I use Crank Bros. Eggbeater pedals on all my bikes and therefore only use one pair of shoes for all riding. I am very hard on shoes, given that I ride nearly every day, so when I abuse shoes, I really abuse shoes. With very frequent riding in all types of conditions - creek crossings, mud runs in CX races, dry, hot weather and everyday destructive behavior - it has been a long time coming to retire them.Looking back at my riding photos, it appears that I bought these shoes back in the spring of 2009. I recall my first impressions were that they actually fit my wide'ish foot (as Sidi's do not; even the "wide" ones), and that they were a decent price for a local bike shop mark up. Most importantly, I didn't feel pain nor hot spots at the time. However, as much as they've degraded from use, they do not support my foot very well any longer.
I really don't know how long a pair of MTB shoes is supposed to last, especially with the amount of riding I do. I guess two years isn't that bad considering the ground I've covered - I'm curious to see how my new Shimano M161's will fair against my abusive riding.
The heel wore away on the inside on both shoes.
Both ratcheting straps broke off the tongue, so I repaired them by riveting them on permanently.
That is a big, gaping hole at the little toe area. Both shoes wore holes in this same area.
The sole wore away where I clip-in to my eggbeaters, causing them to feel loose on the pedals.
Source: http://www.dionridesbikes.com/2011/07/two-year-review-of-my-specialized-comp.html
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