KEY FEATURESGiro Empire SLX SLX Road ShoesAdjustable: Laces offer 7 Contact PointsStiff: EASTON EC90 SLC Carbon OutsoleLightweight: 186g (EU42, 1/2 pair)Breathable: Synchwire UpperComfortable: SuperNatural Fit SystemReview"The Giro Empire SLX shoes arent j
KEY FEATURES
“The Giro Empire SLX shoes arent just light; theyre also freakishly comfortable, impressively stiff, and well ventilated not to mention quite pretty.”
– James Huangroad.cc
The Giro Empire SLX Road Shoes are a more extreme iteration of Giro’s game-changing Empire Road Shoes. They redefine high-performance cycling shoes, offering a slipper-like fit and contemporary style of classic, laced cycling shoes, with the latest cutting-edge technology of modern road cycling shoes.
The Empire SLX’s contemporary laced closure is not only iconic, it offers unrivalled comfort, fit and adjustment. With 7 contact points per lace, you’re guaranteed to find the optimum fit, resulting in unparalleled comfort and all-important efficiency. Complimented by a Synchwire upper, the Empire SLX conforms to your foots contours for ultimate comfort and incredible pedalling efficiency; the Empire SLX will feel like a natural extension of your foot. As a result of the tight fit, you may expect the Empire’s to turn into sweatboxes on hot days. However, the Synchwire upper features two layers to ensure efficient power transfer and conformity to your foot, while still providing excellent sweat-wicking properties and an internal channel to direct airflow over your feet, regardless of your speed or cadence.
The Empire SLX’s signature piece might be it’s laces, however, it’s the unique and lightweight EASTON EC90 SLX2 Carbon Outsole that really sets it apart from the competition. offering unrivalled stiffness to weight ratio, resulting in maximum power transfer, the SLX 2 outsole has been constructed from high-modulus carbon fibre and features a flat perimeter to allow it to better conform to your feet. While the Empire SLX’s footbed uses Giro’s unique SuperNatural Fit System to offer you an enhanced fit and pedalling efficiency to reduce common cycling ailments such as foot cramps, hotspots and general numbness.
Don’t let the Empire SLX’s minimalist contemporary looks deceive you, Giro designed them to help you fly – conquer Grand Tours, mountain stages, sprints and everything in-between!
The Empire SLX’s laced closure offers infinite adjustability and the ability to conform to each zone of the foot, creating a more natural fit and reliability. The tubular woven laces are light yet highly durable and securely hold a knot without slipping.
Adjustable arch support enhances the fit and comfort of the Giro Empire SLX. It also significantly reduces the likelihood of numbness, hotspots and cramping in the feet.
The EASTON EC90 carbon outsole features high modulus carbon to provide unparalleled stiffness without increasing weight unnecessarily. Giro have engineered the EASTON EC90 to have a flat perimeter, thus enabling your foot to better conform to the shoes upper. As a result, expect class-leading stiffness, and your most comfortable ride yet!
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