With its low weight of just 215g, the Imperial sets new standards in terms of weight-reduced, high-performance footwear for road cyclists at a professional training and performance level.

Highlights of the Giro Imperial road cycling shoes for men

• WEIGHT: 215 grams (per shoe, for size 42.5)
• SHOE: One-piece Synchwire™ shank with thermally welded Teijin® elastomers for precise structural support and increased durability
  Soft-Lace buckles that prevent pressure points and uncomfortable fit
  Twin Boa® IP1 twist closure with 1 mm +/- adjustability and gradual opening
• SOLE: Easton® EC90™ SLX2 carbon fiber composite
  Stainless steel insert
  Replaceable heel pad
• FOOTBED: SuperNatural Fit Kit with adjustable footbed
  XT2® anti-microbial fibers in the upper part

Details of the Giro Imperial road cycling shoes for men

At the heart of the new Imperial is Giro's patented Synchwire™ shank construction, consisting of ultra-lightweight monofilament nylon reinforced with thermally welded Teijin® elastomers (TPU). This gives the shoe optimum structural support and thus greatly increases resistance, especially in the neuralgic areas. The Dual Boa IP1 closure system with soft lace guide ensures completely even lacing, eliminates pressure points and adapts comfortably to the foot. The Easton® EC90 SLX2 carbon fiber sole provides the perfect balance between weight and stiffness and, in combination with the adjustable Super Natural Fit footbed system, ensures unparalleled pedaling efficiency and comfort. With the Imperial, Giro is launching a race-ready shoe that feels like a second skin from the very first time you wear it.

TECHNOLOGIES

Synchwire

Synchwire construction is a seamless upper that is ventilated and reinforced to create a lightweight cycling shoe with incredible airflow and shape retention. Synchwire is an advanced composite material and consists of thermofixed film that provides durability, an inner fleece to distribute power from the BOA® system to the upper for direct power transfer and a monofilament mesh for ventilation.

Boa Dials

The Boa® Dial Systems offer quick and easy adjustment by turning a dial. The unique combination of a cable cord with nylon guides and a mechanical spool eliminates stretch, reduces weight and offers finer adjustment (1 mm increments) compared to conventional buckles and also offers instant opening thanks to the macro release function. BOA® buckles come with a lifetime warranty against defects.

Easton EC90 SLX2 carbon sole

Giro works closely with Easton's engineering team to develop proprietary soles that provide the most direct and efficient connection to the pedals without compromising comfort. Through advanced modeling and in-house fixturing in their extensive testing lab, each outsole is engineered to provide ideal stiffness in 3 zones: Toe, Arch and Heel, while maintaining the lowest possible weight and stack height (up to 6.5mm). In addition, the flatter edges of Giro soles allow the upper of the shoe to adapt to larger or wider feet (what Giro calls the spillover effect) without uncomfortable pinching or binding.

Supernatural Fit Kit with customizable arch support

The Giro SuperNatural Fit System combines a bike-specific footbed with an adjustable arch support kit. By simply selecting from one of the low, medium and high arch supports included in the kit, riders and fitters can independently adjust the arch support to improve fit and pedaling efficiency while reducing or eliminating common complaints such as hotspots, numbness and cramping. The system is available in men's and women's sizes and includes X-Static® fibers in the footbed to combat odors and other bacteria.
Scope of delivery: Shoes incl. complete SuperNatural Fit Kit with customizable arch support, shoe bag
Material: Synthetic
Sole standard: Look/SPD-SL/Xpedo (3 holes)
Additional information on weight: per shoe size 42.5 - manufacturer's specification