I just bought last years' carbon pro model in the men's (I have quite wide feet) and so far, I love them! I just rode a century this past Saturday, but I used my old (non-carbon) specialized road shoes because I haven't quite gotten the cleat placement right on the new ones, yet.
Have you checked out Specialized's site? That's where I got mine (again, last years model) for a great deal. Perhaps they still have the ones you like available?
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08-13-2007, 12:39 PM #1
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08-13-2007, 06:16 PM #2
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I have the same shoes! I got them when i was with the ex fiance, so he EPed them for me(oh how i miss employee pricing!). I have had them since April, I think, and I love them. They are a great shoe. If you can find them at a discount I say go for them!
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08-14-2007, 09:41 AM #3
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No, thanks for the tip. Actually I forget to check their site for stuff like this, because I find the site loads and navigates really slowly. So, I needed this reminder! Thank you...
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"The best rides are the ones where you bite off much more than you can chew, and live through it." ~ Doug Bradbury
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09-03-2007, 09:20 AM #4
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Carbon Soles/Long Rides...How are they?
Has anyone done long rides (Centuries or 8+ hours) with carbon soled shoes?
How is the stiffness on all day rides?"The best rides are the ones where you bite off much more than you can chew, and live through it." ~ Doug Bradbury
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09-03-2007, 10:52 AM #5
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Hi Starfish...I have the Specialized carbon-soled shoes (the ones with the dial you turn to tighten) and I love them. I did my first century with the new shoes a couple of weeks ago and they were great. I had issues with my toes falling asleep and sometimes a burning sensation but since I got these shoes, those problems are much better. I have the red specialized insole in them also-wide feet, high arches.
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09-03-2007, 10:54 AM #6
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JanB, thanks. I've only had one pair of biking shoes ever. I read stuff about stiffness of soles vs. comfort for all day, but don't have experience!
Those Specialized shoes were SOOOoooo comfortable in the store, though!!"The best rides are the ones where you bite off much more than you can chew, and live through it." ~ Doug Bradbury
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09-13-2007, 04:32 PM #7
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Just bought them today...I LOVE them I had to buy a size larger, though.
I have had great success over the years with Specialized shoes. I cannot wait to ride this weekend and sport my new shoes.
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12-14-2007, 08:52 PM #8
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Follow-up question
Hi all, it's me again! In the thread below, I asked a follow-up question about how it is to use shoes and cleats like this when you're OFF the bike on a long ride, like a century or longer. Wondering how it is to negotiate bathroom & food breaks on these types of shoes, etc. Thanks for any follow-up. I am close to getting these shoes and some new pedals!
http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=16578"The best rides are the ones where you bite off much more than you can chew, and live through it." ~ Doug Bradbury
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