Specialized Comp mtb Shoes
I bought these shoes as replacements for the Specialized Tahoe (see review in this blog) which had soles that were too flexible. These are a very different proposition to the Tahoe.
First thing to say is that these shoes fit my feet perfectly. This is not due to Specalized claims of 'BG' comfort as I tried the 'Sport' and 'Pro' versions before buying and neither of these fitted very well. The moral for shoes is to try-before-you-buy.
The sole has nylon reinforcement plates to help keep everything rigid which seem to work as there is pratically zero flex. The plates do make a creaking noise when pedalling but this may be the design interacting with the Crank Bros Mallet pedals that I use. The material of the shoe is very soft synthetic leather with lots of mesh panels that do a great job of ventilating the foot, although they do let water into the shoe. The velcro straps are just the right length and provide a snug fit right across the foot, finally the ratchet is very easy to use and keeps everything secure. I find that after 1 hours ride I tighten the ratchet a couple of clicks and all is well again. In use the shoes feel a lot less racey than they look. Altogether a superb shoe that fits both my riding style and most importantly my feet. Fantastic piece of kit.
First thing to say is that these shoes fit my feet perfectly. This is not due to Specalized claims of 'BG' comfort as I tried the 'Sport' and 'Pro' versions before buying and neither of these fitted very well. The moral for shoes is to try-before-you-buy.
The sole has nylon reinforcement plates to help keep everything rigid which seem to work as there is pratically zero flex. The plates do make a creaking noise when pedalling but this may be the design interacting with the Crank Bros Mallet pedals that I use. The material of the shoe is very soft synthetic leather with lots of mesh panels that do a great job of ventilating the foot, although they do let water into the shoe. The velcro straps are just the right length and provide a snug fit right across the foot, finally the ratchet is very easy to use and keeps everything secure. I find that after 1 hours ride I tighten the ratchet a couple of clicks and all is well again. In use the shoes feel a lot less racey than they look. Altogether a superb shoe that fits both my riding style and most importantly my feet. Fantastic piece of kit.
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