Lace up, ride far.
One look at the Giro Empire VR90 and you know something’s different. Giro’s use of laces on a top-end XC shoe sets them apart from the rest of the laces-wearing mountain bike clan by at least a couple inches of suspension travel. At the base of the Empires is an Easton carbon fiber EC90 sole ? the stiffest and lightest in Easton’s impressive lineup of carbon fiber. Vibram’s sturdy and grippy Mont outsole is then layered over the carbon, both to give you a bit more walkability in the shoes, but also to protect the carbon.
Bonded to the Vibram/Easton combo at the sole is a one piece microfiber upper that’s incredibly breathable and comfortable, but won’t stretch out over time, ensuring you get the same fit throughout the life of the shoe. Giro’s lauded SuperNatural Fit Kit insoles are also included. These insoles include three different inserts for low, medium, and high arches, and they’re among the best we’ve ridden without going full-custom.
An off-road cycling shoe for the fashionably fast
Same light, stiff carbon sole as found in the road race version
Equipped for trail duty with a grippy, lugged Vibram outsole
Lace-up enclosure customizes fit with 7 points of contact
Replaceable inserts let you tailor arch support
Anti-odor lining keeps funk to a minimum
Item #GIR005M

Upper MaterialTeijin microfiber
Closurelace
FootbedSuperNatural Fit Kit, X-Static antimicrobial fiber
SoleEaston EC90 ACC carbon fiber, high traction rubber
Cleat Compatibility2-bolt
Claimed Weight[size 42.5] 315 g
Recommended Usemountain bike, cyclocross
Manufacturer Warranty1 year