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DaveG
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: August 5, 2007
Strengths: stiff sole
quality construction
Weaknesses: strap has little give (good for sprints; maybe not so good for comfort)
only supports Look bolt patternBottom Line: This review is for the DMT Spirit Ultimax RSX. This is the same shoe but with a nylon/fiberglass sole. I have used Diadora shoes for the last 12 years and was comfortable with their narrow width. The DMTs are noticeably wider. Whether that is good or bad depends on your feet. With some inserts and ratcheting down the buckle I got a decent fit. While probably not as stiff as a carbon sole, the sole was plenty stiff for me and more so than my old Diadora Ergo. The ratcheting buckle has a good range of adjustment. However, the strap has zero give to it so getting an adjustment that isn't too loose or digs into your foot can be tough. Racers may love this feature for sprints but I would prefer a bit of give for comfort. Strangely my right shoe fit perfectly and the left was either too tight or too loose. On a recent century I experimented with the tightness and found that running than tight did not cause any noticeable discomfort even with many miles. Overall, the shoe appears to be high-quality and reasonably light
Price Paid:
$85.00
Purchased At: ebay
Similar Products Used: Diadora Ergo, Classico
Bike Setup: Coppi Genius; Centaur, Look pedals
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zoomservo
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: December 16, 2004
Strengths: Light, Very stiff, great powerstrap/ratchet system, look cool, durable (been down on them hard and they're fine). Petacchi uses them.Weaknesses: Narrow (I don't even tighten the two velcro straps) and no protection on the carbon sole for walking/putting your foot down at stoplights, etc.Bottom Line: I use these only for racing - why? well the great carbon sole has no replacable toe or heel pads (like Sidi) so if you walk around at all, the little carbon points wear down, then that's it. But they're very light and the stiffest shoes you can get. Perfect for sprinting. the best part is the power strap that completely holds your instep in place with no movement whatsoever, so you lose no power at all when you sprint. However, I have wide feet, and these run a bit narrow, so my feet ache after an hour or so - which ruins the whole experience.
Favorite Ride: anythiing without autos
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$289.00
Purchased At: sids
Similar Products Used: Sidi Genious 4
Bike Setup: Ti CJ, Record, Mavic, D/A pedals
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gandini
a Commuter
from Date Reviewed: July 9, 2004
Strengths: Stiff light comfortableWeaknesses: They look a bit cheezy.Bottom Line: This is a great shoe, well built, comfortable, stiff and light. It is the same shoe as Sheryl Crow's boyfriend wears, but in different colors and $20 less. Just do it, try a pair.
Similar Products Used: Sidi Genius
Bike Setup: Speedplay pedals.
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