

"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I’ve been riding the Empire Shoe for years now and still love the way the laces let me fine-tune my fit. It’s super light, super stiff, and has the kind of direct connection to the pedals that makes every watt count. I especially appreciate the EC90 carbon sole when climbing, and the Teijin upper molds perfectly to my foot over time.""We trust our gear to deliver whether we’re hammering out intervals or cruising long-distance gran fondos, and the Giro Empire Shoe never lets us down. Giro builds this classic-laced road shoe with modern race-day tech to give us a shoe that’s as stylish as it is performance-focused. The laces offer micro-adjustment across the foot for a locked-in, glove-like fit, and the minimalist silhouette looks clean on and off the bike. Underfoot, the Easton EC90 SLX carbon sole delivers best-in-class stiffness with an ultra-low stack height that maximizes power transfer. The premium Teijin microfiber upper wraps the foot in breathable comfort, while the SuperNatural Fit footbed with adjustable arch support means we can tune fit for all-day performance. Whether we’re chasing PRs, joining weekend rides, or jumping into crit season, the Empire gives us the pro feel we crave."
Price: $165.00 from Backcountry
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| $165.00 | Visit Store |
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""I was skeptical about knit uppers on a cycling shoe, but the Empire E70 Knit totally changed my mind. They feel like my favorite running shoes—soft, breathable, and flexible—yet when clipped in, the carbon...
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:“I’ve ridden everything from alpine singletrack to race-day cross-country courses in the Empire VR90, and they never disappoint. The full carbon sole gives incredible power transfer, while the Vibram outsole...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I love the Republic Shoe for mixed-surface days or commutes where I need to walk around a bit. It looks like a sneaker but clips in like a proper cycling shoe. The canvas upper breathes well, and the sole gives...