Vento Ferox Carbon or Ferox 2 Carbon?

Same idea, two generations. Both have a Powerstrap plus BOA Li2 closure and a full-carbon outsole at Fizik stiffness index 10, and weigh almost the same (297 g vs 295 g per Fizik). The Ferox 2 changes the fit: a straighter axis and reduced drop, an expanded toe box, a perforated Airprene bootie, and a wider, lower carbon plate. If the original fits you well, it is still the same race shoe; if you want more room at the toes, pick the Ferox 2.

Both are Fizik off-road race shoes; the difference is sole and closure. The Ferox models use a full-carbon outsole at stiffness index 10 with a Powerstrap plus a BOA Li2 dial (297 g / 295 g per Fizik). The Proxy uses a carbon-reinforced nylon X3 outsole at stiffness index 8 and a single BOA Li2 dial with textile guides (326 g). Pick the Ferox for maximum stiffness and hold when racing; the Proxy if you want a slightly more forgiving sole and a simpler one-dial closure.

What’s different about the Team Amani and Pas Normal Studios Ferox?

The shoe itself is the same. Fizik’s Team Amani page is a limited-edition colourway inspired by the wildlife of Team Amani’s home country, Kenya, with exactly the same specifications as the standard Vento Ferox Carbon. The Fizik x Pas Normal Studios pairs are collaboration colourways of the same model; Fizik no longer lists them on its site.

Which size should I get?

Go by foot length, not by the size of your other shoes. Stand on a sheet of paper, measure from the back of the heel to the tip of the longest toe, and find that length in Fizik’s size guide (the “Size guide” link next to the sizes): 270 mm is EU 42, 277 mm is EU 43. Fizik makes half sizes, and lists all these models as regular fit. Which sizes are in stock varies by colour, so check the size selector.

Which pedals and cleats do these shoes take?

Two-bolt cleats, the SPD-type system used by mountain-bike and gravel pedals. Fizik lists the outsole of the Ferox, Proxy, Atlas, Artica and Nanuq as “Clipless off-road” with adjustable cleat position, and the Beat as SPD-compatible with a two-bolt cleat track hidden in the sole. If your pedals are three-bolt road pedals (Shimano SPD-SL, Look Kéo), you need a road shoe instead.

FIZIK Gravel MTB Cycling Shoes Vento Ferox Carbon

Mud/Grape

€191,40

~~€319,00~~ €191,40

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+3 units in stock

The essentials

Best for

Gravel racing
XC
Cyclocross

FIZIK Gravel MTB Cycling Shoes Vento Ferox Carbon - Mud/Grape

Technologies

Specifications

Closure	Powerstrap + BOA Li2
Sole	X1 full carbon, rubber tread
Stiffness index (Fizik)	10
Weight (Fizik)	297 g
Cleat system	2-bolt off-road (SPD-type)
Fit	Regular
Sizes	EU 38–47, plus 43.5 (Pas Normal Studios Off White)

Carbon sole

The sole plate is made of carbon fibre rather than nylon or carbon-reinforced nylon. Carbon is stiffer and lighter, so less of your effort is lost to flex; the brand’s stiffness index is in the spec table.

Individual, secure support

A dual closure adjusts instep and forefoot separately. Fizik says the Powerstrap at the instep contains the foot at the high cadences common off-road and is crash-proof, while the Li2 BOA dial at the forefoot fine-tunes the fit.

Stiff sole, trail-ready tread

A redesigned X1 carbon outsole with a high stiffness-to-weight ratio (Fizik stiffness index 10) for power transfer. Generous studs and a rubber coating over the whole surface, midfoot included, give traction when you get off the bike.

Lightweight, breathable, tough

A polyurethane-laminated material over a translucent mesh. Fizik says the construction saves weight while staying breathable and tear-resistant; its listed weight is 297 g.

BOA Li2 Fit System

A premium Li2 BOA dial: Fizik describes it as bi-directional and micro-adjustable, for a precision fit with even pressure distribution. On the Ferox models it closes the forefoot under a Powerstrap; on the Proxy it is the only closure, with BOA textile lace guides.

FIZIK Gravel MTB Cycling Shoes Vento Ferox Carbon - Mud/Grape

Compare with

	FIZIK Gravel MTB Cycling Shoes Vento Ferox Carbon - Mud/GrapeFizik’s carbon off-road race shoe for gravel events, XC trails and cyclocross: a full-carbon X1 sole at Fizik stiffness index 10, a Powerstrap over the instep plus a BOA Li2 dial at the forefoot, and 297 g per Fizik.	FIZIK Ferox 2 Carbon Gravel Cycling Shoes - Light Grey / Mint Green Choose it for the newer Ferox: straighter, lower-drop shape, roomier toe box and an Airprene bootie, on the same stiffness-10 carbon sole.	FIZIK Vento Proxy Gravel Cycling Shoes - White/White Choose it for a race shoe with one BOA Li2 dial and a carbon-reinforced nylon sole at stiffness 8: a little more forgiving than the carbon Ferox.
Regular price	€191,40	€263,16	€172,99
Safety rating	—	—	—
Closure	Powerstrap + BOA Li2	Powerstrap + BOA Li2	1 × BOA Li2, textile guides
Sole	X1 full carbon, rubber tread	Full carbon, reduced drop, rubber tread	X3 carbon-reinforced nylon, rubber tread
Stiffness index (Fizik)	10	10	8
Weight (Fizik)	297 g	295 g	326 g
Cleat system	2-bolt off-road (SPD-type)	2-bolt off-road (SPD-type)	2-bolt off-road (SPD-type)
Fit	Regular	Regular	Regular
Sizes	EU 38–47, plus 43.5 (Pas Normal Studios Off White)	EU 36–48, half sizes 37.5–46.5	EU 38–47

FIZIK Gravel MTB Cycling Shoes Vento Ferox Carbon - Mud/Grape

Size guide

EU	US	UK	Foot length (cm)	Foot length (in)
36	4 ¼	3 ¼	23	9.1
37	5 ¼	4 ¼	23.7	9.3
37.5	5 ½	4 ½	24	9.4
38	6	5	24.35	9.6
38.5	6 ¼	5 ¼	24.7	9.7
39	6 ¾	5 ¾	25	9.8
39.5	7	6	25.35	10.0
40	7 ½	6 ½	25.7	10.1
40.5	8	7	26	10.2
41	8 ¼	7 ½	26.35	10.4
41.5	8 ¾	7 ¾	26.7	10.5
42	9	8	27	10.6
42.5	9 ½	8 ½	27.35	10.8
43	9 ¾	8 ¾	27.7	10.9
43.5	10	9	28	11.0
44	10 ¾	9 ¾	28.35	11.2
44.5	11	10	28.7	11.3
45	11 ½	10 ½	29	11.4
45.5	11 ¾	10 ¾	29.35	11.6
46	12	11	29.7	11.7
46.5	12 ½	11 ½	30	11.8
47	13	12	30.35	11.9
48	13 ¾	12 ¾	31	12.2

How to measure

Stand on a sheet of paper with your heel against a wall, mark the tip of your longest toe and measure the distance in centimetres. Measure both feet and go by the longer one.

Find your size with a shoe you already own

Tell us a cycling shoe that fits you well and the size you wear in it. We compare the brands’ official foot-length charts.

Brand of the shoe you own Size you wear (EU)

An estimate from each brand’s official size chart. Width, volume and the last also change the fit — if in doubt, ask us.

SizeSelect your size EU 40 EU 41 EU 42 EU 43 EU 44 EU 45 EU 46 EU 47

Description

Fizik’s carbon off-road race shoe for gravel events, XC trails and cyclocross: a full-carbon X1 sole at Fizik stiffness index 10, a Powerstrap over the instep plus a BOA Li2 dial at the forefoot, and 297 g per Fizik. For riders who want road-shoe stiffness off-road; if you walk a lot or want a softer sole, the Atlas suits you better, and the newer Ferox 2 adds toe room.

Full-carbon X1 outsole, Fizik stiffness index 10, with studs and rubber over the whole surface
Dual closure: Powerstrap at the instep, BOA Li2 dial at the forefoot, adjusted separately
PU-laminated translucent mesh upper that Fizik calls breathable and tear-resistant; 297 g
Same shoe in the Team Amani and Pas Normal Studios editions

Available sizes