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If Eurobike is any indication, the era of buckle ratchets on top-end road shoes may be drawing to an end. Whether for the smaller increments of adjustment, the lighter weight, or just the me-too trendiness, Boa and Boa-type dials are now de rigueur, with the likes of Shimano, Sidi, Bont, Giro, Pearl Izumi, Fizik, Northwave and many more betting on the thin-lace technology.
Here is a top-line look at many of the latest and greatest road shoes shown at Eurobike. Please note that Specialized and Trek don't exhibit at Eurobike, but rest assured that both American brands are in on the Boa action, with the S-Works 6 and the Bontrager XXX models, respectively.
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Dials aside, hi-vis and flash are also in for 2017. Black shoes could be found at Eurobike — but you really had to hunt for them.
Giro Prolight Techlace and Factor Techlace
Giro's Prolight Techlace is laughably light
Shimano S-Phyre
Lintaman Adjustable
Bont Vaypor + and Riot
Fizik R1
Pearl Izumi Elite Road V
Suplest Aero
Northwave Extreme RR
Sidi Shot
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