Description New carbon-fiber sole with hollow channels for optimal balance between stiffness and weight. High-positioned top strap with two asymmetrical straps alleviate pressure points and create a secure, stabl...
Bike Setup: No-name Al. frame & fork, Shimano 105/Ultegra, Mavic CXP21, Hutchinson Quartz, Deda Elementi , FRM, Selle Italia Flite
Summary: My first bike shoes, I don't have experience with other shoes. I have wide feet, so i bought wide model. Works fine for me. Sometime (after long ride) I can feel hole in the sole, but that's not the problem.
Strengths: Well ventilated, great look, stiff carbon sole.
Summary: I found these at closeout in my size, the shop was going to all ratchet closures for upperend carbon soled shoes, so I went out for them. I have riden about 1200 miles in them and like them alot.
Strengths: Stiff, feel good, the vent is great in the summer and when it is not raining. They look nice too.
Weaknesses: The heal and toe pads are not replaceable. The Heal pad cap has worn through the clearcoat molding and is now spining on the rivet, 2 rivets would have been better or screw replacement pads. The vent at the toe is not great when it is cold, I put some tape over the hole if I know it is cold or going to rain.
Similar Products Used: Specialized BG shoes
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Summary: Awesome shoes for wide feet ! Colorado Cyclist had them for a price that I couldn't pass up. I had a pair of Shimano RH098's that fit good but I got hot spots after a couple of hours (entry level shoe with plastic sole). These solved the problem (with a better sole).
Strengths: If you don't need a locking buckle these are great. I wear my shoes a little loose. Great sole. Great ventilation. Great color, everything goes with black.
Weaknesses: The hole on the sole on the bottom may bother some and if you need a tight fit, these may not be for you. It would be cool if these had a boa closer for a eqaul tightening/looseneing
Similar Products Used: Shimano 98, Specialized BG S-Works (great shoes, but too narrow for me).
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Summary: At first I was a bit skeptical because these shoes looked so compact and hard. When I put them on for a ride for the first time I still wasn't to sure about them, but then after few rides I could not have imagined riding with old sidis!
These shoes are so super stiff but yet comfortable. They are really super ventilated and wuth that three velcro straps you can really adjust the right tension on your feet.
After four hours in the saddle the still feel like they were on jour feet just for a few minutes. Great shoes, really worth of buying!
Strengths: wery stiff and comfortable, well ventilated
Weaknesses: none so far
Similar Products Used: sidi genius 5
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Bike Setup: Mostly stock Felt F5C and Gios with Super Record, using Look-style pedals.
Summary: As a former Campagnolo snob, I never thought I'd be endorsing shoes made by Shimano.
After years of stuffing my feet into Detto Pietros, riding them wet in vain attempt to get them to contour to my D-width feet, and cinching down the toe straps, I have permanent nerve damage down there. these are the first shoes I've used since turning 40 that don't cause my tender, paddle-shaped feet to give out before my legs do.
Strengths: Fit--starts snug at the heel and widens to the generous side of average at the midfoot, with a roomy toebox. Heel contouring and padding does not irritate old bone spurs. Tongue is nicely contoured and padded.
Support--plastic cladding on outside enhances support without adding weight or pressure points. Sole is nicely contoured for low to medium arches. Insole reduces shock and pressure points without being too cushy. There is even a small hump for supporting the metatarsal arch.
Fasteners--the arch buckle is not missed. The velcro surface is generous, and the fit is so good I don't have to cinch down the arch strap to stay attached.
Cleat attachment--3-hole Look pattern works for me.
Appearance--traditionalists who insist on black shoes and white socks will appreciate the color.
Weaknesses: The ventilation hole in the toe might work better as a drain for rain water. Although the mesh upper over the toe looks bulletproof, I'm a little concerned that my big toes might start poking through prematurely. And some will balk at paying more than $100 for a shoe that doesn't have buckles
Similar Products Used: Luis Garneau Ergo-Air, Sidi Genius 2, first generation Sidi leather shoe with Ti shank, and those infamous Detto Pietros.
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