In terms of fit, the shoes come up relatively large compared to other brands. I generally am a size 43 in shoes and these are certainly larger than most others I have used and tested in the past. If that’s a concern, make sure you try before you buy.

Foot retention is taken care of by a buckle at the top and two large velcro straps lower down, rather than the much-debated laces of the Empire or Republic, or the laces/velcro ‘Techlace’ hybrid of the new Prolight, Factor and Sentrie shoes we saw at Eurobike. The Trans may not be the most innovative shoe in Giro’s range, but the buckle and velcro combination does a good job of holding the foot in place, whether cruising around, climbing or sprinting.

On the scales the shoes come in at 275g, which is a decent weight for this price category, especially when you consider that the similarly-designed Rapha Grand Tour shoes are 320g – and £140 more expensive.

The final thing to mention is that if the high-viz yellow of our test shoes isn’t to your liking, then don’t let that put you off as black and white options are also available.

Conclusion

The Giro Trans shoes are really good value for money is your in the market for a set of mid-range shoes. They’re lightweight, with a stiff sole, tried-and-tested retention system, excellent ventilation and an adjustable insole. Sure, they come up a little big, but we’re picking holes there – and that’s a testament to their quality.

Pros

• Excellent fit
• Well-ventilated
• Relatively lightweight
• Stiff sole

Cons

• They come up a little large; but really there’s little to complain about