We have one more launch for you this Spring from QUOC, the Gran Tourer III. The classiest shoe on dirt is back with an upgraded sole and rubber tread to keep you comfortable on your commute, your gravel adventure or bike packing weekend, and everywhere in between.
In its 8th year, the Gran Tourer III brings together all the lessons learned from the previous two versions to create a well-balanced shoe that is ready for your next adventure.
Starting on the outside, it uses a glass-fiber composite midsole to balance stiffness and comfort. The Gran Tourer III isn’t going to be your all-out gravel or cross-country race shoe, but instead, the shoe you can comfortably wear for all day adventures on and off the bike. The sole provides plenty of stiffness on the bike, but still offers some flex to make walking comfortable. The rubber outsole has plenty of grip for hike-a-bike sections or walking into the cafe to grab an espresso.
The upper is a breathable, perforated microfiber with a coated toe and heel bumper that wraps completely around the shoe. The coating not only helps protect the upper, but it gives the Gran Tourer III that classy look. The one-piece upper helps to eliminate any hot spots, while the jersey-lined collar keeps your foot comfortably locked into place. Inside, it has a roomy toe-box for all day comfort. Each shoe uses a single QUOC Tech Dial III with micro-adjustment in 10-degree increments. Additionally, QUOC adds small, subtle reflective logos to increase visibility without detracting from the shoe.
Underneath, it uses a glass-fiber composite midsole to balance stiffness and comfort. It’s not going to be your super stiff race shoe, but the show you wear for those long adventure days. The rubber outsole offers plenty of grip off the bike, whether you are on a muddy trail or at the cafe.
It features a roomy toe-box for plenty of space for your toes, a glass-fiber composite midsole to balance stiffness and comfort, and a grippy rubber outsole for off the bike. QUOC added a layer of rubber between the forefoot and heel treads to help protect the sole when you are trying to find the pedal when clipping back in. They even have two removable toe studs for some extra grip on the most challenging terrain.
The Gran Tourer III is available in whole sizes from 37-47. The Lilac Haze color is available now, with the Ash color coming on May 5th. Pricing runs £170 (GBP), $250 (USD), €230 (EUR).
Based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Scott joined Bike World News as the Cyclocross Editor in 2012 before taking over as Tech Editor in 2016. He has also worked as a photographer for various pro teams and shoot races along the east coast of the US, including the 2012 US MTB National Championships, 2013 UCI Cyclocross World Championships, and 2016 UCI Road World Championships. Scott has a passion for performance and technology, with 35 years of riding and mechanic experience. He also enjoys soccer, running, teaching group fitness classes, and is the founder of Lancaster Beard Company.
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