Raid II Shoes ocean blue

We assume you know the secret of a good drink? Right, we’re talking about the correct mixture of ingredients. With ION’s Raid II flat pedal shoe, it’s pretty much the same story: To get the best possible performance in terms of grip, power transmission, durability, usability & style, ION relies on a combination of various parameters. And when looking at the sole, you will see a new concept now mixing a rather soft EVA mid-sole with a soft yet durable rubber blend on the outer sole. ION calls it Pin Tonic.

On the functional side of things, they mixed in an asymmetrical shaft  to add some protection on the crank side. The sole design still features dedicated pedal and walking zones. They extend from the ball of the foot to the very end of the mid-foot area. Toe and heel areas are shaped with particular climb zones to ensure maximum traction off the pedal.

The second main focus in development has been placed on the right mixture of stiffness in the longitudinal axis and flexibility across the lateral axis: a flat-pedal shoe needs to provide power transmission without any compromises in the longitudinal axis during pedalling. On the lateral axis you need a certain flex to prevent the foot from tilting on the pedal but still allow for effective steering impulses. And all this while maintaining comfortable foot roll behaviour. In the toe area a pre-shaped firm toe box protects the foot when it hits rocks or roots.

Technologies:

Pin Tonic Sole Concept:
Super-adhesive yet durable rubber combined with a softer midsole for maximum grip and durability.

ToeTal Protection & Pre-Shaped Heel:
Reinforced toe cap to protect the forefoot in contact with roots or stones. Preformed heel cap for maximum comfort and precise fit. Guaranteed outstanding heel hold.

SupTraction Rubber Soul FL:
Flat pedal sole specially developed by ION for improved grip on and next to the pedal. In addition to the special rubber compound, the sole design supports traction in every situation: low tread depth in the area of the tread surface on the pedal ensures reliable interlocking of the pedal pins with the rubber sole. Strongly profiled zones in the toe and heel area ensure safe treading.