I had ordered the PI Tri Fly IV Carbon from Amazon and they responded they were out of stock in the size I needed. They offered the Louis Garneau Tri X-Lite or the Shimano TR-60 for a similar price. I have not had access to these brands to try on so I was hoping to find someone that may have experience with either shoe and how it sizes. For Bontrager/Specialized shoes, I fit a size 45 if that helps.
My husband has Louis Garneau shoes and I have Shimano but I can't remember off the top of my head what model. The only thought I have is to probably go with the same size to be safe. Another piece of advice I guess is to look into the Shimano specialty fit policy, if I remember correctly Shimano will re-fit your shoes and the plate/cleat 2 times. I took mine to my LBS and someone was qualified/certified/whatever to do it and made sure everything was adjusted to the proper place on the ball of my foot. Don't know if other brands do this as I am a newb, but thought it was a good service and nice to know!
I just picked up a pair of the LG X-Lite tri shoes and haven't had a chance to use them, but am impressed with the design and quality. Check the Amazon reviews as you might want to bump up a size. I normally wear a 45 but it was tight so I went with a 46 and am happy.
So, since my beloved go-to shoe brand has changed its shoe, after reading the bruhaha about the minimalist shoe, I decided to give it a try. Now I have a foot issue with my arch area.
Already a cyclist and not a bad swimmer, I figured all I had to do was build up to running a few miles and I’d be ready to go. The challenge invigorated me, and I ran out to buy new running shoes.
A product review of the Louis Garneau Tri Air Triathlon Shoe. After nearly two years of testing, see how this shoe performed. Currently being replaced by the Tri Air 2.
Both the Lake Triathlon Shoe CX210TRI and the Lake Road Shoe CX225 offer distinct advantages. I tested both shoes and found them to be extremely comfortable, good looking and durable.