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Body-Mapping Technology

The UNIQUE™ Shoes are the world’s first body-mapped cycling shoes. All our experience and knowledge obtained from our in-depth body mapping studies have been garnered to engineer a shoe that offers a novel fit. The UNIQUE™ Road Shoes offer the perfect balance between support, comfort and breathability.

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The Last

A hand-shaped, custom last shaped that precisely follows the contours of the feet, from the performance footwear capital of the world.

Brought to life over several seasons and many more espressos, the last for the Unique Shoes benefits from the unique intersection of cycling and performance footwear talent in the Italian Dolomites. Developed with Q36.5’s clothing expertise and guided by the world-class shoe pattern makers at our doorstep, the Unique’s last is tuned to follow the dynamics of the foot, maximizing power output while minimizing fatigue.

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The Footbed

A memory foam footbed that reduces pressure on the insole by 10% compared to standard cycling footbeds.

Created in partnership with chamois experts, Elastic Interface®, the Unique Shoes feature an innovative, high-density foam footbed that absorbs micro-vibrations and enhances comfort over the longest rides.

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The Upper

A one-piece upper, created from a single piece of 1mm thick microfibre. And no tongue.

Unlike commonly used PU, the Unique’s upper forms to your individual foot shape with a sock-like fit to deliver outstanding breathability, with engineered support areas along the sole arch. And because the one-piece upper wraps around your foot, there’s no need for a tongue, so all you’ll feel is a more natural, surer fit from heel to toe.

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BOA ® Fit System

A fast, effortless and precise fit system that offers micro-adjustability in both directions.

Lightweight and low profile, the Unique Shoes deploy dual BOA® Li2 dials for smooth and even pressure distribution across the instep and forefoot zones for comfort at the close. Together with the innovative lightweight upper, the textile BOA® string flows optimally across the shoe to effectively prevent pressure points.

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Power Wrap Support

A smart support system that wraps the instep to create a snug, stable fit, maximizing power and comfort throughout the pedal stroke.

Lining the instep, a thermoplastic support Power Wrap reinforces the microfiber upper to help absorb trail vibrations and maximize foot stability on and off the bike. Invisible yet reassuringly snug, the Power Wrap helps ensure each pedal stroke or footfall is as sure as the last.

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The Outsole

Aerospace-grade carbon fibre and smart, zone-mapped flexibility for blazing performance and unparalleled comfort.

Engineered for the challenges of the trail, the outsole of the Adventure Shoes blends pedal efficiency with the realities of mixed-condition off-road riding. A zone-mapped design at the rear of the shoe generates positive flexibility to create a rebound effect that reduces tendon pressure and muscle overload and increases blood flow across every pedal stroke.