lace-up bike shoes?

[RoosterCogset]

Originally Posted by Seramount

my only real objection with the Empires is that when the heel pads wear out the replacements are silly expensive ($25). as a cheap hack, I just glued a rubber garden hose gasket on the left side shoe which almost never gets unclipped.

Shoe Goo applications to prevent wear is another option fwiw.

[bironi]

Empires with flat laces with heat shrink ends for use with lock laces.
Lace tension pretty easy with this setup.

[Veloo]

Had (still have) the Carnac Legends. Do they count?
Great shoe. Liked the better support feel the laces gave.

Too bad Carnac didn't/ couldn't keep up with the market.

[bironi]

Me too Veloo.
So sad to see Carnac change their design to a narrow box, then die.
Loved my Rivats and Vittoria 1976 revival shoes as well.
Nothing I have found that feel like pedaling in my favorite slippers.
I may have to try the Dramarti shoes, higher price, but look to be what I want.
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[hkgmatt]

Most of my shoes have BOAs or Sidi dials, but like others here I love my Giro Empire lace ups - comfortable and good (classic) looking I don't see a reason not to choose laces for my next cycling shoes.