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wesmeyer11 posted 1 year ago.
I think they are worth, especially in the shorter distance events where every second counts. In longer events, such as Ironman, I have seen pictures of macca with full buckle/road shoes, so it isn't that unreasonable to wear a true road shoe for a tri, especially when going longer.
That being said, the three you listed are all solid - I have worn both shimano and Sidi - I currently have the Sidi T2.6 and it is fantastic. Fit me better than the Shimano - I would go with whichever fits best. The three that you listed are all pretty solid.
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theShiba posted 1 year ago.
I have the Sidi T-2's and I am very happy with them. I went straight to the Tri-shoe, and never used any of the full buckle shoes. I find these to be very comfortable, and I haven't had any reason to complain yet. It has a nice neoprene liner, and the velcro is easy to deal with.
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homey posted 1 year ago.
I use the Louis Garneau tri shoes. They are pretty good but, I had a problem with the one metal loops snapping 4 months in. I phoned the company but they required me sending in the shoes for 4-6 weeks. I only have the one pair of shoes so that was outta of the question. Fixed with coat hanger, electrical and duct tape...
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Triguy98 posted 1 year ago.
Tri shoes are totally worth it. Easier access, and in most cases, more ventilation.
I have the Shimano TR-2s and love em. I tried on the Specialized Trivents and really liked them, too. Sidis dont fit my feet and IMO, are priced higher than they are worth. Any of the three you've listed will make you happy, but they all fit a little differently, so buy the ones you can try on and like the most. I had to go to two different shops to try on all three of those.
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azstinger11 posted 1 year ago.
I would never race without them. But when it comes to training I much much prefer traditional roady shoes. They just feel better I think but no flying dismounts with those on.
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Anton posted 1 year ago.
I've used Shimano and Carnac and am now using Specialized Trivents...love em...big toe box and more comfortable than the raod shoes I've owned..
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RV posted 1 year ago.
Specialized Trivents for me - they really hold up well too.
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Anton posted 1 year ago.
I bought my trivents on recommendation from RV! Couldn't be happier.
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RV posted 1 year ago.
Anton;72738 wrote:
I bought my trivents on recommendation from RV! Couldn't be happier.
Hey that is cool!
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kylie posted 1 year ago.
I'm going to check out the trivents soon here (based on rec's here from RV, Anton, and TriGuy :))
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CGroth posted 1 year ago.
sounds like the trivents may be a winner. it is not easy finding size 47 shoes in local stores. i will be driving over an hour on Thursday to check them out.
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brioche posted 1 year ago.
I just bought a pair of Shimano TR50 shoes. These were good enough for Naoko Imaizumi to win the 2007 Goto Japan IM. (There is a women's model too, in a light blue color but I didn't like the fit) Those Specialized Trivents look like excellent shoes. Haven't seen them here.
http://www.excelsports.com/new.asp?page=8&description=TR50+Triathlon&vendorCode=SHIMSHOE&major=5&minor=1
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Tikal Dog posted 1 year ago.
I ordered a pair of T2.6 but they were out of my size and couldn´t tell me when they were going to be available. So I ordered the T2. They should arrive this week or the next.
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Are tri specific shoes worth the cost? Are they comfortable enough to wear on daily training rides? I am looking at the Sidi T-1, Specialized trivent, or one of the shimano T series shoes. Any thoughts on which is better/best?