Giro Empire shoes

2 years ago you left this comment, I have been using mine for 6 months now and have exactly the same sentiment. the laces look cool but they are a bit shit actually

They do look nice, wonder how rigid/comfortable they are.

They look lovely, curious to see some in the flesh

Yessss, was hoping more info on these had come out yet, I don't think i'll be able to resist having a couple of pairs of these considering .my Nike Racer habit. @Señor_Bear rapha collab coming?

Deffo getting those grey / yellow ones, full on matching bike / kit wanker.

perfect for british weather

Heather colour ones are 3 hole cleat fitting only?

Would buy if i could use with mtb cleats...

MTB ones look pretty cool, admittedly maybe not what you were looking for though.

Yeah, not for me.

The Republic R Knit is a two hole cleat fitting but nowhere near as sleek and without the best colours...

Bit like when you could buy jumpers with a shirt collar sewn in.

Giro need to stop fucking about and do Republic in this colourway;

Giro Empire SLX and ACC are roughly the same price at the moment... Tried on some SLXs today and they were super light. Bit skeptical about british winter use though? I guess thick socks and overshoes are a must?

They're Summer shoes, pure and simple.

Winter will trash them.

Thought as much. Guy in the shop said something about people returning them due to the soles splintering due to rub whilst walking which also made me think - no.

Can anyone confirm what insoles/footbeds come with the SLX Empires?

Is it these?
http://www.giro.com/eu_en/sn-footbed.html/

As far as I can tell, yes: the different arch supports attach with Velcro.