Specialized 04 Comp Road Shoe

Price Paid:  $50.00 at Bike Shack

Favorite Ride:
Big and Hilly

Bike Setup:
Giant TCR Carbon, Dura Ace / Ultegra Mix, Ksyriums SSL

Summary:
Price £50 - $95 approx

I tried these on in the shop and thought they where more like slippers than cycling shoes - mine do not have the carbon sole so not sure if it is the same shoe.

I got these in mid 05 so being an 04 she they where cheep, I must say I am disappointed that they are no longer made.
My main problem is I have bunions and most shoes have a lot of plastic/stitching in that area – this causes me great pain and I normally end up cutting the shoe so I can ride relatively pain free. This shoe has the fabric mesh just where I need it – ahhh heaven.

Just did a hilly 50 miler to test them out and they are just so comfortable. I would not say they are an out and out racing shoe but for long training runs they are a goods shoe.

Strengths:
Fit, price , comfort

Weaknesses:
none

Similar Products Used:
Various Shimano, Diadora ironheart

Price Paid:  $160.00 at Castro Valley Cycler

Favorite Ride:
Jamboni Loop - Grizzly Peak

Bike Setup:
Veritas Carbon Frame and Fork - Dura Ace

Summary:
These shoes are really great. I am totally impressed wtith the fit, comfort, and performance!

Strengths:
Great Price, Great Comfort, Great Fit, Super Stiff

Weaknesses:
None

Similar Products Used:
Sidi

Price Paid:  $149.00 at Specialized.com

Favorite Ride:
Hills and good farm roads

Bike Setup:
Cannondale R600,
Ultegra FD, 105 RD, Look pedals,Cont GP 3000 Tires,Sella original Gel Saddle. Going to buy new rims stock rims are kinda heavy.

Summary:
I just purchased these shoes on line a few weeks back because I needed a good shoe at a nice price for the MS150 to Austin. Sidi's were out of my price range but found these Carbon's for a steal. The Fact system really works and these shoes feel great. Nice and still "Carbon", light and Very nice price. I just put these shoes to the test two days of riding and no problems at all the felt great in the Hills and we pulled some fast lines the first day. If you want Carbon and can do with out the ratchet system you will like this shoe. The only down side is that you have to get used to the tunge at first it fits like a sock, but even that became a bonus it doesnt move just fits nice a snug. You think I like these shoes so far?. Once again these are the new Carbon Comp shoes not the standard ones.

Strengths:
Low cost for carbon sole. Nice fit and lite.

Weaknesses:
Straps curled a little bit on ends. Hey im streaching here.

Similar Products Used:
North Wave, Sidi.