Giro will hit 2011 with a wide range of cycling footwear – and it sounds like the line will grow significantly next year, tooJames Huang
Giro claim their new Prolight SLX road shoes weigh just 205g apiece (size 42)James Huang
According to Giro, each Easton EC90 SLX carbon plate must weigh within 3g of the target figure before being built into a Prolight SLX shoeJames Huang
The Prolight SLX shoes will come with a handy storage bag, which can double as a carry-allJames Huang
Even though it’s a first-year product, the Giro Factor road shoes boast an impressively refined fit, very light weights and a reasonable pricepoint considering the competitionJames Huang
The Easton EC90 carbon fibre outsole includes a textured cleat area and a ventilated toeJames Huang
The open mesh toe on the Factor lets a lot of cooling air through – sometimes too much, depending on the ambient temperature!James Huang
High-density padding in the tongue allows you to crank the main strap down tight without pinching the top of your footJames Huang
Dual-density tread on the Factor isn’t replaceable but looks to be fairly durableJames Huang
Two-position buckles help accommodate lower- or higher-volume feetJames Huang
Giro will offer their Factor road shoe in three colour schemesJames Huang
See the slight outward flare in the width just ahead of the middle strap? Now look at your footJames Huang
Budget-minded roadies can get the carbon-soled Trans for just US$199.99James Huang
The EC70 plate on the Giro Trans uses a carbon/glass fibre mixJames Huang
The synthetic upper on the Trans uses a more conventional multi-piece constructionJames Huang
Giro’s new Code mountain bike shoe features a stiff Easton carbon sole, dual density lugs and a Teijin microfibre synthetic upperJames Huang
Welded-on polyurethane reinforcements on the Code should help resist wearJames Huang
The Code’s Easton EC90 carbon outsole is slightly detuned relative to the road version for slightly easier walkingJames Huang
The Gauge is Easton’s least expensive mountain bike shoe but still includes a carbon composite outsoleJames Huang
The EC70 carbon plate on the Gauge is fitted with a dual density polyurethane treadJames Huang
The Espada is Giro’s new women’s-specific road shoe, built with a dedicated last atop an Easton EC70 carbon composite outsoleJames Huang