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There's a few good deals on them so wondering how they are. Reviews are good but they are rarely long-term ones.
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I've had a pair for a couple of months.
They seem pretty good, well I cant find anything wrong with them.
I bought mainly due to fit (a bit narrower than some I've tried) and cleat hole position (they are further back than most I've tried)
They are nice and light and nice and stiff and they look super dope in white and red.
Think they were £109 when I bought mine, which is pretty cheap for a decent pair of shoes in my eyes.
£109 is storming for the factor! paid more than that for my trans (which im very happy with)
I've found them for about 130 quid. Quite happy with that price. Was looking at the Trans but they're the same price
davidtaylforth - How's the sizing other than slim?
I'd try a pair on, im a 44 in their mtb (privateer) and road shoes. Prob not a million miles away from shimano imo
Try a pair. I didn't like the fit, different to Shimano that I normally use.
I found the materials a bit hard and inflexible as well, although since they didn't fit I didn't do a full ride.
Bit wider than SIDI, not as wide as Shimano, Specialized or Northwave.
I don't have the Factors but I've had a pair of Giro Gauge for 2 years now. They look to be exactly the same as the Factors to me, but with an MTB sole.
They are just starting to show signs of wear now after 2 years of daily use (I use them to commute with) - they've worn at the toe box and the inside at the back where your ankle rubs.
One of my pet hates with shoes is that over time they can get a bit baggy and you can feel the arch lift off the in-sole as you pull on the pedals. this has only just started happening now and the ratchet still has plenty of notches to tighten them up, although the leather might start bunching if I do that.
Getting some new/ better in-soles might sort out this problem.
They replaced some 3 year-old Specialized Comp shoes which had gone baggy, had a flexy sole and were pretty bulky - I bought these because they had a much stiffer sole and were less bulky. I reckon Specialized and Giro shoes are made in the same factory though as they are pretty similar.
Sizing - they feel narrower (better fitting!) than most other shoes I've tried (mavic, specialized, time, shimano). Although they did feel similar to one pair of shimanos.
I'm not 100% sure what size feet I have, but I think the sizing is pretty accurate. I have a 45.5 Giro but had a 46 shimano. But 46 in a mavic was far to big.
They are nice and light and nice and stiff and they look super dope in white and red.
Lulz - you'd be massively taking the piss out of other people for wearing such garish tarty shoes. 🙂
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They have them on Sport Pursuit at the mo BTW. Not for £109 though.
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They are nice and light and nice and stiff and they look super dope in white and red.
Lulz - you'd be massively taking the piss out of other people for wearing such garish tarty shoes.
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Yeh, they look god awful with leg warmers and think socks.
I got them from cyclesport uk with a discount voucher for £109.
Try google shopping, there's some cheaper than on sports pursuit.
I've got a pair of new ones that I'll do for £110 size 43 but yeah try them on first....
I've got them and they're really comfy/stiff...
[url= http://www.summittosea.co.uk/giro-factor-shoe.ir?cName=cycling-cycle-clothing-mens-clothing-footwear ]Here[/url] with free UK P&P, cheaper than Sportpursuit and from a REAL shop.
Thanks for the link wannabewiggo!
They're doing Gauges for £85. Bargain!
ps. if they dont have your size, they can order them. Just bought a pair.