

Product Details
- Size: 44
- Color: Red/White
- Brand: Giro
- Model: BJG2025246
- Number of items: 1
Features
- Upper Material: Teijin microfiber
Lining:
Closure: hook-and-loop, micro-buckle
Sole: EC90 carbon fiber
Cleat Compatibility: 3-hole road
Midsole:
Arch Support:
Footbed:
Weight:
Recommended Use: cycling, racing
Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year
Giro 2012 Mens Factor Road Bike Shoes (Red/White - 44)
Product Description
Flash is an elusive quality. It makes something stand out, yet too much is, simply, too much. Pro gear is typically flashy, both as an advertisement for the producer as well as the rider. If it errs on the side of excess, that's ok, as it just makes the product even more noteworthy. The Factor is Giro's flashiest road shoe and the second one in the lineup. It's one that might even be preferred over the Prolight SLX. It's hard not to notice the red-and-white model. We don't know if it's the pinstripes or the striking contrast between the high-gloss Red and high-gloss White, but this is a color scheme that puts Sidi on notice. If you made it to the technical details, you'll see that it has a buckle at the top of the shoe rather than the Velcro strap of the Prolight SLX. We'll admit, we're like most folks, and we love the control and security of buckle systems.After the buckle, there are more subtle differences between the Prolight and this. The Factor Shoes use the slightly heavier Easton EC90 carbon-fiber sole. Though it's not quite as light as the EC90SLX sole of the Prolight, it's equally thin at 6.5mm. Overall, the shoe is still pretty feathery at a claimed 255g for a size 42. The upper is slightly-thicker Teijin microfiber, 1.4mm thick, with an equally rich finish. It's not leather, but it feels really plush in the hand and looks great. The threaded inserts and buckles are steel.Otherwise, the design of the shoe is largely the same as the Prolight. Very few panels, smooth interior, padded and vented tongue with a notch for your tendons. Giro went through 16 different lasts before arriving on a shape that they felt would be optimum for fitting most folk's feet. They decided when they plunged into shoe design that getting the last right was their first task, as once the last is created, the cobbler is pretty much stuck with that shape forever; it's the last.Part of this fastidiousness is seen in the placement of the top strap. They slaved to find the right length s
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.CYCLING BAREFOOT
By richard c maxwell
I replaced some 20 year old cycling shoes and cannot believe the advanced technology. At the tail end of my rides, with my old shoes, my feet would invariably go to sleep. I thought that was part of cycling long rides. It is not! These Giro Factor shoes fit my feet like a comfortable soft sock, it is almost like cycling barefoot. They have a little rotation factor on my Speedplay cleats and they feel like they weigh almost nothing. Because of the light feel of the shoe, the upward pull on the pedals seems more effortless than it ever has before. These shoes are worth the money.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.good shoe fit Greater company service.
By stanley j muth
Shoe fit really great. Looked even better...Problem was the base. My Speedplay cleat screws would NOT stay tight...Altrec took the shoe back faster than I thought possible...I've dealt with them before and Altrec was esqually responsive....I bought another pair of Giro shoes..the model up....
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