Truth be told a lot of cycling shoes look about as stylish as bowling shoes – sorry bowling fans but in the fashion department you’re left at the discount bins. Fortunately, Louis Garneau has stepped forward with its line of cycling attire that includes footwear.
We just received the new T-Flex 300 shoes and nothing could make us more upset to see the snow and mud still covering the ground. These shoes are so pretty that we can’t imagine taking them out in these conditions – and that could be about the only bad thing we have to say about these shoes right now. In a few weeks when the conditions permit we’ll be sure to put these to a true test, but for now we’re impressed with the look and more importantly the feel of these shoes.
What is really impressive is that the fit can only get better, as the T-Flex 300 offers a custom moldable solution. These shoes promise to be adaptive to any foot with a 100 percent heat moldable system that is actually user friendly. Best of all, these shoes can actually be molded multiple times with conventional household means – just pop them in the oven like a frozen pizza and you then put them on the feet to let the heat do the work. And since it is still chilly outside you can warm up while sizing up for the spring.
The new model features an improved ratchets reinforcement that offers lateral and vertical positioning on the base plate, while the grip is constructed of a dual-density material that is both rigid and provides traction when needed. The different angle of the crampons allow for better mud evacuation – as if you’d actually want to wear these shoes in the mud. But considering these are mountain shoes, we think they’ll get down and dirty and still look stylish.
Louis Garneau T-Flex 300 Shoes Official Site
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