Review

First Look | Giro Alpineduro Shoes

12.12.2014
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The Giro Alpineduro are lace up, clipless shoes built for a rugged winter. They feature a Vibram sole, water resistance and and insulated upper. With rugged but clean (not for long) looks, we’re hoping they will be a good winter option, provided they have the durability to match.

Mixing classic styling with weatherproof leather and a shanked sole, this could be the perfect shoe for mountain adventures
Mixing classic styling with a waterproof upper and a shanked sole, this could be the perfect shoe for mountain adventures
The legendary yellow logo indicates a VIBRAM Icetrek sole provides well proven grip for hiking
The legendary yellow logo indicates a VIBRAM Icetrek sole provides well proven grip for hiking
Five reflective elements are useful if your riding takes you onto dark winter roads
Five reflective elements are useful if your riding takes you onto dark winter roads
Plenty of room around the cleat channels should facilitate easy engagement
Plenty of room around the cleat channels should facilitate easy engagement
The shoe has a waterproof liner with PrimaLoft insulation. The toe and heel have scuff guards to protect the vulnerable areas.
The shoe has a waterproof liner with PrimaLoft insulation. The toe and heel have scuff guards to protect the vulnerable areas.

First Impressions:

The Giro Alpineduro is certainly a unique looking cycling shoe, at first they look like high-end hiking boots . We found that the fit and finish are both excellent and the VIBRAM sole unit has been proven by generations of mountaineers. At €180, this shoe faces come stiff competition, so it will have to be good! If like me, a lot of your riding involves long hike-a-bike and mountain carries, the Alipineduro may be a great option, and we are really excited to see how it performs. We will be testing these mercilessly through a Scottish winter to see if their durability lives up to their rugged looks.

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