ....Thats just my opinion i could be wrong. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
joe
a Cross-Country Rider
from pittsburgh
Date Reviewed: December 30, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Bavington, Pittsburgh | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
Fits narrow feet, very stiff.Lace and Velcro straps make for very secure closure. | | Weaknesses: |
Trashed after two months, sole falls off of shoe. | | Similar Products Used: |
Diadora Chili, Nike Supa Poo Bah. | | Bike Setup: |
Trek 8000, front suspension, LX. | | Bottom Line: | You can't get good power transfer when the heel is falling off. Who wants to glue a $120 pair of shoes. Get the Diadora Chilis, they make the heel cup more narrow this year and the combo of laces and velcro help make them fit snug, if not as snug as the nikes. Oh yeah, and they didnt fall apart after two months of riding. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Leo Medellin
a Racer
from Chihuahua, Chih,
Date Reviewed: December 10, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Local | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
price, durability, straps/laces | | Weaknesses: |
sole wears quickly | | Similar Products Used: |
Specialized | | Bottom Line: | Good for all 'round riding/racing, but sole it's kind of soft | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brad
a Cross-Country Rider
from Littleton CO
Date Reviewed: December 7, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
Great fit
Sole wears well
Well ventilted | | Weaknesses: |
None yet | | Similar Products Used: |
Nike Nguba | | Bike Setup: |
Yeti ARC, Judy SL, Race Face/XTR, Ritchey pedals | | Bottom Line: | I bought these shoes because they fit well right out of the box, and had toe spikes which I hoped would help the soles last longer. I have beat the crap out of these shoes for over 2 yrs and while not perfect, the soles have held up very well. Whether or not the toe spikes have anything to do with that, I don't know. My riding buddy bought a pair of Super Poohbah's. What GARBAGE!!!. Within 6 months the soles looked like road shoes, bald as a cue ball. While my shoes still work great!
If they do die on me, I'll probably buy them again.
4 burning chilis-would give 5 if I had paid $20 less, like damn near everyone else. Still a great shoe, especially for under $100 | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Adam
a Racer
from Australia
Date Reviewed: October 14, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
Good Looks
Durability | | Weaknesses: |
None | | Similar Products Used: |
Shimano
Sidi | | Bottom Line: | This is my second review of this shoe. The first was a little over 2 months after purchase and this is a little over 2 years. The shoe is still great. Looks good and is comfortable after all this time. The sole is still intact, a little worn but that is expected. The velcro straps which I thought would wear and possibly break are still fine. All in all this shoe has performed perfectly for just over 2 years and I will no doubt buy another pair when they eventually die. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
L.Shaw
a Weekend Warrior
from Osan AB Korea
Date Reviewed: October 4, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Brown Mountain | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
Fits very well
Option of both laces and velcro straps or just the straps.
Looks good
Toe cleats for climbing
Stiff sole for power | | Weaknesses: |
Tread wears quickly
The thin rubber sole split and began to fall off | | Similar Products Used: |
None | | Bike Setup: |
99 Trek 7000 | | Bottom Line: | I have fixed the sole with 2 part epoxy and hope that it doesnt happen in another spot. I love the shoe and would recommend it if this problem hadn't happened.
I am giving them a 2 since they fit and work great but they fell apart | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Thomas Aden
a Weekend Warrior
from Pleasant Dale NE
Date Reviewed: September 23, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
niobrahra State Park | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Look good, huge lugs on the bottom, and very comfy. | | Weaknesses: |
None that I know of | | Bike Setup: |
Raleigh M-60 with Wellgo Pedals | | Bottom Line: | I really like these shoes. They look good, and are really comfortable. They have a large tread design on the back to even out the cleat on the front, so you walk more level. They seem to hold up really well to the eliments also. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Daryl
a Weekend Warrior
from Victoria, BC
Date Reviewed: September 1, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Hartland Rd. MTB park | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
Nice fit, cool silver color. Secure velcro strap/lace up combo. | | Weaknesses: |
Bothersome velcro strap/ lace up combo | | Similar Products Used: |
Lake
Sidi | | Bike Setup: |
Norco Nitro, with a Z3 Long travel fork. | | Bottom Line: | I like this shoe alot. It's a good performance shoe made by a company that has put shoes on the feet of some of the world's best athletes. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jana Lingo
a Cross-Country Rider
from Richmond, VA
Date Reviewed: August 31, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
Good fit for narrow feet and high arches | | Weaknesses: |
not good for wide and flat feet | | Similar Products Used: |
Specilazed El Gato, Carnac,
Nike Pedali | | Bike Setup: |
GTS XCR 4000, GT Force | | Bottom Line: | I'm on my second pair of these, so I obvious like these shoes. I like the fact that they aren't the typical wide and flat fit. the only downside is that nike seemed to have cheapened the shoe from the Yuha to the Yuha Plus, but kept the same price :(. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike Bowles
a Racer
from Keedysville, MD
Date Reviewed: August 20, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Yellow trail @ Gambrill State Park | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
great comfort | | Weaknesses: |
Glue used to hold on the soles | | Bike Setup: |
Gt LTS w/ Manitou SX Ti | | Bottom Line: | Great shoe if you like comfort, style and performance. I race very technical terrain in Maryland and am a two time veteran of the 24 hours of Cannan. This shoe has always performed. However, The heel part of the sole did start to separate from the uppers. I fixed the problem by gluing it back on with JB Weld. You can find this at any Track Auto or hardware store. The sole has stayed in place now and shows no sign of separation. Nike will warrantee the product but it does take about 8 weeks and there is no garantee what model shoe they will sent you. Last time I got downgraded! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Racer X
a Racer
from College Park, MD
Date Reviewed: June 28, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
-Made by Nike
-Velcro AND Laces (custom fit)
-Aggressive Sole
-Toe Studs
-Roomy Toe Box | | Weaknesses: |
-Made by Nike--Fight the Power!
-Runs Small
-Durability | | Similar Products Used: |
Diadora Jalapenos
Specialized MTN Comp
Addidas Faultline
Nike Pedali Combo | | Bike Setup: |
Schwinn Homegrown/Time Pedals | | Bottom Line: | The bottom line is that these shoes are OK.The good. I like the fact that they have velcro and laces; this allows me to really cinch them down. The aggressive sole is also a plus as is the toe spikes for those first lap pile-ups on the uphills; it's easier to run past (and over) the fallen.The bad. They suck because they are made by Nike. Too many people have Nike. Nike deserves to die. I had to get 1/2 size larger to fit me because they run a little small. I got the shoes because they were on sale. After one month, they have broken on me. The sole on the left heel have de-laminated. This happened on the my third lap, the night lap, at Canaan this year. Kinda blows. Good thing I had my Diadoras as spares. I would give them two stars because my Airwalks which I use to do urban assaults with last a lot longer. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jeff
a Cross-Country Rider
from Littleton, CO
Date Reviewed: June 25, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
any cool singletrack | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
comfort, look, easy to put on if you use only the straps | | Weaknesses: |
none so far | | Similar Products Used: |
shimano | | Bike Setup: |
trek 7000 | | Bottom Line: | I just bought these shoes today and so far they've blown my mind. I took off the laces and use only the straps and they fit like a glove. They look awesome and feel awesome. I also got these for $45. I don't know about the sole breaking or whatever on the previous peoples but we'll see. I'll review in a month or two for quality and performance on the trail. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Fernando
a Weekend Warrior
from San Diego
Date Reviewed: June 24, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Noble Canyon | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
Very good heel cup and heel retention. Stiff sole. Option of using laces with the wide and strong velcro straps. Toe spikes and spike wrench come with the shoes and the shoes look totally Shagadelick Baby!! | | Weaknesses: |
Great thick and agressive sole, but the thick sole made it hard for me to clip into my SPD pedals. I ended up using the Moto tool to grind off a little of the sole so the bindings could engage and stay locked in. Also the very outer edge where the lower velcro strap anchors to the outside edge of the sole is starting to delaminate on both shoes. Superglue seems to be holding the strap on for now. Shoe laces always get stuck to the velcro and is a pain to pull apart when I am ready to put shoes on before a ride. | | Similar Products Used: |
SIDI Dominator, Nike Pooh-Bah, Specialized El Gato and Sport. 96 Answer Acellerators. | | Bike Setup: |
Shimano 636 downhill pedals and Wellgo SPD's. | | Bottom Line: | I purchased these shoes because NIKE shoes just seem to fit me well. The only thing you have to watch out for is that for some reason, NIKE bike shoes run small. I origanally wanted to purchase the red Yuha's, but Performance had them on sale for $39.00 What a deal!! I use my NIKE's for freeriding and they are very comfortable. The toe spikes are not really necesary for the riding I do, but they work great for climbing, giving me that little needed x-tra traction. Great ventalation on hot days, but your socks get wet if water hits the mesh on the sides of the fore foot area. These shoes look cool and perform xlnt for the price. I give them 4 flaming dead horses! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Pete
a Cross-Country Rider
from Boston, MA
Date Reviewed: June 15, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
Comfotable for wide toe/narrow heel feet like mine. Very stiff, well padded. Nice wide straps. | | Weaknesses: |
Heavy, some tread broke off sole early. | | Similar Products Used: |
North Wave, Diadora | | Bottom Line: | Bought these over 2 years ago, one of the few size 15's out there. I like them a lot. I just bought a second pair via Internet although my first pair still have lots of miles left. I tried the new Yuha Plus at LBS & found that now they run small (like most Nikes), I couldn't fit in the new size 15. My wife just picked up a pair on clearance and loves them. Hard to beat this shoe for the money. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jim
a Weekend Warrior
from NJ
Date Reviewed: June 12, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Hawshorne | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
Looks.
Fit.
Stiff. | | Weaknesses: |
??Hmm?? | | Similar Products Used: |
'99 Answer Accelerator-demoed | | Bike Setup: |
Wellgo DH Pedals (636 Clone), with Shimano Multiple Release Cleat | | Bottom Line: | What can I say? Theses shoes are great. I only use the velcroe straps on intermediate rides because they fit so well. Laces and Straps on killer rides. Needed to cut away some rubber by the cleat- to allow easier access/ mud clearance). I rave the white reflective panel on the heel. Top guy in school with these on. Love the spikes. These are my first shoes. I love them. MSRP $120, I got em for 60 bucks outta Nasbar catalog. Well worthe the 120 price however. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Johnny
a Cross-Country Rider
from Charlottesville, VA
Date Reviewed: April 12, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Blue Ridge | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
Roomy toe box, but snug fit--better than my Sidis. Nice lace up and wide velcro straps. | | Weaknesses: |
Two Issues:1. I had a problem with the sole degrading at the ball of the foot where the leather upper bonds. A crack started to form. First an inch, then another, and within days a four inch crack and the upper started to separate from the sole. Nike needs a simple redesign. All the sole needs is a moulded rubber or flexible plastic rim or cup that comes up all around the ball of the foot on both sides to give the upper more area to mate with the sole.2. I had one of the straps, the front one, tear right at the sewing line to upper. I think the sewing process during manufacturing cut the strap ever so slightly, creating a weak spot, so that it eventually ripped. I think Nike fixed this problem with a nylon fabric backing to the strap (Peformance replaced the shoes with a pair of 99's...cool, huh!). One suggestion, though, for the straps. The are mearly sewn on flexible mesh-like fabric, which flexes a lot. The shoe could be improved by Nike running a piece of leather or stronger fabric directly underneath the straps for good stressor, pull-points. | | Similar Products Used: |
Sidi Dominator II | | Bike Setup: |
1997 Specialized Ground Control AIM. | | Bottom Line: | Although the Yuha Plus has been the best fitting shoe--even better than Sidi Dominators, but I had a couple of problems because of poor design and manufacture. I bought the shoes on sale from Performance in January and rode them just about everyday for three months--I bicycle commute to work. I first noticed that the sole started to degrade at the ball of the feet right where the leather upper bonded to the sole. It just started to crumble! First an inch, then two inches, and then four inches a couple of days later. Admittedly, I rode them in all types of weather and I occassionally got off the bike to charge up a hill. Some might say that I flexed them too much right at the ball of the foot, and I'd agree if both shoes started coming apart, but only the right shoe came apart. The left shoe was fine, except for it's own problem. The front toe strap tore right at the sew point. I guess during manufacturing the sewing cut the strap ever so slightly creating a week point. I have two suggestions for Nike to improve the Yuha Plus. First, they need to bring the sole up around the ball of the foot about 1 cm to give the leather upper more surface area to bond to the sole and distribute stress. Second, the straps need to be sewn to something other than jsut the soft leather and mesh fabric. Nike needs to run a strip of canvas or nylon fabric underneath the straps to create a stressor/pull-point for the straps. Here's the good news. Performance Bicycle Shop replaced them with 1999 models even though I had bought them on sale! NO HASSLE! Hats off to Performance. They know how to treat a customer. The new shoes are holding up great, so far. Love the new silver color. Great shoe otherwise. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mark Pemberton
a Cross-Country Rider
from Bloomington, IN
Date Reviewed: April 9, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Knobstone | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Great fit for my foot, good price, toe spikes | | Weaknesses: |
sole delamination, lining ripped | | Similar Products Used: |
I've tried on Diadora's, and Specialized, neither of which fit as well as the Nikes. | | Bike Setup: |
Gt Avalanche | | Bottom Line: | Out of the box these shoes were great, wonderful fit, good value for the price I paid(<$100). However, in less than a year, the sole has delaminated three inches off the heel. Nike vague on warrentee, they wouldn't promise a replacement, and said it would take 4-6 weeks!!! I don't know if I want to do that, and Bike Garage in Bloomington was nice enough to offer me credit and send them back themselves. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kim
a Cross-Country Rider
from Willoughby, OH
Date Reviewed: March 25, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
Stiff soles; great looks; you can find them for way less than $100. | | Weaknesses: |
I'm not a fan of Velcro, but it does work. | | Similar Products Used: |
Specialized, Cannondale. | | Bike Setup: |
Cannondale CAAD3 frame, Time ATAC Alium pedals. | | Bottom Line: | These shoes have been great over the past two seasons! They've not failed in mud, clean up easily, and have survived abrasive rocks and pavement. I'm not ready to get a new pair of shoes yet, but when I do, it'll be another pair of Nike's. I believe the shoes were made for people with medium to narrow feet, so if you have wide feet, the Italian Sidi Dominators *will* be a better fit. My only dislike with these shoes is the Velcro, and that's a personal thing. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Adam
a Cross-Country Rider
from Australia
Date Reviewed: March 15, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Good looks | | Bottom Line: | Great shoe, Ive owned this model fro over 12 months now and they have held up really well. I ride over 200 kilometres a week on some really tough terrain and the Yuhas have never missed a beat. The rubber sole is wearing a little in some spots but nothing to worry about. They are comfortable for me and the way they are going they should last another 18 months to 2 years. The only thing wrong with them is that on some hot days my feet get a bit hot, but this is Australia after all. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Moose
a cross-country rider
from Lakewood, Colorado, USA
Date Reviewed: February 26, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I have had the Yuha's for an entire seasonand have found the comfortable and a good combination with Shimono 535 pedals. They have a nice stiff sole and good traction....until the soft rubber wears out, which is VERY quickly. I would not recommend them for a big rider who gets off the bike alot, the sole will wear out. I'll give the three burning (on the way in and coming out) chilis. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Clark
a cross-country rider
from Oxford, MS
Date Reviewed: February 24, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I've ridden a pair of Yuha's hard for two years now, and they've held up well. In fact, they're apparently indestructable and very stiff. If only they were equally comfortable! The Yuha's have never fit as well as they should - the uppers just bind my foot in all the wrong places. I road in a pair of Sidi Dominator 3's last weekend and all I can say is wow...Italy, here I come. If you are considering a good mail order deal on Yuha's somewhere, my advice is to try on some bike shoes from a friend or a LBS first. Then put your money where the fit is...in my case, Sidi. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ron Adame
a weekend warrior
from Tumon, Guam
Date Reviewed: February 15, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
Great Shoes, so what if there's no 'Nike Air' these shoes aren't for Michael Jordan types, these are some serious riding shoes. For those Hammerheads the shoes are plenty stiff. It's the shoes Team GT wears and for good reasons, they are comfortable and snug without suffocating your feet, and for steep off the bike climbing they offer excellent traction, even on slippery mud. As for durability, I had my pair for about 10 months now and they are still holding up even on muddy and wet conditions to really hot and dry rides. Great fit even without the laces, they are wide enough on the toes and snug to keep your heels from sliding around. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tom
a weekend warrior
from Tucson. AZ
Date Reviewed: January 19, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
After 20 miles of riding my feet were starting to feel it bad. I won't discount that to the shoe, hey, read the weekend warrior part. The shoes fit tight. I haven't yet decided whether to take the laces off both sides, they seem to fit fine w/o the laces. I'll remove the spikes, pain when yur hoppin' rocks with bike in hand. BTW, first pair of clipless and the wipe-outs were good as I'm getting used to them! This is a good shoe, and the Nashbar $10.00 pedals can't be beat for the money you pay. Way cheap, way good. It's almost 80 degrees here in Tuc;) | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tom
a weekend warrior
from Tucson, AZ
Date Reviewed: January 12, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
This be my first pair of clipless shoes, I bought the yuha-plus after scanning and scanning the reviews. I purchased them as well from Nashbar due to the rave on the $10 pedals that those folks are happy to supply with a purchase of any pair of shoes. I'm definately the newbie so my review comes from the heart (or should I say cog?)
I'm wearing the left shoe now at work and it's a tight fit for an 8 1/2. But the snugness is not causing any pain.
The construction is very good.
The sole is very stiff and I didn't slide all over the bathroom floor.
I can't comment on the pedals cause I never used them before. Suffice to say as I was fooling around with the parts I connected them to a shoe and man-o-live it was a pain to pull them off. I'll respond after a few rides to let you all know how they've been. 5 chili's for now so as to not kill the average. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Todd
a cross-country rider
from Dallas, TX
Date Reviewed: January 10, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I gave Nike a grilling over the horrid Super Pooh-Bah shoe, so why did I give them another chance? Mostly because everyone (including the reviewers here) seemed to like the Yuha Plus. In fact, you'll see better reviews for the Yuha than the Italian-made Cairns (Yuhas are made in Taiwan, like most Nike shoes). Got mine for $79, which is much more realistic than the $119 retail price, and a lot cheaper than the Cairns. I slipped my foot into them with skepticism, I was envisioning Super Pooh-Bah torture again. Surprise, these shoes fit! I'd read some of the reviews that said these shoes cater to the wide foot/narrow heel crowd, and it's true. The lace/strap combo is a nice option, but I was able to ditch the laces and still get good results from using the straps alone. I've only ridden on them a few times, but first impressions are excellent. The soles are stiff, promoting excellent energy transfer (unlike the old Pooh-Bahs). The toe cleats help keep your footing if you find yourself portaging the bike up hills. I was expecting to be shaving the tread to get them to work with my Time ATACs, but it wasn't necessary. For the Yuha, it seems that Nike skipped the poseur styling and the bells and whistles that don't work---for once. I'm not anti-Nike because they're the big giant they are, but I've seen their standards plummet over the last fifteen years. The Yuha is a definite exception, by all appearances (and a few rides), a damn good shoe. We'll see how it holds up. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
aaron lloyd
a racer
from canada
Date Reviewed: January 8, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
i used these shoes for a season, and they fell apart. the heel on the left shoe came unglued, and started to lift off of the sole. the company was good enough to give me a refund, and with which i purshased a pair of cairns. i wouldn't hesitate on buying the yuha's again, greta comfortable shoes, toe spikes are awesome. this was the only pair that this particular store had returned to them, so, i got the lemon. there were no problem for 6 months though, only when it got really wet. they dries fast, but with that the glue came ungone. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Eric Henderson
a cross-country rider
from Louisville, KY
Date Reviewed: January 4, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
Quality shoe from a company that knows a few things about shoes. Have had the shoes about one year and they have held up perfect. They look great and the tread is awesome. Sometimes on long trips my feet begin to get sore, but I have wide feet and most shoes don't feel great after long runs, walks, etc. When I went out and bought better socks things got better. Highly recommend. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Martin Yianni
a cross-country rider
from England
Date Reviewed: December 26, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I am very pleased with the Yuha shoes I bought some two years ago. With weekly races on both cross-country and road riding they have performed exceedingly well. My only gripe is the winter where there is no real protection from the wind chill factor without using oversocks and three pairs of socks inside, (making the fitting rather tight).
I would put a 4 on the chilli factor losing 1 from the chilly factor! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jason
a cross-country rider
from California
Date Reviewed: November 17, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
The sizing is right on, not too many companies make shoes in a 15. Only problem is that these things didn't last too long. I got several hundred miles out fo them before the cleat ripped clean out of the shoe. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
endo
a cross-country rider
from saratoga
Date Reviewed: October 26, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
excellent shoe, as can be expected from Nike. Have had these for two seasons and they still fit like a glove. The shoes are getting worn, with all the riding I do it is expected, but the wear is not structural, only cosmetically. The laces snug the shoe to my feet and the velcro straps allow the shoes to be losened or tightened while riding(probably not safe). When I need another pair of shoes, I will be hard pressed in getting anything but the Yuha. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Fred stanke
a weekend warrior
from Cupertino, CA
Date Reviewed: October 1, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I had to trim the bottoms in order to get them to work with Shimano 535 pedals. The shoes have two velcro straps over optional laces. This may or may not be a feature. Using the laces definitely gives a snugger fit, they are a real pain to tie under the velcro. Without the laces they are not as snug but acceptable for casual riding. They fit me rather well, except that they are a little to wide in front, and there is no way to tighten them up there. I have not gotten blisters or hot spots, ie, they are comfortable, for me. I now wish I had gotten something with three velcro straps, or just laces. The price is nice. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
SHAWN A
a cross-country rider
from ROANOKE VA USA
Date Reviewed: August 27, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I LOVE THESE SHOES. I BOUGHT THE OLD YUHAS FROM PERFORMANCE FOR $79. THESE SHOES LOOK REALLY COOL AND ARE GREAT FOR CROSS COUTRY RIDING. I REALLY LIKE THE STIFFNESS THAT THESE SHOES HAVE. I HAD AN OLD PAIR OF SHIMANO SHOES THAT WERE OK BUT NOWHERE AS GOOD AS THESE.THEY ARE GREAT FOR STEEP HIKE ABIKE SECTIONS ON ACCOUNT OF THE TRACTION STUDS.
FIVE BIG STARS! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kim
a cross-country rider
from Willoughby, OH
Date Reviewed: August 21, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
These are great shoes, gang! Especially if you buy the plain ol' Yuha (not the new Yuha Plus)...For $79, it will be one of the best values you will find in mountain biking (the new Yuha Plus sells for about $119). These shoes have survived some of the hardest riding I've ever done at Mickey's Mountain Bike Challenge in Hopedale, OH, particularly in mud. They are durable and comfortable. Five chilies for value and durability (not to mention great looks). | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ed
a weekend warrior
from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Date Reviewed: August 20, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I hesitated buying these shoes because I didn't know if Nike would be able to perform as well at making bike shoes as they do other types of sports wear. I'm glad to say that I finally decided to buy the NIKE YUHA PLUS after reading the reviews here. I've had no problems with breaking in the shoe (2 rides). And they work well with my Shimano 535's. They breath well, look great, clean easily and were relatively cheap $145 Canadaian. Convert that to US dollars today and you have a great deal (I LOVE Mountain Equipment Coop MEC) Go get a pair! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Flatfoot Bill
a cross-country rider
from San Diego, CA 92117 USA
Date Reviewed: August 3, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Just bought my second pair today at Performance for -- get this -- $69! These shoes are the bomb. After trashing two pairs of Shimano shoes (brown high-tops -- comfortable but soles were soft), I got some Yuha's for around $100.00 over one year ago. THEY SHOW NO SIGNS OF WEAR AT ALL!!! Amazing, as I have to hike up rocky stuff more than I wish were necessary. Get 'em -- install the spikes -- rock and roll and ride and stride! Five smokers, baby. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
David
a cross-country rider
from Seattle
Date Reviewed: July 29, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Terrific shoe - very comfortable without any painful break-in, and a stable platform. The lace / strap combination allows for endless minor adjustments. I upgraded to these from a pair of old Performance shoes and regret having taken so long to do it. I needed to adjust the cleat placement a couple of times before they felt right, but once I found the right spot, they felt very efficient. It was nearly 100 degrees yesterday, and the shoes allowed more than sufficient air-flow. I have very bad ankles (years of torn ligaments and broken bones), and sometimes have trouble finding shoes that provide enough support around the heel. These were rock-solid without binding or restricting movement the way some high-cut shoes can. Either these are great shoes, or I didn't have any idea what good shoes were like... A rating of 5 after one ride seems like overkill, but I can't resist. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
erik baier
a weekend warrior
from boston, ma
Date Reviewed: June 30, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
second pair of nike yuha shoes, they are comfie, break-in was one day, nice to look at, you can drain water out of them easily, they dry out and breath nicely. i ride in the woods alot, creekbeds, forest trails, they have yet to fall apart. also, the velcro straps also are a real bonus, no more soggy shoe laces. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dave H.
a cross-country rider
from Pittsburgh, PA
Date Reviewed: June 25, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought the red Yuha Plus shoes this year as a replacement for my first pair of mtb shoes (not including the one pair of Specialized I bought in between but returned after one ride). I did a lot of shopping for a quality shoe that would fit a narrow foot and heel. I have to admit the Sidi's came close to fitting while the Nike Cairn's might of felt better after a lot of break-in (they had a weird pressure-point on the side from the exoskeleton). The Specialized set of shoes I bought only had Velcro straps (no laces), one of the cleat-bolts stripped out the inside-the-shoe plate (a common Specialized problem lately), and the heel area became too large which allowed heel slippage. The Nike Yuha Plus just fit really well and it didn't seem like it would need a lot of break-in.
In shoes if one of those micro-adjust ratchet systems (Dominator's, Cairn's) does't fit you or your budget, I am a big fan of laces to give the best reliable fit over Velcro straps alone. Also laces can be replaced, velcro is a little tougher to replace.I have ridden in these numerous times and raced in them once. I seriously consider these shoes to be of the quality of shoes costing $50 more. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Meathead
a cross-country rider
from Louisville, KY
Date Reviewed: June 23, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This was my first pair of mountain biking footwear and I am just tickled silly at its performance. The shoe is extremely durable and functional. When put with my pair of 747 pedals they mate extremely well. I was so happy to see when I first opened the box that they were the same color as my biking outfits, 'prince' purple 'rain' and canary yellow. Just SASSY. See you on the trails boys!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brian
a weekend warrior
from tennessee
Date Reviewed: June 20, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Pretty good shoes. I have owned them for about a year and they are breaking in nicely. They were VERY stiff when new but I find them very easy to clip in and out with. They clean up well but the plastic scratches too easily. Who wears mtn bike shoes for looks anyway! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mr. Peabody
a cross-country rider
from Wauconda, IL
Date Reviewed: June 16, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Although this is my first pair of clipless shoes, and I have no previous reference points, I have to say these shoes are pretty damn good (I know, they're made by The Man, big ruthless corporation, blah, blah, blah, but hey, they look sweet!) They took a couple of rides to break in, but now I can ride all day without any inkling of discomfort. They've withstood some pretty nasty munches on dirt AND pavement, without any damage to the uppers. Oh, and they're super stiff, so they can be ridden on century road rides, if need be. Buy the shoes. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
RC
a cross-country rider
from GA
Date Reviewed: June 1, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
These are my first pair of shoes for clipless pedals. I heard stories stretching from one extreme to the other. I think these shoes are great. I have had no problem with them. They are not as narrow as some people have stated, and I have wide feet. They have not torn or shown any signs of great wear even when I go biking three to four times a week like usual. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mark Chandler
a cross-country rider
from Concord, CA
Date Reviewed: May 29, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I've had the new Yuha Plus for a few weeks, and it's a big improvement over the older Yuha. The upper is a lot softer, which makes it comfier. Plus, the straps don't dig in anymore. They changed the cleat pocket so it you have to trim it for Frog cleats, though. But hey, they now come in bright red. ;-) | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Richie-Rich
a weekend warrior
from Washington, DC
Date Reviewed: May 29, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought this shoe a bout one year ago and I am very pleased. I am a Nike man by nature and this shoe just goes to show what a great product the guys out of Beaverton, Or. produce. It is light, stiff, and durable. Nice shoe. So nice in fact that I plan on buying a second pair. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tuukka Hakkinen
a racer
from Finland
Date Reviewed: May 26, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
These shoes really rule! They work great on every trail I go and thanks to the stiff sole they also do the job on road. The price of 120 $ is almost 100 $ cheaper than Cairns, so you really get shoe for the buck. They look cool, work with my Shimanos(535) and fit my feet perfectly. What else can I wish?
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Submitted by
dan
a cross-country rider
from kansas
Date Reviewed: May 24, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Just got my brand-new Yuha's and I really like them. I wore out a pair of the Performance MSG's which were a little sloppy on my feet. The Yuha's, however, fit well and really enhance the power transfer to the pedals. I have Shimano 535's and I did need to carve a little outsole off so the pedals could engage without resistance...no big deal. I don't even use the laces...the wide velcro straps work well. A great shoe for the price!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Peter
a weekend warrior
from Calgary
Date Reviewed: May 10, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Just want to clear something up. I saw a review that somebody couldn't get these shoes to work with Ritchey pedals. I just got the shoes, and I have Ritchey Logic 97 pedals on my bike. I didn't have any problem, and I actually thought the shoes help guide your foot into the pedal really nicely. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Lee Norton
a cross-country rider
from Ontario
Date Reviewed: May 8, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
For me the Yuha beats Sidi, Carnac, Gaerne, Shimano, Specialized, just to name a few of the shoes I tried before settling on Nike. I have a very wide (E width) foot with a narrow heel. I also need a good arch support - bad feet. This is the first cycling shoe that has been wide enough not to squish my little toe and give me good heel support. My heel would either rise on other shoes, or I would be able to take the whole shoe off without undoing the straps, buckles, or whatever.The Yuha is very stiff in the sole and fits snug to the foot. I did use some SUPERfeet leverage performance orthotics ($25 in your favorite LBS - if they have it). I found the arch support that came with the shoes to support me in the wrong place. I also found the laces too big, long and wide. They would bunch up under the tongue and put pressure on the top of your foot - not good. Because the shoe is so stiff it required a bit of break in. The first couple of rides hurt the feet, but now all is sweet.Due to the minor mods, its 4 out of 5.
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Submitted by
John
a cross-country rider
from Single Track Kentucky
Date Reviewed: April 28, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have been Loyal to Nike to a fault and this shoe proves it. I bought the shoe and when I got it home and wore it for more than a few minutes there were numerous hot spots. Take your time in the bike shop they have other things to do while you walk around and twist and turn your feet. Worse though is the fact that the shoe will not match my Ritchey pedals. The tred is too high or there is not enough width for the pedal. The cleat will not fully engage the pedal, it bottoms out first. Why buy a new pair of shoes and have to carve them up to get them to work. The shoe looks good and is nice and stiff, but for a few extra bones there are many other high quality options. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steve H
a weekend warrior
from Lake Oswego, OR
Date Reviewed: April 19, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Good shoes. The laces and velco combination make a good fit. The sole has great tracking and is very stiff. My NIKE Yuha's red color is certainly red. These work great with my Shimano 747 SPDs slipless pedal. My laces were way too long so I cut then back since I didn't want them to catch in my chain. Overall this shoe works well and has been wearing well. Highly recommended shoes! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dunk
a cross-country rider
from Vancouver, B.C.
Date Reviewed: April 17, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Love 'em! I bought them because they were the best fit for my foot (narrow heel, wide forefoot) and have had great success. I had to mess around with different lacing patterns to accomodate a couple of pressure points, and they've worked perfectly ever since. I've had them about a year now and put about 3000 km on them - all off-road, and much of it fairly technical. They show no signs of any abnormal wear or damage. Nice shoes!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Blake
a weekend warrior
from Lubbock, TX
Date Reviewed: February 23, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
The Nike Yuha MTB shoes are a great investment. I have worn them for the past four months and they have stood up extremely well. I agree that the first few times that I wore them they hurt my feet, but after you break them in they are wonderful. I didn't have any problems installing the cleats and the velcro works great. I believe these are some of the best shoes on the market and I recommend them to anyone. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Al Schreck
a weekend warrior
from TEXAS
Date Reviewed: February 15, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
NIKE YUHA I just got the shoes and made my first 20 mile ride. They seem a little narrow in the heel of my size 11.5. These are the first off road clipless shoes I have owned so I dont have a lot to compare them to. Lots of room in the toe box. Im going to remove the arch support and hope to get a little more room in the heel area. SOOOO FAR SOOOO GOOD. | | Overall Rating: |
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David
a cross-country rider
from boise, id
Date Reviewed: January 27, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
It's a cool shoe for all around use. I like them better then my old sidi shoes. My sidi's haven't stood up as well as these. The only gripe i have about these shoes is that the arch support is to much for my foot. My friends who sports the northwaves says that in the bigger sizes it hurts, but i've had no problems. But for the $65 bucks i dished out for these shoes it was a steal. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Victor
a weekend warrior
from Oklahoma
Date Reviewed: January 20, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
The Nike Yuhu shoe seemed to be a great buy at first but now I'm not sure.
The right shoe rubs my big toe raw. My toe got infected from it and took three weeks to clear up useing antiboitics.
I like the treads and spikes but comfort is a real low. Time for a new shoe. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
john
a cross-country rider
from san gabriel,ca
Date Reviewed: January 10, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
shoes are stiff and ride pretty well, but the plastic supports on the side tend to hurt the outside edge of my feet. i removed the arch support from the shoes and it kept my feet from really hurting badly. my friends have experinced the same problems. good shoes once you get used to them. wish i would have spent the extra bucks for sidis instead. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Colin
a downhiller
from Ireland
Date Reviewed: January 10, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I got a good deal when i bought them with DX pedals fot £100. I lije the spikes-Plenty of grip, and i also like the heel and toe protectors. The fastenings are good but beware! order a size bigger than you think you will need! The sole is so chunky i had to cut some off for it to work with the big cage on the DX. Has this happened to you? if so please E-mail me! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Pete
a weekend warrior
from boston,ma
Date Reviewed: December 26, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
This is the only MTB shoe I have found which comes in a true size 15. I have narrow heel & wide toes, & this shoe fits well. Super stiff sole, uppers seem durable. I find it well padded & pretty comfortable to wear all day. Cons: seems a little on the heavy side & some of the tread came off the sole (glued on), no big deal, seems like a real good shoe for the money. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Eric
a cross-country rider
from Atlanta, GA
Date Reviewed: December 24, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Nike has produced another great shoe. Very stiff sole with spike option. You have a choice of either velcro or lace up or both. Velcro is what I use and is quick and effective. Large reflective heel for night riding. Cool looks and colors too. I have found that the tread on the sole is not the best at gripping rocks especially when their wet. The thermoplastic they use is super stiff but not very good at gripping surfaces like rock. The gripping power is excellent though on mud and leaves. The fit is top notch with good breathability. 5 stars! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matthew
a weekend warrior
from Eugene, OR
Date Reviewed: December 9, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have been very happy with these shoes. If I wear them for a LONG time my feet start to hurt a little bit, but I think that's normal. The only real problem is that these shoes don't breath really well. Over-all I really like these shoes, it's just that my feet get hot in them. Really great value though (especially when you pay half price). | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Foster Child
a racer
from Halifax Nova Scotia
Date Reviewed: December 6, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
GREAT SHOES! THEY FIT SO COMFORTABLY AND ARE SO EASY TO ADJUST WITH BOTH THE
LACES AND THE VELCRO. GREAT STYLING AND LOOKS. THE SOLE IS NICE AND STIFF AND THE SPIKES GIVE ME GREAT TRACTION. GOOD PRICE, WHEN I FINALLY FOUND THEM IN THE
STATES FOR ABOUT 110 BUCKS, WHEN YOU COMPARE THEM TO OTHER SHOES MORE EXPENSIVE
THAN THAT. THEY DEFINATELY LIVE UP TO THE NIKE REPUTATION! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Scott McCullough
a cross-country rider
from Rocklin, Ca
Date Reviewed: December 3, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought these shoes and there the best shoes I have ever owned. The have great traction on the bottom. The mud spikes work grat in wet sand or mud. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Doug
a racer
from Fort Collins, CO
Date Reviewed: December 2, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have had these shoes for 6 months now and they are terrific. The sole is extremely stiff and the fit is quite good. I don't use the laces, just the velcro, and they fit great. They do seem to loosen up during a ride but one retightening is all that is necessary. The sole has good traction but seems to be wearing quickly. I would suggest that you always leave the removeable cleats in the shoes so that the front of the sole doesn't wear out so fast. I use these with shimano 727 pedals and it has been a great combo. The best shoe for the money! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Nic Pottier
a cross-country rider
from Seattle WA
Date Reviewed: June 22, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Got these shoes through nashbar with the ritchey clone pedals.. They're great, by far the best fitting shoes I've ever had. I have a big wide foot (size 13) and these fit great. Only complaint is that the cleats are kinda tricky to put in, but here's a trick. Screw one of the screws in, and use it to pull the plate out so you can screw the other screw through the cleat in. (it's hard to explain, but you'll know what I mean when you see them) Nike as always has done a good job here. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Doug Cleven
a racer
from San Carlos
Date Reviewed: April 29, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
These shoes are OK, but they have one over-riding problem, they hurt my feet! Here's what happens, there is a big seam, or lump where the velcro strap and other parts attach. This happend to line up with bone just below my little toe. After an hour of riding it starts to hurt and after 2 hours it hurts like hell. Maybe it' just me, but I would definetly be prepared to take these back, like I did. You can run your hand on the inside of the shoe, outer edge, and feel for yourself. You may not notice it while walking around the bike store, I didn't unitl I rode 'em awhile.On the positive side. They have a roomy toe box, Very stiff sole and aggressive tread. | | Overall Rating: |
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