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Description:-Action leather & mesh upper.
-Performance midsole.
-Molded heel counter.
-Dual strap, 6 point closure with laces.
-New Mountain V outsole by Vibram® with Mudstuds.
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Submitted by
David
a Weekend Warrior
from Denver, CO
Date Reviewed: May 15, 2008 | | Favoriate Trail: | mt. Falcon | | Duration Product Used: | Tested or demo'ed only | | Price Paid: |
$100.00 | | Purchased At: | Bike nashbar | | Strengths: | Looks like a decent design | | Weaknesses: | HEAVY. This product is 1.2 lbs per shoe...it is very heavy | | Similar Products Used: | Shimano MTB shoe | | Bike Setup: | Rky Mtn E50 | | Bottom Line: | I was hoping to get a light shoe that I can use as a lower end cross country racer. When I pulled it out of the box, I was shocked at the weight. I'm sure it is comfortable for the casual rider, but when you are climbing, adding 2.4 lbs of weight to your legs is a bad idea... | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
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Rob S
a Cross Country Rider
from Sutton, On, Canada
Date Reviewed: March 2, 2008 | | Favoriate Trail: | Ravenshoe | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | Simply amazing
-great sole, comes with the screw in studs for increased traction.
-takes minimal time to contour to your feet
-available in standard/wide/womens fit
-reasonably priced | | Weaknesses: | -Extremely hard to find in Canada. Most places don't seem to keep all the sizes in stock?
-Laces... rip 'em out! | | Bike Setup: | Used with Time ATAC XC Carbon pedals | | Bottom Line: | I highly recommend these shoes (if you can find them in your size).
they are comfortable, durable, reasonably priced, and they don't look too shabby either, IMO. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
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Ethan Dull
a Cross Country Rider
from Jay, VT
Date Reviewed: February 21, 2008 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$80.00 | | Purchased At: | Firtsttrax | | Strengths: | Tough, Durable shoe
Vibram Sole
Toe Studs | | Weaknesses: | Laces- remove them!
A litte heavy | | Similar Products Used: | Shimono Spd shoe- forget which ones.. | | Bike Setup: | Santa cruz Blur Lt Fox talas 32rlc, fox float rp23 | | Bottom Line: | Great shoe for riding.
Vibram sole stops you from sliding with help from the toe studs.
This shoe may be a little heavy for racing, but it is great for normal trail riding especially where hike-a-biking occurs. | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Al Painter
a Racer
from Mtn View, CA, USA
Date Reviewed: August 23, 2007 | | Favoriate Trail: | baseballbert@hotmail.com | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$110.00 | | Purchased At: | lakecycling.com | | Strengths: | fit, materials, durable, price,quality, can walk around in them comfortably, look very cool, great shoe | | Weaknesses: | a little heavy for racing, but for off season training/riding they are perfect! | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized BG Comp shoes that had the stupid buckle break each time, Lake MX85, Specialized Carbon Comp MTB shoes (great shoe, just a little big) | | Bike Setup: | 05 Giant Trance with XO/RaceFace/CrossMax trimmins | | Bottom Line: | I was looking for a shoe that didn't have buckles because I've had horrible luck with them breaking. I loved the Specialized BG Comp Carbon three-strap shoes, but they were a tad tood big, and I couldn't dial in the cleat position without cutting off the circulation in my foot with the straps. I've got Lake road shoes that I like quite a bit, and another pair of Lake MTB shoes.
I needed another paid, went to their site because I knew they would fit perfectly, saw the silver ones and ordered me up a pair. When its time to start racing again next season, I'll probably go with something lighter, but for now, these are perfect! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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David Gielczyk
a Weekend Warrior
from Indiana
Date Reviewed: August 21, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$8000.00 | | Purchased At: | Nasbar | | Strengths: | Get all around shoe, vibram sole is a great addition, though it may add to weight. very comfortable and a great value for the price. | | Weaknesses: | laces (just remove them) | | Similar Products Used: | shimano, adidas | | Bike Setup: | various and numerous | | Bottom Line: | I must buy in this price range, well made, nice look,most comfortable. Just ordered pair # 2 | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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John
a Weekend Warrior
from Jefferson, GA US
Date Reviewed: May 24, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$110.00 | | Purchased At: | Jenson | | Strengths: | Great fit and stability. | | Weaknesses: | laces can be a pain if you use them. | | Similar Products Used: | N/A | | Bike Setup: | Trek converted to SS. Kona squishy and Kona DH. | | Bottom Line: | I wear 9.5 normally but ordered 9 and the fit is near perfect. I'm brand new to clipless and paired these shoes to Time Atacs for a great combo. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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surprise
a
from your toilet
Date Reviewed: March 22, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Purchased At: | Local bike shop | | Strengths: | Vibram sole, good quality. | | Weaknesses: | weight, weird tongue. | | Similar Products Used: | just about everything | | Bottom Line: | This shoe is great for the price. I was looking for something that would fit between a xc race type shoe and a soft sole recreational type mtb shoe. I wanted the stiffness, weight and material of the xc shoes but in something that I could walk more then a couple steps in. I found it in the mx165. The vibram sole is great; it provides just enough flex to be comfy to walk in but still be very efficient on the bike. The materials of the shoe are good, like most modern xc style shoes it will dry quickly and looks like it will last. This shoe comes with laces and 3 Velcro straps. I've ran this system before and I don't care for it, so I decided to run this shoe without laces. I feel the support is the same, and getting them on and off is much quicker. However there is a weird tongue system, an inner neoprene tongue goes against your foot, then an outer leather tongue goes under the Velcro straps. I wish this shoe only had one tongue, it would be much easier to put on. Also I find this shoe to be a bit heavier then same level/priced xc shoes, but this is probably due to the amount of rubber in the soles, so I wont deduct any flamin' chillies for that. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Greg
a
from Houston, TX
Date Reviewed: October 24, 2006 | | Favoriate Trail: | Womble | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$89.00 | | Purchased At: | Nashbar | | Strengths: | Very comfortable. Walkable tread. Price. | | Weaknesses: | Very hard to find. Had to order three pair to get the size just right. | | Similar Products Used: | shimano | | Bike Setup: | GF Cake 1 | | Bottom Line: | These are brand new so I'll have to get back with how they hold up. But, still honeymoon, they're just exactly what I was looking for. I'd rather ride a few miles, check out a scenic outcrop, ride a few miles, hike check out the scenery. I'm not into racing by beautiful places while out riding (guess that's what the $250 shoes are for). I am replacing the laces with some quick laces from my old salomon trail shoes. Taking a six day ride next week. I'll let you know how they holdup. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Andrew
a Weekend Warrior
from Philadelphia, Pa, USA
Date Reviewed: September 1, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$80.00 | | Purchased At: | Nashbar | | Strengths: | Price, Available sizes, looks, velcro AND laces, quality | | Weaknesses: | The laces are a little thin. (i am stretching) | | Similar Products Used: | Shimano SH-MT40 | | Bike Setup: | Fuji finest AL w/ double sided nashbar SPD's or Marin muirwoods w/ nashbar rodeo's. | | Bottom Line: | I ordered these because i have a very WIDE foot and with the exception of SIDI's, Lake was the only other co. that seemed to have any models in a wide width. These are significatly wider than the aformentioned shimanos of the same size (48). And of higher quality.(in all fairness the shimanos were cheaper). All in all, great shoes. And that means a lot coming from someone who can barely find a par of tennis shoes that are comfortable. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Canaan
a
from Nashville,TN. U.S.A
Date Reviewed: March 8, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$88.00 | | Purchased At: | aebike | | Strengths: | The Vibram soles and the combination of laces and straps. The mx165 is an excellent value. | | Bottom Line: | These shoes offer a comfortable fit at a reasonable price. Lake makes a high quality shoe and matches it with a durable and aggressive Vibram sole. When not peddling these shoes provide predictable grip on portages and hikes. Lake has designed a shoe that looks as great it is performs. I am very pleased with these and would recommend them for your next pair of mountain biking shoes. If they are not offered in your area contact Lake they are helpful when determining your correct fit.
I feel that it is important to note that I am not especially sensitive about the weight of many of my cycling purchases. I cannot definitively say whether or not these are the best shoes to buy if you are riding a bike and solely concerned about such an issue. I can however suggest that you consider trying these outstanding shoes, they may surprise you. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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John
a Weekend Warrior
from Portland, OR
Date Reviewed: January 23, 2006 | | Favoriate Trail: | Jasper National Park, Alberta | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$80.00 | | Purchased At: | Bike Nashbar | | Strengths: | Great Vibrum soles. Shoe comes with studs if you need them. Leather uppers with laces and three straps make it very secure on your foot. Very durable for XC or AM type riding. I dont race so I cant comment on that. | | Weaknesses: | Hard to find at local bike shops. LBS should take a serious look at these. | | Similar Products Used: | Shimano, Specialized, SIDI, | | Bike Setup: | Rocky Mtn Blizzard, XT/XTR, Marzocchi Z2 Atom Bombs | | Bottom Line: | These are a sleeper shoe. For the money they are a great product that for some reason are hard to find. I have had several good rides since getting them for Christmas and they feel great. Shimano compatable, I use them with M-540 pedals. Stiff platform so you get good power transfer yet they walk well too. Vibrum sole have wide agressive lugs so it sheds mud quite well. They come with studs and a wrench if you like the feel, they are easy to put on. The toe box is snug but not as tight as Shimano shoes.
If any LBS people read these reviews, these shoes fit a wide range of riders and would sell easily. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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J Madelin
a Downhiller
from Helensville, New Zealand
Date Reviewed: January 22, 2006 | | Favoriate Trail: | Riverhead Forest | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$100.00 | | Purchased At: | Freeridin' | | Strengths: | My first proper cycling shoe, so I expected comfort compromises. No such thing; these shoes are so comfy that unless they're muddy I often forget to take them off after a ride. With laces and velcro straps, it feels like every ounce of my energy is transmitted straight to the pedal. In fact I can get these babies as tight as ski boots; almost to the point of cutting off blood supply and STILL they're comfortable. The Vibram soles seem to be bomb-proof; I've hiked in 'em, kicked logs, come off (repeatedly) and with a bit of polish you'd probably think they were brand new. Work flawlessly with my Mallets despite deep tread. | | Weaknesses: | Not found one yet. Nor has a friend who has had his for a year or so. | | Similar Products Used: | None... just normal 'approach' shoes. | | Bike Setup: | Standard Giant AC 06 with Crank Mallets. | | Bottom Line: | Buy them... I couldn't find a reason to spend more when these seemed better built and a better fit than all the other more expensive shoes I tried. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
LastOneUp
a Weekend Warrior
from Aliso Viejo, CA
Date Reviewed: January 17, 2006 | | Favoriate Trail: | Aliso Woods | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$109.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance Bike | | Strengths: | Great fit. Looks good. | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | SIDI | | Bike Setup: | two wheels, brakes, frame, gears. | | Bottom Line: | Great shoe. Buy it. Best shoe I have ever put on. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Matt
a Weekend Warrior
from Lititz,PA
Date Reviewed: November 14, 2005 | | Favoriate Trail: | Any with orange Triangles | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$80.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | Stiff, Great sole , Fit is the best I have tried, works well with time Z pedals, no cutting | | Weaknesses: | None yet | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized, answer.... | | Bike Setup: | Two wheels and stuff | | Bottom Line: | Very good shoes nobody knows about for low dollar price point | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Trent
a
from Denver
Date Reviewed: September 19, 2005 | | Favoriate Trail: | Monarch Pass | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$70.00 | | Purchased At: | nashbar | | Strengths: | Very confortable--vibraim sole. | | Weaknesses: | Availability--Lake needs some marketing reps to get their quality product out there. I'm in if you're hiring. | | Similar Products Used: | Pearl Izumi Vagabond--Cannondale | | Bike Setup: | SC Blur | | Bottom Line: | Great fit, the most confortable MTB shoe I have ever owned. The vibraim sole is awesome for hike-a-bike sections; more shoe companies should have the vibraim sole.
The only place in Denver to get these shoes was at Turin bikes and they don't carry this particular model, so I tried on other models to make sure I had the right fit then ordered it online.
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