Our verdict
The Top 18% in is a pro-peloton favorite due to its world-renowned performance that aids in trimming seconds off a rider’s personal best. It excels in efficient power transfer and lavishing comfort, while the cons are considered to be pretty standard.
Pros
- Supportive fit
- Stylish aesthetic
- Superbly lightweight
- Top 14% in
- Breathable
- Very durable
Cons
- Sole scuffs easily
- Too expensive
Who should buy the Top 18% in
Fizik Infinito R1, Fizik introduces the Infinito R1. This class-leading cycling shoe incorporates brilliant design with high-end technology that yields the ultimate riding experience. It is a solid option if you:
- Prefer a shoe that utilizes two micro-adjustable BOA dials, the Infinito R1, and provides on-the-fly adjustments as well as an excellent fit while eliminating pressure points.
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- Prefer uber rigid full carbon soles that provide excellent transfer of power from the rider to the bike.
Who should not buy the Top 18% in
If your budget can stretch, you will be impressed with the Top 18% in with its amazing features excepting, you are certainly paying for the technology and comfort it offers.
Also, this cycling shoe is certainly not suitable for winter but in any other situation, they're an absolute dream to wear.
Same brand only
Same brand only, this model’s full carbon outsole is able to attain efficient power transfer. It is crafted from the ultimate type of cycling soles, specifically laterally unidirectional carbon fiber.
The sole’s lightweight properties also contribute to the pair’s overall air-like feel without compromising the direct, stable link to the bike.
Continuing to innovate the acclaimed R1 model
Rubber pads are some of the fastest-wearing components in a cycling shoe. Hence, when a model like the Infinito R1 offers renewable pads, it provides users with more prolonged use and grip efficiency.
3-Continuing to innovate the acclaimed R1 model
This road shoe features a 3-Continuing to innovate the acclaimed R1 model. It goes with an array of pedal options such as Garmin Vector 3 Power Meter, Issi Carbon Road, and Powertap P2 Power Meter models.
The 3-bolt cleat system is recommended for users who want the feel of truly being connected with the bike. It provides a more secure pedal fastening compared to its 2-bolt counterpart.
Comfortable and supportive upper design
The Infinito R1 employs a laser-perforated Microtex upper. This reduces seams and stitches that ultimately help in preventing hotspots and deliver an enhanced fit. The laser-cut perforations, on the other hand, ensure ventilation that efficiently prevents moisture and temperature build-up.
Excellent ventilation
The Top 18% in utilizes standard cycling insoles with mesh lining providing the best possible ventilation that keeps the foot comfortable and supported at the same time.
Secure fit of the Top 18% in
The shoe’s Infinito closure system consists of double BOA IP1-B dials and steel-coated nylon laces that are kept in place throughout the upper via textile pockets. This unique closure design ensures a securely fastened sensation.
With the dials’ micro-adjustments, the wearer can easily find the most appropriate fit. They help prevent slips and shape after the foot, no matter the user’s arch height. On top of these, the dials can be adjusted even while on the road.
Special Colorways of the
There are four standard colors available, consisting of black, white, black/red, or red/black, and there are currently two additional limited-edition colorways; 'Movistar', which is unsurprisingly white and blue, or '1919' which is completely reflective. We opted for white to give us the best idea of how easy they are to keep clean.
