Review: Fizik Proxy gravel racing shoes are light, well-vented & nicely stiff… but they have a fit adjustability issue I needed to solve.
Learn More, I was pretty hyped and ready to review them. This was said to be a race-ready off-road shoe, but simpler and cheaper than the Ferox. And importantly – at least in my mind – incrementally flexier for better all-day comfort and walkability. And whether you loved or hated those bright colors is just as important as absolute pedaling efficiency.
But my feet have stayed comfortable and cool, even on the hottest summer days. And by simply pointing your toes down for a moment while coasting, and you get a blast of refreshing airflow for when it does feel especially hot out.Now, here’s the rub in my Fizik Proxy review. And it makes these shoes less than perfect out of the box for my low-volume forefoot. They have a great Boa Li2 that offers precise adjustment – fine steps tighter or looser – equally pulling each wire out of the dial.
I originally was torn between whether I should get the orange & purple Proxies that I worried wouldn’t match a lot of bikes/riding kit or the black & light blue pair that might be less shocking. In the end, Fizik sent me the all-white version, which I would not have picked, presumably to see how dirty I could get them.Out on the gravel roads and trails, I’ve been really happy with the feel of the shoes.
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