Paul Basagoitia Double Backflip and 2012 Teva Bike Shoe Line 3
Leave it to Paul Basagoitia to keep a video like this on the DL for as long as he did! Traveling to the desert hills of the Southwest, Paul was able to turn a dream into reality by putting down one of the heaviest stunts ever done on a mountain bike, a double backflip on natural terrain. WOW!
Paul, the newest Teva team member drops a double flip and Teva drops some new kicks. Teva is really expanding their bike shoe line for 2012. The shoes below feature the same pedal-friendly sole as the original Links, but come in a variety of designs and styles. Expect these to hit the shelves later this summer. These are just a handful of colors and styles on the way from Teva.
Vital is lucky enough to have some of the new Crank mid shoes in our hands (or should I say on our feet) and are stoked to give a thorough thrashing. Stay tuned...
Teva Crank Mid and Low Specs and Info
• Spider365 Rubber sole will hold its grip in all kinds of environments
• PedalLINK outsole was designed specifically to interface with the unique platform of a bike pedal
• Aggressive tread designs at the toe and heel will grip the dirt when you’re hoofin’ it
• Stiff and stable outsole that has been tuned for riding
UPPER • Suede and mesh
CONSTRUCTION • Board lasted
MIDSOLE • Compression molded EVA
SOCKLINER • Die cut EVA
OUTSOLE OMPOUND • Spider365 rubber
Teva Links Mid Specs and Info
• Spider365 Rubber sole will hold its grip in all kinds of environments
• A heel stabilizer keeps your foot centered and in control
• PedalLINK outsole was designed specifically to interface with the unique platform of abike pedal
• Aggressive tread designs at the toe and heel will grip the dirt when you’re hoofin’ it
• Waterproof upper materials can handle getting wet
• A soft Shoc Pad™ in the heel gives you serious shock absorption
• A Mush® Infused Insole brings the absurd comfort of our flip flops into a shoe
• A rubberized grid over the toe area is a breathable armor that prevents puncture or ripping.
• Strong plastic wraps around the back of the shoe to protect your heel
• A tough toe bumper protects your toes from rocks as you ride
• A minimal design on the part of the shoe closest to the crank keeps it from catching while you ride
• Extra padding around the ankle for protection
• Breathable mesh around the ankle keeps your foot from overheating
UPPER • Synthetic leather and mesh
CONSTRUCTION • Strobel
MIDSOLE • Compression molded EVA
SUPPORT • Glass-filled nylon shank
SOCKLINER • Molded Mush Infused EVA
OUTSOLE COMPOUND • Spider365 rubber
Teva Joyride Mid and Low Specs and Info
• Spider365 Rubber sole will hold its grip in all kinds of environments
• PedalLINK outsole was designed specifically to interface with the unique platform of a bike pedal
• Aggressive tread designs at the toe and heel will grip the dirt when you’re hoofin’ it
• Waterproof upper materials can handle getting wet
• The gusseted tongue keeps water out
• A Mush® Infused Insole brings the absurd comfort of our flip flops into a shoe
• A rubber bumper will protect your toes
• A minimal upper design gives you all you need and nothing more
• Waterproof leather upper
UPPER • Waterproof leather
CONSTRUCTION • Strobel
MIDSOLE • Compression molded EVA
SOCKLINER • Molded Mush Infused EVA
OUTSOLE COMPOUND • Spider365 rubber
Teva Roller Specs and Info
• Spider365 Rubber sole will hold its grip in all kinds of environments
• PedalLINK outsole was designed specifically to interface with the unique platform of a bike pedal
• Aggressive tread designs at the toe and heel will grip the dirt when you’re hoofin’ it
• A Mush® Infused Insole brings the absurd comfort of our flip flops into a shoe
• A minimal upper design gives you all you need and nothing more
• Leather and suede upper
UPPER • Leather
CONSTRUCTION • Strobel
MIDSOLE • Compression molded EVA
SOCKLINER • Molded Mush Infused EVA
OUTSOLE COMPOUND • Spider365 rubber
Credit: Teva
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3 comments
pink wolf
4/30/2012 4:55 PM
those red bull flags and teva jungle jim looked pretty natural to me.
mikesee
4/30/2012 11:38 AM
Impressive commitment and riding for sure.
But natural means natural, and the sculpted lips and smoothed out trannies didn't get that way from wind and water.
iceman2058
4/30/2012 6:51 AM
I don't think most of us realize how steep the price these guys pay is. Any one of those bails has the potential to end your day (or more), and Paul just keeps sending it. Awesome!!!