We are short of superlatives. At 165 gram (true weight in size 42!), the AIR ULTIMATE are amongst the lightest shoes on the market, yet they are built around the ultra-stiff carbon chassis, nimbl is known for. The consequential unmatched pedal efficiency make the AIR ULTIMATE the tool for climbers and other lightweight fetishists alike looking for a noticeable performance edge in a lace-up model. Thoroughly tested in the World Tour, we present you the AIR ULTIMATE.
We have gone to great lengths to shave off further weight from the AIR without sacrificing performance. By applying the learnings from the ULTIMATE, translating them to the AIR model, and then taking it to further extremes, we have been able to create lace up shoes that are amongst the lightest performance shoes for everyday use at 165 gram in size 42.
The AIR ULTIMATE are manufactured in laboratory like circumstances, hence by nature of the production process, the AIR ULTIMATE are amongst the most exclusive shoes available on the market today.
FEATURES:
- Our proprietary, in-house manufactured carbon sole is ultra-stiff. Its stiffness comes from the carbon material applied, the fact that we only apply continuous carbon fibres in the manufacturing process, and the structural strength that is derived from the shapes applied. Its stiffness in combination with lightweight and style is why the AIR is such a popular shoe in track racing, especially Keirin, where powerful athletes can appreciate the sensation of direct translation of their power into forward movement. The carbon sole for the AIR ULTIMATE has a specific lay-up which is weight optimized. Unlike all other cycling shoes with a flat sole, our carbon platform covers the heel and sides of the foot. It nicely ´hugs’ the foot, and in the process does two things: it allows for a larger contact surface between foot and shoe to better apply power; and it keeps the foot firmly in the right position as it moves through the pedal stroke. The result: an unmatched pedaling efficiency, which is immediately felt when nimbl shoes are worn on the first ride.
- The superior and unique power transfer is immediately noticed when riders first experience nimbl shoes. This performance benefit is a key reason why our brand´s uptake at the highest levels of pro-sports has been so quick. This performance difference is achieved through the combination of lightweight and stiffness which equates to an unmatched pedaling efficiency (imagine the weight benefit of 50-100 gram weight difference per foot at a cadence of 90+ per minute…).
In addition, independent wind tunnel testing prior to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics confirmed that the AIR were amongst the most aerodynamic shoes ever tested. The AIR ULTIMATE will make you a better rider.