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Giro Factor Shoes

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MSRP : $279.99


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Giro had a brilliant idea - add Easton EC90 carbon fiber, which already enjoys an well-deserved reputation for light weight, stiffness, and durability,ToTheir brand new road shoe concept.The Factor isThe result ofThat marriage. Factor managesTo deliver both excellent powerTransfer andThe comfort you want for longer rides. It features aTeijin microfiber upperThat shapesTo your unique foot shape.The ratcheting buckle closure allows youTo easily fine-tuneThe fit forThe finishing sprint without dism


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Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:5
Submitted by Nadim a Recreational Rider

Date Reviewed: April 25, 2012

Strengths:    Well conceived, comfortable, excellent krabon sole, good price for quality of the shoe

Weaknesses:    Non replaceable walking pads, a little plasticy

Bottom Line:   
In the bike shoe market, there is nothing like a light, carbon soled shoe. I have tried many nylon and plastic soles, and nothing compares to krabon fiber. There are many shoes to choose from, and I'm sure they are all good. I chose the Giro because it is a good price, it is light, and it was suited to my foot shape. The Factor is light, well designed and executed, and comfortable. At $280, it is actually a good value when compared to other companies offering 100% carbon fiber soles. I ordered a 41, my Sidi size, and it is pretty close. The Factor is a little longer with a pointy toe, but otherwise fits very well. With the Supernatural fit thingy, I am able to put a lower arch in my right shoe compared to my left (don't ask me why, but it just feels better). The buckle on the Factor is very well made. Riding in hot weather, it is hotter than Sidi's Lorica microfiber, which is unmatched in the shoe market for breathability, suppleness, and durability. But, that Sidi stuff comes at a pricepoint I wasn't able to handle at this point.

A note on weight. A lighter shoe makes a difference, period. The Factors replaced a plastic soled shoe that weighed 400 grams each. The reduced weight of the Factors is very noticeable.

A note on cleat placement. The Factors allow far greater aft placement of your cleats than many other manufacturers, including Sidi. Aft cleat placement is a trend worth following. Try it.

If you don't like made in China plasticy stuff, go for Sidi's or something else. But, in my opinion, the Factors are a great balance of quality, weight, and price. I recommend with 4 stars.


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