Ridden & Rated Shootout – Knitted race shoes

Warren Rossiter

Trek RSL Knit £399.99 A stable shoe for hot, hard days Sizes EU 36-48 Colours White/Silver, Black/Gold Trek’s RSL Knit is designed for fast, hightemperature summer riding. The outsole of this now-wider shoe is Trek’s super-stiff, goldpainted OCLV carbon (their strongest and lightest) with large, mesh toe and midfoot vents. The sock-like upper is highly elastic and blends multiple weaves to maximise breathability, while the heel cup is large, semi rigid and the tallest I’ve tried at the rear. Secure fit The heel cup is lined with a very grippy, cat’s tongue-like material and the fit is adjusted by twin Li2 Boa dials attached to MetNet support straps. The insole is made from a bio-based EVA foam-style material with a slight rise through the arch and a retaining edge around…

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Cycling Plus (Digital) - 1 Issue, August 2024

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