Vento Powerstrap R2 Aeroweave

Got one pair for me and ended up buying another pair for my wife. Living in south Florida, with hot and humid weather, these shoes are essential to keep feet ventilated and fresh. The full carbon sole transfers all the power.

I have been doing Peloton workouts for over two years now. During that time I have been using the peloton brand of cycling shoes. After putting many miles on those shoes I decided to try some new ones. Typically I am riding about 60-65 miles a week and I wanted to invest in a good pair of cycling shoes. After much research I decided to try the fizik bento powerstrap R2 aeroweave. I was skeptical that a cycling shoe this expensive would be worth the price. I have to admit I was dead wrong. I wear a size 45 in the peloton shoes and got the same size in the fizik. Perfect fit. I wasn't sure if the "power straps" would really be that good but they are perfect. Allows you to get a nice snug fit with the velcro. Did I mention these things are light and airy? Amazingly light and because they are aeroweave the airflow is amazing while not impacting the stability of the shoe at all. The sole on this is the stiffest that fizik makes and it is definitely tons stiffer than my peloton shoes. What does that mean? More power transfer to the pedals. This makes a HUGE difference. On my second ride with these shoes I beat a PR that has been the same for about a year. My average ride stats far exceed what I was doing with the Peloton shoes. Don't get me wrong the peloton shoes were good shoes. Just not on the level of these fiziks. I never thought I would buy cycling shoes this expensive. But now that I have I understand why they cost so much. By far worth the investment if you can afford them. I plan to keep them for a long time.

Powerstraps create a secure but comfortable feel around the foot. Aeroweave ventilates the foot even on hot days here in Barbados. Awesome shoe. I will definitely try to acquire a pair of the Special Edition Movistar Team ones.

The shoes fit great, I usually wear a 49, if not a 50. Fizik size 48 fit me perfect, the shoes are very light weight. I can't wait to put cleats on and go for a ride!

Top tier shoes. Very light. Very stiff. Bright-colored socks can be seen through knitting which is a cool little detail.

Shoe is extremely comfortable and very breathable. I have a preference with BOA system but I’m preferring the straps hold and look wise. This is their stiffest option and it in fact is stuff. I’m typically a size 10.5 and went with a 43.5 and fit great.

Great shoe, love the simplicity of straps and the rear position of cleats.However, the top strap of both shoes is coming apart. The Amazon policy is to contact the mfg. which I did and Fizik stated that they only support and warranty products bought from their web site. So I purchase a item that retails for $399, have it for less than one year and because I choose to purchase from another retailer and not from there web site, they will not honor or support there warranty which notes on there web site to be a two years.Don’t you love it when you purchase a product that doesn’t meet basic industry standards and the company whom you purchased it from tells you they’re sorry but you bought it now you deal with the issues.This what you call customer service.

very happy with it & yes the sole is stiff. enjoying using it

This is the most stylish pair of cycling shoe for non-pros but folks who want style and 100% do not like buckles of any sort on their shoes. I have tried the lace shoes from GIRO Empire series (i am a shoe must have lace kind of guy) but find velcro from Fizik to be a great 'compromise' and they are light and easy to dry.I only wished they would let me buy the back heel replacement instead of buying a new pair since the back heels will eventually wear out.

Excellent shoes! Lightweight, comfortable, very breathable and very rigid.I usually use a Solestar carbon fibre insole on my other shoes, but it’s not necessary with the Vento Aeroweave.The best shoes I have ever used.Usually use a size 42 but I am comfortable with size 41.5 for these shoes.

Product quality is super nice. Strongly recommend. True size fit