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Movistar riders' Fizik shoes at a presentation

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‘We talk about shoes every day’ – Movistar's Will Barta on why pro cyclists are obsessed with their footwear... and how they get it exactly right

A WorldTour rider and his shoe sponsor give insights into the painstaking detail involved in sourcing a shoe that facilitates optimal power transfer and maximum comfort – and the difference it can make

By Simon Smythe

Photography by Fizik and Getty Images

21 MARCH 2024 | UPDATED 11.41 PM BST

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Rouleur Issue 144 — The Tour Issue
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The Tour Issue

Le Tour de France: a race defined by colour, passion and history, whose drama and romance continue to shape the identity of cycling’s greatest stage.