Giro Regime Women’s Road Cycling Shoes

£229.99

Much of the comfort comes from the Synchwire upper design, which Giro describes as an ultralight mono-filament mesh to which it has added thermal-welded TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) for structural support and resistance to grit and grime.

It's manufactured in a single piece, so it's free of potentially irritating seams, and it really does fit and feel like a second skin (another Giro claim) - reviewer Emma didn’t experience any discomfort or hotspots whatsoever, even on five-hour-plus rides. 

All of this, teamed with two Boa L6 dials, which tighten in 1mm increments, creates a fully compliant upper that makes your feet feel snugly secure for even the most aggressive of riding.

There's thick padding in the heel cup, too, which reaches forward to the edge under the ankle bone; for the comfort, it is most definitely worth it.

The TPU heel pad works well to prevent slips, while at the toe the TPU gripper is flush with the sole but still surprisingly effective – and the surrounding sole doesn't seem to be wearing despite the pad not protruding.

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Overall, these are excellent shoes that deliver on comfort, performance and style, which goes a long way to justifying the price tag