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The Solara is built around the same performance fit as Giro’s top-shelf competition shoes to give you the same pedaling efficiency as the pros. It’s also made with premium, high-performance materials. Giro knows where to make slight compromises, however, so that it can make a high-performance road shoe available at an extremely reasonable price. The first area where Giro was able to lower cost is the upper material. Instead of using one of the costly microfibers that its much more expensive shoes use, Giro opted for tough, breathable microfiber. This is a more basic microfiber than Evofiber or Teijin, and it gains a few grams because of that. Also, instead of an expensive EC90 carbon fiber outsole, the Solara uses Dupont Zytel nylon, which creates an efficient pedaling platform, but isn’t quite as stiff. Many riders feel, however, that the slight loss in efficiency at the pedal is worth the gain in comfort that Zytel provides. Other features of the Solara include a ratcheting third buckle for precise fit control. You’ll notice this same ratcheting buckle on many of the pros’ shoes. Giro also treated the Solara with Aegis antimicrobial to fight odors.

Whether you’re new to the multi-sport world or a sage veteran on a budget, the select series tri fly delivers top-shelf performance and superior value. These shoes have the same comfortable upper as our tri fly carbon, plus run-shoe Eva foam and a rubber heal bumper for increased stability in the transition zone. The fully lined Mesh material upper is designed for barefoot comfort, assuring you wont lose valuable seconds in transition.

Balmy shoe covers aren’t for everyone, especially when the weather doesn’t warrant it. When the roads are wet, but the skies are clear, strapping on a full bootie is a recipe for hot, sweaty feet. That’s why Castelli made the Toe Thingy. The Toe Thingy lets your feet breathe while protecting the front of the foot from water and wind. Castelli’s Toe Thingy is made from durable neoprene fabric. This material not only provides insulating warmth, but it also blocks water and wind on the most sensitive part of the foot–the toes. The Toe Thingy is secured to the shoe by an aperture that encompasses the cleat, and to resist rips, tears, and general wear, Castelli included a silicone print on the Toe Thingy’s underside. For versatility, Castelli recommends using the cover alone on mild days, and as a layer between your shoe and full shoe cover during nasty weather. The Castelli Toe Thingy is available in one size, and in the color Black.

FEATURES of the Pearl Izumi Women’s X-Road Fuel III Shoe Low-cut construction for a light, fast fit and feel Quick drying, highly breathable mesh/synthetic upper Built in lace garage eliminates drive train interference X-Road nylon plate delivers great pedaling stability, power and efficiency with off the-bike comfort and walk-ability Rubber lugged outsole for superior traction and durability Flexible forefoot and a running shoe beveled heel SPD-compatible

It wasn’t so long ago that Giro made helmets — and just helmets. In the past few years, though, Giro shoes have become a mainstay at just about every race, from Grand Tours to outlaw CX races. The Prolight SLX II Shoes you see here lean toward that Grand Tour category. In addition to being incredibly light (just 410g per pair), they’re also designed with the needs of the big-race rider in mind. Rather than adorn these shoes with the latest micro-adjusting buckle or cable retention system, Giro opted for the hook-and-loop strap. Why? Because crashes can break buckles, and if you need to chase back to the peloton, it’s going to be a lot harder with a loose shoe. Underneath the microfiber uppers is Giro’s EC90 SLX ACC sole. In addition to being phenomenally stiff, it also boasts a low, 6. 5mm stack height, which ultimately means less material between the shoe and the pedal to rob you of watts. Included in this package, as well, is Giro’s SuperNatural Fit Kit, which likely needs no introduction. An insole system that includes three different arch height inserts, these are the key to getting the best fit out of any shoe we try.