THE S-WORKS ARES & GIRO IMPERIAL BATTLE!!!

[@GiroSportDesign]

The black Imperial has our vote 👀

[@CritWhit]

Totally understood!!! Thx for tuning in. 😎🤝

[@solitaryrefinement6787]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@edlaverack]

Dude, this is so weird, these shoes are currently on my watch list! Thanks for your input!!

[@CritWhit]

You are absolutely welcomed!!! 🤝

[@maggielau8137]

Thanks for making this comparison video! I've been considering a new pair of shoes and the Ares is one of the ones I'm considering. I tend to love shoes that have that sock liner bootie feel.

[@CritWhit]

Absolutely. You will love the sock liner. It’s a little much for me. I’ve had mine customed and now they sit on a shelf. 🤪🤝

[@MonteeRidesBikes]

Great comparison! They both look like good shoes, thanks for sending some warm weather this way. 😂

[@CritWhit]

And two great shoes they are!!! You’re welcome on the Warm Weather, lol!!! 🤪😎🤩🤝

[@LoaforDie]

Picked up the Ares in the red/black pair the first week they came out and been my daily riding shoe. Best road shoes I’ve had in a while as far as comfort, fit and performance. Eager to see what the S-Works 8 will bring.

[@CritWhit]

Nice!!! They’re breaking in every time I wear them. They truly feel more performance enhanced than my Giros. 🤝

[@CycoWarriorx]

I was talking with someone (I think you know) on our ride today about the new Specialized Ares (he has a pair) and he was raving about the feel vs the previous S7 model... I wish I had waited a few months before dropping more money than two pair of retro Jordans would’ve cost me... that price is... 🤔… painful... LOL.. I hope you do more reviews in the future... I enjoy the no gloss, just the most pertinent info aspect of your review... 🙌🏽

[@CritWhit]

Thx Bro!!! Gotta keep it 💯‼️‼️‼️ 🤜🏾🤛🏾

[@CycoWarriorx]

@@CritWhit Seriously, listening to other reviews become an ear pull... Sometimes you just need/want the facts... and not something that sounds like it was written by a staff of PR majors using a thesaurus... 🙌🏽

[@CritWhit]

Oh wow!!! Thx!!! Giving it as I get it. 🤜🏾🤛🏾

[@scott1762]

Awesome review mate! Thank you. Ordering from overseas and this video helped. Shot out to Chula Vista. I will be back down there when I am stateside.

[@CritWhit]

Awesome and looking forward to riding with ya when you’re back stateside. 🤝

[@jamesprince8753]

Just got the ares, tip.. get a shoe horn, once there on they feel truly amazing but the shoe horn really helps, they should come with a shoe horn out of the box!

[@CritWhit]

‘Shoe Horn’ - great idea. That’s something I never thought about due to the materials that were used. Recently mine have been customed and are currently sitting on a shelf. Check out my Instagram and you’ll see the work that was applied.

[@chargerfan8558]

Great Reviews! I wish my SIDIs would have the wheel rub thing haha Thanks CW!

[@CritWhit]

Thx so much and I totally understand. I wish all the shoes would do that - easier management of those scuffs. 🤓

[@jetBlue_83]

I think you’re correct about the Varus wedge. If you go to a bike fitter they should be able to put in a shim to offset the Varus built into the Ares shoe. For me it works but it’s not for everyone!

[@jetBlue_83]

Also, I think the stack height of the ares is higher than the Giro Imperials, because the imperials have a thinner height sole.

[@CritWhit]

Gotcha, I didn’t have to adjust my saddle height even though there should be room to do so since we will changes shoes from time to time. When I wore both at the same time I didn’t have and other issues except that nuance under ball of foot near pinky toe. 🤝

[@CritWhit]

I’m gonna have to look into what they’ll put in the shoe to account for the wedge and that may cause one to have to adjust saddle height. 🤔

[@PatrickLino]

Good stuff man. I actually have friends in CV if I ever can make it out there. With my bike of course LoL

[@CritWhit]

Thx bro!!! Oh yeah come on out - so you too can drop me!!! 😜

[@PatrickLino]

@@CritWhit You a fool 🤣

[@CritWhit]

Oh you think so... stay tuned!!! 🤪

[@ricecrash5225]

What a great review. Covered areas I wouldn’t have thought of but are important, like toe overlap. Well done mate.

[@eremiyashagios8178]

Great review Bruh👍🏾

[@CritWhit]

Thx so much!!! 🤝

[@SuperMike1098]

Great comparison, thx 🙏

[@docforven]

Sizing: are they the same in both of these? I’m 43 in the S-Works. Would I get 43 in the Imperial?

[@CritWhit]

I'd say, same size but the Imperials are more comfy for everyday riding.

[@WaltDoesBikes]

I want the ARES so bad but the price is SO SPICY!

[@CritWhit]

Awe man...you got it!!! Driving’ the Beamer, rolling the disc Allez, got the new SDBC kit, and with one of the finest helmets & gopros on the market. 🥸

[@WaltDoesBikes]

@@CritWhit Hahaha, precisely why the ARES is too expensive. I went and spent all my chips on the whips and kits!

[@CritWhit]

@@WaltDoesBikes Hahaha, oh okay!!! Once your money tree flourishes again I know you’ll be all over them. 😜

[@WaltDoesBikes]

@@CritWhit working on getting the money printer up and running now. When it’s fully in service though there may be a big secret in store

[@CritWhit]

Hahaha...I feel ya!!! Just pass me the real bills while you work the fake ones, lol!!! 😎🤓

[@gharris7]

WHIIIITTTTTTTTTEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!! Really disappointed that there wasn't an ebony & ivory joke in there hahahahaha!

[@CritWhit]

Hahaha, you know what it takes to put these productions together. Just be fortunate I got another video up... where’s your next one? Oh, and throw an Ebony and Ivory in there too!!! 😜

[@gharris7]

@@CritWhit should be dropping monday. Getting some more footage today

[@CritWhit]

Awesssssssome!!! I can’t wait. I guess while waiting I’ll go and check out Al’s latest drop!!! 🥂

[@alexandergarland77]

About dam time sirrrrrrr

[@CritWhit]

All I can do is laugh!!! 😂 😹 😆

[@RudyGold]

Damn b. Lost me with that price. Cycling industry really think we dumb out here...great review thou. Gonna have to Ali express me some ish haha ✌️

[@CritWhit]

Oh man!!! Thx for the appreciation. Running to AliExpress for some Cycling shoes I’d like doing the same for a bike, groupset, or even handlebars... Gotta be careful. 🤔

[@RudyGold]

@@CritWhit for sure!!

[@CritWhit]

Yes Sir!!! 🤝

[@TJS71]

Crit Whit Legit

[@CritWhit]

Thx. Much appreciated!!! 🤙🏾

[@alexandergarland77]

Absolutely FRAAEKKKKING FIRST

[@CritWhit]

Ohhhhh yeahhhhh!!! 🤝