Stunning performance and fit, but a high price for shoes with no fit adjustability
Mechanism PNS X Fizik shoes, and I must admit in terms of performance and fit they are hard to fault. The uppers wrap your foot comfortably, helped by the dials, and stiffness from the sole is up there with the best of them. But they are challenged on the value front by rivals offering much the same for less cash.
The criss-cross pattern you see on the outside of the shoes are tiny vents, and the tongue is well vented too. These BOA Dual-Dial Li2s are adjustable in terms of both tightening and loosening in very small increments, which gives you complete control even when riding. Plus, if you want to remove all tension it's a quick pull up on the dial.
There's no flex, and thanks to the shape of the sole I never had any issues with hot-spots. There is a subtle arch which I found to be supportive and comfortable, while vents front and rear bring a bit of airflow underneath your foot. To be honest, it's not something I really noticed. I'm not too finicky about cleat position and just bang them as far forward, and as far towards the inside of my foot as they'll go, and nothing stood out as different here. They are designed to accept three-bolt systems and you get some markings for fore and aft cleat positioning. Very stiff shoes and very comfortable, ideal for performance riding whatever the distance.
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