The Bontrager Velocis Women’s Road Cycling Shoe is a high performance road shoe with a carbon composite sole & precise fit of the Boa system. Designed for the committed cyclist the stiffness & ergonomic fit of the Velocis gives you more power from every pedal stroke. The women’s version of the Velocis uses all the same technology as the men’s shoe but it has been built to better fit women’s feet. Although the Velocis is designed to perform it’s also a shoe you can use without killing your feet. Bontrager rate the stiffness of the Velocis at 10 out of 14, compared to a full 14 out of 14 for the pro level XXX shoe. Having a small amount of flex in the sole makes the Velocis easier to live with. It also comes with plenty of ventilation to stop your feet boiling on long summer rides. Features in Form Pro last delivers an ergonomically optimized, high-performance fit Silver Series carbon/fiberglass composite sole for added stiffness Boa IP1 dial for precise, two-way adjustment Stiffness index 10 of 14 Perforated synthetic uppers allow increased breathability & comfort 3 bolt cleat pattern compatible with standard road pedal designs Women Specific Design is engineered specifically to yield better fit & greater comfort for women