What about these shoes?

zedders
zedders Posts: 509
edited May 2009 in Road buying advice
Looking at these to go with the new speedplay pedals on order.
I have never heard of Gaerne before. Can anyone tell if these are any good, or tell me anything about the brand in general?
Cheers.

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  • Frank the tank
    Frank the tank Posts: 6,553
    A pair of Gaerne shoes did very well in a budget group test in cycling+ last month.
    Tail end Charlie

    The above post may contain traces of sarcasm or/and bullsh*t.
  • cougie
    cougie Posts: 22,512
    Gaerne have been around for yeeeears - so they should know what they are doing.

    I wouldnt buy mail order though - you want your contact points to be comfy.

    I'd advise you check out the Spesh shoes if you havent already.
  • fto-si
    fto-si Posts: 402
    zedders wrote:
    Looking at these to go with the new speedplay pedals on order.
    I have never heard of Gaerne before. Can anyone tell if these are any good, or tell me anything about the brand in general?
    Cheers.

    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Imag ... 3256-4.Jpg

    I believe Cadel Evans wears them.

    I was on the verge of ordering some from Chain Reaction but they never responded to my emails asking if they are compatible with SPD-SL cleats.
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  • softlad
    softlad Posts: 3,513
    fto-si wrote:
    I believe Cadel Evans wears them.

    you missed out a couple of words....

    "I believe Cadel Evans is paid to wear them.."

    Gaerne makes good shoes, but it doesn't mean they will suit your feet. Try before you buy...
  • whydoesitalwaysrainonme
    whydoesitalwaysrainonme Posts: 532
    gaerne are v good, also i think they've only just started importing them again this year? (i stand to be corrected).
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  • don key
    don key Posts: 494
    whydoesitalwaysrainonme wrote:
    gaerne are v good, also i think they've only just started importing them again this year? (i stand to be corrected).

    They were missing for years, I bought the black and yellow learther ones in 1990 for £85 and they were great, I dstill have one and can't bring myself to throw it.

    I have the Specialised ones reduced from £140 to £80 and they are very good.
  • fast as fupp
    fast as fupp Posts: 2,277
    zedders wrote:
    Looking at these to go with the new speedplay pedals on order.
    I have never heard of Gaerne before. Can anyone tell if these are any good, or tell me anything about the brand in general?
    Cheers.

    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Imag ... 3256-4.Jpg

    they look like mtb soles? you wont be able to fit speedplay cleats on them.
    'dont forget lads, one evertonian is worth twenty kopites'
  • blongers
    blongers Posts: 19
    the fact that they are 'pig' ugly might not put you off.... but he fact that cadel evans wears them should put you off..

    but seriously i have bought some new shoes recently and tried on 7 different types/brands and only one pair fit me as though i was'nt wearing any...

    try lots and lots...

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