Summary: Very good looking when new with a stiff and light carbon sole. They've worn well, although the sole scratches very easily and cracks have appeared in the silver color of the uppers. Also, after about 8000 miles of use the velcro has pealed off the back of the strap.
Strengths: Light, stiff and good looking.
Weaknesses: Finish not as good as Sidi. Poorly designed tongue floats around no matter how much I tighten the shoe and what sock I wear. Never found balance between comfort and tightness. No arch support.
Similar Products Used: Sidi, Shimano
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Summary: Well I'm not really satisfied with these shoes. I bought it because I found it at $90, a third of the usual retail price. But I just can't figure out how cycling shoes can cost $250 ?!?! It is just possible?!?!
The sole is very thin and rigid and I wasn't disturbed by the flat shape (I used to ride carved shoes for years): one good point.
But I quickly faced a problem with the straps: It's hard to tighten the feets without hurting. Just can't find the righ compromise.... I feel like the tighening system is not well designed( like Sidi's ones), there is a deffect there. This just doesn't work. The "tongue" isn't large enough, too: it is useless in this way! I never saw this problem with any cycling shoes before. I wonder if the designer is a cyclist...
To conclude, I am a bit disappointed.... It could have been just perfect with better straps and upper "tongue". What would I think if I paid it 230 or 250$? For this price I don't want to choose between performance and comfort.
Summary: Great shoe overall. Very stiff sole. fit my feet somewhat better than Sidis (I have slightly wider than average, but not flintstones). Took a few hundred miles to break in the upper; tongue floated around until they broke it.
Strengths: stiffness; lightweight; durable; chris horner rides them.
Weaknesses: hard buckles strap creates redness on instep; doesn't hurt though.
velcro detaches from strap and strap stretches over time.
Similar Products Used: SIDI Genius; just bought a pair of the DMT Flash.
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Bike Setup: Cannondale CAAD 8 with Cammpy Record, Look Keo's, Mavic Wheelset, Michelln tires. Sweet!
Summary: I just tried on the DMT RSX Ultimax, DMT Flash and Carnac Hellium. The DMT RSX Ultimax was the best fit for my feet as they formed my feet very well with no heel slip when I walk and the buckle was a nice addition for fit. The DMT Flash is a very nice show too, but it was a little sloppy in the toe box and seem to have to much height in the toe box. The DMT Flash was a little lighter, but not by much. I loved the Carnac Hellium shoe with the only exception of my heel feeling like it was pulling out when I walk which I would think would be a problem when riding/climbing etc.? I wear a 45 and have more of a narrower foot. Looks like I'll be buying the DMT RSX Ultimax!
Strengths: Great overall fit, lightweight, no adapter plates required since they are drilled for Look, nice material, white is a nice color and stiff carbon sole.
Weaknesses: None
Similar Products Used: Time. Not sure of the model, but the yellow and red ones. I had these for over 7 years and well worth the investment. Only negitive is the stack height and heavier weight then current shoes out there today.
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