Well DH approved the picking up of my b-day present early from the LBS today. (A 5k is hosted there this wknd and we were worried the shoes in my size might sell with so many ppl in the shop.)
After trying on shoe after shoe at three different shops I kept coming back to these, the best fit for me & with the three velcro straps I think they will be easier than the ratchet during tri season.
Anyway, they are specialized Elite Rd. Ta-dah!
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Thread: My New Road-Shoes!
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03-11-2009, 04:20 PM #1
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My New Road-Shoes!
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03-11-2009, 05:24 PM #2
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Congrats on your new shoes. I have a pair of their mtn shoes and they seem to work well. They are comfortable and breath with the mesh. Hope you happy feet too.
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03-11-2009, 08:20 PM #3
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Nice shoes!! They look fast!
I'm in the market too..I just realized why my toes were having numbness problems on long rides... The shoes are at least a 1/2 size too small! Hey - I've been riding 3yrs now and I never knew your feet swelled after a while on a ride. Duh??2009 Giant Avail Advanced 1
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03-11-2009, 09:40 PM #4
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Nice! Good job on the hubby's part.
Specialized shoes just fit my feet. I have a pair of the Trivents for my road bike and mountain shoes for my commuter. I'd like to get their fancy-schmancy, high-end (for women) road shoe at some point.
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03-12-2009, 05:12 PM #5
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Excellent! I found there is no "breaking in" period with Specialized shoes.
I see how you photographed your new shoes quite artistically. Must be the graphic designer in you. 
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03-13-2009, 04:47 PM #6
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I just Love Specialized shoes. They seem to fit me so well. I have a carbon pair for the road, and a mtn. biking pair for the dirt. Enjoy your shoes
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03-13-2009, 05:53 PM #7
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Striking! I like my Specialized mountain shoes and will consider them for the next road shoes if my Sidis ever wear out. DH switched and is very happy. The LBS guys say Specialized really kicks butt on their insoles.
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03-13-2009, 07:03 PM #8
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Why would my lbs have told me that carbon is too stiff for a road bike?
You have some fine looking shoes there!
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03-13-2009, 08:34 PM #9
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sounds like misinformation to me!
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you want a stiff sole so your arch isn't doing all the work of pedaling.I like Bikes - Mimi
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10-11-2009, 01:32 AM #10
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Never knew that, I just wear regular trainers. Originally Posted by Biciclista
I only ride a mountain bike and never more than 20 miles, generally around 10 but saying that I am having probs with my feet.
I feel a new thread coming on.
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PS How rude of me, yes Urlea, your new Specialized shoes look so good.Clock
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10-11-2009, 01:50 AM #11
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Love the new kicks!
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10-09-2009, 08:47 PM #12
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Happy Birthday!
What a great present!
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