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Nike Hautacam

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Nike Hautacam
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Average Rating: 4 out of 5
No. of Reviews: 3
RRP: £149.99
Year: 2001

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Description: Nike most advanced cycling shoe, featuring Oclv cardon sole, kng100 synthethic upper, double velcro straps with the additonal mechancial closure. Weighinh just 290 grams and worn by Lance Armsrtong.

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Dylan Lang

Posted: 31/07/01

'As used by Lance, hence plenty good enough for us lot...'

Strengths:
Stiff,
Light,
Comfortable (for me),
Wider than average,
Secure fit

Weaknesses:
Cost,
Ratchet may be vulnerable in a crash

Overall:
Very expensive and it's hard to justify the extra £50 over the Poggios which have the same sole but different uppers.

Having said that, they feel more secure due to the carbon ratchet strap that seems to hold your foot firmly without being restrictive.

The shoes are very light and plenty stiff enough for any rider.

Performance		100%
Reliability		80%
Value		60%

Overall Rating

80%

Adrian Davies

Posted: 07/03/02

'PLUGS YOU DIRECTLY INTO THE BIKE'

Strengths:
Light, Stiff, well ventilated, very low rise to the peddle. Holds the foot firm in all directions of pull.

Weaknesses:
Expense. Clear lacquer on the sole plate scratches easily.

Overall:
Tried it against the Poggio (same carbon sole), but to me it seemed obvious that the ratchet on the Hautacam made all the difference. There is no give in the sole so my foot had to get used to the shape on the fist couple of big rides, nothing to worry about, and now the feet have capitulated they are absolutely fine. Look around you can get them Cheaper than £150

Performance		100%
Reliability		80%
Value		60%

Overall Rating

80%

JON PAIN

Posted: 07/03/02

'VERY NICE MAGIC SHOES'

Strengths:
Light but the cheaper Poggios are lighter. Very secure and also high posing factor

Weaknesses:
Not cheap and the carbon sole scratches easily, and some snap. Ratchet strap is very close to the ankle and can cause discomfort.

Overall:
Very nice shoe if you have the money. The ratchet is a nice feature but looks fragile. If you have the right shaped feet they are brilliant, personally I prefer the Northwave Evolutions