PRO-LEVEL PERFORMANCE AND STYLE: Performance, comfort and style - proven on the road at the highest levels of the sport COMFORTABLE AND SUPPORTIVE FIT: One-piece Synchwire upper with laced closure for supple-yet-supportive fit and great breathability ULTIMATE FIT ADJUSTMENT: Empire laces offer unrivaled fit adjustment, hold a knot securely and are the lightest closure system available POWERFUL PEDALING: Easton EC90 SLX2 high-modulus carbon outsole for optimal power transfer, with stainless steel hardware and replaceable heel pads for durability CUSTOMIZABLE SUPPORT AND 3-BOLT CLEAT COMPATIBLE: Includes SuperNatural Fit Kit footbed with adjustable arch support to enhance comfort and pedaling performance, plus XT2. Works with all 3-bolt pedal/cleat systems including Look, etc. Other systems may require an adapter AT JUST 185G PER SHOE, WITH PRO-LEVEL PERFORMANCE AND UNRIVALED COMFORT, THE EMPIRE SLX LETS YOU FLY IN FIRST-CLASS STYLE. To make a minimalist shoe that retains the supportive structure of the legendary Empire while advancing the style, we started with a one-piece ultralight monofilament "Synchwire" mesh upper designed around a classic laced closure to fit and feel like a second skin. Thermal-welded Teijin TPU adds structural support exactly where it's needed, and a high-modulus Easton EC90 SLX2 carbon fiber plate provides the ultimate stiffness-to-weight ratio for power transfer. Our adjustable SuperNatural Fit footbed system is the final touch, allowing you to customize arch support right out of the box for luxurious comfort and optimal pedaling efficiency.