OK, I think I'm going to go with this shoe with the mallets...

[SK6]

Its a Specialized Sawpit that I can get a great deal on. Thoughts?

http://www.primera-bournemouth.co.uk/images/upload/Clothing/sawpit.jpg

[Bicyclist]

I know someone that has broken them 3 times on the sole. That was the old carbon version of the sole, I don't know if that one is carbon-soled.

Granted he's a big guy but he's pretty easy on stuff for the most part and rode a lot of XC w/ those shoes.

[in the trees]

I'd love to hear some more feedback on those, too. And these if anyone has tried them yet:

http://www.go-ride.com/armor_clothing/adidas/863248_s2.jpeg

I'd like to have something in a mid-top style.

toby

[SK6]

Here is the description:

* hard moulded carbon panels at the ankles for superior impact protection
* padded BG insole provides arch support and forefoot comfort
* durable leather upper with wide,breathable mesh panels
* high traction rubber outsole with Trail Traction carbon reinforced cycling plate
* 2-bolt SPD-style cleat pattern,compatible with all major MTB pedals

[Bicyclist]

I'd love to hear some more feedback on those, too. And these if anyone has tried them yet:

http://www.go-ride.com/armor_clothing/adidas/863248_s2.jpeg

I'd like to have something in a mid-top style.

toby

Those Adidas are fugly IMO.

[SK6]

Those Adidas are fugly IMO.

Awe come on, nothing a little mud couldn't fix! :thumb:

[Transcend]

Those Adidas are fugly IMO.

Less ugly than the hematomas though..

[SK6]

****bump for info****

[bizutch]

they remind me of my old Shimano DX DH clipless shoes...which I still miss to this day...the day they died I shed a tear.

[Jeremy R]

The soles on both of those shoes look like a hiking boot sole.
I would rather have something with a skateshoe like sole especially
with the Mallets. You can ride them like flats if you need to.

[in the trees]

Opinions of these would be nice too if anyone has a pair yet.

661 Dually SPD:
http://www.sixsixone.com/images/store/product/6681-00.jpg

toby

[corey_rideDC]

i have the non-spd version and like them quite a bit. VERY well built. they tend to be sized a lil bit big, so keep that in mind if you're in between sizes.

[SK6]

i have the non-spd version and like them quite a bit. VERY well built. they tend to be sized a lil bit big, so keep that in mind if you're in between sizes.

Of the 661's?

[corey_rideDC]

oops, yeah. the 661s.

[blt2ride]

I found that the 661 shoes worked best with the Mallets...

[narlus]

Those Adidas are fugly IMO.

funny, i was thinking they looked tons better than the other shoe.

[Bicyclist]

Maybe if you enjoy wearing New Balance shoes. :D

I just like the looks of either a skate or DH shoe.

[NorCalRacer105]

I ran those same specialized shoes and mallets all last season and loved them, Im going to use the same setup again this year. The shoes are light for such a DH specific shoe and they're great for hiking. Couldnt be happier. My only complaint is with the cleats. Im sure you've heard it already buy they're made of brass and wear out fairly quickly. I went through two sets in a season, but i wouldnt run anything else. Hope this helps.

[bizutch]

I've owned every pair of SixSixOne skate shoes since they hit the market (after my DX's died a painful death)..and haven't looked back since. Reasonably stiff insole to keep you from fatigueing and for good power transfer and a soft sole that stays in touch with the pedal and easy to hike a bike in. Plus the inside is just soft enough without being a "show pillow".

[bizutch]

.... My only complaint is with the cleats. Im sure you've heard it already buy they're made of brass and wear out fairly quickly. I went through two sets in a season, but i wouldnt run anything else. Hope this helps.

Crank Bros has since speced a different cleat for '06 in a harder compound. Some may know it as the Quattro cleat.

[Jeremy R]

Crank Bros has since speced a different cleat for '06 in a harder compound. Some may know it as the Quattro cleat.

Speaking of, email me an order form for 06, I needs some new pedals.:)

[gangstamaxx]

Less ugly than the hematomas though..


ehhh I really dont find hematomas that ugly, much nicer than those...

[NorCalRacer105]

On their website it lists the quattro cleat as a road cleat, is that the right one?

[SK6]

updates? Any newer info?

[in the trees]

updates? Any newer info?

On which topic? cleats or shoes? I think that Crank Bros. new cleat with the harder metal is called their "Premium" cleat. And as far as shoes, I recently picked up a pair of the Plush and I'm loving them. Excellent engagement with the Mallets. Even better than the Launchs that I had previously.

toby

[SK6]

Well, I went with the Sawpit's, so we'll see how it works out...