“Vittoria has developed a new model of cycling shoe, entirely handcrafted in Italy, with great performance on both asphalt and off-road: Tierra, the new Gravel bike shoe.” – Vittoria
“The microfibre upper have the traditional lace-up closure to give the shoe a classic look as well as delivering incredible fit throughout the foot. The laces are spaced strategically so the tension force is evenly distributed across the foot. ”
“The microfibre upper have the traditional lace-up closure to give the shoe a classic look as well as delivering incredible fit throughout the foot. The laces are spaced strategically so the tension force is evenly distributed across the foot.”
“A Vittoria classic value: respect for the tradition to create an innovative present.”
“The upper is made with a breathable and impermeable membrane for optimal ventilation to the foot and protection against water and mud.”
“Vulcanized rubber toecap gives additional protection to the shoe appropriate for the Gravel use.”
“Carbon Fiber Sole designed to be the most comfortable cycling shoe and to improve mud clearance. The design will give the shoes enough stiffness, incredible power transfer and a bit of flex to allow for a comfortable walk.”
Technology
- AIR SYSTEM CONCEPT Through laser micro drilling, airflow gets routed where it’s needed maintaining the body temperature on optimal levels during each ride.
- VULCANIZED RUBBER Vulcanized rubber toecap that makes the upper appropriate for the Gravel use, and at the same time, it is ultra-light for a shoe in its category.
Price – €189,00 or Approx. $US 212.00 at time of press release.
Features
- UPPER: Lightweight Soft Touch technical and scratch-proof Microfibre with internal reinforcement. Breathable, impermeable membrane.
- COLOUR: Photosensitive, according to light reflect a color range between purple, blue, grey and black.
- CLOSURE: Classic Laces.
- SOLE: XE.CARB® 10 – Carbon fiber. 2-bolt compatible cleats.
- SIZES: EU 38 – 47 / EU 381⁄2 – 451⁄2.
- WEIGHT: 281g (size EU 42)
Interesting color choice. So, the next question is: if I wore these shoes on my gravel bike, could I drift the turns and get my GK’s to smoke…?
Impermeable membrane is likely to = sweaty. I’ll stick with my very breathable mt bike shoes thank you very much.
Dear Dennis, Thank you for your comment but, this is a new generation membrane that works three ways: dirty/water-proof and breathable… you should try it. :-).
Those are hot. I’d give ’em a go. $212 isn’t bad, comparing them to Empires.
They’re $176 shipped to the US from Vittoria. That’s a pretty good price.
They do not ship from the US to EU
I’d buy them in a heartbeat if they didn’t have laces. Nothing like dealing with the consequences of having a shoe lace get caught in between your chainring and chain to help you figure out that shoe laces on bike shoes are a really bad idea.
Dear Ron, thank you for your kind words, anything can happen, we had not problem so far because our laces are not very long.
Does anyone know how the Vittoria last compares to Shimano shoes? I find my s-phyres to be the most comfortable shoe I have tried (tried Sidi and Giro before). But that purple shoe loos very nice!
Vittoria fit very confortable. I have Shimano S-Phyres in size 43 and on Vittoria i wear same size, but i feel a bit more room on toe box.
Thanks @Binoculars !!
Thank you very much for your support
will they accommodate Look cleats
Do you mean Look 3-bolt road cleats?