The C12 PW8 Shoe The C12 Pro Full Carbon PW8 is the first shoe on the market equipped with a sole specifically designed for the PW8 concept. It incorporates the major strengths of the 3-point version, combining the highest level of performance and comfort in our range. [Sold without pedals - Only compatible with the PW8 concept] The PW8 Concept: Revolutionary For 40 years since the advent of clipless pedals, cycling had not seen a real innovation. Patented, the PW8 pedal/shoe concept was developed over more than 4 years with one goal: to offer a new concept, more efficient, lighter, more aerodynamic, easier to use, and more aesthetic. These performance gains are achieved thanks to the minimized spindle/sole proximity at 8 mm coupled with an unmatched contact surface of 1500 mm^2. 4 Angular Freedoms: 0deg, 1.5deg, 3deg, 6deg This performance improvement comes with a customizable comfort, thanks to a choice of four angular freedoms (0deg, 1.5deg, 3deg and 6deg), allowing each cyclist to maintain the best pedaling alignment. PW8, a Brand The two letters PW refer to the major gain provided by the concept, namely power (= POWER). The number 8 indicates the distance in mm spindle/sole (stack height). The shape of the "8" also abstractly suggests the potentially infinite power generated by PW8. Ekoi is the first brand to have developed a sole specifically designed for PW8. The "+" Performance [GRILLE=3533] The "+" Comfort [GRILLE=3534] Approved by Cycling Legends Recognized for their expertise, great champions have personally invested in the development of the concept: Philippe Gilbert, Nicolas Roche, Claudio Chiappucci, Michele Bartoli... All are unanimous about the power and comfort gains generated by the perfect pedal/shoe compatibility. [GRILLE=3536] Tested Over 2 Years Designed to satisfy all riders, the PW8 concept has been field-tested by avid cyclists, sportives, ultra-distance riders, and professionals. All our testers are unanimous that this concept significantly improves pedaling comfort by reducing muscle fatigue. [GRILLE=3538] [GRILLE=3559][GRILLE=3558][GRILLE=3580][GRILLE=3539]