Review

The Review | VAUDE Exire Advanced RC Mountain Bike Shoe

07.08.2015
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Lightweight, stable and well ventilated – we certainly ask a lot from our mountain biking shoes, and for good reason, performance is crucial. Then if we are being really picky, they should really match the bike in some way. For this year’s long-term test bike, the All-Mountain SCOTT Genius 900 tuned, Manne wasn’t in the market for a classic MTB racing shoe, instead he set his sights on some that wouldn’t object to a spot of walking. Decision made, he settled on the VAUDE Exire Advanced RC with a white and red colour scheme.

Leicht sollte der Schuh sein und noch etwas Gehkomfort bieten. Mannes Wahl fiel hierfür auf den VAUDE Exire Advanced RC.
The shoes have to be lightweight but with a certain amount of comfort. Manne went for the VAUDA Exire Advanced RC.
Der Verschluss erlaubt ein schnelles An- und Ausziehen des Schuhs.
The ratchet and Velcro straps mean the shoes are easy to get on and off.

Since springtime the VAUDE Exire Advanced RC have been put through the wringer with filthy, wet conditions as well as the current heat at the height of summer. With the airy mesh at the front of the food, ventilation is really effective – a relief given the summer’s high temperatures. One flipside to the ventilation though is that rainwater quickly enters the shoes, which unfortunately disqualifies the Exire Advanced RC from being an all-year shoe. Once hit by a summer downpour though, it doesn’t take too long for the soaked shoe to dry off.

Der eingearbeitete Mesh-Stoff sorgt für gute Atmungsaktivität, lässt jedoch auch schnell Wasser durch.
The mesh material aids ventilation but allows a lot of water to enter.
Die bisherigen fünf Monate Einsatz sieht man dem Exire Advanced RC kaum an.
The past five months of use are barely visible on the Exire Advanced RC.

The fit of the shoe is suitable for regular and wide feet, but they will perhaps verge on too wide for narrow feet. While still guaranteeing that any power exerted into your pedaling will be effectively transferred to motion, the stiffness doesn’t impede on comfort and it’s possible to walk in the shoes for short distances. The perforated insole ensures your feet are further ventilated, and prevents any unpleasant smells from developing.

Der Schuh ist eher geräumig geschnitten und eignet sich dadurch eher für normale und breite Füße.
With a generous fit, the shoes are best suited to riders with normal to wide feet.
Die Einlegesohle ist perforiert, um die Belüftung des Fußes zu verbessern.
The insole is perforated to provide further ventilation.

The rubber end cap offers decent toe protection against trail debris and merges well into the underside of the shoe. The sole has been made from one piece, so there are no joining sections that could potentially rip. Aside from that, the manufacturing of the shoe in its entirety gives no room for complaint. Even after five months of intense riding, the shoes barely show any signs of wear and tear.

Die Sohle ist aus einem Stück gefertigt, was der Haltbarkeit des Schuhs zuträglich ist.
The sole has been made from one piece of nylon, which enhances the durability of the shoe.
Die Lasche an der Ferse erleichtert das Anziehen des Schuhs.
Die Lasche an der Ferse erleichtert das Anziehen des Schuhs.

Conclusion:

The VAUDE mountain biking shoes, the Exire Advanced RC, present a great fit for regular to wide feet, and are particularly suited to the warmer and drier months thanks to their effective mesh ventilation. The shoes’ stiffness has nailed the compromise between comfort and the effective power transfer from the pedals, which renders the Exire Advanced RC the ideal footmate for more recreational long-distance riders who value durability.

  • Sizes: 36 – 48
  • Weight for size 43 (without cleats): 358 g
  • Colours: White/Red, Black/Silver
  • Price: 120 €

For more information head to vaude.com.

Words: Manne Schmitt Pictures: Klaus Kneist

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