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Giro Riddance And Chamber 2 Shoes


Giro have overhauled their MTB footwear range for 2018, doing away with their old Jacket flat-pedal shoe and replacing it with the new Riddance (left). The uppers may not look too dissimilar, but underneath is a Vibram‘Megagrip ISR’ sole, which, Giro say, is the stickiest they’ve ever made. There’s good news for clipless riders too, in the form of a second-generation Chamber shoe (right) with a more rearward cleat pocket (10mm further back than on Giro’s other MTB shoes), a revised tread pattern and a new internal shank designed to give a better balance of comfort and stiffness. Hopefully these shoes build on the feel and supportive fit we liked so much on the originals.

Price $165 (R)/$192 (CII)


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