Giro Bike Shoes: Born Out of Passion and Precision
Founded by Jim Gentes in 1985 in Santa Cruz, California, Giro began as an answer to the unmet needs of enthusiastic cyclists. With a keen eye for design and a passion for innovation, Gentes developed the first products himself. Giro is committed to providing cyclists with the best possible riding experience through advanced performance and personal expression.
Giro's commitment to quality and comfort is particularly evident in its cycling shoes. Every detail is considered to meet the needs of riders and exceed their expectations. From the upper material to the closure system: Giro cycling shoes are more than just equipment - they are a promise to all those who want to constantly improve their own performance.
Versatile Giro Shoes for Every Adventure
Discover the wide range of Giro footwear, which includes models for professional road cyclists, mountain bike fans and recreational cyclists. The shoes are designed in such a way that both the men's and women's models offer the best possible performance and maximum comfort thanks to the high-quality upper material and sophisticated components. So whether you are looking for a road-ready cycling shoe for fast sprints or a robust mountain bike shoe for demanding trails, Giro has the right cycling shoe for you:
- Road bike shoes: the Giro road bike shoes are optimized for speed and efficiency. With their rigid sole, they ensure maximum power transmission. These lightweight road shoes support both men and women in precise pedaling, making them ideal for long-distance races and time trials.
- Mountain bike shoes: Giro's mountain bike shoes offer additional support and protection, making them ideal for technical terrain and challenging trails. They have an aggressive sole construction for improved traction off the bike.
- Leisure shoes: With Giro's leisure shoes, you are perfectly equipped for light touring and everyday use. These versatile Giro cycling shoes combine comfort with functionality and are ideal for leisurely rides through the city or relaxed excursions into the countryside.
Outsoles and Pedal Systems on Giro Cycling Shoes
The performance and range of use of a cycling shoe stands and falls with the outsole: the outsole transfers the force applied by your muscles to the pedals and thus to the road. The stiffer the sole, the less power loss and the more efficient your pedaling. Giro cycling shoes are available with extremely light and stiff carbon soles, the fibers of which are laid and layered by hand, which is of course reflected in the acquisition costs. Injected composite materials can be produced using simpler manufacturing processes and still offer outstanding stiffness values. At Giro you will find cycling shoes with the following outsole models:
- Easton® EC90™ Carbon: Primarily used in road shoes, this sole made from high-modulus EC90™ carbon fibers developed by Easton offers a leading stiffness-to-weight balance for optimal performance.
- Carbon Fiber Composite: This carbon fiber composite sole brings high performance and value for money. This makes it ideal for ambitious bikers on a variety of terrain.
- Carbon Reinforced Composite: A mixture of short carbon fibers and fiberglass increases the stability of this sole without sacrificing flexibility - perfect for dynamic riding.
- Fiberglass Reinforced Composite: The Fiberglass Reinforced Composite is an affordable option with good performance. This sole is made of nylon and reinforced with fiberglass, making it particularly robust.
Road bike? MTB, gravel or leisure skate park? Giro's portfolio of cycling shoes covers all needs. You will find shoes for flat pedals, i.e. shoes with a flat sole without a click mechanism, or Giro riding shoes with click systems that offer you a firm connection between the shoe and pedals and thus more efficient power transmission. Here is a brief overview of the systems that Giro's cycling shoes are equipped with:
- Flat pedal shoes: shoes with flat soles without a click system are ideal for recreational riders, but are also preferred in MTB gravity sports. Just get on and ride.
- 2-hole system: Often used for mountain bike shoes, but also used in cyclocross and on gravel bikes. The cleats, which are attached to the sole of the shoe, are relatively small and well recessed into the sole so that you can walk safely in the shoes despite the cleats.
- 3-hole system: This system is used almost exclusively for road shoes and pedals and supports maximum power transmission thanks to its large contact surface between shoe and pedals. Some Giro road shoes are equipped with both the 2-hole and the 3-hole system and allow both systems to be fitted.
When choosing your shoes, make sure that they fit your pedals.
Giro offers cycling shoes with different closure systems. You can choose between classic laces, hook-and-loop fasteners or innovative and easily adjustable BOA rotary closures.
- Laces: The classic and proven system adapts individually to your foot, offers a customized fit and is easy to replace.
- BOA® rotary closures: This system offers quick and precise adjustment options thanks to cable lacing and the BOA Dial®. This makes it ideal for riders who value efficiency and a perfect fit.
- Hook-and-loop fasteners (Hook-and-Loop): Hook-and-loop fasteners allow you to put them on and take them off quickly and ensure a secure fit - even under extreme loads.
Buy Your Giro Bicycle Shoes and More at BIKE24
Do you want to start cycling straight away with cycling shoes from Giro? Fortunately, you don't have to search long for the right model, because at BIKE24 we offer you a large selection in one place. Complete your Giro setup with matching road helmets, gloves, cycling glasses or jerseys. Perfectly coordinated, these products offer comfort, protection and style for every tour. Don't hesitate, equip yourself and enjoy every second on the bike. Let's go, the roads and trails are calling!