Giro Prolight SLX II road shoes review

The Giro Prolight SLX II road shoes are extremely lightweight, but does this compromise performance?

Giro Prolight SLX II Shoes

Cycling Weekly Verdict

Super stiff, extremely light, but with a high price tag, these Giro Prolight SLX II road shoes are the ultimate shoes for consummate weight weenies

Reasons to buy
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    Very stiff

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    Very light

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    Simple design

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Reasons to avoid
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    Sizing isn't consistent with other Giro shoes, so try before you buy

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    Very expensive

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As the name suggests, the Giro Prolight SLX II road shoes don’t weigh much, hitting our scales at just 235g for a size 45. You may have seen lighter weights reported on other shoes, but this is often for the smallest size. Trust me, these are ridiculously light.

In order to save weight the Giro Prolight SLX II road shoes do away with ratchets and dials, instead opting for three simple straps that offer plenty of adjustment and a secure fit. The design also includes titanium hardware on the cleat bolt holes and straps.

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