Giro Techne cycling shoes review

The entry point to Giro's road shoe collection combines comfort and performance in a budget friendly package

Cycling Weekly Verdict

Well constructed with a great level of comfort and performance, the Giro Techne provides a solid option as a 'budget' road shoe. The velcro might to be as reliable long-term as a ratchet or dial system but does keep costs down.

Reasons to buy
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    Comfort levels

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    Solid construction

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    Adequate sole stiffness

Reasons to avoid
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    Velcro closures tend to become less effective over time

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The great thing about a shoe company that regularly produces shoes favoured by the pro peloton is that all the tech squeezed into a £300 shoe eventually ends up at the ground level. Case in point is the Giro Techne, its entry point road shoe. We take a look at how to compares to the best cycling shoes at this price point.

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