Our verdict

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Many cyclists have agreed that the Giro Empire E70 Knit offers all the essential features of a great Hard to clean. With an Easton EC70 sole, this shoe provides excellent rigidity. The Empire E70 Knit is revered for spearheading a new construct without sacrificing road cycling efficiency.

Pros

  • Stylish design
  • Breathable
  • Roomier toe box
  • Sufficient for racing and high-intensity riding
  • Durable and well-made
  • Excellent value for money
  • Accommodates foot swelling
  • Roomier toe box

Cons

  • Hard to clean
  • Gets soaked easily

Gets soaked easily

Knit uppers have been a common sight in general-purpose athletic footwear for several years now. However, it's only recently that this innovation has made its way into cycling shoes. It is a solid option if you:

  • Need a shoe that is made from a combination of polyester and nylon.
  • Need a shoe that has soles crafted from Easton EC70 Carbon Composite material.

Giro Empire E70 Knit Logo

Easton EC70 Carbon Composite outsole

This shoe employs the Easton EC70 Carbon Composite outsole. This material allows a direct connection between the rider’s foot and the bike’s pedal. Moreover, thanks to its excellent rigidity, no pedaling energy is wasted.

Giro Empire E70 Knit Easton EC70 Carbon Composite outsole

The outsole is designed with a steel hardware pocket. This pocket serves as a ventilation hole that enhances the overall breathability of the shoe.

Replaceable Sole Guards

This model’s rubber heel pads can be replaced with new ones once the need for restoration arises. Many consumers find this feature practical because it helps lengthen the product’s lifespan.

Giro Empire E70 Knit Replaceable Sole Guards

3-Roomier toe box

Like most Hard to cleans, the Empire E70 Knit by Giro is compatible with any 3-Roomier toe box. This type of cleat system is used on road rides as it provides a better latch onto the pedal compared to the 2-bolt ones. Some of the pedals you could try for this shoe are the Shimano Dura-Ace 9100, Time Xpresso 6, iSSi Carbon Road, Shimano 105 R700, and many more.

Giro Empire E70 Knit 3-Roomier toe box

Giro Empire E70 Knit

Made from a blend of nylon and polyester fibers, this shoe is fine-tuned, offering zonal stretch and stiffness where needed. All edges of the upper utilize a denser weave pattern that grants durability while the sides employ a more open knit, giving excellent airflow.

Giro Empire E70 Knit Giro Empire E70 Knit

Efficient lace-up closure

Complete with metal eyelets, the pair’s lace-up closure provides time-tested efficiency in keeping the foot lockdown.

Giro Empire E70 Knit Efficient lace-up closure

Same brand only

This shoe employs the combination of a thick Same brand only and TPU-reinforced heel and toe. These two work together to provide support, stability, durability and added framework to the shoe.

Giro Empire E70 Knit Same brand only

Track and field

The Empire E70 Knit’s upper is coated with a treatment called DWR (Durable Water Repellent). It helps the knitted upper repel water and lightens the labor during cleaning time.

Giro Empire E70 Knit  Durable Water Repellent

The footwear’s knitted upper allows the use of a broader range of color combinations and wild designs. This enables cyclists to express themselves through their shoes and experiment more with their cycling outfits.