Giro Knit shoe

[bobswire]

Giro is coming out with a knit upper shoe in both road and Mt version.

Road: http://www.giro.com/us_en/products/men/cycling-shoes/empire-e70-knit-76.html

Mtn: http://www.giro.com/us_en/products/men/cycling-shoes/empire-vr70-knit.html

It will also be available in the cheaper casual Republic version.

http://i68.tinypic.com/kdtw84.jpg

[ptourkin]

A wave of these are coming following up on Nike's success with this in running. Fizik showed some too - they should be in shops soon.

[ltwtsculler91]

Fizik also has an awesome looking knit as their top model. I'm looking forward to getting my hands on a pair of either them or the Giros to try out.

http://www.fizik.com/us_en/men/shoes/road/infinito-r1-knit.html

http://cdn.fizik.com/media/catalog/product/cache/4/image/1000x1000/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/2/0/2018r1infin181060_side_test_1.png

[Mzilliox]

Fizik also has an awesome looking knit as their top model. I'm looking forward to getting my hands on a pair of either them or the Giros to try out.

http://www.fizik.com/us_en/men/shoes/road/infinito-r1-knit.html

http://cdn.fizik.com/media/catalog/product/cache/4/image/1000x1000/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/2/0/2018r1infin181060_side_test_1.png

these make my loin tingle a bit

[cmbicycles]

Is there any marketing speil for what makes a knit shoe better than another shoe?

[ltwtsculler91]

Is there any marketing speil for what makes a knit shoe better than another shoe?

Softer fabric type of feel on your foot, and the whole shoe isn't necessarily windproof. Its easier to make a more breathable shoe with a knit material versus leather/vynal

Granted they don't always do that but its the benefits of using a knit upper versus a plastic or leather

[tiretrax]

Better for holding mud.

[gdw]

They're probably pretty comfortable but wouldn't be a very good choice for riding off road in Moab or much of the dusty southwest.

[Jaybee]

Nike flyknit running shoes are the most comfortable things ever. Light, breathable, fits like a sock. Great for running, gym, light hikes.


For cycling applications....maybe it's just my pedal stroke, but I feel like I am pulling up against the top of the shoe sometimes, especially on out of the saddle climbs and I kinda wonder how the flexible knit will deal with that.

[providence]

I have these that uses Nike’s Flyknit. Truly great stuff and does feel like you’re wearing a sock.

https://images.champssports.com/pi/52930012/zoom/nike-metcon-dsx-flyknit-mens

I’d certainly be interested in a cycling shoe with a similar feel. I use Fizik now so the one already posted interets me. Feet have never really cooperated with Giro but perhaps I’ll check out those. Thanks for this thread!

[Ronsonic]

Is there any marketing speil for what makes a knit shoe better than another shoe?

I live in Florida, I don't need a spiel to want as much mesh on a shoe as possible. My Lakes are great on the road with a lot of mesh and a vented sole. Still, more is more.

Giro is one of the companies that makes stuff that fits me. Might want the MTB version when it arrives.

[bobswire]

Nike flyknit running shoes are the most comfortable things ever. Light, breathable, fits like a sock. Great for running, gym, light hikes.


For cycling applications....maybe it's just my pedal stroke, but I feel like I am pulling up against the top of the shoe sometimes, especially on out of the saddle climbs and I kinda wonder how the flexible knit will deal with that.

You shouldn't be pulling up, it has proven to be counter productive. https://roadcyclinguk.com/riding/bike-fitting-the-myth-of-the-upstroke.html

[Jaybee]

You shouldn't be pulling up, it has proven to be counter productive. https://roadcyclinguk.com/riding/bike-fitting-the-myth-of-the-upstroke.html

This makes sense, thanks!

What I was trying to describe was a feeling of pressure or increased contact with the top of my shoe when climbing out of the saddle. Maybe it's more of a shoe fit/slight heel slippage issue than a pedal stroke one. I'm not actively thinking "Pull up" in any case.

Now that I think of it, I don't really notice it while in my MTB shoes.

If it's fit, maybe the sock-like knit shoe would be helpful in keeping everything cinched down.

[Dead Man]

You shouldn't be pulling up, it has proven to be counter productive. https://roadcyclinguk.com/riding/bike-fitting-the-myth-of-the-upstroke.html

I didn't click the link.. but you absolutely pull up in a sprint or power climb. And it's those times you want as little flex/give/whatever as possible

If the shoe is constructed right, and I have to assume these guys know how to construct a shoe, little NWD/whatever on the ankle strap and behind the heel ought to take care of that, while still allowing the rest of the upper to softy hug the parts of the foot that have jack to do with pow transfer.

I'm stoked, meself. I seem to have an odd shaped foot and get hotspots on most shoes. Knit upper would go miles in fixing that

[bobswire]

I didn't click the link.. but you absolutely pull up in a sprint or power climb. And it's those times you want as little flex/give/whatever as possible.

If the shoe is constructed right, and I have to assume these guys know how to construct a shoe, little NWD/whatever on the ankle strap and behind the heel ought to take care of that, while still allowing the rest of the upper to softy hug the parts of the foot that have jack to do with pow transfer.

I'm stoked, meself. I seem to have an odd shaped foot and get hotspots on most shoes. Knit upper would go miles in fixing that

I have a bunion on my right foot and think these shoes may be more flexible in that area besides most of my riding is in mild weather so my feet getting cold in not a real issue. Looking forward to trying out these shoes.

[auto_rock]

There was a pair of the knit mountain shoes on display in the Giro booth at Grinduro. Snug ankle upper seems like a nice subtle addition - looks like it'd keep the pebbles out.