Lake Cycling’s latest road-biking shoe, the to-be-released CX236, incorporates a Boa PowerZone closure to allow quick adjustments with a tiny snaking cable instead of Velcro or buckle clamps.
While it doesn’t come out until this winter, the high-end shoe has a leather and mesh upper designed to breathe well. It has a vented carbon fiber sole that has holes in the bottom to breath. The carbon decreases weight (which has yet to be released) while providing ample rigidity. Click HERE for the rest of the article. By —Ryan Dionne
The Boa Lacing System may be quickly adapted to changing terrain, swelling feet, or even lower-volume feet. All it takes is a quick cross-over of the lace — a feature called PowerZone.
Wednesday November 18th 2009, 4:45 pm
Filed under: Company News
Yet another outside-the-box (or is it outside-the-bottle?) exploration by the Boa Product Development/Prototyping Team. Just wondering, can you only wear this shoe if you’re over 21 years of age?
Monday November 16th 2009, 11:38 am
Filed under: Snowboarding
There is a clear reason why the world’s best snowboard boot brands have been turning to the Boa Lacing System for over eight years: it delivers the best high-performance closure out there.
It’s about precision, durability, convenience, and comfort. It’s about giving yourself the best ride.
Friday November 13th 2009, 11:09 am
Filed under: Cycling
Boulder based cycling editor James Huang of Cyclingnews.com recently put the 2010 Specialized S-Works cycling shoe featuring new Boa S1 reel technology through the test. The results? 4.5 yellow jerseys out of 5!
Specialized’s latest Body Geometry S-Works road shoes are far and away their finest yet – a feathery 470g package (per pair, size 43.5) that includes all of the company’s fancy ergonomic trickery.
The refined Micromatrix synthetic leather upper is impressively supple, nearly devoid of seams and fully lined, making for a luxurious feel – even for those with funky-shaped feet – in combination with the generous toebox.
Ample airflow is provided by open mesh inserts over the toes and along both sides of the foot, the fully ventilated – and well-padded – tongue, and a functional sole vent just ahead of the cleat.
Foothold is rock-solid, too, thanks to the well-shaped heel cup and a trick dual-zone Boa Lacing System. One dial sets the tightness around the ankle while the other sets the snugness from there forward, and both have a wide range of adjustment.
Unlike previous Boa systems, the tiny new S1 dials on the S-Works shoe can also be micro-adjusted in either direction without completely releasing the reel for easy tweaks on the fly. The open cable guides are less prone to clogging than older Boa guides plus they allow you to quickly unhook the line and pop out the tongue for quicker drying after a wet ride – or to air out the shoes after a particularly hot ride. (more…)
Friday November 06th 2009, 10:22 am
Filed under: Moto
Knox will unveil its innovative Hand Armour to British riders at this year’s NEC Bike Show. Featuring a host of patented innovations, including exoskeleton protection, SPS and the exclusive Boa Lacing System, Knox Hand Armour looks radically different to existing motorcycle gloves and this British technology is set to take glove design to the next level for the future.
Wednesday November 04th 2009, 8:55 am
Filed under: Cycling
Who would have dreamed it? Who’s the latest celeb spotted in the Boa Lacing System? None other than Patrick “McDreamy” Dempsey sporting his Specialized S-Works featuring the Boa Lacing System. For those of you not familiar with Hollywood’s most famous doctor/nerd turned most popular kid in high school (Can’t By Me Love, 1987). Check out his bio at IMDB.
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