Diadora

X-Vortex Comp Shoes - Men's

For shoes that are as hard as the trail and as fast as their engine (read: you) can make them, the self-sponsored cyclist need look no further than Diadora's X-Vortex Comp Mountain Bike Shoes. The carbon-reinforced Speed MTB KR sole measures a strong 8/12 on the stiffness index, which means they don't suffer lost watts lightly and they don't transmit the bumps and vibrations of the trail to your feet.

The X-Vortex Comps feature the same race fit and Suprell-Tech Morpho AM Cage technology as Diadora's pro-level offerings. Like them, the X-Vortex Comp stays tight against your foot without constricting circulation. Inside the upper, the EVA insert is both perforated for breathability and removable, so you can optimize your level of arch support to your own foot shape. The molded, abrasion-resistant Duratech heel support keeps you from slipping and is also removable if your feet demand it.

The closure system incorporates a Boa wire system — almost mandatory for quality cycling shoes today — and two hook-and-loop straps. The Boa wire lets you fine-tune the fit at the top of your shoe, where the most pressure is applied to the upper, and the hook-and-loop straps let you adjust the pressure as needed on your mid-foot and metatarsal area. Anyone who's experienced hot spots will appreciate this three-pronged approach, as it lets you customize the shoe's fit across your foot.