Giro Empire SLX

Specs

  • Weight 185g (size 42)
  • Upper Synchwire
  • Outsole Easton EC90 SLX2 carbon
  • Closure system Laces
  • Available colors Black, Gray, White, Blue
  • Available sizes Full: 39-48, Half: 42-46
  • Cleat compatibility 3-bolt road
Giro Empire SLX

Pros

  • Well-executed and easily adjustable arch support
  • Supremely supple upper
  • Unmatched upper ventilation
  • Customizable upper fit, via laces
  • Very lightweight

Cons

  • Upper so thin and breathable as to be ill-suited to cold weather
  • Laces don't allow on the fly adjustment
  • Don't feel particulalry durable
  • Narrow fit and no wide option

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