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Finding a 49+ Shoe w Free Returns

Old 02-07-18, 09:32 AM
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Finding a 49+ Shoe w Free Returns

So the only 49 and up MTB shoes I can find with free/fairly hassle-free returns are:

Shimano ME3 from Zappos:
Tried this and cannot believe how cheap they feel. Terrible.

Sidi Dominator from Backcountry:
250?! Seriously these cannot be the only good big mtb shoe for guys. I tried them and they are exceptional - but so stiff - the top tongue thing juts into my ankle - sure they'd loosen up after a while. But yeah - this is the shoe I want I think. The 49 seems a little tight so am going for the 50 if I can't find an alternative.

So wish I would have bought like three pairs of my old Northwaves from three years ago. Can't find the model - doesn't say on the shoe. But it looks like Northwave has changed they're buckle design into some kind of dial thingy. Anyone ever done Northwave in the past year?
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if nashbar has them, use them done that before. I know the shoe game is a pain but a necessary evil if you can't get them locally. I feel your pain!


Yes the $250 will be my next shoe, I guess they are worth every penny according to most wide footed people. I currently have great luck with Lake shoes, but they don't last more than 3-4 seasons. But they fit really nice.
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Originally Posted by sdmc530
if nashbar has them, use them done that before. I know the shoe game is a pain but a necessary evil if you can't get them locally. I feel your pain!
Rocking thanks for the Nashbar/Lake rec. I always forget about Nashbar.
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Originally Posted by hexron
Rocking thanks for the Nashbar/Lake rec. I always forget about Nashbar.







I like Lake shoes, their wide versions are actually good fitting. Quality of shoe just isn't Sidi quality IMO. But they are good....
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Might help.Joe

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I have both road and mtb Sidi dominators(size 50) from about 15 yrs ago, when the uppers were leather. $250 sounds like a lot but they last and last, if you break down the cost per ride it turns out to be very cost effective(if you have the initial outlay $$). Ive replaced a couple of ratchet closers on them, parts are readily available. I highly recommend these shoes.

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