Exustar Sr221 Carbon Sole Road Shoe

[mikesbytes]

Hi, has any one used these shoes? or can give me some potential feedback.

http://www.torpedo7.com/page/bikes/PROD/shoes_road-apparel/RSEX210

Also, here is the shoe size chart for these shoes. I take a UK size 9 and have a wide foot. Should I go for 43 or 44?

http://www.torpedo7.com/pdf/exustar.pdf

 

[kleng]

Here's a review http://www.cyclingnews.com/tech.php?id=tech/2005/reviews/exustar_e-sr221_shoes.

As an alternative
I got a pair of the Shimano R151 (2nd in the Shimano road range) from GB Cycles in the U.K the other day it took 3 days by air over easter to Melbourne for AUD $135 which includes express shipping. Normally AUD 280 in OZ shops. Hollow tech carbon sole without the ratchet (I also have a pair of the 215b model and there is no difference except for the ratchet)

http://www.gbcycles.co.uk/eshop.asp?wci=product&wce=SHOSHR15101&desc=SHIMANO+R151+ROAD+SHOE

http://www.shimano.com.au/catalog/cycle/products/shoe.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441780350&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302037554&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181400&bmUID=1145838611508

open up the pictoview to see the 3d view of the shoe.

Here is the shimano shoe sizing

http://bike.shimano.com/catalog/cycle/products/category.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302035957&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181202&bmUID=1144822548636

 

[mikesbytes]

Just tried on the Shimano R151 in size 44 and they felt really good. I liked the wide straps, they seemed to work better than the thiner straps on the shoes with the buckles. Idealy I would fit a size 43.5 but the size doesn't exist. On a size 43, my big and little toes would pinch, so I think I'm better off with a 44 and use medium or thick sport socks. The price from the local shop was AU$250, which isn't too bad for a local bike shop purchase. The price at GB Cycles is 45 pounds plus postage. Not sure if this includes VAT, as I think I'm VAT exempt and I think I'm also GST exempt back in OZ.

 

[mikesbytes]

http://www.gbcycles.co.uk/eshop.asp?wci=product&wce=SHOSHR15101&desc=SHIMANO+R151+ROAD+SHOE

Dam! they have confirmed they are sold out. Anyone know where to find a SHIMANO R151 in 44 or 43.5

http://www.shimano.com.au/catalog/c...<>ast_id=1408474395181400&bmUID=1145838611508

 

[John M]

Just tried on the Shimano R151 in size 44 and they felt really good. I liked the wide straps, they seemed to work better than the thiner straps on the shoes with the buckles. Idealy I would fit a size 43.5 but the size doesn't exist. On a size 43, my big and little toes would pinch, so I think I'm better off with a 44 and use medium or thick sport socks. The price from the local shop was AU$250, which isn't too bad for a local bike shop purchase. The price at GB Cycles is 45 pounds plus postage. Not sure if this includes VAT, as I think I'm VAT exempt and I think I'm also GST exempt back in OZ.

If shoes are just a bit too large and you don't want to wear a thick sock, you may be able to use a slightly thicker insole to take up the extra space.

 

[mikesbytes]

If shoes are just a bit too large and you don't want to wear a thick sock, you may be able to use a slightly thicker insole to take up the extra space.

Great idea, would like to try some in my existing shoes. Where do I get them for cycle shoes?

 

[hd reynolds]

Hi, has any one used these shoes? or can give me some potential feedback.

http://www.torpedo7.com/page/bikes/PROD/shoes_road-apparel/RSEX210

Also, here is the shoe size chart for these shoes. I take a UK size 9 and have a wide foot. Should I go for 43 or 44?

http://www.torpedo7.com/pdf/exustar.pdf

I have these Exustar shoes but in yellow color. I dont know why I dont see a lot of cyclists using Exustar cycling shoes coz they're excellent quality shoes at a fraction of the price of Looks, DMT, Carnac, Shimanos, Gaerne, Sidi, etc. etc.

I also have the Exustar Carbon Pro - excellent quality, stiff and very good fit. BTW Exustar also manufactures pedal systems. They have one particular model very similar in design and weight to Shimano dura-ace/ultegra road pedals - again, at a fraction of the price.