[Micro-Sanjay]

Well, I owned and wore a Shimano M151 pair of spud tamers and 6 mos worth of racing and Bib Bear riding the bottom lugs, thread and what not are torn off...literally.
I'm eyeing on a pair of Shimano Hi-end shoes with carbon reinforced soles and I wonder how long will these last as well. I race DH and just plain ride a lot and I use clipless pedz all the way. Any suggestion before I purchase the Shimano M220? What about the Sidi Dominator? I'm looking for the shoes that will retain its bottom lugs atleast, even just a bit under a full season.

Thanks

 

[spincrazy]

Sidi - simply the best. Last forever.

I hear good things about the shimano's you mentioned though.

 

[Toshi]

I second the Sidi recommendation. Mine are still pristine. Or at least they would be if I cleaned them.

 

[Micro-Sanjay]

if I could just get a photo of current (now retired SHM151s), you'd be amazed at what condition they are in now. No lugs for the most part. Well, thanks, I may just resort to the Shimmies since their cheaper than the Sidis

Corporate Racer
Ozzer

 

[JustJoeRide]

I 3rd the Sidi's, 'cept go for the Dom 4's or Dom 4's Megas (wide).
going on 5K miles of hard riding.

Gettin' ready to buy some new ones finally @$160.00, not the cheapest but definetly the best.

 

[Ranger]

Servus!

Why izzit that most of the monkeys skimp on the shoes?

Anyhow, I am a confirmed Sidi-Man. I love my Fires and will probably buy another set after I wear these out in a few years...

 

[I Are Baboon]

Originally posted by Ozzer
Any suggestion before I purchase the Shimano M220?

I own a pair of the M220's. I love them. It's my first pair of clipless shoes, so I really can't compare them to others. But they are comfortable, the soles are very stiff, and they are light. I believe Pricepoint has them for $90 (normally $190).

I believe Acadian owns a pair too.

 

[Heidi]

Welcome Ozzer! Hey, my husband has those shoes too, loves em.

 

[oldfart]

Sidi's are too tight in the toe for my feet and I'm not keen on buckles on any shoe. They're just not needed. I have been on the 220's for two seasons now and they aren't showing much wear. I don't wear them during the winter though, I have winter Sidi Storms.

 

[Micro-Sanjay]

Hey Heidi...thanks for the welcome and this place just seem to actually have live and breathing people....

Anyways, I just ordered myself two pairs of Shimano. 220s and its lower-end sister (for playtime). I tried the Sidis and they're a bit too snug and I'm not sure if the ratchets will hold up to the abuse of DH racing. Thanks for all the input.

Corporate Racer:
Ozzer

 

[I Are Baboon]

Originally posted by Ozzer
Anyways, I just ordered myself two pairs of Shimano. 220s and its lower-end sister (for playtime). I tried the Sidis and they're a bit too snug and I'm not sure if the ratchets will hold up to the abuse of DH racing. Thanks for all the input.

Corporate Racer:
Ozzer

Cool!

You won't be disappointed.

Yes, welcome to Ridemonkey.

 

[mtbtuc8700]

Sidi Just makes a great shoe thats pretty much all I need to say. The standard size shoes run a littel narrow for some people but they do make the Mega for those with wider feet. I think they might still make like a DH shoe also. The Shimanos are nice also, the soles should hold up better, but in the past Shimano has been pretty good about replacing shoes with problems at least for me. So far I have had Shimanos, Carnacs, and Sidi's, and Nike but the sidi's just fit my feet the best! Shoes are a persoal thing though. Best of luck finding the shoes that fits the best.

 

[dilzy]

Wow. A seven year grave dig. That has got to be a record.

 

[methodman]

I'm a fan of the Pearl Izumi Quest MTB shoe, I'm fairly suprised noone else has mentioned them. They are a lot cheaper then the SIDI's and have lasted 3 years of riding for me (about 3000 miles on trails)

 

[MtnbikeMike]

I wonder if the Quest was even in existence when this thread was created?

 

[methodman]

Oops didnt see it was a 7 year old post. I have the Vegabond which turned into the quest, but I don't even know if those were around in 2001.