Top positive review
5.0 out of 5 starsExcellent shoe
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2016
These are great shoes, at least from the box. I had a really, really hard time deciding between these and a similar pair of Louis Garneau shoes; in fact, I didn't make the final selection until the day before a race. If you have narrowish feet like me, these snug up nicely. Love the bi-directional BOA and its position on the front of the shoe. I wasn't sure about the insoles -- I could feel some slight (very slight) bumps here and there and wondered how the shoes would feel after some miles. Also, the heels slipped just a little more than I like (my narrow heels are my primary issue with any shoe). Those were tiny considerations of probably zero consequence in my struggle to choose one of these two pairs. I'm certain these PI shoes would have been fantastic, but I returned them. If you're thinking about these shoes, I don't think you can go wrong. I thought they were true to size (I tried on three sizes). I wear an 8 in street shoes and 8.5-9 in athletic shoes. 40.5 fit me just right in these.
For me, in the end, after trying on both pairs many times, the Garneaus just seemed like my shoe. I don't know how else to say it. I also got a good deal on them, which figured in somewhat; but, for such an important piece of gear, I wouldn't hesitate to spend a bit more if I felt the item's fit, performance, and/or durability would be worth it. Wore the Garneaus in the race and had a great ride; I'm very happy with my choice. I know these PIs would have been great, too. :)
