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Empire SLX Limited Edition Shoe - Men's

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Lava-flage.

A few years ago, Giro revived the lace-up cycling shoe with the Empire and Empire SLX shoes. For its follow-up act, the California-based brand did the only logical thing: added lava lamp-inspired camouflage. The Empire SLX Limited Edition Shoes are an homage to the long-haired lava lamp crowd for use by the shaved-legged tan line crowd. While we're not entirely sure what prompted the connection (Giro suggests dorm room memories were involved), we do know that the result is a bit of fluo bling at a Phinney-approved 175g with an equally Phinney-approved efficient stiffness. No word on what the US wunderkind thinks of the aesthetics, but—given his penchant for pushing the sartorial envelope—something tells us he'd approve.


As implied above, the Empire SLX is the second tier of Giro's Empire line-up. Easton's EC90 SLX2 carbon outsole is the main upgrade from regular Empire models, and it's also the culprit behind the shoe's peloton-proven efficiency. The previous iteration of Empire soles has been plenty stiff enough for the likes of Phinney and Wiggins, and this one's no different. It's just made from lighter carbon and it includes titanium hardware to make it weigh even less. It still maintains that super low stack height, which in turn keeps your feet closer to the pedals to minimize the power loss that occurs with thicker cleat plates.


The SLXs are wrapped with the same, single piece of Evofiber microfiber used in the heavier Empire models. This fabric is exceptionally lightweight and highly breathable, featuring perforations for added cooling. This contributes not only to the sleek, minimalist profile, but it also reduces weight.


The big difference when comparing the Empires to any other pro-level shoes are the laces. It may seem regressive to put laces on cycling shoes of any level, but the logic actually bears out. Consider the typical pair of hook-and-loop straps with a ratcheting buckle, which contacts the uppers in three places. Now consider the Empire's old-school laces, which contact the uppers in seven places. Which do you think provides a more adjustable, molded-to-your-foot fit?


The Empire's inimitable fit is finished off with an adjustable SuperNatural Fit Kit. It allows you to fine-tune support to where your feet need it the most. Additionally, it was constructed with X-Static Antimicrobial fiber to keep odors and bacteria at bay.


Details

  • Cycling shoes as noticeable as they are light and stiff
  • Easton carbon sole is efficient without a weight penalty
  • Weighs in well below most pro-tier racing shoes
  • Unique uppers blend camouflage and lava lamps
  • Lace-up closure provides 7 points of contact for fit
  • Titanium hardware further reduces weight
  • Customizable arch support and anti-odor treatment play nicely with your feet during long rides
  • Item #GIR00EP
Upper Material
Evofiber
Closure
lace
Footbed
SuperNatural Fit Kit
Sole
Easton EC90 SLX2 high-modulus carbon, titanium hardware
Cleat Compatibility
3-bolt
Claimed Weight
[size 42.5] 175g
Recommended Use
road cycling
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year

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