What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"I've been recommending the Scott Road Team BOA Cycling Shoe to riders who are stepping up from flat pedals or entry-level clipless shoes and want something that actually performs. The BOA Li2 closure with the anatomic fit strap gives you a really secure, dialed fit without any pressure points, and the stiffness index 8 sole transfers power well without the unforgiving rigidity of a full race shoe."Every serious road rider starts somewhere, and the Road Team BOA Cycling Shoe is a worthy first step into performance road footwear. Built around a stiffness index 8 glass fiber reinforced sole and BOA Li2 precision fit, it delivers the kind of power transfer and fit security that makes a real difference on climbs and long rides without demanding the narrow, uncompromising fit of a dedicated race shoe. The lightweight polyurethane upper wraps the foot in a neutral performance volume that works comfortably across a wide range of foot shapes, and the anatomic fit strap works alongside the BOA system to lock the heel down securely for a fit that holds through hours in the saddle. The ErgoLogic removable insole provides a solid ergonomic foundation right out of the box, and at 290 grams per shoe, it sits comfortably in performance territory without asking you to sacrifice comfort for the sake of the scale.