Comments on: Stuff Fatty Loves: Giro Empire VR90 Mountain Bike Shoes

By: amy thompson

amy thompson — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 23:03:42 +0000

If you want the security of a double knot with the easy release of a single knot, check this out:https://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video;_ylt=AwrTHQ2pXS1WOjwA1TlXNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTEydGw4M25xBGNvbG8DZ3ExBHBvcwMxBHZ0aWQDQjA5MzJfMQRzZWMDc2M-?p=Tying+Shoes+Without+a+Double+Knot&fr=yfp-t-901#id=14&vid=9734823ee13f28fc84841541fb8bb833&action=view
I learned this about 10 years ago, but wish I knew about it when my kids were young.

By: Shugg McGraw

Shugg McGraw — Mon, 19 Oct 2015 10:42:03 +0000

Duh, I have a pair of the road shoes. I’m always vaguely concerned that the laces are going to jam in the chain. I didn’t know about the bungee bit. Thanks Fatty. If you could inspect the rest of my kit to explain how it works I’d be grateful.

By: Silvia Taiè

Silvia Taiè — Sun, 18 Oct 2015 19:30:21 +0000

Hi! Do you know any urban biker community in Europe? Thanks!

By: McCranker

McCranker — Sat, 17 Oct 2015 19:48:55 +0000

And another vote for how great these shoes are. Also, I find them to be well ventilated and love the interchangeable front cleats. Swapped in some shorter soccer cleats instead of the metal cleats that came with the shoe.
I have a pair of the Giro Terraduros which might be even more comfortable…but they are heavier and not as stiff as the Empires.
Giro has been doing some good things lately.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 21:26:24 +0000

One of my friends just started wearing the Empires and swears by them. Now that Fatty, the multiple- award- winning cycling blog mega- celebrity blogger has recommended them, I’m sold.

The only problem… they don’t sell them in a small enough size for my tiny Asian feet! I need a 37!

Ugh, that’s frustrating! The Hammer just squeaked by with the 39 she wears — and that’s men’s sizing, because for some reason there isn’t a woman version of the shoe. Perhaps it might be worth checking them out at your LBS anyway; The Hammer generally wears 38 but 39 has worked fine in these shoes for her. Likewise, I generally wear 42 but wear 43 in all Giro shoes. – FC

By: Jeff Dieffenbach

Jeff Dieffenbach — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 20:54:40 +0000

Other Fatty-associated products (without a search of any sort):

= Root beer Gu
= Honey Stinger waffles
= Jaybird headphones

There’ll be more soon. I’ve actually made a list of things I’ve been wanting to talk about. – FC

By: davidh-Marin,ca

davidh-Marin,ca — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 19:38:01 +0000

I wouldn’t tell the FSi you’re replacing the seat. It might retaliate and let you down……a hill. That’s one smart bike.

You know, I actually still have the stock saddle on the F-Si. It’s fine for short rides; it’s only when I go longer than 5 hours that it really chafes. – FC

By: Joe

Joe — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 19:07:46 +0000

FWIW, the Selle Italia SLR that you never talk about brings up 83 results when using the FC.com google search bar you have. As a long time reader, it’s one of the bike components I most associate with you along with NiteRider lights as those are two things you really haven’t changed over the years.

I really appreciate your gear posts because I’ve yet to feel let down from any single thing I’ve purchased that you’ve been stoked about. So thanks to you and everyone who makes awesome bike related things and then hooks you up with them!

Thank you, that’s really kind of you to say. I hadn’t realized I’ve mentioned the SLR so many times. I know that it is one thing I’ve been very happy with; I haven’t changed from the SLR since 2007. – FC

By: owen

owen — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 19:01:03 +0000

As I get older I have found the key to happiness is comfortable shoes also. Thanks to you I have found Altra running shoes and for cycling Northwave have a similar wide toebox that has allowed me to cycle again.

I’m glad you like the Altras. Northwave is one shoe brand I have not yet tried. Knowing another oldster with similar shoe tastes likes ‘em is a good recommendation for the future, though. Thanks! – FC

By: MattC

MattC — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 18:58:44 +0000

Agree on NOT cleaning your shoes. In fact, I’d argue that after a certain amount of time (typically I’d say it must be at LEAST a few years), it’s the crud that is preserving and holding the shoes (and my car)together. Besides…we’re in a drought of historic proportions here in CA…can’t afford water to clean shoes. Or car. Or water the dead lawn.