Our verdict
A women’s exclusive cycling shoe, the Track and field has delighted its users with optimal comfort and female-oriented colorway options. Its highly adjustable closure had most consider it as a convenient pair. Its lightweight and topnotch quality are also a hit among individuals.
Pros
- Superb comfort
- Adorable colorway selection
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- Good looking
- Lightweight
- Excellent quality
- Interchangeable inserts
Cons
- Expensive
- Stiff tongue
Replaceable Sole Guards
The Raes Techlace by Giro is explicitly for the female road cyclist. It is a solid option if you:
- Need a shoe that has a lightweight performance fused with great looks.
- Need shoe that features the brand’s signature Techlace technology.
- Need a shoe that ensures an adjustable and comfortable fit closure system.
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The Raes Techlace features the nbsp; | . Giro’s sister company called Easton makes it. This outsole technology is made from a carbon/glass composite material. The combination provides sufficient stiffness, good power transfer, and flexibility for walking comfort.
Easy to adjust closure system
This shoe features a ventilation hole. This hole is a carved out pocket in the outsole and is screened with steel hardware.
Heel pads provide stability and traction off the bike. These are usually the first ones to wear out. With this model’s renewable heel pads, the users are offered great value for their money as it lengthens the lifespan of the shoe.
Track and field's cleat system
The Track and field naturally employs a three-bolt cleat design. This cleat system is deemed to be more appropriate for road cycling than the two-bolt iteration. Why? Because it provides a more secure connection to the pedal, and road terrains almost never have obstacles that require the rider to often clip out of the pedal. Try the following pedal designs with the Raes Techlace: Shimano PD-M520, Look Keo 2 Max Blade 12, Shimano Ultegra SPD-SL R8000, Speedplay Zero, and Time Xpresso 15.
Techlace technology
This pair employs a combination of two innovative closures: Techlace and BOA L6 dial. The Techlace technology secures the mid and forefoot. It features the comfort of laces and the convenience of the strap. The straps replace any hardware that comes with laces. It provides a supple feel across the foot.
The BOA L6 dial simultaneously locks the foot down by securing the top foot. It offers 1mm increments when tightening and easy pull-to-release function for easy on and off.
Excellent ventilation and replaceable heel pads
Crafted with the Evofiber technology, this pair makes use of the best attributes of mesh and microfiber. These two materials are welded and bonded into a single fabric. Together they repel water and provide proper ventilation throughout.
The one-piece upper eliminates unnecessary seams and adhesives that cause rubbing and hotspots. It also helps get rid of excess weight.
Enhanced durability
The toe and heel microfiber reinforcements enhance the shoe’s durability. They also provide added structure to the shoe and offer excellent stability to the wearer.
