v brake 'shoe' vs v brake 'pad'

danlightbulb

Does it simply mean that the pad section is replaceable?

Eg:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=55823

Vs

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=55821

If I buy the shoe, does it come with the pad? Is there any advantage to getting the shoe?

Thanks

wordnumb

Different things.
The shoe one is a brake that accepts a replaceable pad - yes it comes with a pad fitted.
The other one you replace the whole thing once worn.

cooldad

They do come with pads.