GIRO EMPIRE SLX SHOE

DETAILS

AT JUST 185G PER SHOE, WITH PRO-LEVEL PERFORMANCE AND UNRIVALED COMFORT, THE EMPIRE SLX LETS YOU FLY IN FIRST-CLASS STYLE.

To make a minimalist shoe that retains the supportive structure of the legendary Empire while advancing the style, we started with a one-piece ultralight monofilament "Synchwire" mesh upper designed around a classic laced closure to fit and feel like a second skin. Thermal-welded Teijin® TPU adds structural support exactly where it's needed, and a high-modulus Easton® EC90™ SLX2 carbon fiber plate provides the ultimate stiffness-to-weight ratio for power transfer. Our adjustable SuperNatural Fit footbed system is the final touch, allowing you to customize arch support right out of the box for luxurious comfort and optimal pedaling efficiency.

SPECS

UPPER CONSTRUCTION	ONE-PIECE UPPER DESIGN PREMIUM BREATHABLE TEIJIN® EVOFIBER SL MICROFIBER
FOOTBED	ULTRALIGHT SUPERNATURAL FIT KIT WITH ADJUSTABLE ARCH SUPPORT ULTRALIGHT FOOTBED XT2® ANTI-MICROBIAL FIBER TOP SHEET
EXTRAS	TRAVEL BAG INCLUDED
OUTSOLE	EASTON®EC90™ SLX2 HIGH-MODULUS CARBON TITANIUM HARDWARE REPLACEABLE HEEL PADS
WEIGHT	186 GRAMS (SIZE 42)

Giro Empire SLX Road Shoes - Chrystal White

With the new Empire™ SLX nothing stops you. With only 185g, combined with a perfect fit and incomparable comfort, you can really fly up the slopes.
The minimalist shoe with the performance of the legendary Empire features Giro's patented Synchwire™ shaft construction, consisting of ultra-light monofilament nylon reinforced with thermally-welded Teijin® elastomers (TPU). The classic lacing provides a superior fit and comfort without pressure points.
The Easton® EC90 SLX2 carbon fiber sole is designed for the perfect balance between weight and stiffness, and in combination with the adjustable Super Natural Fit footbed system, pedals with unmatched pedalling efficiency and comfort.

Specs

Weight: 185 grams (size 42.5)
Shoe Upper: One-piece Synchwire upper design with soft lace guides
Teijin® welded SL monofilament mesh
Classic Lacing
Outsole: Easton® EC90 SLX2 high-modulus carbon
Stainless steel hardware
Replaceable heel pads
Footbed: SuperNatural Fit Kit with adjustable arch support
XT2® anti-microbial fiber top sheet

Features

Synchwire

Synchwire construction is a stitch-less upper thats vented and reinforced to create a lightweight cycling shoe with incredible airflow and structural integrity. Synchwire is an advanced composite of thermo-bonded film that provides overall durability, a non-woven internal sheet for distributing the force from the BOA® system to the upper for direct power transfer, and mono-filament mesh for ventilation.

Easton EC90 SLX2 carbon sole

Giro is working closely with the engineering staff at Easton to develop proprietary outsoles that provide the most direct, powerful connection to the pedals without compromising comfort. Using advanced modeling and proprietary fixturing in their extensive test lab, every outsole is engineered to provide ideal stiffness in 3 zones: Toe, Arch, and Heel, while maintaining the lowest possible weight and stack-height (as low as 6.5mm). Additionally, the flatter edges of Giro outsoles allow the shoe upper material to conform to larger or wider feet (what Giro calls the spillover effect) without uncomfortable pinching or binding.

Supernatural fit kit w/adjustable arch support

The Giro SuperNatural Fit System combines a cycling-specific footbed with an adjustable arch support kit. By simply choosing from any of the Low, Medium and High arch supports included in the kit, riders and fitters can independently adjust arch support to enhance fit and pedaling efficiency while reducing or eliminating common discomforts like hotspots, numbness and cramping. The system is available in mens and womens sizes, and incorporates X-Static® fibers in the footbed to fight odors and other bacteria.
Material: Synthetics
Sole standard: Look/SPD-SL/Xpedo (3 hole)
Weight supplement: per shoe size 42,5 - manufacturer's specs