Quoc’s original Gran Tourer launched back in 2018 and was one of the first dedicated gravel shoes on the market.
The stylish lace-up upper and chunky walkable sole gave a different outlook from the co-opted mountain bike cross-country shoes that dominated gravel footwear.
Now Quoc has launched the third generation of the Gran Tourer. The Tech Dial closure has been updated to use metal core laces, with Quoc claiming this brings better durability and finer adjustment mid-ride because the lace now has no stretch.
The outsole retains the same chunky design, but it has been reformulated with a new hybrid rubber compound that is claimed to offer better grip and improved comfort when walking or hiking. The deep tread hides a recessed SPD (two-bolt) mounting, again to make the shoes easier to walk in.
The rubber-compound outsole wraps around a glass-fibre midsole to provide pedalling efficiency and better comfort.
The Gran Tourer III is available in sizes EU38 to 47 and is priced at £170 / $250 / €230.
Wider fit
The upper design now has a wider toe box, and both the toe box and the tongue feature laser-cut pinholes to aid breathability.
The collar of the upper is lined with a new soft-touch jersey material that it's claimed eliminates pressure points.
The new finish includes a wave accent dividing the two-tone matt colours rendered in reflective 3M print.
The second-generation Gran Tourer was one of my favourite gravel shoes. The new model looks to have upped the stakes again with a new-shaped toe box and new outsole compound that helps reduce the weight to 712g a pair (size 45) from the previous generation's 756g.
The Lilac Haze colourway shown here launches today, with an Ash version following on 5 May.
