I wish I had narrow feet, I find Giro shoes just so narrow through the toe box.
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Re: PSA: New Giro Empire SLX - $175 many colors and sizes. [natethomas]
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Re: PSA: New Giro Empire SLX - $175 many colors and sizes. [natethomas]
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natethomas wrote:
dale3 wrote:
I wear a size 48 in the Giro's as well as Shimano TR9's if that helps.I was also going to ask about sizing. I wear a 45 in the TR9 and was considering getting a pair of the Empires. How are they in terms of width? I had some Pearl Izumis that were very snug a few years back, but the TR9 feels much better for what my wife calls my 'fat' (wide) feet.
On a different note, what's the main difference (or differences) between the Empire SLX and the ACC - weight?? The ACC is currently $137 on Amazon.
Nate - I also wear a 45 in Shimano. I tried a pair of 45.5 in the Giro SLX's and they were pretty close to the 45 Shimano, but narrower, and possibly a tiny bit less volume in the front. A 46 might have been better for me..
I'd try 45.5. If you are in the US and ordering from a place that offers free returns, then order a couple sizes!
Re: PSA: New Giro Empire SLX - $175 many colors and sizes. [SBRcoffee]
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Thanks! That's a good idea - with Amazon Prime returns shouldn't be an issue.
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Re: PSA: New Giro Empire SLX - $175 many colors and sizes. [natethomas]
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I wear a 45.5 in Shimano and PI and bought a 45.5 in the ACC. The ACC fits a bit narrower and a tad shorter. I might be able to get away with a 46 but I also don't mind since I race without socks so that frees up some of the room in the front of the shoe.
For me, the hardest part has been getting the correct tightness for the elastic laces. I have them a bit "loose" now in that my heel moves if I am trying to walk but when I am on the bike the foot stays put. I will be taking them out of the road, finally!, this weekend and will see how they do there.
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For me, the hardest part has been getting the correct tightness for the elastic laces. I have them a bit "loose" now in that my heel moves if I am trying to walk but when I am on the bike the foot stays put. I will be taking them out of the road, finally!, this weekend and will see how they do there.
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Re: PSA: New Giro Empire SLX - $175 many colors and sizes. [jrielley]
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Just ordered the Empire ACC, some laces and new Speedplay walkable/aero cleats - all for under $200. Should gain me a little 'free speed' over my Shimano TR9's. Think I'll make the Empire's my race day shoes and still train in the TR9.
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Re: PSA: New Giro Empire SLX - $175 many colors and sizes. [Thomas Gerlach]
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In addition, Wiggins or someone used them to set the hour record on the track.
Indeed. Brad Wiggins wore a pair of Giro SLX when he broke the hour record. It was the shoes that did it for him! :)
http://www.cyclingweekly.com/...ecord-success-175720
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Indeed. Brad Wiggins wore a pair of Giro SLX when he broke the hour record. It was the shoes that did it for him! :)
http://www.cyclingweekly.com/...ecord-success-175720
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Re: PSA: New Giro Empire SLX - $175 many colors and sizes. [Fleck]
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That tongue surely cost him..haha
Re: PSA: New Giro Empire SLX - $175 many colors and sizes. [natethomas]
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I really do like them. I almost want to get another pair for day to day cycling but then I will inevitable pick one pair and wear them more. I like my PI Pro Leader road shoes so I have others I can switch to. Let's hope we can all save ourselves some watts! (Unless you are racing against me then wear whatever bulky shoes you used to wear!)
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Re: PSA: New Giro Empire SLX - $175 many colors and sizes. [SBRcoffee]
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Just as another point of view - I have long narrow feet. Most shoes are too wide for me. I wear 45.5 Sidis in the medium width and 46 sidis in narrow. Shimano and Bont 45s fit reasonably well also. I bought 45.5 Empire ACCs and they are too spacious. Would need to wear a second set of inserts and thick socks. I just ordered a pair in 44.5 and expect them to fit better.
Re: PSA: New Giro Empire SLX - $175 many colors and sizes. [carlosflanders]
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Hi all -
First - Thanks Thomas!
Second - I ordered a bunch of sizes with Amazon to make sure I got the right ones. They are smaller - 41,41.5,42 EU. Depending on which ones fit I'll post on the classifieds if you want them but missed a deal.
Thanks,
Todd
First - Thanks Thomas!
Second - I ordered a bunch of sizes with Amazon to make sure I got the right ones. They are smaller - 41,41.5,42 EU. Depending on which ones fit I'll post on the classifieds if you want them but missed a deal.
Thanks,
Todd
Re: PSA: New Giro Empire SLX - $175 many colors and sizes. [Thomas Gerlach]
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Really wish someone did a similar shoe in women's sizes. Smallest Garneau or Giro seems to go is 39 in a performance laced shoe. Sigh.
Re: PSA: New Giro Empire SLX - $175 many colors and sizes. [surroundhound]
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surroundhound wrote:
Really wish someone did a similar shoe in women's sizes. Smallest Garneau or Giro seems to go is 39 in a performance laced shoe. Sigh.What size are you, my old roommate has tiny tiny feet and she got them to work.
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Re: PSA: New Giro Empire SLX - $175 many colors and sizes. [toddm72478]
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toddm72478 wrote:
Hi all - First - Thanks Thomas!
Second - I ordered a bunch of sizes with Amazon to make sure I got the right ones. They are smaller - 41,41.5,42 EU. Depending on which ones fit I'll post on the classifieds if you want them but missed a deal.
Thanks,
Todd
Todd, I did the same thing when I first bought the shoes. And you are of course more than welcome.
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Re: PSA: New Giro Empire SLX - $175 many colors and sizes. [Thomas Gerlach]
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I'm a 38 in Garneau women's shoes.
Re: PSA: New Giro Empire SLX - $175 many colors and sizes. [surroundhound]
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surroundhound wrote:
I'm a 38 in Garneau women's shoes.Not on sale but they have a Giro Empire ACC in 38. Which is the same style just a little heavier.
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Re: PSA: New Giro Empire SLX - $175 many colors and sizes. [Thomas Gerlach]
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Thank you, good to know!
Re: PSA: New Giro Empire SLX - $175 many colors and sizes. [surroundhound]
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FYI...Performance Bike has a $25 off $100 deal going on right now that applies to these shoes. I just paid $160 total (shipped to my local store free). Smoking deal! I hope the sizing is right.
Re: PSA: New Giro Empire SLX - $175 many colors and sizes. [miketri7]
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miketri7 wrote:
FYI...Performance Bike has a $25 off $100 deal going on right now that applies to these shoes. I just paid $160 total (shipped to my local store free). Smoking deal! I hope the sizing is right.Wow! Great tip.
Re: PSA: New Giro Empire SLX - $175 many colors and sizes. [miketri7]
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Bummer, the women's version aren't on sale and are backordered. Thanks for the heads up, though. FYI re. size, the sizing chart on Performance Bike is really detailed -- if you know your size in another brand, they've got a matrix showing the equivalent size in Giro.
Re: PSA: New Giro Empire SLX - $175 many colors and sizes. [miketri7]
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miketri7 wrote:
FYI...Performance Bike has a $25 off $100 deal going on right now that applies to these shoes. I just paid $160 total (shipped to my local store free). Smoking deal! I hope the sizing is right.Just pulled the trigger on this. Got the slx for 149.99 and the acc for 113.99. Two different sizes. Hopefully one fits right.
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Re: PSA: New Giro Empire SLX - $175 many colors and sizes. [Thomas Gerlach]
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TG, do these guys stretch out a bit after a while? I am betweena 43.5 and 44. The 43.5 has a little rub that may make 112 miles uncomfortable : ( Great find though, love the weight and look!
Re: PSA: New Giro Empire SLX - $175 many colors and sizes. [anthonypat]
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Performance bike has 20% off today. Get them while they last!
Re: PSA: New Giro Empire SLX - $175 many colors and sizes. [anthonypat]
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anthonypat wrote:
TG, do these guys stretch out a bit after a while? I am betweena 43.5 and 44. The 43.5 has a little rub that may make 112 miles uncomfortable : ( Great find though, love the weight and look!I think any shoe stretches out a bit. Maybe not so much in the toe box at the very front but in the general width yes.
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Re: PSA: New Giro Empire SLX - $175 many colors and sizes. [Thomas Gerlach]
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It's days like this where I wish I was living in the USA.
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Re: PSA: New Giro Empire SLX - $175 many colors and sizes. [PushThePace]
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For a pair of shoes it's so not worth it.