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The new LoreOne is definitely the most expensive bike shoe you’ve ever seen

3D custom printed open frame carbon shoes claimed to be “the most powerful cycling shoe ever created”, but you’ll never guess how high the price…

LoreOne is launching the “world’s first 3D printed carbon hard-shelled” custom made cycling shoes made precisely for all sizes and shapes following an at-home foot scan as “no two feet are alike”. It’s been done before for helmets with Hexr, and now you can get personalised performance cycling shoes designed for enhanced fit and comfort and also for increased power, claims the innovative brand. It's gonna cost ya $1900 though, that's around £1,378.

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The LoreOne is custom printed to a rider’s feet, and makes use of continuous carbon fibre with its CarbonAirFrame that’s claimed to make the LoreOne the most ventilated cycling shoe ever made.

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Don’t worry though, Lore has a solution for days with changeable conditions. Foul Weather AeroCovers can be wrapped around the open frame design for weatherproofing, and there are also a couple available for aero gains instead.

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The new LoreOne shoes use patent-pending Morphic 3D Scan and Print technology. Riders can scan their feet at home using an iPhone and the Morphic app to create a personalised “sub-millimetre precision” fit. The LoreOne shoes are then robotically manufactured in Silicon Valley, California.

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“Morphic enables precision fit and biomechanical performance that was previously inconceivable in tradition footwear and composite processes,” says Lore.

“This combination brings a level of individualised production unseen in wearable goods and allows 3D printing of carbon fibre to maximise strength, performance and efficiency.”

The CarbonAirFrame (CAF) design features structurally interlocked "dorsal and plantar shells", the idea being that these efficiently capture lateral and rotational forces produced by the foot through the pedal stroke.

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“The structural relationship between these two parts provides the most direct energy transfer possible,” claims Lore.

“The CAF captures dorsal rotational energy and produces increased ground reaction force to activate the foot/shoe/pedal system at the traditional ‘dead spots’ of 6 and 12 o’clock.”

Inside, the custom GroundControl footbeds, made from sustainable PU and recycled polyester, are claimed to stimulate the soles of the feet via texture zones. The idea is that this produces better muscular and nervous system activation.

Lore says that traditional shoes compress the sides of the feet to create retention. “The LoreOne, in contrast, relieves the fat pads (sides of the feet) while focusing on vertical plane retention and a perfect heel cup to facilitate better sole-to-foot connection,” says Lore.  

Cleat hole positioning is determined by your scan so that the shoes suit your metatarsal anatomy. Lore says it will mark your first and fifth metatarsal bone positions for precise cleat adjustments.

Sustainability is also an area Lore has considered. The LoreOne shoes are made with renewable energy and Lore says it will recycle retired shoes, weaving the material into new products.

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The LoreOne is now available for pre-ordering for $1900 (around £1,378) with the covers included and there’s a 30-day money-back guarantee.

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Anna has been hooked on bikes ever since her youthful beginnings at Hillingdon Cycle Circuit. As an avid road and track racer, she reached the heady heights of a ProCyclingStats profile before leaving for university. Having now completed an MA in Multimedia Journalism, she’s hoping to add some (more successful) results. Although her greatest wish is for the broader acceptance of wearing funky cycling socks over the top of leg warmers.

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mrdoofer | 2 years ago
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Looks like venom ejaculated on your feet

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Retablo2 | 3 years ago
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Looks like beat-to-hell Crocks. Kudos!

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jarderich | 3 years ago
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Complete the look with some white tube socks and a bum bag.

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only1redders | 3 years ago
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'definitely the most expensive bike shoe you’ve ever seen'

Originally thought that these would set you back an additional $1500....

https://hanseeno.com/products/u100g-shoes

but then, you do get 2 pairs!

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jobro | 3 years ago
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But ultimately they are just freakin' ugly!

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RoubaixCube | 3 years ago
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They fought the lore and the LoreOne 

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Blackthorne replied to RoubaixCube | 3 years ago
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Destined to sell approximately One before being consigned to lore

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JL77 | 3 years ago
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Sub-millimetre fit? What about compliance to foot expansion and shrinking due to temperature/effort changes?

And you definitely need a (sweat increasing) cover not to lose power due to increased drag by all those "strings".

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JL77 replied to JL77 | 3 years ago
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Note that custom made/fit shoes are the future, though. Just not these ones, I think.

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AidanR replied to JL77 | 3 years ago
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Sub-millimetre fit... best make sure you're wearing socks when you scan your feet!

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Chris Hayes | 3 years ago
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I'm sure that if you can get someone to part with GBP 900+ for a pair of Lobbs then there's someone out there for these shoes.  It aint me.  I can just about justify my Northwaves which last approx 4 - 5 years (48-60,000 km)

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Tim89 | 3 years ago
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Engineering bullshit-bingo from start to finish

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OnTheRopes | 3 years ago
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Next years TdF winner will be wearing a pair of these or else I call BS on them.

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Carior | 3 years ago
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I tell you what - any of my mates show up with anything looking like that they are spending ALL day on the front until they get dropped - heck, with all that increased power and efficiency they definitely don't need a draft  3

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peted76 | 3 years ago
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Woah their site is outstanding!

"The LoreOne delivers advantages in key performance metrics versus top-end traditional road shoes. Riders can expect: higher peak watts, increased mean sustained watts, faster sprint acceleration times, and notable improvements in pedal efficiency scores. Secured by a 30-day money back guarantee."

Buy these shoes and you'll go faster. Only available to the very best dentists and cool kids. I mean.. they could have dialled down the hyperbole a bit surely.. they could have just said, these are custom shoes 3d designed for your feet, a proper fitting shoe improves efficiency in each pedal stroke. 

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Global Nomad replied to peted76 | 3 years ago
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what they forgot to mention was that you can only get those gains if you are wearing the covers otherwise the aerodynamic drag created on a full pedal revolution at various angular incidence of wind on the shoe structure will negate any gains.....also that these will make you slower becasue you will always ride at the back of a group where you cannot be seen

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TheBillder | 3 years ago
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The marketing team said: “The CAF captures dorsal rotational energy and produces increased ground reaction force to activate the foot/shoe/pedal system at the traditional ‘dead spots’ of 6 and 12 o’clock.”

Are there any anatomists in the house who can tell us what this actually means?

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mdavidford replied to TheBillder | 3 years ago
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I'm not an anatomist, but I'm pretty sure it means "spend your monies!".

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IanGlasgow replied to TheBillder | 2 years ago
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It's cheaper just to avoid cycling at 6 or 12 O'clock.

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Hywel | 3 years ago
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If Crocs made cycling shoes...

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peted76 | 3 years ago
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Those are bonkers.. I sort of love em. Now to find £1400... I must check down the back of the chaise lounge.

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RillettesCamembert | 3 years ago
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Well that's it, that's the last step before my Teva sandals looking mainstream on my road race bike! I can even start wearing socks with them apparently, that will save me some sunscreen!

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