High value, lightweight and durable performance shoe with race inspired features and easy to keep clean smooth leather. Designed for comfort and long term performance. Patent Pending Body Geometry (TM) Technology increases performance and reduces injury. Available in Red/Black.
Submitted by
Shane
a Weekend Warrior
from Portland, OR Date Reviewed: April 10, 2003
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$49.00
Purchased At:
specialized.com
Strengths:
GREAT PRICE!! Very comfortable, even with a wide foot! Stiff enough for riding, not to stiff for walking. Optional laces.
Weaknesses:
3 straps would be nice
Similar Products Used:
Diadora, Sidi
Bike Setup:
'02 Specialized FSR Stumpjumper Comp
Bottom Line:
You really can't beat these shoes for the price. I tried these, Diadora's, and Sidi's. I like the fit of the Specialized better. I'll post another review after some use and abuse.
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Submitted by
Unknown
a Cross Country Rider
from Somewhere Date Reviewed: January 12, 2003
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Comfortable, good ventilation
Weaknesses:
The rings used to adjust the straps.
Similar Products Used:
Shimano - still going strong and the strap loop hasn't pulled even with the same level of "abuse" for 2 years.
Bottom Line:
The bottom line is that after 3-4 months use, the top strap ring pulled from one shoe. When returned under warranty (to Avanti) I was told that it was wear and tear due to pulling the strap too tight. Now, in my opinion, the strap needs to be snug to limit foot movement. The level of "too tight" required to pull the loop out would be uncomfortable. Apart from it's poor construction, it's a very good shoe.
By the way, in my second dealing with Avanti "customer service" (yeah right!) I rate them 0 chilli.
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Submitted by
Andrew
a Weekend Warrior
from UVA Date Reviewed: October 15, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Walnut Creek
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
specialized.com
Strengths:
Comfortable. Cheap. Look cool. Feel cool (temp)
Weaknesses:
none, dammit
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Kona Caldera, wellgo pedals, Bontrager Race FS+10 saddle, Kore chain reactor, Oury grips, Cane Creek ergo control barends, Cateye enduro 2 comp
Bottom Line:
Unreal shoes for the price. Great fit and comfort. Great ventilation. I have no idea how shoes costing more could fit/work better. If you want SPD shoes and don't want to spend a ton of $$$, BUY THESE!!!
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Submitted by
Ryan
a Cross Country Rider
from Long Island N.y. Date Reviewed: September 29, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Any Single Track
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$69.00
Purchased At:
Specialized.com
Strengths:
A Completly unbeliveable shoe!! The Body Geometry shoe technolgy rules no foot pain after long rides. Constuction is rock solid. Air flow IS great. Price is a must have buy em direct from Specialized Direct save a bundle!
Weaknesses:
None That I've found at all (Keep you posted)
Similar Products Used:
AXO Trail shoes (they were good but are inferior to these)
Bike Setup:
02 Specialized Stumpjumper FSRxc Disc (Be posting a review soon)
Bottom Line:
These shoes are amazing, The saying, You get what you pay for has been shattered by Specialized! For the price I just hoped I would get a good shoe I blown Away by the performace when It's time to replace the these I'm Getting the Comp MTB or the Pro MTB, love the body geometry technolgy. The construction blows away my AXO's I've hit some logs and branches directly in the toe and It use to hurt like hell Now I don't even feel it AT ALL! Life is good, and there is no damage on the shoe at all. The tread design is great climbs well whe you have to hike a bike. the price is outstanding for the price you would expect only an entry level shoe from any one else, I f this is entry level I'd love to see top of the line! This is the perfect shoe for all you Riders on a budget!
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Submitted by
Ghost
a Cross Country Rider
from Moncton NB Canada Date Reviewed: August 10, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Any
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
Bungays Bikes
Strengths:
Great fit, comfortable,dries very fast. Easy to clean and maintain. Love the laces and velcro. The mesh keeps the feet cool and sheds water, but on the other hand it does let water in rather quickly. Nice stiff sole. The Pro Moutain was my first choice, but at 280.00 plus 18% sales tax I went for the sport mountain.
Weaknesses:
Only that the colour fades to a dull red after a few rides.
Similar Products Used:
First pair of shoes, when these wear out I may try Answer. Limited selection in a city of this size. Mail order and buying off the internet is a bit tricky when it comes to shoes.
Bike Setup:
Marin Pine moutain. Stock with a few basic mods.
Bottom Line:
A nice solid shoe for the first time buyer. Didn't want to spend over 200.00 on my first shoe, but needed something that could stand up to the mud and water on most of the local trials. They dry overnight, nothing worse than slipping into wet shoes at 5 am. When I get more hardcore I am sure I will own more than one pair. I will write another review at the end of the season, but I doubt my opinon will have changed much.
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Submitted by
a-rod
a Weekend Warrior
from toronto, canada Date Reviewed: August 6, 2002
Favorite Trail:
snow vally
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
probike (Spain)
Strengths:
strong boot, takes anything. lightweight and durable and the comfort of this shoes is great very easy to clean. great for a persone who is going to the trail and around the city
Weaknesses:
i paid to much.
Similar Products Used:
so many
Bike Setup:
deore every thing
Bottom Line:
great for firts shoe and great to get if a freind that must not be named steals you 300$ shoes.
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