The Vento Powerstrap R2 Aeroweave is instantly recognizable due to its unique fabric combination. With its mesh-like upper construction, the Vento Powerstrap R2 Aeroweave is said to offer impeccable breathability compared to traditional leather-style uppers.

Fizik industrial designers created the Aeroweave construction by interweaving fabric with nylon fibers and thermoplastic support inserts. The result is a shoe that creates a net-like pattern in the upper that uses less material to reduce weight while providing increased comfort and cooling.

Fabric and knit shoes are nothing new in the cycling shoe world, but Fizik's attempt at this concept not only promotes exceptional breathability, but also features a brand new retention system that adds to its appeal. The Power Strap, first used on the Vento Power Strap R1 Movistar Team Shoe, is said to be able to wrap around and secure the entire upper of the shoe better than the Velcro straps of traditional road shoes.

The Physique straps have a good spread of tension and adjustable margins that are often too tight or too loose, as opposed to traditional Velcro straps, which only support a small portion of the upper.

The Vento PowerStrap R2 AeroWeave offers not only a level of breathability and fit, but also excellent power transfer due to the Vento PowerStrap R2 AeroWeave's stiffness index of 10, which minimizes the loss of energy transfer due to shoe flexion.

According to product data, the Vento Powerstrap R2 Aeroweave weighs 205 g (for size 42.5) and is available in sizes 36-48. The recommended retail price is £334.99.

For those looking for something a little less breathable, there is the Vento Powerstrap R1 manufactured by Fizik and made with a durable yet lightweight Microtex upper.