Giro Empire SLX II Road Shoes Black/Gold

Product Description

Combine iconic minimalist style with maximum performance. The Empire™ SLX II shoe offers the power of an all-new forged carbon fiber outsole and the comfort of the new flat-woven Synchwire upper, all in a featherweight 195 g.This new version with a sleeker silhouette combines the lightest weight with the highest levels of comfort and breathability thanks to its flat-woven Synchwire upper. Its unique construction integrates ventilation directly into the upper, reinforced by a heat-bonded TPU coating. The 7 traditional lace eyelets provide unparalleled support and comfort, while the new forged carbon fiber sole improves stiffness by 20Nm, all in a featherweight 195g. The Empire SLX II embodies the finest evolution of an iconic model that brought laces back into fashion.DETAILS:TPU Monofilament Mesh - The one-piece woven TPU monofilament mesh upper optimizes power transfer with exceptional comfort and breathability, eliminating seams and improving performance.Unidirectional Forged Carbon Plate - Derived from motorsports technology, forged carbon fiber allows for complex shapes that are impossible to achieve with traditional composites. Its unique structure offers superior adaptability to thickness variations, cleat locations, and multidimensional curves, ensuring optimal performance. The Empire SLX II plate is 20Nm stiffer than the previous version.Supernatural Adjustment System - The Supernatural Adjustment System includes an insole and an adjustable arch support with low, medium, and high support inserts. Adjust the arch support to improve comfort and pedaling efficiency while reducing the risk of common discomforts such as numbness, pressure points, and cramps.COMPOSITION:Textile/TPU/Carbon