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 ultimate stiffnessto-weight for power transfer. Our adjustable Super Natural 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.
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 ultimate stiffnessto-weight for power transfer. Our adjustable Super Natural 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.
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 ultimate stiffnessto-weight for power transfer. Our adjustable Super Natural 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.
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 ultimate stiffnessto-weight for power transfer. Our adjustable Super Natural 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.
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 ultimate stiffnessto-weight for power transfer. Our adjustable Super Natural 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.
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 ultimate stiffnessto-weight for power transfer. Our adjustable Super Natural 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.
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 ultimate stiffnessto-weight for power transfer. Our adjustable Super Natural 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.
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 ultimate stiffnessto-weight for power transfer. Our adjustable Super Natural 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.
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 ultimate stiffnessto-weight for power transfer. Our adjustable Super Natural 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.
THE NEW ICON The Empire™ W continues to redefine the boundaries of high-performance women’s cycling shoes with classic laced comfort and style. The iconic laced closure offers seven points of fit adjustment for unrivaled adjustment and comfort and complements the perforated Teijin® premium microfiber upper that wraps to the contours of your foot like no other cycling shoe. The Easton® EC90 SLX carbon sole offers the light weight and stiffness needed for everything from Grand Tours to gran fondos with ultra-low 6.5mm stack height for a direct connection to the pedals. And our adjustable SuperNatural Fit footbed lets you fine-tune the fit and arch support for an unmatched blend of performance and style. UPPER: One-piece upper design Premium Teijin® Samo™ breathable microfiber upper Empire laces: hold a knot durable and light OUTSOLE: Easton® SLX2 carbon composite outsole Stainless steel hardware Replaceable heel walking pads FOOTBED: SuperNatural Fit Kit with adjustable arch support (High Medium and Low) XT2® anti-microbial fiber top sheet WEIGHT: 215 grams (size 39) SIZING: Women’s Specific last and fit 36 – 42
LIGHT FEELS RIGHT. UPPER Teijin® welded SL monofilament mesh One-piece “Synchwire” upper design with soft lace guides Laced closure with tubular-woven laces 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 CLEAT COMPATABILITY 3-bolt Road or Peloton® SIZING 39 – 48 including half-sizes from 42.5 – 45.5 WEIGHT 185 grams (per shoe size 42.5)
THE NEW XC AND GRAVEL ICON The Empire™ VR90 is renowned as one of the lightest and most comfortable shoes you can get for off-road and gravel riding with comfort and durability that redefine expectations. It starts with a one-piece TEIJIN® Samo™ upper that won’t stretch or sag regardless of wear or weather and features the now iconic laced closure for unrivaled feel and adjustability. Inside our adjustable SuperNatural Fit footbed lets you finetune the fit and arch support for maximum pedaling efficiency. The Easton® EC90 full carbon outsole and molded Vibram® rubber tread combine to provide pro-level stiffness and pedaling performance with reliably relentless grip when you’re off the bike. It’s the total package for everything from XC racing to long-distance gravel rides and mixed-road adventures. UPPER: One-piece upper design Premium breathable Teijin® Samo™ microfiber Empire laces: hold a knot durable and light Rubber toe cap OUTSOLE: Easton® EC90 carbon fiber Molded Vibram® rubber high-traction lugged outsole Accommodates steel toe spikes FOOTBED: SuperNatural Fit Kit with adjustable arch support (High Medium & Low) XT2® anti-microbial fiber top sheet WEIGHT: 325 grams (size 42.5 HV) SIZING: 39 – 48 including half-sizesfrom 42.5 – 45.5