> From: Jan Heine <heine@mindspring.com>
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> If anybody wants a pair, I can order from France. However, it is
> prepaid only and no returns. They fit like Sidi Dominators (i.e., if
> you wear a 43 in those, order a Carnac 43), but are a bit wider.
> Nicely made, soles seem stiffer than the Sidi Touring shoes you
> sometimes see.
>
> These are NOT racing, but touring shoes - no cleat at all. Perfect
> for most riding, but you can pull out in all-out sprints, etc. They
> are all black, very classic looking. Sole is plastic. Upper is
> leather (or a very good imitation).
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>
> Jan Heine, Seattle
The Carnac Carlits are also available from Deeside Cycles in the UK.
They are pretty easy to work with regarding mailorder to the USA. To
see the shoes, just goto: http://www.deesidecycles.com/
I have a pair, but haven't had much chance to try them out. The sole is a hard plastic with ridges, which isn't too bad. I also am a fan of the Diadora Voyager as a walkable riding shoe. The sole is a soft rubber which also has a shallow slot in it, so it does a good job of grabbing the pedal.
I'm also still waiting for a chance to try out the Detto 2000's with the wood sole that I got from BC! Maybe with the Raleigh Team that I just built up? (gotta wait for the snow to melt, tho....)
So many shoes, so little time.
Steve Kurt
Peoria, IL