Louis Garneau shoes - any good?

secretsam

Am thinking of getting some new shoes, currently run SPDs but thinking of moving up to a 3 bolt system for more stability, etc

Anyone got any experience of these shoes, particularly in terms of fit - I've relatively wide feet - would I need to 'size up', for example?

maltloaf_df

In case you didn't know, I think Evans cycles have exclusive access to the LG brand. I've never seen them anywhere else anyway.

I have some Ventilator 2 shoes, I've had them three months now. They are nicely stiff and pretty light. The straps do their job and I've never felt that they were too loose or anything. A ratchet would be nice but then that's something else to break I suppose.

I would say they are wearing ok but this current winter isn't really a fair test ! They have been through torrential rain and even a few floods and have always polished up ok. Mine have a tear in one of the white fabric vents but that was from sliding along the road when my gatorskins turned into ice skates.

Not bad for the cash (I think I paid £52) as a stepping stone to something better.

I used mine with some 2 bolt spd and M520 pedals for a fortnight then moved to 3 bolt spd-sl with R550 pedals. I thought I'd also use them with my old bike which is still 2 bolt but in truth I just put on my touring shoes if I want to ride that.

As for sizing, my shimano touring shoes are 47, my LGs are 48. I tried the 47 but they were just a little too snug to be comfortable. I take an 11.5 roughly in a regular shoe and have a wideish foot.

I would definitely go 1 size up as you can always use the straps to fasten them down firmly.

Hope that's helped

Kev.

secretsam

Great - thanks - was interested to hear that they size up well

hmmmm...

Anonymous

I have the top of the range MTB ones which I really like.
Have now bought the top of the range road ones but not used them yet.

I am a 45 in Specialized and 46 in Louis Garneau so you need to go a size up I would say.
Road shoes will come up smaller than MTB too.

I find them a little wide so could be good for you.
I find them good quality.
Always wanted Lake road shoes (they come up even wider IMO) but did not like them in the end so got the LG.

dabber

I've got LG Revo XR3 and I'm very pleased with them. I've had them for a year or so. I don't use them on my winter bike which has SPD pedals so can't really comment on their warmth. I ride in France for quite a bit of the year and have found the ventilation good in mid-30s temperatures. Comfort has been good and I like their ratchet system.
As to sizing... I'm usually a 43, my LGs are 45.

They seem to be wearing well... I've probably done about 5,000 miles in them and no problems.

spanner239

I was very interested in the 2LS model until I read the reviews on line, see link below:

http://www.bikeradar.com/road/gear/category/clothing/shoes/product/review-louis-garneau-course-2ls-shoe-13-47572/

Anonymous

Just put my Shimano cleats on my 2LS shoes and they do look a bit twisted.
No way I am putting shims on so will try clipping into pedals and see what gives.

Thinking they might have to go back :-(
Had seen that review before getting them but was hoping my pair would be ok.

w00dster

Also have the Revo XR3 from Evans, also have LG shoes for my mtb.
The Revo seem to be good shoes, but I've never really spent a ton of cash on my road shoes so not really able to compare the difference with a really expensive pair.
Like has been said though, I'm normally a 42, had to get a 43 in LG. The straps and ratchety thing is good and I get a good comfortable fit. (Never even think about them when I'm out on a ride tbh)

Anonymous

Carbonator wrote:

Just put my Shimano cleats on my 2LS shoes and they do look a bit twisted.
No way I am putting shims on so will try clipping into pedals and see what gives.

Thinking they might have to go back :-(
Had seen that review before getting them but was hoping my pair would be ok.

Have just clipped in and they seem fine. Easy to clip in/out of and no prob with float.

I looked at shoe/cleat when attached to pedal and it does not seem to be important that the front is not 100% parallel with rear.
All it does is hook under the pedal. Its not even the same shape so nothing is really out of line when its clipped in.

I was going to see how flat a Shimano cleat is on other shoes but I cannot really be bothered now.