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Shimano M221

Shimano M221

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Professional XC race shoes don't get lighter or stiffer than the carbon-soled M221...and with the new-for-`02 velcro/buckle closure, the fit has never been better! XO-Skeleton upper construction impro...
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Reviewed by: 
Matt Kraus

Review Date
February 2, 2004

Overall Rating
 2 of 5

Value Rating
 3 of 5

Used product for
3 months

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Price Paid:  $140.00 at sponsor shop

Bike Setup:
IF ti Planet X, Dura ace monster.

Summary:
Solid shoe that fit well right out of the box. Smart ratcheting replacable hardware. Shoe was used for elite cyclocross racing. Lightweight.

Strengths:
Stiff lower, transfered about as much power as you'd want from a shoe that you could run in.

Weaknesses:
Almost too stiff for running (cross), I say almost, but not completely. The big problem I have with this shoe is the way the toe cleats are attached to the sole. In my 2003 cross season, I trashed 2 pairs of these. The cleats would pop out of the sole, or come halfway out and be totally crooked. The second time happened at cross nats and my knee was sore from racing/running with one cleat missing. I love the shoe, and the performance it gave me, but this problem is enough for me to look elsewhere.

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Specialized's high-end pair


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Reviewed by: 
hsson

Review Date
April 24, 2002

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
Less than 1 month

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Price Paid:  $150.00 at Mike Cookson Cycles

Favorite Ride:
anywhere hilly

Bike Setup:
Trek 6000 Navigator w.XT, C.King H/set, Rolf Urraccos,slick tyres.

Summary:
I have the previous model with the 3 x strap closure. This model fine-tunes the fit. Good colour (gunmetal). Its the same sole as last years model with new detailing.

Strengths:
Closure, build quality, stiffness of the sole, color.

Weaknesses:
I hate those stud things on the front of the sole.

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Last years model (blue)


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