FLR F-XX Knit Carbon Fiber Cycling Shoes Review - feat. R500 Carbon Sole + ATOP Dial + Knit Uppers

When it comes to cycling shoes, there are three main things to look for: stiffness, weight, and comfort. It’s also one of the reasons many high-end carbon fiber cycling shoes have moved toward knit-upper designs. That includes FLR’s top-of-the-line F-XX cycling shoes which are now offered in a F-XX Knit variation. Utilizing FLR’s new XD-Knit, a triple layer nylon material, the FLR F-XX Knit cycling shoes combine a stiff R500 carbon fiber sole with a flexible and ventilated knit upper. Rather than charging a premium for the F-XX Knit shoes, FLR offers them at the same $ retail price as the standard F-XX shoes. With the knit construction, the shoes utilize a single ATOP dial closure system and heel and toe guards. Even though we can’t pinpoint the exact reason why knit cycling shoes are more visually attractive, it’s hard to deny their appeal. The F-XX Knit shoes simply look more premium and handcrafted with the textured XD-Knit upper construction. These shoes have a minimalist design and are offered in