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Sam
a Road RacerDate Reviewed: March 11, 2012
Strengths: Stiffness and weight
Fit and comfort
Looks
Seem very well made so far
Not as flashy as some shoes
Can be used with SPD-R or SPDWeaknesses: No replaceable heal pad
Not as flashy as some shoes ( Depends on your view point! )Bottom Line: I brought these after using a pair of DHB RC1 Carbons for a year and was instantly impressed with the fit and stiffness of the Giros. The ratchet and straps are well positioned and after a couple of 50km rides there were no sore points or hot spots, which is rare in new shoes for me. They feel very light and have a low stack height, I had to low my seat slightly after the first ride. So far the quality has really impressed me there are no loose threads, or movement in the footbed. The stiffness is the most noticeable when clipping in and out, as there is almost no flex in the sole. I brought them in black, and this looks quite nice but not as good as the Factors which I was looking at as well. However they had my size in black. Speaking of sizing these are my size for athletic shoes which is nice, I wear a 43.5 asics, 44 shimano, 43 Specialized, 43 Time, and these are perfect at 43.5. The toe box is snug but not uncomfortable and I wear a wide fitting in athletic or cycling shoes if I can get it. The outer material is comfortable, not as comfortable as the factors but really good in this price range, and the padding is very good despite the weight.
As with the previous reviewer the lack of a replaceable heal pad is a downfall, however once these are that worn I will probably use them as a spin class / commuting shoe, as they can take both SPD and SPD-R, which is a real bonus.
I purchased these at an end of year special which is why I have rated them at 5 for value, if they were purchased at regular retail I would give them 4. They have the option of using Giro's variable arch support, at additional cost, I found the supplied foot bed to be fine. Definitely worth keeping in mind against the more expensive Italian brands around.
Favorite Ride: Waitaks Loop
Price Paid:
$140.00
Purchased At: CRC
Similar Products Used: DHB RC1 Carbon
Specialized BG
Time Equipe Pros
Bike Setup: Cannondale Supersix Hi-Mod
Ultegra groupset
Mavic Ksyrium SL premiums
FSA Cockpit
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DaveG
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: September 6, 2011
Strengths: Comfortable out of the box
Good value
Soft upper material
Weaknesses: Heel pad not replaceableBottom Line: This is a well-thought out shoe. When you put these on you immediately notice how soft and subtle the upper feels. It conforms very easily to your foot. The cut of the upper contours nicely around the ankle. The ratchet allows small adjustment increments and holds firmly. The Trans uses an offset middle strap to reduce pressure. I can’t say if this really helps or not but both Velcro straps were comfortable. The sole seemed plenty stiff to me. Although Giro claims it’s quite thin I did not need feel any difference from my prior shoes. The bottom of the sole includes a “rough” section to reduce cleat slippage. Strangely these shoes feel warmer than the DMT shoes I was using before, even though there are plenty of mesh vents.
Favorite Ride: open road, clear skies
Price Paid:
$136.00
Purchased At: ProBikeKit
Similar Products Used: DMT Ultimax; Diadora Speedracer R Carbon
Bike Setup: Torelli Brianza w/Centaur
Coppi Genius w/Centaur
Marin Vicenza w/Veloce
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