Interbike: Giro’s Petra & Rumble VR trail shoes

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Good shoes for the daily ride?

Mmm...  retro Vibram goodness
Mmm… Vibram goodness

While some in the office love the superflash Empire VR, as much as any red-blooded shoe pimp should, Giro’s coming Petra VR and Rumble VR shoes are interesting in an altogether different way.

Retailing for $80 (£69.99 in the UK), the Rumble is a clipless shoe that combines a pedaling-friendly nylon shank with a walkable Vibram sole and padded heel.

The other ladies' colour is also pretty cool
The second ladies’ colour is also pretty cool

The Petra is the ladies’ version and comes in a pair of great (and not overtly girly) colour combinations.  The microfibre uppers are well-ventilated- which is just fine given that their target market isn’t really the all-weather rider.  They also aren’t overly bike-y, which could make them a good commuting/errand/touring option.

And for the boys...
And for the boys…

Men get a similar look- the black with splashes of this year’s ‘it’ colour: Glowing (orange-y) Red or a classy navy/gum.  Outfitting a beginner rider?  After a helmet, gloves, and glasses these could be a good next step.

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