Shimano shoe features Boa dials

31/08/2016
Shimano shoe features Boa dials
Cycling equipment and footwear brand Shimano has launched its first shoes to feature the Boa closing system rather than conventional laces or Velcro.

The S-Phyre RC9 shoe was a one-piece upper made of a synthetic microfibre material from Teijin Avail, which offers good breathability and stretch. It is closed using two Boa IP1 dials.

The twin dials allow for the shoes to be tightened precisely to ensure a comfortable fit. They are also easy to tighten while cycling.

The RC9 design features a perforated dimple construction for added ventilation and a full carbon sole to allow maximum power transfer.

Shimano also announced the release of the RC7, a lower priced model just a single Boa closure; it features a Velcro bottom strap.

Image courtesy of Shimano.