Comments on: An Open Letter to Specialized http://www.fatcyclist.com/2009/04/12/an-open-letter-to-specialized/ It's like reality TV. Except it's real. And there's no TV. Fri, 04 Mar 2022 03:21:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: Fat Cyclist » Blog Archive » Stuff Fatty Loves: Shoes Edition http://www.fatcyclist.com/2009/04/12/an-open-letter-to-specialized/comment-page-3/#comment-497543 Fat Cyclist » Blog Archive » Stuff Fatty Loves: Shoes Edition Tue, 21 Sep 2010 17:08:10 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/?p=2318#comment-497543 [...] April of 2009, I wrote a post titled, “An Open Letter to Specialized.” In it, I pretty thoroughly trashed their mountain bike shoes, saying that while the shoes [...] [...] April of 2009, I wrote a post titled, “An Open Letter to Specialized.” In it, I pretty thoroughly trashed their mountain bike shoes, saying that while the shoes [...]

]]> By: pat http://www.fatcyclist.com/2009/04/12/an-open-letter-to-specialized/comment-page-3/#comment-486343 pat Sun, 04 Apr 2010 23:56:05 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/?p=2318#comment-486343 I have exactly the same hole in my specialized as well! I realize that this is an old post but what did you end up replacing your shoes with? I have exactly the same hole in my specialized as well! I realize that this is an old post but what did you end up replacing your shoes with?

]]> By: Ajax http://www.fatcyclist.com/2009/04/12/an-open-letter-to-specialized/comment-page-3/#comment-465963 Ajax Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:13:13 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/?p=2318#comment-465963 Used Specialized Taho for about a year and right sole cracked near the cleat opening. However they were used almost every weekday for bike2work (about 20-25 mi per day) + amateur races + few adventures in mountains... But anyway, dealer sending me a new pair, replaced by the warranty. Even they noticed that it's a first case for the last 6 years in our country, but replaced them. Used Specialized Taho for about a year and right sole cracked near the cleat opening. However they were used almost every weekday for bike2work (about 20-25 mi per day) + amateur races + few adventures in mountains… But anyway, dealer sending me a new pair, replaced by the warranty. Even they noticed that it’s a first case for the last 6 years in our country, but replaced them.

]]> By: Fat Cyclist » Blog Archive » Some Days, It Is Good to Be the Fat Cyclist http://www.fatcyclist.com/2009/04/12/an-open-letter-to-specialized/comment-page-3/#comment-434562 Fat Cyclist » Blog Archive » Some Days, It Is Good to Be the Fat Cyclist Fri, 08 May 2009 17:06:52 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/?p=2318#comment-434562 [...] when I wrote that open letter to Specialized, complaining about how fast their mountain bike shoes fell apart for me? Well, toward the end of [...] [...] when I wrote that open letter to Specialized, complaining about how fast their mountain bike shoes fell apart for me? Well, toward the end of [...]

]]> By: Tim http://www.fatcyclist.com/2009/04/12/an-open-letter-to-specialized/comment-page-3/#comment-432111 Tim Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:01:09 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/?p=2318#comment-432111 Another +1 for the bg gloves.The last specialized shoes i tried were before bg when i was just learning the clipless thing and i recall them being super flexy but i waqs broke(still am) and they were on sale.Since then i have tried Nike yuhas(2 seasons each)Shimano m-20's(also 2 seasons) and various pearl izumis,though i have outlets near me so any issue with the shoes have been taken care of by them.Currently riding the attacks,both mtb and road and they are by far the most comfortable cycling shoes i have ever owned plus you can't beat 60 bucksw a pair.We will see on the durability.Keep us updated on whether you get any hookups with specialized or anyone else. Another +1 for the bg gloves.The last specialized shoes i tried were before bg when i was just learning the clipless thing and i recall them being super flexy but i waqs broke(still am) and they were on sale.Since then i have tried Nike yuhas(2 seasons each)Shimano m-20’s(also 2 seasons) and various pearl izumis,though i have outlets near me so any issue with the shoes have been taken care of by them.Currently riding the attacks,both mtb and road and they are by far the most comfortable cycling shoes i have ever owned plus you can’t beat 60 bucksw a pair.We will see on the durability.Keep us updated on whether you get any hookups with specialized or anyone else.

]]> By: swh http://www.fatcyclist.com/2009/04/12/an-open-letter-to-specialized/comment-page-3/#comment-431687 swh Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:51:29 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/?p=2318#comment-431687 specialized were ok for me. sidi toe boxes are euro narrow and the plastic soles suck for hiking your ss. trying a pair of shimano's that team dick was raving about awhile back. only have bout 10 hours on them so the verdict is still out. the do have rubberish soles which is already a plus. specialized were ok for me. sidi toe boxes are euro narrow and the plastic soles suck for hiking your ss. trying a pair of shimano’s that team dick was raving about awhile back. only have bout 10 hours on them so the verdict is still out. the do have rubberish soles which is already a plus.

]]> By: Keen Powerline Trail Running Shoes Review - FeedTheHabit.com http://www.fatcyclist.com/2009/04/12/an-open-letter-to-specialized/comment-page-3/#comment-431658 Keen Powerline Trail Running Shoes Review - FeedTheHabit.com Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:32:48 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/?p=2318#comment-431658 [...] powerhouse in the shoe world with footwear for all types of outdoor and casual pursuits. Check out Fat Cyclist’s recent post about how enamored he and his family are with Keen footwear. I’ve been a fan of their shoes [...] [...] powerhouse in the shoe world with footwear for all types of outdoor and casual pursuits. Check out Fat Cyclist’s recent post about how enamored he and his family are with Keen footwear. I’ve been a fan of their shoes [...]

]]> By: Ben http://www.fatcyclist.com/2009/04/12/an-open-letter-to-specialized/comment-page-3/#comment-431546 Ben Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:19:25 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/?p=2318#comment-431546 My first pair of clipless shoes were Shimanos back in 1995 or so. They wore out in less than a year, along with the Ritchey pedals I got with them. Since then I've bought two pair of Sidis. The first is still ok, though the soles are worn down to expose the cleat. The sole on the second pair wore down, but it was replaceable. I just replaced it a couple of months ago, and it's been good since. They're the best shoes I know of. My first pair of clipless shoes were Shimanos back in 1995 or so. They wore out in less than a year, along with the Ritchey pedals I got with them. Since then I’ve bought two pair of Sidis. The first is still ok, though the soles are worn down to expose the cleat. The sole on the second pair wore down, but it was replaceable. I just replaced it a couple of months ago, and it’s been good since. They’re the best shoes I know of.

]]> By: mi11house http://www.fatcyclist.com/2009/04/12/an-open-letter-to-specialized/comment-page-3/#comment-431349 mi11house Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:47:50 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/?p=2318#comment-431349 Have never tried Sidis, but as durability seems to be your primary issue, I can recommend Shimano shoes. I had a pair of midrange Shimano MTB shoes (SH-M110 if anyone cares) last me over 12 years of heavy riding, commuting and racing - I only got rid of them when I wore through the thick rubber in the *heel* from putting my foot down at traffic lights. Have never tried Sidis, but as durability seems to be your primary issue, I can recommend Shimano shoes.

I had a pair of midrange Shimano MTB shoes (SH-M110 if anyone cares) last me over 12 years of heavy riding, commuting and racing – I only got rid of them when I wore through the thick rubber in the *heel* from putting my foot down at traffic lights.

]]> By: chris http://www.fatcyclist.com/2009/04/12/an-open-letter-to-specialized/comment-page-3/#comment-431338 chris Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:20:00 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/?p=2318#comment-431338 my specialized mtb shoes have lasted over 3 years with no problems at all but my specialized road shoes have had bad problems with the soles pulling right off. gorilla glue has saved me hundreds tho :) my specialized mtb shoes have lasted over 3 years with no problems at all but my specialized road shoes have had bad problems with the soles pulling right off. gorilla glue has saved me hundreds tho :)

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