I am moving from 2 decades of SIDI shoes, which have always worked out for me, however my foot has widened a bit with age and I was starting to develop some numbness I had not previously experienced. On recommendation I have shifted to the Lake shoe. It is definitely more roomy and so far good, but with my typical very thin sock they have more volume that I am used to. I am still working through that. Soles are rigid, material quality is high and the BOA has not been finicky and adjust well.
These are great lightweight gloves that like most Castelli products run slightly small.
I frequently use Pactimo products thanks to their discount program, but gloves are an area where their product is average. These Castelli gloves feel to be well manufactured, having survived multiple washes with no fraying threads, loss of color or cushion, incredibly breathable, mostly minimal padding (I strictly want gloves for sweat wicking). I love my Assos rsr gloves and I would say that the Castelli offering are a close second to them, and POC gloves a very close third. I will almost certainly buy more of these, unless those Assos rsr speed gloves go on a major sale. If you want thick gel gloves, these are probably NOT meant for you.
Another great Kask helmet.. the style, fit, quality and aero benefits are the best around. I wear a large and the helmet fits great. Not 100% of the real world aero benefits, but it makes me feel and look faster.. Lol.. Safety, quality and protection are good also, no issues. Straps and internal pads are of high quality. My only complaint is the way the forehead sweatband accumulates sweat, otherwise its cooling on hot days is non-issue, plenty of air flow and sun protection.
I live in the dry climate of Southern Colorado and almost immediately first ride I realized this was the wrong glove for this area. There is almost zero breathability your hands will get wet and stay that way this is made to keep your hands warm when wet like a wet suit it's the same material.
They kept my hands warm, but it's such a drag to have wet hands for no good reason. I could not wait to get these off and have never worn them again.
I bet they work great in the rain doing their job exactly as intended. Maybe it's a versatile glove for San Francisco Bay area climate, but I lean on this being a specialty glove only useful if it might actively rain during your ride.
