Best shoes

[EJ_92606]

Tani at the The Path helped me out and I chose the Specialized Pro. I tried many other stores and no place did I get the kind of help I got with Tani. I never really considered The Path for shoes before as their display is kind of small, but they have a lot of stock upstairs in their store room. One piece of advice...don't fall for the smoking price that Jenson is offering on their top of the line Lake Shoes. I bought these last month and the soles fell apart after one month.

[jeffj]

Originally Posted by genusmtbkr5

I got my Addidas Marathons at Bike Co. I like them alot, very light. Had a pair of Nike Kato II before that which I purchased online. They were very comfy and a little heavier but the soles didn't hold up during the Coldwater ride. I still use them, but not on any rides that require Hike-a-bike.

Believe or not, Sports Chalet has MTB shoes and I believe they carry Shimano.

I bought my previous pair of Shimano MTB shoes at Sport Chalet. Finding anything in my size ( 48 ) is hard enough and finding one that feels good is even more rare.

Strange that Shimano calls their 48 an equivalent to size 13 - USA. I just replaced my four year old Shimano #036's with a Specialized MTB Comp in size 48, but Specialized calls size 48 equivalent to size 14.5 - USA.

I would mail order only if I had tried or owned that shoe previously as sizing consistency is lacking.

My new Specialized MTB Comp's have the ratchet on the top strap (which I like), but the Sport model just uses three velcro straps. The Comp's also have two removeable soccer cleat type studs up front for optional added traction while HAB'ing, but I feel these may be a double edged sword while scrambling across rocks and crossing creeks. Time will tell.

Specialized uses the "boa" type system sometimes found on snowboarding boots on it's highest end models.

Everybody's feet are diifferent, but I found the latest Specialized offerings to be pretty comfortable and not too narrow in the toe box like many typical cycling shoes.

[genusmtbkr5]

Anyone know who carries a good selection of 661 MTB shoes specifically the 2008 Flight Shoe. I'm in need of a new pair and would like to try one on. I hate buying online, because I could have a problem with the fit. Would like to try out some Sidi's as well. Thanks.

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[katonk]

Originally Posted by genusmtbkr5

Anyone know who carries a good selection of 661 MTB shoes specifically the 2008 Flight Shoe. I'm in need of a new pair and would like to try one on. I hate buying online, because I could have a problem with the fit. Would like to try out some Sidi's as well. Thanks.

Does anyone know how much these weigh?

[genusmtbkr5]

Originally Posted by katonk

Does anyone know how much these weigh?

661's website doesn't list the weight. They cost $139.95 on their site.