◌Giro Imperial Road ShoesProfessional performance meets all-day comfort and unrivalled ventilation, placing the Giro Imperial Road Shoes on the top step of the podium when racing and training. Lightweight shoes are all very well but they can often lack the support needed for a stable pedalling platform, leading to loss of efficiency. Giro has tackled this by combining their highly innovative One-piece Synchwire upper with the impressively stiff Easton EC90 SLX2 high-modulus carbon sole unit, providing a supportive shoe with optimal power transfer and remarkably low weight.Synchwire UpperThe proprietary Synchwire upper construction is what provides the foot support and stability needed for efficient pedalling. A combination of an ultralight monofilament mesh, reinforced with thermal-welded Teijin TPU lets Giro strip out the weight, boost ventilation and yet still maintain durability where you need it and a supportive hold across the whole foot. This design hits the sweet spot between low weight, support for fluid pedalling and a high degree of breathability for those hot days on the bike when even the tarmac begins to melt. Precision BOA IP1 AdjustmentA secure and comfortable fit is achieved via the double BOA IP1 dials. On the fly adjustment is incredibly quick and easy, a twist of the dial offering up 1mm of micro-adjustment per click. With the Boa chord running in reinforced webbing runners you'll enjoy a smooth closure and a snug fit that eliminates hot spots and pinch points.EC90 SLX2 High-Modulus Carbon SoleThen comes the heart of any performance cycling shoe - the outsole. Here you'll find Giro's high-modulus Easton EC90 SLX2, delivering perfect stiffness-to-weight so you enjoy optimal power transfer to the pedals and minimal flex. While it's not the lightest sole unit Giro make it has the durability to stand up to your daily training and hard riding weekend races. Inside the shoe, the adjustable Super Natural Fit footbed system provides optimal pedalling efficiency with customizable arch support for performance and luxurious comfortThe result of this blend of light and airy upper, Boa fit system and stiff but durable carbon sole is a race-ready shoe which provides the perfect pedalling platform for smooth power transfer and maximum pedalling efficiency. From one hour criterium to your very own Grand Tour ride the Imperial is the ultimate choice for best in class comfort and performance. Features:One-piece Synchwire upper design with thermal-welded Teijin TPU reinforcement for precise structural support and enhanced durabilitySoft lace guides to eliminate common hot spots and discomfortsTwin Boa IP1 dials featuring 1 mm +/- adjustment and macro releaseEaston EC90 SLX2 high-modulus carbonStainless steel hardware and replaceable heel padsSuperNatural Fit Kit with adjustable arch supportXT2 anti-microbial fiber top sheet215 grams (per shoe, size 42.5)Buy Giro Footwear from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Created to provide professional level performance but also deliver more comfort for the everyday cyclist, the Imperial Road Shoes feel like a second skin as soon as you slip them on. Lightweight shoes can often suffer from a lack of support but not here, the Synchwire™ Upper and stiff carbon sole combine to give you an incredible feeling of support and power-transfer as you push out the watts. Synchwire™ Upper The first thing you'll notice with the Imperial Road Shoes is Giro’s proprietary Synchwire™ upper construction - this innovative design makes use of an ultralight monofilament mesh, reinforced with thermal-welded Teijin® TPU. This design provides an incredible level of support for your foot, minimal weight, enhanced durability where you need it most and incredible ventilation around the whole foot. This design hits the sweet spot between low weight, support for fluid pedalling and a high degree of breathability for those scorchingly hot days on the bike. Precision BOA IP1 Adjustment Next Giro looked to the fit and adjustment of the Imperial so even long endurance rides are perfectly comfortable. Giro adds twin BOA IP1 dials, giving you an incredible degree of precise adjustment, letting you adjust on the fly to take into account changes in temperature and conditions. With the BOA wires running in webbing guides the shoes can be snugly closed with an even tension which eliminates hot spots and pinch points. The Heart and Sole of the Imperial Then comes the heart of any performance cycling shoe - the outsole. Here you'll find Giro's high-modulus Easton® EC90 SLX2 carbon sole unit, delivering perfect stiffness-to-weight so you enjoy optimal power transfer to the pedals and minimal flex. While it's not the lightest sole unit Giro make it has the durability to stand up to your daily training and hard riding weekend races. Inside the shoe, the adjustable Super Natural Fit footbed system provides optimal pedalling efficiency with customizable arch support for performance and luxurious comfort The result of this blend of light and airy upper, Boa fit system and stiff but durable carbon sole is a race-ready shoe which provides the perfect pedalling platform for smooth power transfer and maximum pedalling efficiency. From one hour criterium to your very own Grand Tour ride the Imperial is the ultimate choice for best in class comfort and performance.
The Imperial's Synchwire upper features BOA® IP1 dials and soft lace guides, which allow you to adjust your fit on the fly while reaping the benefits of the shoes light weight. Thermal-welded Teijin® TPU adds structural support exactly where it's needed, and a high-modulus Easton® EC90 SLX2 carbon fiber plate provides ultimate stiffness-to-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 Imperial's Synchwire upper features BOA® IP1 dials and soft lace guides, which allow you to adjust your fit on the fly while reaping the benefits of the shoes light weight. Thermal-welded Teijin® TPU adds structural support exactly where it's needed, and a high-modulus Easton® EC90 SLX2 carbon fiber plate provides ultimate stiffness-to-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 Imperial's Synchwire upper features BOA® IP1 dials and soft lace guides, which allow you to adjust your fit on the fly while reaping the benefits of the shoes light weight. Thermal-welded Teijin® TPU adds structural support exactly where it's needed, and a high-modulus Easton® EC90 SLX2 carbon fiber plate provides ultimate stiffness-to-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 Imperial's Synchwire upper features BOA® IP1 dials and soft lace guides, which allow you to adjust your fit on the fly while reaping the benefits of the shoes light weight. Thermal-welded Teijin® TPU adds structural support exactly where it's needed, and a high-modulus Easton® EC90 SLX2 carbon fiber plate provides ultimate stiffness-to-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 Imperial's Synchwire upper features BOA® IP1 dials and soft lace guides, which allow you to adjust your fit on the fly while reaping the benefits of the shoes light weight. Thermal-welded Teijin® TPU adds structural support exactly where it's needed, and a high-modulus Easton® EC90 SLX2 carbon fiber plate provides ultimate stiffness-to-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 Imperial's Synchwire upper features BOA® IP1 dials and soft lace guides, which allow you to adjust your fit on the fly while reaping the benefits of the shoes light weight. Thermal-welded Teijin® TPU adds structural support exactly where it's needed, and a high-modulus Easton® EC90 SLX2 carbon fiber plate provides ultimate stiffness-to-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.
Narrower version of the B17 for more sporty riders but incorporating a pressure relieving 'cut-out' top.•Rails/Weight: Black Steel/530g•Width: 155mm Length: 280mm