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smallard
Jul 26, 15 11:34
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Looking for your recommendations please...

I've been using Sidi T2s but they have one major flaw - the back (heel) flattens down when you jam your foot in the shoe. This happens when you do a flying mount out of T2, with your shoes ready-attached to the pedals. It's a pain in the ass and you lose valuable seconds as you fix the issue.

Thoughts?

Thanks.
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Bryancd
Jul 26, 15 11:39
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smallard wrote:
Looking for your recommendations please...

I've been using Sidi T2s but they have one major flaw - the back (heel) flattens down when you jam your foot in the shoe. This happens when you do a flying mount out of T2, with your shoes ready-attached to the pedals. It's a pain in the ass and you lose valuable seconds as you fix the issue.

Thoughts?

Thanks.

I have to say the Specialized S-Works shoe is a really well engineered bit of kit for fast T1's and a really effective Boa system.
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stevej
Jul 26, 15 12:02
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Pearl Izumi tri fly octane
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MichaelB88
Jul 26, 15 13:40
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Mavic Helium Tri gets my vote
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Timtek
Jul 26, 15 14:39
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Love my Bontrager RXL Hilo Tri shoes. However, like running shoes fit is paramount.
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RBeck
Jul 26, 15 15:21
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Knudsen88 wrote:
Mavic Helium Tri gets my vote

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DScan123
Jul 26, 15 15:25
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Bryan0721
Jul 28, 15 18:12
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DScan123 wrote:
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jbiggs2
Jul 29, 15 8:50
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Specialized S-Works very easy in and out.
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BryanD
Jul 29, 15 9:04
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road or tri?
Make Inside Out Sports your next online tri shop! http://www.insideoutsports.com/
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Bryan0721
Jul 29, 15 10:08
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BryanD wrote:
road or tri?

Tri
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jhornebx
Jul 29, 15 10:28
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Don't want to hijack this thread...and I know the OP is talking about efficiency in transition, but can an additional layer be added to the question - which tri shoes are the most comfortable (knowing road shoes are usually always more comfy for long course)? I'm in the market for something new and want to break them in before IMFL.
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AZcanada
Jul 29, 15 15:34
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I've used the LG Tri300s and just recently tried on the Tri-400s. I had no problems and thought the Tri300s were the most comfortable for me till I tried the 400s... Amazzing and you don't need to mold them. They have a boa system and a strap which is convenient and easy to use.

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Titanflexr
Jul 29, 15 16:59
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Fit is highly personal, but I'll say the Specialized Trivent Expert is really well designed.
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BryanD
Jul 29, 15 17:35
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The boa should have been on the top and the velcro strap on the midfoot. I can't figure out how they thought that was a good design. I own the LG Tri 300s and need to replace them but I won't be getting the 400s
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