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$Giro Carbide Bike Shoes - Men\'s$

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Giro Carbide Bike Shoes - Men's

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The Giro Carbide men’s mountain bike shoes use high-quality construction to build a supportive shoe for ripping down rugged trails.

High-grade synthetic leather uppers are supple enough for comfort and engineered for breathability
Injected nylon soles efficiently transfer power to the pedals
Classic 3-strap rip-and-stick closures for a solid, secure fit
Molded EVA footbeds with medium arch support discourage arch fatigue and enhance comfort
Aegis® anti-microbial treatment helps keep odors at bay
Lugged outsoles offer traction on trails even when you’re off the bike
Accommodates steel toe spikes (not included) for additional traction on muddy or loose surfaces
Built on a cycling-specific last, the Giro Carbide enhances fit by providing a close-to-the-pedal feel

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Giro Carbide Bike Shoes - Men's Customer Reviews

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Giro Carbide Bike Shoes - Men's

4.3

(based on 11 reviews)

80%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Durable sole (8)
Good for walking (6)
Simple to use (6)
Well ventilated (5)

Cons

Hard to walk in (3)

Best Uses

Everyday riding (5)
Climbing (3)
Long-distance riding (3)

- Sizing:
- Feels full size too small
  
  Feels half size too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  82%
  (9 reviews)
  Feels half size too big
  
  Feels full size too big
- Width:
- Feels too narrow
  
  Feels true to width
  
  91%
  (10 reviews)
  Feels too wide

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid cyclist (7), Casual/ recreational (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (4)

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Apr

2013

5.0

Use Them On My Road Bike

By NMBIII

from Palo Alto, CA

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Good for Walking
Look good
Simple to Use

Cons

Need Covers In Rain
Poor Traction

Best Uses

COMMUTING
Road biking

Comments about Giro Carbide Bike Shoes - Men's:

I finally upgraded to clip-in pedals and then had to find shoes that didn't make me walk like a tap dancing penguin when I wasn't on the bike. I use the Giro Carbide on my road bike because they are only slightly heavier than the road version, but have a much more normal walking surface. The cleat is recessed so I don't damage my floor or the cleat when walking. I wear them on long rides and short commutes with no complaints except that they have poor traction when walking on smooth surfaces. I've used them on average about 4 days a week for the last year and they are holing up great. These are great shoes at this price point and I hope to continue to use them for years to come.

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Mar

2013

3.0

good beginner shoe

By PtrFlrs

from San Antonio

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Durable Sole

Cons

Hard to Walk In
Slippery On Rocks

Best Uses

Beginner

Comments about Giro Carbide Bike Shoes - Men's:

Very hard tread that is real slippery on wet rocks, they wont shed mud too well either.

Service and delivery comments:

oredered to local REI store, no problems

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Oct

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Shoe!

By UtahMTBR

from Provo, Utah

About Me Avid Cyclist

See all my reviews

Pros

Durable Sole
Simple to Use
Well Ventilated

Cons

Hard to Walk In

Best Uses

Comments about Giro Carbide Bike Shoes - Men's:

I bought these shoes at the begginning of the summer (2012) and have done almost 1000 miles in them, half on the road and half on the mountain bike. They have worked great for both. On the mountain I ride a Gary Fisher Superfly mostly in rocky cross country terrain. These shoes have proven to be great quality and value. I have read in other reviews, and have to say myself that these shoes are not super easy to walk in, but then again what cycling shoes are? They are meant to be clipped into a pedal, if you are walking around too much maybe you should ditch the bike and get some hikinh boots all together. Once again great stiff shoes, efficient pedaling, great ventalation.

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Aug

2012

5.0

Awesome shoes

By markincruz

from Santa Cruz, CA

About Me Avid Cyclist

See all my reviews

Pros

Durable Sole
Good for Walking

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Giro Carbide Bike Shoes - Men's:

My first pair of clipless shoes. Using them for road biking. Of the five models of shoes I tried on, I knew immediately these were the ones. The fit, for my foot, was great. More room in the toe box than others. Great sole for walking around.

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Aug

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Budget conscious choice

By Monkey on my back

from Venice, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Not ugly as sin
Simple to Use

Cons

No extended womens size
No narrow widths

Best Uses

Climbing

Comments about Giro Carbide Bike Shoes - Men's:

If only someone would recognize that there are women out there with large feet. These are a little wide for me but doubling up on socks makes it wearable.

Nothing too special here except they are nicely budget priced.

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May

2012

4.0

Strap in and hold on

By CarnitasFever

from Santa Clara, CA

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Durable Sole
Good for Walking
Velco straps
Well Ventilated

Cons

Best Uses

Climbing
Mud
Straightaways
Uneven Surfaces

Comments about Giro Carbide Bike Shoes - Men's:

When I bought these, I was heavily into riding dirt trails. The shoes cleaned off easily, and did well even when they got wet.

The nylon bottoms can be a bit slippery on flat walking surfaces like painted garages, but do fine on asphalt and concrete.

One thing that I am having a problem with is the wearing that is taking place on the screws at the front of the sole of the shoe. They are really taking a beating from walking around in them. The rest of the sole shows no wear at all.

Getting this type of shoe is definitely a benefit for distance riding, and with the good price point, this shoe is really well made.

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Feb

2012

5.0

Awesome Cycling Shoes for the Price

By pale goat racing

from New Mexico

About Me Competitive Cyclist

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Pros

Durable Sole
Good for Walking
Good Traction
Simple to Use
Well Ventilated

Cons

Best Uses

Everyday riding
Long-distance riding

Comments about Giro Carbide Bike Shoes - Men's:

Probably about the best cycling shoes I have ever owned. Would recommend buying the toe spikes to complete the system as well.

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Jan

2012

5.0

Great shoes!

By JoshuaRoundy

from San Diego, CA

About Me Avid Cyclist

See all my reviews

Pros

Durable Sole
Good for Walking
Good Traction
Simple to Use
Well Ventilated

Cons

Best Uses

Commuter shoes
Everyday riding
Mountain biking

Comments about Giro Carbide Bike Shoes - Men's:

So far, so good! I bought these shoes to use on my crankbrothers Egg Beater 3 pedals, and they work very well together.

I had to use shims on the shoes because the tread was a tad bit too high for the Egg Beater 3. However, I haven't had any other issues.

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Dec

2011

(7 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Giro Carbide Bike Shoes

By rgillilan

from Estacada, OR

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Durable Sole
Good power transfer
Good sizefit
Well Ventilated

Cons

Hard sole-no traction
Hard to Walk In

Best Uses

Climbing
Everyday riding
Long-distance riding

Comments about Giro Carbide Bike Shoes - Men's:

These shoes fit me well, and do a nice job when on the bike. They work well on the road, and for commuting, but have serious issues for MTB riding. I bought these in the summer, and for that they perform OK. Once conditions get slimy, forget it. Zero grip on damp rock, roots, damp soil. When I have to walk or carry the bike it is because conditions are too severe to ride. Those same conditions make these hard plastic soles dangerous to walk in. If these had a softer compound tread that gripped the ground I would give 5 stars, but as it is they are unacceptable. Good in dry climates, no good in wet climates!

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Dec

2011

4.0

Great power transfer

By krcuffee

from Boston, MA

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Easy to adjust to fit
Great power transfer

Cons

Best Uses

Everyday riding
Spin Class

Comments about Giro Carbide Bike Shoes - Men's:

Thus far, I have only used these shoes for spin class, and have not taken them out for any mountain or road biking (you can use mountain bike spikes with these). They replaced a seven year old pair of Shimano shoes.

I like the velcro straps, and time will tell how well they wear after continual use. I was unsure how well they would adjust, especially compared to laces, but the adjustments to my foot are perfect.

The sole has a great tradeoff between stiffness and weight, which seems to give me great power transfer throughout the pedal cycle.

I bought the khaki/brown combination, which seems to have caught the eyes of most of my cycling friends. They not only look good, but they perform!