Comments on: DMT Radials – No Active Duty Till Spring

By: Velodramatic

Velodramatic — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 07:04:23 +0000

It was nice Chris… and it was a particularly nice day.

By: Velodramatic

Velodramatic — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 07:03:47 +0000

Hi Fred,

I ordered my pair of Radials from Andy at Competitive Cyclist. My Specialized shoes; 3 pairs of mountain and 1 pair of road, are all 43. I went with a 43.5 based on the Competitive Cyclist review (which indicated a half size larger might be in order). I found that I didn’t need the extra half size and returned them for a 43.

Like so many of these sizing questions I’d say that if your Specializeds were a snug fit you might need the extra half size, but if your Specialized shoes are a comfortable fit then you can probably go with the same size in the DMTs. Of course if it doesn’t work out, its not a big deal to ship them back for the alternate size.

::M

By: Fred

Fred — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:11:24 +0000

How is the fit and sizing of the DMT Radial compared to your Specialized shoes? I am currently wearing the Specialized S-works boa closure shoe size 40. Looking to purchase the DMT Radial but nobody sells DMT in my area.

By: Chris

Chris — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 04:35:40 +0000

Finally you took the SLC-SL out for a spin…I bet it was awesome

By: Velodramatic

Velodramatic — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:12:38 +0000

Rob,

I agree it is a little harder to over tighten with broad Velcro straps than with some of the ratchet mechanisms. The Radials look great in black too.

By: Velodramatic

Velodramatic — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 07:48:38 +0000

Martin,

I think you just 1-upped Brendan’s Chrome shoes.

::M

By: Rob

Rob — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 05:20:58 +0000

I have a black pair…The straps work for me. I tried a pair of Time shoes with the ratchet mechanism but they caused numbness on the top of my left foot.

By: Martin

Martin — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:16:14 +0000

Looking fabulous CANNOT be dismissed…yes, I have gold Sidi’s…

By: Velodramatic

Velodramatic — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:04:44 +0000

No, I’m cool with the ratchets and love the boa closure on my Lakes and Specialized shoes… I just like the looks of the DMTs and noted that velcro closures still do a good job.

I actually think the strap system adds to the good looks of the DMTs

By: Velodramatic

Velodramatic — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:13:23 +0000

Malk,

I completely agree… road shoes make sense for racing, but given how good mtb shoes are these days (essentially the same shoe with some added treads) and some decent pedal options, most riders would never notice a difference going with a mtb shoe.