Originally Posted by
qcpmsame
I'm happy with my black Giro Republics, they are the synthetic upper model. Mine were modified to use with toe clips and straps, the front lugs in each side of the cleat point were ground off for a flat sole, save the heel lugs. The front lugs made the shoes sit high, and just didn't work with my NR pedals and toe clips.
I have big feet, period, my shoes are Euro size 46 and they fit me comfortably, and they fit snug enough to stay in place correctly. I would recommend them as being good, quality shoes, at a decent price. Watch for sales, Nashbar had a respectable discount a few weeks back when I purchased mine.
Bill
Because I also use clips and straps, I also removed the front lugs. I infilled with a thin rubber sole.
If there is anything bad about these inexpensive shoes, it's that the toe box is too tall. This makes for comfortable toes but it interferes with the front of the clip (I have XL clips but wear a Euro 48/US 13). This is a minor issue, bordering on irrelevant.
OP uses clipless, so this does not apply.