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Blue Sugar
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: September 14, 2011
Strengths: Carbon sole, Japanese quality, closeout price.Weaknesses: Japanese style, wide heel pocket.Bottom Line: I bought these shoes on closeout to replace my 17 year old Sidi Technos that finally gave up the ghost. They fit pretty well, but the heel pocket is a litle too wide for my narow heel. These aren't one of the Shimano shoes you put in an oven to customize the fit. The carbon sole is stiff and efficient, and he soles of my feet don't get sore on hard rides like they used to. The ratcheting buckle and two velcro straps keep the shoe snug around your feet. The shoes are also well made and should last. Drawbacks are that they exhbit that overly industrial dork-robot styling the Japanese are known for, and the heel pocket may be to wide, depending on the size of your feet. And they might not be as light as racing shoes. These shoes are no longer made but if you can get a pair on closeout for a good price, they'd be worth considering, as long as you can deal with the dork factor.
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At: Berlin Bike
Similar Products Used: Sidi Techno, Time Criterium.
Bike Setup: LeMond Zurich 853 steel, Ultegra 10.
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813Hammerhead1515
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: April 12, 2010
Strengths: Shimano continues to make a great product.
The Carbon is stiff and ridgid.
The shoe are really light with the cleats.
The cleats match up well with Shimano pedals.
The shoe width is a little wider giving you a more comfortable fit.
The Ratchet Lock allows for a more secure fit.Weaknesses: Replace insert with an insert with more support. No weeknesses in shoe quality.Bottom Line: The Shimano R131 Road Cycling shoes I found to be excellent in every way. The Shimano shoes in general are made for riders with a little wider foot. The Road shoes are very comfortable and the carbon underneath the shoe is very stiff and ridgid. The ratchet Lock on the side is excellent and it really helps to give you that snug feeling without being to tight. I really like the look of the shoe with the silver,black and maroon colors. These shoes are durable I have not had one issue with back heels coming off or ratchets being broken. I have had these shoes for 2 years. The only thing I would suggest is to replace the insert with one that has a little more padding and arch support. But other than that these shoes are fantastic. I have tried on Sidi's before but they are just to narrow for my foot. The Sidis I looked at were $229.00. I found the Shimano R131 shoes to be equal or even better than Sidi's. I paid $89.00 for the Shimano R131's you do the math.
Favorite Ride: Sunny Days Florida
Price Paid:
$8900.00
Purchased At: University Bicycles
Similar Products Used: Shimano shoes only
Bike Setup: Trek 2100 ZR9000 frame Ultegra 6500 group. Bontrager wheelset Race
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khdroberts
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: January 11, 2010
Strengths: Thick leather, fairly stiff.Weaknesses: Poor design, mark up easily, heel protectors wear easily and break early. Not as light as people claim. Not as comfortable as people claim.Bottom Line: Bought these as a supposed good all-rounder that could handle long rides and would wear well.
Product lasted about 12 months before the heel guard snapped off. Can't replace it either so at the moment it's glued in place. Less than ideal.
I wouldn't recommend this product and intend to not buy this brand again.
Next time I'll invest some real cash in some Sidi or Mavic or Bont.
Favorite Ride: Anything long.
Price Paid:
$230.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: Cannondale MTB shoes, Sidi, other Shimano.
Bike Setup: New ride is:
2010 Wilier Cento Uno.
Super Record Groupo.
Fulcrum Racing Zero Two Way w/ ceramic bearings.
3T Team Carbon Ergo Nova Bars.
3T Team ARX Stem.
Speedplay SS Pedals.
Fizik Arione Wing Flex saddle.
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rick buckendahl
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: January 9, 2010
Weaknesses: Wratchet whimped out and stripped on one shoe right out of the box! Store said it would replace it but not a good feeling for something I hav'nt even used yet.Bottom Line: Hope this shoe proves to be good for years to come. My old cheap specialized kicked butt for six years and are to become the winter shoe.
Favorite Ride: HWY 58
Price Paid:
$144.00
Purchased At: paul's bikes way of
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thejdj
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: September 23, 2008
Strengths: Super stiff, but still very comfortable. The ratchet mechanism works great.Weaknesses: The tongue is fraying a little after ~500 miles.
I don't really like the silver color, but that is a preference thing and not a problem with the shoe.Bottom Line: Very nice and very comfortable. Super light. These shoes replace my nearly 10-year-old Nikes. With my cleats installed the shoe/cleat felt light than my old shoes with no cleat.
Favorite Ride: Pomerado
Price Paid:
$115.00
Purchased At: Bicycle Warehouse
Bike Setup: Trek 5200, Ultegra, Mavic wheels.
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