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Northwave Ninja MTB Cycling Shoes By Big D from Waterford, Michigan on 03/24/2008 Pros: Durable Sole, Good Traction, Simple to Use Best Uses: Climbing, Everyday riding, Long-distance riding Describe Yourself: Avid Cyclist Sizing: Feels true to size Width: Feels true to width Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: very nice shoe, Lace system takes a little getting use to but is fast and easy to use.
Non-mesh version of the Aerator By Chris from Sierras on 01/20/2008 Describe Yourself: Competitive Cyclist Sizing: Feels true to size Width: Feels true to width Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: These Revenge shoes are a simpler (lighter?) version of the fantastic Aerator which is now in its fourth generation, known as the "AeroLite". Now, these Revenge shoes are made with the same top quality fit and materials, but without the titanium mesh cages that are great for very hot weather, and optional for normal weather. I can see using the black on cooler days and 2 pair (1 of each) would last many seasons, no matter how hardcore you are. I have used the Aerators for about 15000 miles and they are just now starting to look "not quite new". I have used them in extreme tempuratures. These shoes are the first to allow me to "set and forget" the strap tension. I used Sidi from 1991 to 2001 (6 pairs of Genius 3 through 4, plus a pair of Tecnos and a pair of Energy. The Sidi Genius 4 and later suck, because the arch-compression is now 2-piece and pinches a nerve when tightened for competition (unless you are very light, I weigh 170). As soon as I saw the long awaited model with Carbon Fiber sole (the "Ergo 1") and that is was not only remaining with the crumbpy (still current) arch-compression system, but the sole was not even carbon biber around the edges. Making it cheaper was supposed to be a benefit, until they change is and then the NEW sole is better than all of the other brands because THEY are not not as "pure" carbon fiber soles. It makes me sick to see and hear the hype, because these past 2 decades have been fantastic for cycling technology in so many ways. But literally every single product claims to be furthering that trend and that is just not true. REgarding shoes again, Sidi offers full custom shoes to the pros who wear them, so it was no surprise when the Sidi Genius turned cheap and crumbpy. The first 3 models (through the Genius 3, until the "Millenium" sole, which was claimed as an upgrade, but at the same time the reduced the material on the original Sidi Genius arch-compression, which combined with the ratchet, made it truly Genius at the time. When I saw the Ergo crumb shoes, I remembered that DMT had an ad for the new Ultimax Carbon Fiber shoes (as used by Jalabert and others). This shoe was not only an early adoptor of great CF soles, but they also used an arch compression system nearly identical the the original Genius, plus they had fully integrated heel cup as well. In fact, the higher visibility Nike "Lance" shoes from 2000 onward to today are all built on DMT models, Ultimax through the latest shoe based on the DMT "Flash". So, I was thrilled with my DMTs, had 2 pair, but I was not happy that the Ultimax was replaced (for 2 seasons though now it is back) with 2 pairs of new shoes that were really nice, but no mesh sections. THis is why a thrilled DMT user (and the pickiest guy EVER in cycling, but seriously I have a very severe injury on my right ankle) and I needed to make sure I would have at least one pair of shoes as good or better than my Ultimax shoes, and with at least as much cooling. The white pair used in hot weather wore out quicker then the sikver /blue pair and I started trying on alternatives. I kid you not, the Northwave Aerators and all others from 2004 onward (all the same last, which dictates the fit of all shoes made this way) are the only shoes every to feel fantastic from the time I tried them on and even during the "shakedown" rides. It is said that synthetic materials do not stretch and thus do not require break-in. This is BS because your feet or whatever body part we are talking about needs to adapt to the new pressure points. This is why when you find some shoes that treat you right, buy as many pair as you can afford and think you can use. It could be that a combination of using a similar last, and also the fact that my foot is very close to the shape the last is optimized for, but I never once had any discomfort. The mesh also allows me to stay much cooler in the 100+ degree summer days in the Sierras. They have the Aerator Race (using the now ubiquitous ratchet instead of the top velcro strap) and the Northwave Ratchet is also the besst available. In fact, it is the only strap of this style that does not ratchet, but uses a threaded system. Sidi invented it, and then devised a system that double the resolution, adding half-steps to the ratchet. Then Morthwave designs a strap with infinite adjustment! Literally perfect amount of tension with Zero stretch or possible misadjustment (velcro is not too bad, but you can't beat the NW systems. I was absolutely convinced that DMT were the very best. ANd they were, I just could not imagine Northwave being clearly even better!
excelent brand and excelent shoes By et from rochester, ny on 12/08/2007 Sizing: Feels true to size Width: Feels true to width Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: These shoes are the best mountain bike shoes I ever owned.
Non-standard sizing, great shoe By Roger from Knoxville, TN on 12/05/2007 Cons: Very breezy on cool days Best Uses: Long-distance riding Describe Yourself: Avid Cyclist Sizing: Feels half size too big Width: Feels true to width Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: The sizing on these shoes is about 1/2 to 1 size larger than standard European sizing. Trust the size chart for U.S. conversion.
By mo from orlando, florida on 12/05/2007 Pros: Durable Sole, Well Ventilated Best Uses: Everyday riding Describe Yourself: Competitive Cyclist Sizing: Feels true to size Width: Feels true to width Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: great carbon sole
By Steve from Denver on 11/18/2007 Pros: Innovative Design, Italian Made Quality, Open Toe Design, SPD-R YellowBlack Best Uses: All Around good shoe Describe Yourself: Competitive Cyclist Sizing: Feels true to size Width: Feels true to width Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Nice shoe, but choose carefully. The black advertises a carbon sole (same as the Aerator 3) with adjustable "Q" factor. The yellow has the old Genetex Titanium/nylon sole and is Shimano SPD-R compatable. I ride both soles, and they are both very good (stiff and efficient).
This shoe is slightly more narrow than other Northwaves, and has a more traditional fit. Very nice quality in this Italian made shoe, most are now made in China.
I am pleased with my purchase, and got a great price (watch the sales)!
By UndeadZed from Palmdale, CA - Portland on 10/19/2007 Pros: Simple to Use, Well Ventilated Best Uses: Everyday riding, Long-distance riding, Sprinting Describe Yourself: Competitive Cyclist, Triathlete Sizing: Feels true to size Width: Feels true to width Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Second best shoes I own next to a pair of Northwave Tribal Tri shoes. Carbon stiffness took a bit of getting used to but power transference is fantastic. I wear these for most rides other than Triathlons. Great shoe at an unbeatable price here.
By JP from Fort Collins, CO on 09/30/2007 Pros: Durable Sole, Well Ventilated Describe Yourself: Avid Cyclist Sizing: Feels true to size Width: Feels true to width Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend Comments: I had these shoes for about a week before the one of the lacing tie downs pulled out, this happened to both shoes. One shoe popped out two before I returned them. They are nice shoes, super stiff, but the lacing system sucks big time.
Quality shoe for rec and race By mongoose79 from Bainbridge Island, WA. on 09/21/2007 Cons: Closure system is tricky Best Uses: Climbing, Everyday riding, Long-distance riding, Sprinting Describe Yourself: Avid Cyclist, Competitive Cyclist Sizing: Feels half size too big Width: Feels true to width Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I've only put about 200km on these shoes, but so far so good. I'm a semi competitive rider and I would say I'm best at sprinitng, and these shoes work like a champ for it. The closure system is a little complicated, but once you get the hang of it it works very well.
By Cycledawg from Bay Area on 09/12/2007 Pros: Good for Walking, Good Traction, Simple to Use Best Uses: Commuter shoes, Everyday riding, Long-distance riding Describe Yourself: Competitive Cyclist Sizing: Feels half size too big Width: Feels true to width Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: The lacing system is one of the best I have used. The shoes are stiff yet comfortable....
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