Giro Introduces Imperial AS: Race-Level Road Shoe Built for All Conditions

"Giro uses a thermo-bonded two-layer construction, combining a warp-knit mesh with a thin 0.25mm TPU skin. It's a subtle shift, but an important one that will keep feet warmer for longer. The mesh keeps things breathable, while the TPU layer adds structure and a level of weather resistance greater than that of a traditional race shoe."

"It's not trying to turn the Imperial AS into a winter boot; it's still very much a performance road shoe. However, the new Imperial AS is clearly built to handle early-season training rides, damp roads, and unpredictable shoulder-season conditions."

"At a glance, the Imperial AS sits alongside the brand's flagship offerings, sharing the same forged carbon outsole platform as the Imperial II and Empire SLX II. That means the stiffness, power transfer, and overall feel underfoot remain consistent with Giro's highest-end race shoes."

Giro introduces the Imperial AS, a performance road shoe designed to bridge the gap between race-day footwear and winter training shoes. Built on the same forged carbon outsole platform as Giro's flagship Imperial II and Empire SLX II models, the Imperial AS maintains top-tier stiffness and power transfer. The key innovation lies in the upper construction: a thermo-bonded two-layer design combining warp-knit mesh with a thin 0.25mm TPU skin provides enhanced weather resistance while maintaining breathability. Laser-perforated venting regulates temperature during intense efforts. The shoe features a dual-dial BOA Li2 system for quick, precise fit adjustments. Rather than transforming into a winter boot, the Imperial AS remains a performance road shoe optimized for early-season training, damp conditions, and unpredictable shoulder-season riding.

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