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Specialized S-Works Ares shoe review: A sprinter’s shoe for everyone
A novel strap layout yields an ironclad hold and surprising comfort
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Coming to a shoe near you: Boa announces new Li2 dials

From wrist braces, to snowboard boots, to saddlebags and, of course, cycling shoes, Boa’s wire-based dials are found just about anywhere that velcro or laces would traditionally be used. Of the last 10 shoes we’ve reviewed, seven feature dials from the Colorado-based company. Boa’s IP1 dial has served the company faithfully for a number of …
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Bontrager Ballista Knit shoe review — knit done right

I wasn’t a huge fan of Bontrager’s standard Ballista road shoes. Although they looked sleek with their seamless synthetic leather uppers and single rear-mounted Boa dial, the heel hold was only so-so, and tightening the dial only created more pressure on top of your foot. Bontrager has since added a knit version — aptly named …
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