Featherweight Flats: Mavic XA Flex Shoes Incorporate Carbitex
These fancy Mavic XA Flex flat pedal shoes weigh a scant 347g with a little mud caked in their Carbitex fabric. A twelve-ounce can of Rainier weighs 379g before cracking the seal. Both of these things will sometimes come along for the ride, though the shoes likely provide a more notable performance advantage.
We have reviewed a pair of Scott clipless shoes with Carbitex, SAS Sneakers and a clipless version of this same shoe, so we’ll keep this review short and focus on unique elements of the particular model.
The flexy carbon-fiber-infused upper of these kicks tightens around your foot with a quick tug, and there’s a pocket on the tongue to keep things tidy. The lace-thingy stays put in its little garage so there’s no need to worry about catching it in the drivetrain. On-th...