Archives: DZR

DOPE! Darth Vader would be proud!

“The first ever fully seam sealed waterproof SPD compatible Sneaker. After countless hours of research and development, the H20 was born. The best choice for rain soaked commutes or trail rides. The H20 guarantees that you arrive at your destination with dry and happy feet. Wrapped with DWR treated supple sheepskin leather which is soft to the touch and conforms well to the user. Featuring a stiffer nylon shank and gum rubber traction outsole, the H20 provides excellent power transfer and grip without sacrificing style.”

Go to DZR and check out more info on the H2O. Perfect winter sneaker!

DOODE!!!

“Shift gears from clipless to flat pedals. Featuring a stiffened midsole for power transfer and comfort, counter-griped gum rubber outsole, elastic lace catch, and hi visibility reflective details. The Shift is the perfect solution for a flat pedal cycling shoe.” – DZR

Nailed it DZR. In love with these. Although the SHIFT won’t be available until Spring 2016… I wanted to give you a little preview of what’s to come from DZR.

I’m really amped on these! In my humble opinion… these are the best DZR kicks created to date. Simple functional design that delivers.

The DZR Mechanic’s are a little bit narrow but not without room for play. ‘How is that’? The material used is super compliant but not lacking stiffness in the areas you’re going to pull/push on with each peddle stroke. I have a fatter foot but love the narrower feel of these shoes. As you know, when you wear and tear into new shoes there is that fun (Editors Note: There is an F U in fun) break in period. These simply don’t have that issue. Riding is amazing. Walking is amazing. These are amazing.

The only riding I’ve had with the DZR Mechanic’s to date are for morning coffee outside rides. I expected to be annoyed by new clip in sneakers but honestly forgot I was wearing them as I captured photos for other rad things happening. Extremely solid and comfortable shoes.

Head to DZR and check out the Mechanic. If you are in the market for some of the best clippable sneakers created to date then these should be your pick.

DZR coming through with one solid Summer sneaker. Love these!

“About Mechanic Shoe:

Historically, sneakers have been a mark of our tribe, a product of our time, an outward reflection of context and culture. More than anything though, they can be beautiful works of art. The Mechanic, with it’s perforated vegan toe cap and ballistic nylon side panels makes for an unassuming California deck shoe with authentic classic status.

Features:

    –  NATURAL GUM RUBBER: Natural rubber is sticky, durable and provides optimum grip on a variety of surfaces.

    –  VARIABLE FLEX SHANK: DZR’s feature technology A full-length nylon mid-sole/shank designed with strategically mapped stiffness for a combination of power transfer while pedaling and flexibility for walking.

    –  VEGAN: Keeping animals happy, one shoe at a time.”

Go to DZR and check the Mechanic Shoe out. If you’re in the market for a solid shoe to get you in and out of your daily pedaling shenanigans you just found it.

So… these are pretty great! They are my first pair of clippable sneakers and I’m in love! Super comfortable and clip in seamlessly giving you solid control and power transfer without walking around click clacking stiff footed.

Although these are my first clippable sneakers and I have nothing to reference that these are better or worse than other options… I’ve gotta hand it to DZR; they are stiff in all the right places and soft where you want them to be for kicking around town after you ride to your destination.

The DZR Minna’s have a perfectly placed shoe lace retention elastic strap that has proven to be very useful. When I first saw this feature I figured I’d never use it and it’s probably super tight not easily allowing you to stuff your laces into the shoe, thus keeping the lace out of your crank… but I was wrong; very useful and very easy to use.

When I first got these in I easily unscrewed the cleat cover and screwed in Crankbrothers cleats, hopped on my steed, and went to pedaling. At first it’s a weird feeling being so comfortable and clipped in.

Go to DZR and check out the specifics on the Minna’s. If you are in the market for a clippable sneaker, you just found it. If the Minna’s aren’t the style your prefer, no need to worry… DZR has several other options that may fit you better. Cheers!