Description Three long straps for a combination of security and adjustability, synthetic leather and mesh upper won¹t stretch or shrink no matter what the weather is like on race day. SPD-R, SPD, Look compatible....
Bike Setup: Steelman Stage Race, Dura Ace bits, Open Pro's, Time Impact pedals
Summary: Got the 150's on closeout for a decent deal and have been happy with them so far. Thought SIDI's fit my feet well but these are a bit wider and feel better overall. This is my first carbon-soled shoe and the difference is noticeable.
Strengths: - fit me good
- look good, not flashy (mine are black)
- stiff and thin sole
Weaknesses: The nonsensical Shimano hole in the sole under the toes just in front of the cleat. Easy entry for water and I have to tape it in the winter or my dogs freeze. This shoe seems well-ventilated enough that this hole should go away.
Similar Products Used: SIDI Energy most recently (and still), I could go all the way back to leather-soled shoes.
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Summary: These are some really nice shoes. They look good and feel great. I have a wider forefoot, and these shoes have a nice, wide toe box, so there's no numbness or pinching like with my older shimanos. Definitely a good buy.
Strengths: Very good fit, stiff
Similar Products Used: Older model (2000) Shimanos
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Bike Setup: Casati Laser, chorus 10 with record cranks and hubs!
Summary: Best buy I have ever made! These shoes ROCK! My experiences have been positive with carbon but the 150's have the main carbon strap and this seems to make a big difference! My last shoes were Shimano 210 and they are good but the 150 are better!
Would recommend to any racer!
Strengths: Carbon main strap! Stiff Sole! NO FLEX
Weaknesses: Color...luckly it matches my Casati!
Insole is weak!
Similar Products Used: Shimano 210's, Carnac Eclipes,
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Bike Setup: Colnago Dream, full Dura Ace, tubular and clincher wheel setup.
Summary: this is one of the best shoes i have tried. It is wider and therefore more comfortable then that majority of shoe i have tried (Northwave, Sidi, Diadora, and DMT)and doesn't have the bulky and sometimes ciculation inhibiting ratcheting straps.
Strengths: has a stiffer sole than shoes hundreds of dollars more. the stiffness was very evident with my speedplay pedals which seem to consistantly form quite the "hot-spot" with other shoes
Weaknesses: i can see no weakness here unless you have a very narrow foot. there is some heel slip for me, but nothing that i am overly concerned with.
Similar Products Used: Shimano SH-r210, sidi Ginus, and northwave
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Bike Setup: Litespeed Ultimate, D/A with Ultegra brakes, Mavic Open Pro, Chris King headset, Selle Italia team w? carbon rails, G P 3000's and Thomson post.
Summary: Geat shoe, i really liked how stiff the shoe was and worked great with D/A pedals, very responsive. The best shoe i have ever used. Comfortable for crits and short rides but starts to cramp your toes after 40 miles, but still the stiffest and most resposive shoe i have used.
Strengths: Stiff, fast, very responsive, and breaks the race shoe mold in my mind, love the flat sole.
Weaknesses: Without pontoons on my D/A cleats the carbon scratches very easily, but doesnt effect the performance one bit.
Similar Products Used: Carnac, Nike, and Sidi
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