Giro Giro Empire E70 Knit Shoes for Road Shoes

You’ve seen knit technology in athletic footwear, but you haven’t seen it in cycling until now.

The Empire E70 Knit features their engineered Xnetic Knit upper, which offers unparalleled comfort and breathability. Xnetic Knit technology was developed for the specific needs of performance cycling. An internal TPU skeletal system provides support where you need it, while the knit offers suppleness for superior sock-like comfort. The upper is DWR-treated for water repellency and easy cleaning, and a TPU- reinforced toe and heel add durability and abrasion resistance. Plus, the style of the Empire E70 Knit is simply undeniable.

Features

Xnetic – Knit features a TPU skeletal system bonded to a knit material, providing support where you need it while the knit offers suppleness and breathability, for sock-like comfort and superb ventilation. Xnetic Knit is also DWR-treated for water repellency and easy cleaning, and reinforced with rubber or TPU toe / heel guards to enhance abrasion resistance and durability.

Easton Carbon Composite Outsole – Unidirectional carbon fiber outsole is engineered to provide a direct connection with the pedal, thanks to class-leading stiffness that puts full effort into forward motion.

Specifications

Upper

Engineered XneticKnit 

Bonded TPU skeletal support structure 

TPU-reinforced toe and heel 

DWR treated fiber 

Empire laces

Outsole

Easton® EC70 carbon composite 

Steel hardware 

Replaceable heel pads

Footbed

Molded EVA footbed 

medium arch support

Weight

250 grams (size 42.5)

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