200 miles later and I still like them.
I don't cartwheel over products. The more expensive the item is, the more I expect from it, so the less I fetishize it. I might lose my mind over a $20 flashlight that turns tents bright as daylight, but $150 cycling shoes better hold up, be comfortable, and go the distance. These definitely do. The BOA is sturdy and so much nicer than the ratchet ties on my old Specialized. The velcro across the bridge is a little short for my average feet, and I feel that they should have left it long so that it can be trimmed.The backs of these are fragile. I can tell. Don't be a dummy and kick them off or do that thing where you put one of your feet on the back of the other to pry them off. You'll ruin them in no time. Also ensure they're adequately loose when putting them on. That should keep them going for quite a while.For the folks saying that they're not stiff enough, that's ridiculous. They're plenty stiff. If you want stiffer in a mountain biking shoe, you'll be hard pressed. Cleats stay in place, shoes aren't too hot, width is OK, and the BOA performs. Good shoe, worth the price so far.As with all cycling shoes, I ended up with a half-size larger than my usual shoe size. I wear a 9 in Clarks, Sanuk, Ariat, Saucony, and Thursday Boots, and the 9.5 (43 in UK) fits perfect.
✔ Verified Purchase
S
S. Prince
September 18, 2025
Performance Fit WITH comfort
I had been in some great Sidi shoes for duel-application for Gravel and MTB, but they were completely done after 15 years. I bought both a more casual Sidi and this shoe to see which felt better. The Giro shoe is snug, yet not overly confining like some performance shoes can be. The Boa tech is a game-changer, and the shoe has a nice balance of performance and comfort. The soles rigid for performance, and the hard rubber has good grip for hike-a-bike sections and for walking into the coffee shop.
✔ Verified Purchase
Great Shoe, Even Better Customer Service
I purchased a pair of Giro Rincon shoes in August of 2022. These were meant to be a spare pair of shoes, so I set them aside for later use. Ten months later I went to use the shoes for the first time and discovered that the wire of the BOA fit system on one shoe has spontaneously degraded while the shoe was in storage. (See photos.) I contacted Giro Customer Support and provided photos of the damaged shoe via email. Giro quickly indicated that they would provide me a new pair of shoes, under warranty. The replacement pair arrived in very short order. Thank you, Giro! Meanwhile, I discovered that BOA has a lifetime guarantee on its BOA fit system. So, I contacted BOA customer service, and they promptly sent me a repair kit, free of charge. Using the repair kit, I was able to repair the damage BOA fit system in a matter of minutes, restoring the damaged shoe to like-new condition. Thank you, BOA! So, now I have two pairs of these shoes. Yesterday, I used my Giro Rincon for the first time, on a 62-mile road ride. (I use MTB shoes for all sorts of riding; MTB, gravel and road.) I found the Rincon to be very comfortable and they provided good power transfer to the pedals. They were easy to walk in when off the bike. So, I am extremely pleased with this purchase and highly recommend the Giro Rincon. I also have a pair of Giro Privateer shoes, and they are very good.
✔ Verified Purchase
J
J Paul
September 18, 2024
Very Good Cycling Shoe, But Need to Keep Clean
The shoe is very comfortable, the right stiffness for efficient pedaling and fits true to size, be sure to follow their sizing chart which runs differently than Sidi. Saying this because I have Sidis that are a different EU size. The Boa tightening system does a great job applying even pressure. So far after 10 rides they are holding up.I would have given 5 stars except for the fact that the Boa tightener knob gets sticky to disengage after dusty rides. Dirt dust should be expected and remediation for it considering this is an off road cycling shoe. I’ve remedied this by hosing them off after each ride.
✔ Verified Purchase
F
FreeDive
December 07, 2025
A great shoe!
After a full season of hundreds of miles (and now riding in the garage on Zwift over winter), these shoes look almost new. Are they going to be comfortable immediately? No. You'll need to break them in, get your cleat position correct, and fiddle with the shoe tightness. If you're a beginner suffering from saddle, wrist, shoulder, and leg pain at the same time, maybe wait to get shoes until that settles down. If you're a seasoned rider and looking for a great gravel shoe (that is absolutely not waterproof) and gets the job done, this will do it.
✔ Verified Purchase
This is my second pair.
This is my second pair. They fit true to size for me. I wear 9-10 and went with 9.5. They are a little narrow in the middle, but that only bothered me the first couple rides and the broke in. I used my first pair for about 2 seasons with A LOT of riding/miles. I am using them in the Midwest and more XC oriented, but they held up well for me. I do ride rather aggressive and I didn't have the same issues other reported with holes and falling apart. Around the end of my second season on them I did have part of the sole on the toe pulling off due to a rock strike that caught the toe and some holes on the vented fabric developing from use and a couple low side slides, but honestly they would have kept going fine. Also I definitely got my use out of them. I imagine if you are riding out west, particularly Utah or other places with a lot of rock you may have them wear out sooner depending on how you ride. The stiffness is decent. Not as stiff as a lot of XC race shoes, but it's also not something your going to feel flexing below you super easy. For the price they are a great shoe.
✔ Verified Purchase
M
Michelle
November 11, 2025
Fantastic even for road bikes
I actually ride a rode bike not mountain/gravel and wanted a more comfortable shoe for when I was walking in them. I love everything about them. Comfort, color, much better grip when walking or stopping. No tap dancing sounds. My boyfriend saw mine and bought a pair that day. I’d give more stars if I could :)
✔ Verified Purchase
