The Specialized Torch 3.0 Road Cycling Shoes in Hyper were designed as a high performance, feature packed top end shoe but one that would be at what Specialized call a ‘palatable’ price. Whether you think the price is palatable will be down to your personal budget but this is a top performance show, The Torch 3.0 shoes use a FACT carbon fibre sole to create a super light & super stiff base for the shoe so you get amazing power transfer. The shoe upper is uppers are welded together TPU & mesh in the front & synthetic leather in the rear. This makes for a more comfortable & supportive front of the shoe with a stiff rear & heel cup. This helps lock down your heel & keep all of your watts going into the pedals as efficiently as possible. To keep your feet even more snugly locked in the Torch 3.0 comes with two Boa S2-SV Snap dials for zonal closure, & a precise fit that leads to all-day comfort. Features Body Geometry sole construction & footbeds are ergonomically designed & scientifically tested to boost power, increase efficiency, & reduce chance of injury by optimizing hip, knee, & foot alignment. FACT carbon composite sole & torsion box construction is directionally rigid for outstanding power transfer: Stiffness Index 8.5. Dual Boa S2-SV Snap dial closure for on-the-fly micro-adjustment, backed by the Boa Lifetime guarantee. Mesh, TPU, & synthetic layer upper are placed in specific zones for comfort & lock-down, & are thermobonded for a superior fit. Standard Fit for support & all-day comfort. Three-bolt cleat pattern fits all major road pedals.