Giro Factor Techlace Cycling Shoe - Men's reviews and deals for sale

good shoe, just not for me

I have only used Giro shoes until I tried and returned these, I tried to stick to what I know and this is what happened. The fit on my foot was good as usual, wasn't any different from my past Giro shoes. First thing I noticed is that it didn't seem like I could get the cleat far enough forward on the sole, the soles are in fact incredibly stiff as advertised though. When I was… read more riding the cleat placement didn't feel right, but I had no forward room to adjust. I didn't like how the top Boa connected. If you tighten the shoe a lot, the strap butts against the other side of the shoe with the boa, and you can't go any tighter. It can't overlap. Throughout my ride I tighten my shoes and by the end of my first ride I had the tech laces stretched so far over the side of the shoe that there was almost no velcro left to grab. I had read about this in other reviews too. CC handled my exchanges very well as usual and I ended up with Sidi Wire 2's that I love. Not saying this is a bad shoe, just didn't work for what I need. If you need a guaranteed tight closure system though, this is not it.

Seem to run a little small

I love the velcro tabs pulling laces and the dial up fit system. As usual Giro shoes are tops in my opinion. Love their shoe bag!

Runs small

I am returning the shoes. They look great and are super light weight. The sizing is like Sidi, that is they run small. I have 11.5 US shoes and ordered 45.5 sizing according to the size chart and the other reviews. My feet fit in them but toes were in contact with the front of the shoe. I think I need closer to a 47. Way off :-(

Good for the sale price.

I bought the white color on sale. For the money I'm happy. I feel like they fit true to size and they have plenty to room in the foot bed for comfortable toes. I frequently wear Louis Garneau and these fit the same. My top complaints would be that the "tongue" doesn't sit well when you tighten the BOA. You have to smooth it out while doing so or else it bunches. The TechLaces… read more are also not very functional. It takes some time for the shoes to break in so that it feels like you can tighten the TechLaces. Once they are broken in, you can only get them so snug. These do have a nice sturdy footbed. The color white looks interesting without being too white. I would say there is a bit of form over function happening here though.

Size up

If Specialized and Shimano shoes feel too tight in the heel with their hard plastic heel cups then this is the shoe brand for you. I use Ergon Solestar insoles and the Solestar site states that their 43 insole fits 42 Shimano and 43 Giro. As I’m coming from Shimano S-Phyfe shoes I’ve found this to be correct.

Cool kicks for your rides

These may be more designed for road racing with their lightweight, stiff Easton EC90 carbon sole, and highly breathable design however they are even more than just that. I simply was looking for a nice road shoe to replace the old ones I had. What I found in this one was one that provided an amazing fit (love both the BOA dial and velcro straps) and is comfortable for both short… read more and long rides. The uppers on this shoe have a soft microfiber feel making it feel snug yet extremely comfortable. Giro does fit a bit more narrow in the toe box but in terms of sizing I was a half size smaller than my Shimano shoes. Overall this is a great shoe at a even better value for everything it provides no matter what type of rider you are.

Good with a few compromises

Fit: I was used to wear mountain biking XC shoes when I bought those. My current pair is a Shimano XC9. Comparing to it, the Factor is roomier, especially on the toe box. My feet are regular, and I think the Factor would suit more riders with wider feet and those who prefer to ride with the shoe slightly loose instead of tight. Heel cup engagement is good, though. Adjustability:… read more The dual-direction BOA dial is the type of thing that I don’t know how I could live without before. Its easy to use and adjustment on the fly is excellent. On the other hand, the Techlaces doesn't work so well. Main reason is because it is not possible to adjust their length and replacement laces do not exist. Mine came too long, and less than half of the Velcro attaches to the shoe. Although I searched all over the internet for a set of shorter laces, I couldn’t find them anywhere. Today, I would choose a shoe with two BOA dials instead of the Techlaces. Breathability: The uppers are perforated. At first glance, it does not seem a lot of venting. However, even in the Brazilian warm summer, I never felt my feet overheating. Therefore, I think it works well. Durability: This is probably the weakest point of these shoes. I rode approximately 2000 miles with them. Being used with the virtually indestructible XC shoes, I was negatively surprised on how much the Factor has wear. The front tire of my bike overlaps a little with the toe box when the cranks are horizontal. Because of that, the shoe is full of marks on the toe box. It also has marks from rubbing with the cranks and even a small crack where the uppers connect to the sole. Would I recommend it? Probably not. For this price tag, there are plenty of choices and I would go for something more durable, without Techlaces.

Great Road Shoe

I have been doing a lot of research, and since I am 200 miles from a bike shoe shop, I appreciate Competitive Cyclist very much. In this case it was my bad... I have been studying and need to replace my MTB shoes... in error I ordered the GIRO Factor Techlace 3 bolt and thought I was ordering the GIRO Code Techlace 2 bolt. My review..these are much better looking than in the picture.… read more They are extremely comfortable, very light weight! I am very impressed with the Boa and lace system.

does not fit me too well, but still good

It does not fit me too well.... the 1st trial is nice, but the 2nd and 3rd time, one point on my left foot around inner ankle hurt and I had to return it. It runs a little small compare to other brand. I have fizik in 44, shimano in 44.5 and giro I have to wear 45.

Perfect right out of the box!

I normally don't ride long rides the first time I wear a cycling shoe, but these felt so good when I tried them on I knocked out 68 miles. They felt like I had already put 500 miles on them. Great shoes!!!!

First new road shoes in years

Have worn SIDI shoes forever but needed something new. I wanted the Techlace pro but didn't know how durable they would be so I went with the factor. I had SIDI 43.5 mega shoes in the past and my toes always slammed into the front of the shoe. My running shoes are size 44-45 so I went with 44.5. Fit great all but the laces are a little short for me but still worked. Giro is a little… read more behind the ball on getting laces available. The dial is awesome how it adjust at 1mm increments. The insole adjustment is nice to. I used the high arch peace. My Grearheads was Nick and he did an awesome job. If you are going to buy from backcountry try one of the Gearheads it will be worth your time.

WOW!

These shoes are rad. Super light weight and really comfortable. They have quite a bit ventilation, unlike the Giro Empires, where I have always felt they were a bit hot in the summer. Now these shoes are light! Like might below away on you in the wind light! The Boa gives a pretty secure and comfortable fit that is easy to adjust along with the two straps. They will also fit like… read more any other Giro shoe. I highly recommend them, you wont be disappointed!

Excellent fit - super comfortable but...

THEY ARE NOT DURABLE!!!. I love everything (else) about these shoes. They fit perfect. Light weight, true to size, the laces were big surprise in how well the snug up the forefoot area. My big problem is that whatever material the outer is made of, it's VERY FRAGILE. On my first ride, I put a huge gouge in the white outer just from hitting the toe of the shoe on my tire when… read more unclipping (something I'm prone to do). I have lots of other shoes, including white, and none of them show any damage from this happening, but this shoe was damaged the very first ride. SO ANNOYING!

Great Buy

Lightweight, stiff-soled, easy to adjust on the go, easy to clean, reliable closure system, comes with multiple shim options for optimal customization on the sole of the foot. The Boa dial provides the adjustability that laces simply can't offer and provide even pressure on the upper part of the foot keeping it from sliding around. Laces of different length and color can be swapped… read more out but is a bit of a process. Overall I'd say this is a solid choice when trying to find a shoe that has the ability to fit a wide range of foot shapes.

Svelt

Coming from a pair of Prolight SLX shoes, I am loving the adjust-ability of the Factor Tech Laces without the loss in performance. The Prolights are super light, but made it tough to fine tune the fit during my ride. The Boa makes quick, mid-ride adjustments really easy. While the lower tech lace straps are tough to adjust mid-ride, they don't hold any preset setting like traditional… read more velcro straps can do. As far as volume, I find these to fit the exact same as other Giro shoes I've had. If you're looking for a comfortable, highly adjustable shoe with an efficient sole, these are the shoes for you.

Felt bigger than my Empires

I bought these hoping they'd fit just like my size 45 Empire SLXes. Unfortunately they feel roomier all around and I had to winch down the Boa dial to the point where barely any wire was showing to lock down my heel. I'm not sure sizing down to a 44.5 would have helped either. Otherwise the Factor Techlace seem like well made shoes with a novelty that mostly works as advertised.… read more My only question is where does one buy replacement or shorter techlaces? I haven't seen listings for them anywhere.

Best shoes I've used

Fit is spot on to sizing. Super stiff and light. Very comfortable.

Is the Giro Factor sizing the same as for the Giro Code? I have a pair of Giro Codes that fit perfectly. Although I know sometimes road shoes run a bit smaller. For example, I used a Specialized 42.5 for MTB, but use a 42 for the road.