Hardwear
Product 2020
Woman, Man
The Time Osmos 15, at 300 euros, is the top-end model from the brand that owns the Rossignol group. We were able to test them for a long time out on the road, on long routes but also on single-speed bikes where sole rigidity and the notion of “pulling” are fundamental.
Contrary to what we have read on some blogs, these shoes are narrow, especially around the forefoot (very snug fitting). The metatarsal zone is limited and the overall foot envelopment is very good. Watch out if you have a high instep. The heel is well pinched using a flexible and non-slip fabric, the heel remains firmly held when pedaling. The quid pro? When you put them on your socks don’t slip inside the shoes and their heels are held by the non-slip fabric. In short, you need to reposition the heels of your socks so you don’t have any extra thickness. We have also had easier shoes to put on that open wider, like the Scott Road RC.
Let’s move on to the Time Osmos 15’s major highlight: its sole. They’ve done a great job with carbon fiber. So you have a lightweight shoe, 175g without the cleats in size 42.5, 185 grams with the cleats. The output is very good, both pushing and pulling. There’s no doubt that all the cyclist’s energy is transmitted through the pedals. We tested these shoes with Time Xpro 10 pedals, what a treat!
During long outings, we didn’t notice any friction or heat rubbing at the heels or forefoot. Pay attention to the instep area, because despite the fact that they have a comfortable tongue, the Boa system cable can cause a pressure point on top of the foot if you tighten it too much (ankle fold).
Another point, they make a slight noise, they squeak (the tongue junction?) Like ski touring boots, which make a little noise when in full effort and it’s quite annoying.
The Time Osmos 15 design is successful, yet we can’t help but notice the tongue’s two notches: not very pretty.
With all their ventilation, the Time Osmos 15 are ideal for outings in a hot weather. When the temperature drops sharply, you must either cover them with a bootie or use a different pair because they are too cold.
The Boa system handling is as usual very practical and efficient. The two discs can be easily grasped, even with gloves on. Powerful adjustment so be careful not to overdo it.
In terms of durability, after using for many months, we didn’t see any weak points.
The Time Osmos 15 are good high-performance carbon shoes. The good comfort makes them possible to use on long distances. Very airy, they are limited to when it’s hot.
We used this equipment over a long period of time
These are our thoughts after intensive use:
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