fizik has unveiled the next generation of its Powerstrap Aeroweave road racing shoe, which is the lightest and most breathable in its range.
Comprizing a tough and ventilated net-like upper and a stiff carbon outsole, the new shoe has had a revamp. In a pursuit of reducing weight and increasing ventilation whilst retaining support and protection, fizik’s designers and engineers developed an entirely new material – Aeroweave.
Now in its second iteration, this woven fabric interlaces nylon fibres with filaments of thermoplastic polymers to produce an even lighter shoe that doesn’t compromise its original durability.
While most Velcro closures pull together both sides of a shoe’s upper, the Powerstrap Aeroweave incorporates a ribbon that wraps around the foot, providing usecure containment using just two straps. The instep and the midfoot are individually adjustable to enable a customized fit and compression, and with this latest release, the straps have been streamlined to make them both lighter and stronger.
The Powerstrap Aeroweave features an entirely new R3 outsole. This has been produced with an updated carbon fibre layup and design to save weight without compromising on stiffness. With an index of 10, the shoe provides maximum power transfer. Temperature regulation has also been enhanced by two wide vent inlets and deep internal channelling which produce a cooling airflow.
As with all the latest fizik shoe models, the R3 outsole offers recessed cleat positioning to optimize pedalling efficiency and reduce knee compression, and is ideally suited to riders who prefer more aggressive, aero positions.
- Aeroweave upper: extremely breathable, high-tenacity net-like structure
- Powerstrap: foot-wrapping Velcro closure designed for an enveloping fit
- R3 outsole: full carbon outsole, stiffness index 10
- Weight: 184g
- Sizes: 36-48 (37 to 47 also in half sizes)
- Colour options: Coral and white / white
- Pricing: €350 / £334.99 / US$379.99
