FIVE THINGS TO CONSIDER…

01 FAST ENING/CLOSURES

Technology has gifted us the Boa, which gives a rock-solid fit that’s easy to adjust even when riding, but less room for variation in tension through its length. A common combination is a strap over the toe section that allows it to be independently tightened, with a Boa over the mid-foot. It’s a construction that generally works well, as long as there’s enough adjustment in the toe strap.

Old-school laces have their fans, though. If you have a high instep, you probably find that they allow for the differentiation in tension that gives a snug forefoot fit combined with ease over the instep that you need for best