![]() The velcro strap at the toe helps to tighten the shoe, but I never really felt like I needed to cinch it down tight. The cord weaves overtop of the instep, but I never felt any pressure or hot spots. Spin the dial in either direction to tighten or loosen the shoe on a micro level, or pull it to completely release. The Boa IP1 dial is very familiar and made adjusting the shoe on the fly very easy. The Boa IP1 dials allow for micro adjustments to tighten or loosen the shoe while riding. The grippy material on the heel does a great job locking in your foot for hard efforts. The tongue can be a little fiddly at times, but as long as you take time to make sure that it lays flat as you slip your foot in, it is very comfortable. The mesh and soft microfiber uppers conformed to my feet easily, with very little brake in time. The uppers were very comfortable from the beginning. When compared to one of my favorite shoes, the Giro Empire, it almost felt like my feet were air conditioned, versus being able to pour sweat from the Giro’s after a hard indoor session. The addition of vents in the sole add some additional breathability. But later on in the summer, or while on the trainer or in spin classes, the ventilation was very much welcomed. Using these shoes in colder temperatures, I found myself grabbing my shoe covers to help keep my feet warm. The first thing that I immediately noticed about the OSMOS 12 was the ventilation. Okay, maybe not as demanding as an alpine climb, but a small room packed with 24 other riders and only one fan on each side of the room, the put the ventilation to the test. I spent some time on the road and on the trainer with them, but also used them in another demanding environment, the spin studio. This gave us the perfect chance to try them out as a system and we’ll have a review on the pedals coming soon. Time sent the OSMOS 12’s with a pair of their Xpro 10 pedals, which are the entry level for the Xpro, but sit about middle of the range of their pedals when you factor in the Xpresso pedals. On The Road The heel pads are replaceable on the OSMOS 12, something I wish was true on all shoes. The shoes, especially the black, have a classy look, while still providing a pop of color to keep them interesting. The front half of the shoe, including the mesh, is white, with the back half as the accent color. The 12 comes in two colors, white/black and white/red. ![]() The 12 also shares the same Sensor2 Mono insole of the 10. The rear heel pad is replaceable, which is something that is much appreciated. For the sole, you get the 10’s 80% composite/20% carbon sole, but Time adds a carbon fiber plate at the cleat to increase stiffness. The closure is a single Boa IP1 dial at the top with a velcro strap at the bottom. ![]() The 12 benefits from the same upper as the 15, a seamless upper made from a mix of microfiber and multiple panels of mesh to make them extremely breathable. Sitting in the middle of the line, the 12 is definitely a blend of the 10 and 15. The 12 Time uses a 80% composite/20% carbon sole with a carbon plate on the OSMOS 12 From there, Time worked with their R&D teams to create the new line. The Italian brand makes ski boots, among other items, and had a wealth of data on foot shapes to help create the lasts for the OSMOS. When Time began working on shoes again, they turned to the experience of their parent company Rossignol. The soles range from an 80% composite/20% carbon mix on the 10 to a full carbon sole on the 15 and all three models include a version of Time’s Sensor2 insoles. Each shoe features at least one Boa IP1 dial for the closure (one on the 10 and 12, and two on the 15). The look of each shoe is pretty similar, with the 12 and 15 gaining large mesh panels to increase ventilation substantially. The OSMOS comes in three levels, the entry 10, mid-level 12, and range topping 15. OSMOS Line Overview There is plenty of ventilation with all of the mesh on the OSMOS 12. We’ve put the mid-level shoe, the 12, through a season of riding, and found it to be a capable shoe with great ventilation. With three different levels, they have a shoe to fit the needs of many different road riders. Time stepped back into the shoe world after nine years with the launch of their OSMOS road line earlier in 2019.
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