Giro Empire vs. SLX vs. ACC

drwae
drwae Posts: 223
edited March 2017 in Road buying advice
I think I would like to get some more stylish shoes than my current dhb R1.0 and I really like the look of the Empire range.
Has anyone tried different shoes in this range and could perhaps offer some input on what the actual difference is? I'm not too concerned about the £15 price difference.
I was looking at the Empire SLX mainly, it looks like a nice breathable and stylish shoe.

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  • styxd
    styxd Posts: 3,234
    Get the Factors; laces on cycling shows are a stupid idea.
  • 964cup
    964cup Posts: 1,362
    I have the SLX and love them - very light, and the laces let you adjust the fit very effectively. Had SIDI Genius and Wire before and don't miss them.
  • drwae
    drwae Posts: 223
    styxd wrote:
    Get the Factors; laces on cycling shows are a stupid idea.
    Why do you say that, I find the laces very stylish. some people on reviews said it makes it hard to adjust the shoes mid-ride but I have never wanted to adjust my shoes .
  • drwae
    drwae Posts: 223
    964Cup wrote:
    I have the SLX and love them - very light, and the laces let you adjust the fit very effectively. Had SIDI Genius and Wire before and don't miss them.
    Do you think theyre good for the spring and summer? I'm worried my current shoes (dhb R1.0) might be too warm in warm weather
  • bendertherobot
    bendertherobot Posts: 11,684
    drwae wrote:
    964Cup wrote:
    I have the SLX and love them - very light, and the laces let you adjust the fit very effectively. Had SIDI Genius and Wire before and don't miss them.
    Do you think theyre good for the spring and summer? I'm worried my current shoes (dhb R1.0) might be too warm in warm weather

    Shoes are rarely too warm in a British summer. So, don't worry about that. Your dhb will be ok with suitable socks. But, yes, the SLX will be fine as well. They're sufficiently breathable.
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  • oldbazza
    oldbazza Posts: 646
    Really pleased with mine,nice and comfy too.Got them at a good price although white is a bit tricky to keep clean.
    Ridley Helium SL (Dura-Ace/Wheelsmith Aero-dimpled 45 wheels)

    Light Blue Robinson(105 +lots of Hope)

    Planet X XLS 1X10(105/XTR/Miche/TRP Spyre SLC brakes

    Graham Weigh 105/Ultegra
  • drwae
    drwae Posts: 223
    Thanks for the advice
    I went for the Empire SLX, they'll be £147 by the time all my cashbacks come in! Months from now :lol:
  • bendertherobot
    bendertherobot Posts: 11,684
    I trust you got the orange ones ;)
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  • drwae
    drwae Posts: 223
    bendertherobot wrote:
    drwae wrote:
    964Cup wrote:
    I have the SLX and love them - very light, and the laces let you adjust the fit very effectively. Had SIDI Genius and Wire before and don't miss them.
    Do you think theyre good for the spring and summer? I'm worried my current shoes (dhb R1.0) might be too warm in warm weather

    Shoes are rarely too warm in a British summer. So, don't worry about that. Your dhb will be ok with suitable socks. But, yes, the SLX will be fine as well. They're sufficiently breathable.
    Bender I think you just don't cycle hard enough :):):lol: my garmin recorded 5C today and I was just wearing some normal M&S black cotton socks and my dhb shoes and my feet were too warm
  • bendertherobot
    bendertherobot Posts: 11,684
    I did 32 miles, 7 degrees, Rapha winter socks.

    Cold. You must run very very warm.
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  • 964cup
    964cup Posts: 1,362
    drwae wrote:
    964Cup wrote:
    I have the SLX and love them - very light, and the laces let you adjust the fit very effectively. Had SIDI Genius and Wire before and don't miss them.
    Do you think theyre good for the spring and summer? I'm worried my current shoes (dhb R1.0) might be too warm in warm weather
    Hell yes. I used mine in the Alps last summer, with average temps of 32+ including the Joux Plane, which essentially has no shade, and they were ideal. I also use them in winter with merino socks and shoe covers, and they're fine. They do take forever to dry out naturally though, once they're wet through.
  • drwae
    drwae Posts: 223
    964Cup wrote:
    drwae wrote:
    964Cup wrote:
    I have the SLX and love them - very light, and the laces let you adjust the fit very effectively. Had SIDI Genius and Wire before and don't miss them.
    Do you think theyre good for the spring and summer? I'm worried my current shoes (dhb R1.0) might be too warm in warm weather
    Hell yes. I used mine in the Alps last summer, with average temps of 32+ including the Joux Plane, which essentially has no shade, and they were ideal. I also use them in winter with merino socks and shoe covers, and they're fine. They do take forever to dry out naturally though, once they're wet through.
    You wear these shoes in the winter? Brave man. I was pretty stoked to go on my first ride with my new shoes today, but ended up using my old dhb ones instead on account of the recent rain and not wanting to get my new shoes all muddy :)
  • bendertherobot
    bendertherobot Posts: 11,684
    drwae wrote:
    964Cup wrote:
    drwae wrote:
    964Cup wrote:
    I have the SLX and love them - very light, and the laces let you adjust the fit very effectively. Had SIDI Genius and Wire before and don't miss them.
    Do you think theyre good for the spring and summer? I'm worried my current shoes (dhb R1.0) might be too warm in warm weather
    Hell yes. I used mine in the Alps last summer, with average temps of 32+ including the Joux Plane, which essentially has no shade, and they were ideal. I also use them in winter with merino socks and shoe covers, and they're fine. They do take forever to dry out naturally though, once they're wet through.
    You wear these shoes in the winter? Brave man. I was pretty stoked to go on my first ride with my new shoes today, but ended up using my old dhb ones instead on account of the recent rain and not wanting to get my new shoes all muddy :)

    I have a slightly OTT approach to that issue.

    Wholly different bike, pedals and shoes!
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  • 964cup
    964cup Posts: 1,362
    drwae wrote:
    You wear these shoes in the winter? Brave man. I was pretty stoked to go on my first ride with my new shoes today, but ended up using my old dhb ones instead on account of the recent rain and not wanting to get my new shoes all muddy :)
    They're just so light and comfy. I was intending to use my Sidi Wires as winter shoes for club rides, but they feel so clunky in contrast that they've been relegated to turbo use only. I've got some Giro Republics and some old Shimano cheapies I use for commuting depending on the pedals on the bike on the day.

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