By Coach Fred Matheny HOT! walkable great fit rigid sole varus wedge aids foot/leg alignment light and sleek for MTB shoe NOT! top strap may irritate front of ankle www.specialized.com Price: $225 Source: website, bike shops Weight 730 grams per pair (size 42), Color: black with silver/red trim Features: Body Geometry varus wedge and…
By Joshua Cohen HOT! comfortable straight out of the box replaceable parts innovative sole and heel features that really work improved foot security with new ratchet buckle NOT! price, obviously not the lightest shoes at this price point no micro-adjust on ratchet buckle www.sidiusa.com Price: $450 Source: bike shops, catalogs Colors: silver, black, white/yellow Materials: …
By Joshua Cohen HOT! comfortable Boa lacing system supple and durable kangaroo leather upper stiff, energy-transferring carbon sole heat-regulating Outlast heel and tongue liner NOT! can’t cinch lacing for real tight fit pricey sole-protecting heel and toe tabs aren’t replaceable sole curvature may require shimming for certain pedal/cleat systems www.lakecycling.comPrice: $280Source: website, bike shops,…
By Laurel-Lea Shannon HOT! Light — 9.7 ounces (275g) Adjustable instep strap Well-ventilated Great power transfer 60-day fit guarantee NOT! Adjustable instep strap can be difficult to snap into place Pearl iZUMi Cost: $270 Available: online and in retail stores How obtained: review sample from company RBR Sponsor: no Features: Uni-Directional Carbon for…
Mini-Review By John Marsh, Editor & Publisher fitssock.com Cost: Performance Trail, $17.99; Ultra Light Trail, $16.99 How Obtained: review samples from company Available: online and retail RBR Sponsor: no Time tested: numerous rides over 2 months FITS Socks Fit Great, Offer Dry Comfort It may sound strange to wear Merino wool socks in the summer, but the properties of…
