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Eye candy, convenience and speed-three attributes in supply -for the new Specialized S-7 Works cycling shoes-tricked out with the only available here (for now) BOA S-3 Snap dials. No popping out/pushing in those life guaranteed dials for on/off access of these super lightweight, stiffest-FACT Powerline™ carbon plate that maximizes power transfer...with no stretch zone  in key areas, Form Fit last-roomy toe box, 3 bolt cleat pattern that handles all road pedals and heel cradling-coddling for fit. we were dazzled by these new Boa S-3 Snap details-rotate to and fro for easy access on/off.-on the fly, micro-fit adjustment. $400 for men's +women's Specialized S-7 Works cycling shoe weighs in around 7.9 ounces/shoe Color options including a flashy (Peter) Sagan limited edition black cycling shoe with gold Boa dials $425.

Boa® Closures Lace Up New Balance, Asics, Adidas Outdoors  Boa® 's closure  - have been SOP on snowboard/ski boots/helmets for years-but now the floppy laces' slayer convenience... via GIPHY no more slip+trip  and lightweight comfort... on sneakers...is rapidly gaining favor. BOA's push up/down release dials (sport specific including a new run specific system of the TX4™ soft lace, FormTX™ textile guides-a blend of nylon and Teflon®- and the secure low profile L6 dial)- don't add up -onto a shoe's weight (a good thing), plus reduce chaffing/lower friction-are addictive, IMO...once one experiences' it. New Balance  FuelCore Sonic ($109) is for the fast+furious-or those who wannabe. In  Men's (8.5oz)+Women's (7.3oz) running shoe-w/ bootie construction-  ultra-breathable mesh upper combined w/ minimal cage support-kept secure w/ Boa closure. 

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