Giro Empires at 174.95 via Prime and you can have them by the weekend - can’t link to the specific colors that are discounted. The orange and black versions had nearly every size discounted. The white don’t appear to be discounted at all.
Biggest complaint people have had to me is that the Giro Empire SLX is too expensive. I have often suggested the LA84 as a cheaper alternative but for whatever reason people don’t want a shoe from LG. I know the Giro shoe is an industry light light 170 grams but the $349.95 definitely is steep.
Based on your blog post on the Empire; I made the switch over the winter and added Lock Laces from Nathans. Very happy with my decision. I was running the Tri Mele prior.
**Are you testing pedals systems? What is the deal with different cleats? **
My wife likes/prefers Speedplay and I’ve been a Look-man my whole cycling life! We try to keep as many people in the business happy within the family as possible!
The Empire SLX in a couple different colors can also be purchased for $175 from performance bike with an additional 15% off taken in the cart. I picked up a white pair yesterday.
The Empire SLX in a couple different colors can also be purchased for $175 from performance bike with an additional 15% off taken in the cart. I picked up a white pair yesterday.
I know there is now a bit of an under-ground cross-over applications for this shoe in triathlon as a tri-shoe, but speaking of it from a road rider/race perspective:
My sense is that it’s one of those things that becomes a hard sell ounce in the store.
There is so much that makes sense about these shoes - super-light. Very comfortable (if a good fit for you) etc . .
But then customers see them in the stores, and compare them to other shoes at that price or close to it and they see all the flashy bells and whistles, and straps and dials, on other road shoes and they figure all that stuff is better, than a lace-up cycling shoe!
The Empires seem to be popular among a cohort of cyclists who, I would describe as hard-core veterans, who are in-the-know.
Consequently they don’t become big sellers at retail at MSRP, and you see the deals, with them marked down substantially online and even in-store.
Or Louis Garneau Milan for $40ish at Performance Bike. They are actually very comfortable shoes too and hard to beat if you want to test out Gerlach’s theories on laces.
I have often suggested the LA84 as a cheaper alternative but for whatever reason people don’t want a shoe from LG.
Why though? I have had LG Tri X Speeds for a couple of seasons now and absolutely love them. I am curious to know why there is a perception of anything but LG.
I have often suggested the LA84 as a cheaper alternative but for whatever reason people don’t want a shoe from LG.
Why though? I have had LG Tri X Speeds for a couple of seasons now and absolutely love them. I am curious to know why there is a perception of anything but LG.
I don’t know but as Slowman made comment about bikes on the front page in regards to lionel I don’t think LG is held necessarily in high regards in the US. I know the Canadians love it and are loyal to it. Confirmation basis / product psychology can be a really interesting phenom. I myself hadn’t really known a lot about LG. Over the years I have learned more and more and come to respect their R&D efforts more and more. Their trisuit and P9 are two examples of outstanding products.
Had anyone else tested these in the tunnel? Just wondering if others are seeing the same gains as Thomas.
Also, anyone switch from specialized road shoes or Shimano TR9? Wondering in terms of size, fit, comparison, etc
Shortly after my own testing Specialized released the Sub6 which they tout as being aerodynamically superior thru their own testing. In addition, Wiggins or someone used them to set the hour record on the track. I hope that helps as additional +s
How do these shoes tend to fit? I’ve worn 43’s and 44’s in different brands and the all seem to fit different. I’ve never had giro before. I wear a 43.5 in a pair of specialized trivents that seem to work well. Any input?
