Nine years later, Giro is now a major force in the cycling shoe market thanks to Eric Horton, Giro’s creative director, who has single-handedly ensured every model range since 2010 is lighter, stiffer and more stylish than before. The company also still uses the original Prolight and Trans monikers in the current line-up, which further bolsters its heritage and status as a reputable brand.

La chaussure de route Savix™ II W offre un confort moelleux avec un réglage rapide assuré par un serrageI've always been a big fan of the comfort levels that Giro shoes offer. Some of the first I tested years ago were the company's top end models and they were like wearing your favourite slippers; I wore them until they fell apart about six years later. Slipping on these Savix, it's great to see that same shape and comfort is achieved throughout the range. Giro quietly entered the shoe market in 2010 with a four-pronged product line-up comprising the Prolight SLX, Factor, Trans and Espada (women-specific). Giro’s strategy, based around lightweight materials, dynamic designs and affordability, helped it secure a significant slice of the market in a very short space of time. Ever since Jim Gentes founded Giro over 30 years ago, it has been Giro's mission to ensure that cycling is the best part of a great life. Utilised on the lower-end of Giro’s shoe range, the ratchet system might weigh more than other fastening devices but the reliability and on-the-fly adjustability more than makes up for it. What to look for in a road shoe Many models also come with a removable visor, so you can keep your eyes protected against branches or a particularly bright or low-hanging sun.

I’ve opted to test these with three bolt road style cleats, and with that I’m pleasantly surprised by the amount of support offered up by the soles as I clip into the pedal for the first time and push away. The wider of the available cleat options works in harmony with the sole to deliver stiffness where you need it, dare I say more than expected. The Giro Savix is a really good all-round road shoe offering loads of comfort, and benefits like the Boa closure system. If you want a stiff sole, though, you might find these a little flexy. Giro is part of Easton-Bell Sports and manufactures bicycle helmets, sunglasses, sports glasses and cycling wear. The Techlace is a Giro-engineered concept that combines a traditional lace with a Velcro strap offering superlative comfort, on-bike adjustability and weight-saving performance.

Complete the Kit

When Giro first launched the Empire, it was the first shoe in decades to use laces instead of velcro, ratchets, or BOA dials. Initially many scoffed at the idea, but now just about every brand has its own modern version of the lace up cycling shoe. The Empire SLX is an evolution of the original shoe designed in collaboration with former pro Taylor Phinney, which uses a one-piece, monofilament, Synch Wire Mesh upper, providing plenty of airflow, complete with welded TPU panels for structure.

In terms of fit, the Regimes have an almost slipper-like feel; the Synchwire upper conforms to every nook and cranny of your foot. Even with this softness and flexibility in the Synchwire, there is no stretch in the material, so once you tighten the shoes it provides the needed structure to prevent your ankle from collapsing. At its core, Giro is a team of sports lovers who see cycling as a lifestyle and come up with new solutions together that meet the needs of their consumers.

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Despite the rise of more sophisticated fastening systems, laces are still very popular among cyclists and for good reason: laces are light, stiff, robust and stylish but on-the-bike adjustability is limited. These light-weight helmets have an aerodynamic design and great ventilation qualities,while the sturdy construction and adjustable form make Giro helmets a particularly safe and essential bicycle accessory.