Pearl Izumi Women's X-Project 2.0 Cycling Shoe 100% Synthetic Imported Synthetic sole Fully bonded upper eliminates uncomfortable seams and hotspots. Run shoe eva foam heel absorbs impact for off-the-bike comfort Bi-Directional closure: delivers a semi-custom fit by gathering equally from both sides for even foot retention, with the precision of a micro-adjustable BOA reel Full-length tapered carbon fiber plate (patent-pending) gives on-the bike power transfer and off-the-bike hike-ability Co-Molded rubber tips on hollow tpu lugs provide traction on an extremely lightweight bottom unit