Giro Imperial Road Shoes - White 46
Giro Imperial Road Cycling Shoes The latest release from Californian brand Giro, the Imperial Road Cycling Shoes provide pro-level tech that offers incredibly low weight, supreme comfort and adjustability. Already known for leading the way in laced-upper cycling shoes, Giro has a developed this shoe to offer a top performance option for riders that prefer a Boa system. Key to the design is the Synchwire monofilament mesh and thermal-welded Teijin TPU upper that is breathable, supportive and durable. This is combined with a Boa IP1 dial closure system for micro-adjustment and incremental release. The soft lace guides reduce the build-up of pressure and eliminate hot spots, and 'double-double' lace routing means there's no need for an additional strap across the forefoot. An Easton EC90 SLX2 high-modulus carbon outsole provides you with the best possible stiffness-to-weight and is paired with Giro's SuperNatural footbed system that is customisable and improves pedalling efficiency. All this technology results in a shoe that weighs a mere 215 grams and the replaceable heel pads mean you'll be able to enjoy the performance benefits season after season.
Giro Imperial Road Cycling Shoes The latest release from Californian brand Giro, the Imperial Road Cycling Shoes provide pro-level tech that offers incredibly low weight, supreme comfort and adjustability. Already known for leading the way in laced-upper cycling shoes, Giro has a developed this shoe to offer a top performance option for riders that prefer a Boa system. Key to the design is the Synchwire monofilament mesh and thermal-welded Teijin TPU upper that is breathable, supportive and durable. This is combined with a Boa IP1 dial closure system for micro-adjustment and incremental release. The soft lace guides reduce the build-up of pressure and eliminate hot spots, and 'double-double' lace routing means there's no need for an additional strap across the forefoot. An Easton EC90 SLX2 high-modulus carbon outsole provides you with the best possible stiffness-to-weight and is paired with Giro's SuperNatural footbed system that is customisable and improves pedalling efficiency. All this technology results in a shoe that weighs a mere 215 grams and the replaceable heel pads mean you'll be able to enjoy the performance benefits season after season.
Giro Imperial Road Cycling Shoes The latest release from Californian brand Giro, the Imperial Road Cycling Shoes provide pro-level tech that offers incredibly low weight, supreme comfort and adjustability. Already known for leading the way in laced-upper cycling shoes, Giro has a developed this shoe to offer a top performance option for riders that prefer a Boa system. Key to the design is the Synchwire monofilament mesh and thermal-welded Teijin TPU upper that is breathable, supportive and durable. This is combined with a Boa IP1 dial closure system for micro-adjustment and incremental release. The soft lace guides reduce the build-up of pressure and eliminate hot spots, and 'double-double' lace routing means there's no need for an additional strap across the forefoot. An Easton EC90 SLX2 high-modulus carbon outsole provides you with the best possible stiffness-to-weight and is paired with Giro's SuperNatural footbed system that is customisable and improves pedalling efficiency. All this technology results in a shoe that weighs a mere 215 grams and the replaceable heel pads mean you'll be able to enjoy the performance benefits season after season.
Giro Imperial Road Cycling Shoes The latest release from Californian brand Giro, the Imperial Road Cycling Shoes provide pro-level tech that offers incredibly low weight, supreme comfort and adjustability. Already known for leading the way in laced-upper cycling shoes, Giro has a developed this shoe to offer a top performance option for riders that prefer a Boa system. Key to the design is the Synchwire monofilament mesh and thermal-welded Teijin TPU upper that is breathable, supportive and durable. This is combined with a Boa IP1 dial closure system for micro-adjustment and incremental release. The soft lace guides reduce the build-up of pressure and eliminate hot spots, and 'double-double' lace routing means there's no need for an additional strap across the forefoot. An Easton EC90 SLX2 high-modulus carbon outsole provides you with the best possible stiffness-to-weight and is paired with Giro's SuperNatural footbed system that is customisable and improves pedalling efficiency. All this technology results in a shoe that weighs a mere 215 grams and the replaceable heel pads mean you'll be able to enjoy the performance benefits season after season.
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originally posted on sigmasports.com
Bought these in a size 43 and they come up true to size. My most recent other shoes were Suplest Edge+ Pro, also 43. These are so much more comfortable, the fabric is super soft but yet still supportive.I have quite low volume feet. With the supplied insoles the shoes would have been a bit too big in volume but I have custom insoles which take up slightly more space meaning they are pretty much perfect.Best cycling shoes I’ve owned across Bont, Shimano S-Phyre and Suplest.
originally posted on competitivecyclist.com
I bought the red pair as a back up to the black pair in the same shoe. Love the ventilation. Love the style and adjustability. Love the overall fit, especially for my flat wide feet. But alas, after less than two years and very little use, the left front BOA snapped off. As near as I can tell it’s not replaceable as it is sewn into the shoe. I had a pair of Specialized S-works shoes that lasted more than 7 years. I even used the S-works sole in this shoe for better comfort. I expected more for $450.
originally posted on sigmasports.com
I have had these shoes for around a month or so & very happy with them. In the heat they let a lot of air in & definitely keep your feet nice & cool.They are very comfortable & come with extra insole padding for the arch of your feet if needed which I didn’t.The outer material is a little on the soft side. I have noticed a couple of small scuffs on them already but still happy with the shoe in general.A very good summer cycling shoe
| COUNTRY OF ORIGIN | VIETNAM |
| CLEAT COMPATIBILITY | 3-BOLT ROAD OR PELOTON |
Giro Imperial Shoe | Road Cycling Shoes | Bicycle Superstore White / 46
Delivery $9.95
Giro Imperial Road Shoes White / 46
Free delivery between 14–22 May
Giro Imperial Men's Road Shoes 215g Carbon Sole Dual BOA IP1 Pro Cycling WHITE / 46
Delivery $47.42
Giro Imperial Road Shoes - White White / 46 / Price_S
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Bought these in a size 43 and they come up true to size. My most recent other shoes were Suplest Edge+ Pro, also 43. These are so much more comfortable, the fabric is super soft but yet still supportive.I have quite low volume feet. With the supplied insoles the shoes would have been a bit too big in volume but I have custom insoles which take up slightly more space meaning they are pretty much perfect.Best cycling shoes I’ve owned across Bont, Shimano S-Phyre and Suplest.
I bought the red pair as a back up to the black pair in the same shoe. Love the ventilation. Love the style and adjustability. Love the overall fit, especially for my flat wide feet. But alas, after less than two years and very little use, the left front BOA snapped off. As near as I can tell it’s not replaceable as it is sewn into the shoe. I had a pair of Specialized S-works shoes that lasted more than 7 years. I even used the S-works sole in this shoe for better comfort. I expected more for $450.
I have had these shoes for around a month or so & very happy with them. In the heat they let a lot of air in & definitely keep your feet nice & cool.They are very comfortable & come with extra insole padding for the arch of your feet if needed which I didn’t.The outer material is a little on the soft side. I have noticed a couple of small scuffs on them already but still happy with the shoe in general.A very good summer cycling shoe
I rode and raced in these shoes for about 2 years. They are awesome. I had them fitted with my bike fit and had some more supportive inserts put in for my arch support and less foot movement.They were great in hot Texas summer months. Long rides didn’t produce heat spots in these shoes as some other shoes had done in the past. Great ventilation probably helps. The obvious downside with the ventilation is that if it rains, your feet are getting wet really quick - even if you have shoe covers.In races, the shoes played their part. They were always stiff, responsive and just didn’t make think about shoes at all during a race. I never felt like I had a disadvantage - they were just a great racing shoe.Finally after 2 years of use, the BOA on the right shoe broke. ... MoreI rode and raced in these shoes for about 2 years. They are awesome. I had them fitted with my bike fit and had some more supportive inserts put in for my arch support and less foot movement.They were great in hot Texas summer months. Long rides didn’t produce heat spots in these shoes as some other shoes had done in the past. Great ventilation probably helps. The obvious downside with the ventilation is that if it rains, your feet are getting wet really quick - even if you have shoe covers.In races, the shoes played their part. They were always stiff, responsive and just didn’t make think about shoes at all during a race. I never felt like I had a disadvantage - they were just a great racing shoe.Finally after 2 years of use, the BOA on the right shoe broke. That’s expected. I got thousands of miles from this shoe. I was actually thinking about retiring them and getting another pair anyway. Which is what I am doing - getting another pair. Great shoe.
I bought these recently for cycling in the summer so, have not used them yet.I bought them in the carbon colour and they look great. They are very well ventilated with a stiff carbon sole. I have 2 other pairs of Giro shoes and i am sure they will be comfortable aswell.
They my summer shoes, so I have used them twice a week during the summer months – what I mean is they haven't seen that much use etc – and they are now ripping apart.They are the most expensive Giro shoes – annoyingly I own two pairs of them – and I'm coming to the conclusion that they are not great at all and not fit for purpose! It's quite unbelievable and extremely frustrating.Plus, I think it's the third time I have needed Giro customer service and I have never got any help from them. Again, very frustrating, and of course disappointing.Giro, NEVER AGAIN!
My arches have been falling in my 50s and so after 26 years on SiDi Genius models, I got the Imperials thinking they would have a lower stack height to allow arch-support insoles without messing up my position on the bike. So a few notes on the comparison: SIZING: exactly the same in my size 43. Feels like they are identical, down to the millimeter. WEIGHT: Genius 5 with nylon sole ad SPD-Sl cleats 352g each, the Imperial 262g. STACK HEIGHT: even with the insoles it feels a bit shorter than the old SiDi with no insoles (that stack height was about 10mm). HEEL RETENTION: reviews mentioned this as a mild negative with the Imperial, but I found if anything that it was better than the SiDI when the Boa wires were snug. (I didn't find the wires stuck to the tongue ... MoreMy arches have been falling in my 50s and so after 26 years on SiDi Genius models, I got the Imperials thinking they would have a lower stack height to allow arch-support insoles without messing up my position on the bike. So a few notes on the comparison: SIZING: exactly the same in my size 43. Feels like they are identical, down to the millimeter. WEIGHT: Genius 5 with nylon sole ad SPD-Sl cleats 352g each, the Imperial 262g. STACK HEIGHT: even with the insoles it feels a bit shorter than the old SiDi with no insoles (that stack height was about 10mm). HEEL RETENTION: reviews mentioned this as a mild negative with the Imperial, but I found if anything that it was better than the SiDI when the Boa wires were snug. (I didn't find the wires stuck to the tongue either.) SOLES: the carbon soles here actually seemed to give about as much as the old thick nylon SiDis -- which is to say, a tiny bit, but not much. the CLEAT HOLES seem to be possibly about 1mm further back than the SiDi holes .... All in all, an almost seamless transition. between brands, which was very surprising to me. The arch support inserts are terrific, they sit *under* the liner so they're fairly unobtrusive, and they seem to be helping a lot. My first pair of SiDis lasted 65,000 miles and it does seem like there's absolutely no way the Giros will last as long, the Teijin outer material is thin and it does scrape up pretty easily. BTW the mesh part is see-thru (see photo), so choose your socks well, but the ventilation is terrific in the heat. Comes with a nice zip bag to pack them up in. ... Mild irritations: the red color is far less saturated in daylight than it appears in the product shots. The Boa dials work in opposite directions on the left and right feet, kind of like prewar bathroom sink faucets. ... All in all, a terrific, thoughtfully designed product.
Only put 20 hrs in on these so far but feel great straight out the box...Good power transfer, super comfy, super light, quality construction, well ventilated, look fresh, 25% off (July 2020) - with my narrow boats, so far it seems to be a good choice.Can't comment on durability but upper is comfy and seems to be pretty strong and easton carbon soles are already proven.As always, measure your feet properly before buying - however they seem to be true to size and would suit a narrow foot in width.
Without doubt the number one attribute of these shoes is their lightness, I weighed my size 9 with no shoe plates on at 233 grams.I am a long, long term Sidi user and I fancied a change this year. So really I'm only comparing them to top end Sidi's. The Giro's feel slightly wider and seem to have a flatter sole, so I guess the 3 different height inserts for the insoles can be made to suit your preferred sole fitting. The other thing I've found is they don't feel as secure as the Sidi style fastenings and if you are a big powerful rider you'd think you'll tear the uppers from the sole they are that thin and light.Overall though I've found them comfy and obviously they feel light on foot.You'll also have to pay extra attention to your socks as the thinnest part ... MoreWithout doubt the number one attribute of these shoes is their lightness, I weighed my size 9 with no shoe plates on at 233 grams.I am a long, long term Sidi user and I fancied a change this year. So really I'm only comparing them to top end Sidi's. The Giro's feel slightly wider and seem to have a flatter sole, so I guess the 3 different height inserts for the insoles can be made to suit your preferred sole fitting. The other thing I've found is they don't feel as secure as the Sidi style fastenings and if you are a big powerful rider you'd think you'll tear the uppers from the sole they are that thin and light.Overall though I've found them comfy and obviously they feel light on foot.You'll also have to pay extra attention to your socks as the thinnest part of the uppers are basically see through.Lovely looking shoes, quite comfy, feel like a quality product, lightweight but probably about £100+ overpriced.
Shoes seem to be a very personal bit of cycling gear, like saddles. What's perfect for everyone tends to vary, and sometimes by a lot.I've had my original pair of imperials almost 4 years now (about 20k miles). I've had many other good shoes but always some flaw that made me keep looking. Most of my cycling is to try and stay race fit: shorter interval rides plus one 3-5hr ride per week. Mostly road but some mixed terrain and gravel/fire roads. Some shoes felt great for racing crits but got miserable on longer and/or bumpy rides. Others were great all day but didn't have that locked-in feeling I want in hard interval training or racing. These imperials excel at both. They also excel in a variety of weather conditions: I've ridden these in temps down to high 30's, ... MoreShoes seem to be a very personal bit of cycling gear, like saddles. What's perfect for everyone tends to vary, and sometimes by a lot.I've had my original pair of imperials almost 4 years now (about 20k miles). I've had many other good shoes but always some flaw that made me keep looking. Most of my cycling is to try and stay race fit: shorter interval rides plus one 3-5hr ride per week. Mostly road but some mixed terrain and gravel/fire roads. Some shoes felt great for racing crits but got miserable on longer and/or bumpy rides. Others were great all day but didn't have that locked-in feeling I want in hard interval training or racing. These imperials excel at both. They also excel in a variety of weather conditions: I've ridden these in temps down to high 30's, all the way up to a 110 degree roaster: feet are always comfortable. Yes feet get wet quick in rain, but they dry quick. I've never had a pair of shoes that didn't turn into sloshy messes after 5min of rain, so quick drying is priority. Also, after a messy rainy muddy ride these wipe down and clean up super easy, even in white!Its worth noting a few things that other commenters have noted here too:First, may be a little extra room if you use stock insoles and have normal or narrow width feet such that when you fully tighten the front boa dial the material at the top of the toe box will visually buckle: doesn't effect the fit but its unsightly. My custom insoles take up that extra space so it disappears. If not using thicker insoles or higher arch support, there are these things called insole shims that are very cheap and can fill up the extra 2-3mm of space and completely eliminate this visual material buckling. I actually appreciate that Giro left some wiggle room to allow for these options in fit.Second: I get toe rub on my front tire and no pair of shoes is immune to this. A little bit of shoe goo as a protective layer on the toe tips and problem solved.Third, boa dial durability. Bottom line is not good: design flaw on Boa's part. My first pair had one Boa dial fail: the screw mount of the part sewn into the shoe broke. Contact Boa and they'll send replacement free. But the replacement is just the dial and not broken part sewn into the shoe. So I contacted Giro and within 24 hours they were on it and had a new pair in the mail to me as warranty replacements. I was astounded. Not only that, but their customer service was absolutely awesome to deal with! This is what makes a company great.This experience I had with the warranty replacement, plus the fact that these are just the best shoes I have ever owned in a cycling career of almost 20 years, gave me the comfort level to buy another pair. And then another. Yep, I own 3 pairs of these now. Crazy? Maybe.A couple more tips on Boa dials in general. First, when pulling the dial out to loosen the lace, make sure you pull straight back and don't wiggle the dial back and forth while pulling: this weakens that already weak plastic post that the dial mounts to. Second, if you do break the Boas you can contact Boa, explain the issue and maybe twist an arm or two, they will also send you free replacement of the part that sews into the shoe. Once you have that piece, any good shoe repair shop can easily remove the old broken one and sew a new one in. I know this because after the warranty replacement I had another Boa dial break. Instead of trying the warranty route again (which I'm sure Giro would've honored) I decided to try this repair route and sure enough a local shoe repair shop took out the old one, sewed a new one in and $25 later the shoe was good as new; another 4k comfy miles on it so far with many more to go. Super easy, inexpensive and much less total waste. Win, win and win.Buy these. Try them. Odds are excellent that you won't be disappointed.
| COUNTRY OF ORIGIN | VIETNAM |
| CLEAT COMPATIBILITY | 3-BOLT ROAD OR PELOTON |
