Unique Pro 4.0 or Dottore Clima?

The Unique Pro 4.0 is Q36.5’s highest-performance race shoe: a 2.2 mm carbon sole for a 4.4 mm total stack height, twin BOA Li2 Dial D dials, a tongueless upper with a mesh bridge panel, and a 4-hole sole that also takes SRM’s X-Power Direct cleat. The Dottore Clima is the summer shoe from Q36.5’s Clima collection: a seamless UNIBODY knit upper, glue-free and without TPU, on a zone-mapped carbon outsole with ‘positive flexibility’, 270 g in EU 42, standard 3-bolt. Choose the Unique Pro for maximum directness and racing; the Dottore Clima for a sock-like fit in hot weather.

Do I need SRM X-Power Direct pedals for the Unique Pro 4.0?

No. Q36.5 says the 4.0 keeps every classic 3-bolt mounting, so it works with most road pedals (Shimano SPD-SL, Look and similar). The fourth hole is only there for SRM’s X-Power Direct cleat, which is fixed at two points on the shoe’s long axis and fits only this shoe. If you do switch to those pedals, Q36.5’s setup guide says to lower the saddle by 6 mm compared with Shimano or Look pedals.

What does the Unique Pro’s 4.4 mm stack height mean?

Stack height is the distance from the pedal axle to the bottom of your foot. Q36.5 makes the Unique Pro’s carbon sole only 2.2 mm thick, for a 4.4 mm total that it calls the lowest on the market, and cites studies putting every millimetre less at about 1% more power through better rotation and aerodynamics — hence its claim of ‘at least 4%’ over your current shoes. That is Q36.5’s figure, not an independent measurement; the real-world gain depends on your current shoe and pedal.

How do Q36.5 shoes size — should I size down in the Unique Pro?

Q36.5 gives one chart for its shoes (EU 42 = 27 cm, 43 = 27.7 cm, 44 = 28.4 cm) plus two brand-comparison tables, and they differ by model. For the Unique Pro, Q36.5 pairs its EU 42 with a Specialized, Shimano, Nimbl or Sidi 43 and a Fizik or Rapha 42 — so if you wear a 43 in Specialized or Shimano, Q36.5 points you to a 42. For its Clima shoes, including the Dottore Clima, 42 equals a Specialized, Nimbl or DMT 42 and a Shimano or Sidi 43. road.cc’s tester found the Unique Pro 4.0 true to size against his other shoes, so measure your foot and check your own brand in the size guide. We stock EU 37–48 with half sizes from 39.5 to 45.5.

Why does the Unique Pro have no tongue?

It’s a signature of Q36.5’s race shoes: instead of a tongue, a proprietary mesh panel spans the bridge of the foot to maximise cooling, and Q36.5 says no other racing shoe has such a large ventilated surface. road.cc described it as a perforated sock-style liner with a mesh bridge panel and found it airy, with no hot spots under the twin BOA dials.

Q36.5 Unique Pro 4.0 Road Shoes

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The essentials

Best for

Road racing
Time trials
Hot-weather racing

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Technologies

Specifications

Closure	2 × BOA Li2 Dial D
Outsole	Carbon fibre, patent-pending layup, 2.2 mm (made in Montebelluna)
Stack height	4.4 mm total (Q36.5)
Cleat system	Road 3-bolt + 4th hole for SRM X-Power Direct
Upper	Tongueless, mesh panel across the bridge
Insole	Solestar, included
Fit	Extra-wide metatarsal area, cupped heel; see size guide (runs large vs Specialized/Shimano per Q36.5)
Sizes	EU 37–48, half sizes 39.5–45.5

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.

Shoe + SRM X-Power Direct system

Q36.5 developed the Unique Pro 4.0 with SRM’s X-Power Direct road pedal as one system: it increases the contact area between shoe and pedal and, Q36.5 says, cuts total pedalling stack height by 6 mm against the current market-leading figures.

Low stack height

A patent-pending carbon-fibre layup, made by Q36.5 in Montebelluna, Italy, keeps the outsole only 2.2 mm thick for a total stack height of 4.4 mm, which Q36.5 calls the lowest on the market. Q36.5 cites studies putting each millimetre less at about 1% more power.

4-hole SRM X-Power Direct cleat compatibility

The SRM X-Power Direct cleat needs a fourth hole position on the sole; Q36.5 says this 4-hole layout is exclusive to the Unique Pro, which still takes every classic 3-bolt cleat, so the shoe works with most road pedals on the market.

Comfort and ventilation

A wider metatarsal area is meant to suit the widest range of feet, with a cupped heel for stability. There is no tongue: a proprietary mesh panel across the bridge of the foot maximises cooling, and Q36.5 says no other racing shoe offers such a large ventilating surface.

BOA Fit System, Li2 Dial D

Two BOA Li2 Dial D dials — a low-profile dial built for dual-dial systems — give zonal fit control, with the upper and lower dials adjusted separately. road.cc found the twin dials worked well together for a secure, even hold without pressure points.

Solestar insoles

Solestar insoles come included. Q36.5 says they place the foot in the Optimal Neutral Position to improve comfort, stability and propulsion.

Q36.5 Unique Pro 4.0 Road Shoes - Black

Compare with

	Q36.5 Unique Pro 4.0 Road Shoes - BlackQ36.5’s highest-performance road race shoe, for riders who want the most direct connection to the pedal	Q36.5 Dottore Clima Road Shoes - Silver Choose it for hot weather: seamless UNIBODY knit upper with no TPU or glue, zone-mapped carbon sole, 270 g in EU 42.	FIZIK Vento Vega Carbon Road Shoes - White/White Choose it for Fizik’s top race shoe: full-carbon outsole integrated inside the shoe (Fizik stiffness 10) and two BOA Li2 dials, 239 g.	UDOG Udog Cento Road Cycling Shoes - White Choose it for an Italian full-carbon race shoe with a single low-profile dial: Udog Micro Twist with TWS 2.0, 270 g in EU 42.
Regular price	€550,00	€500,00	€295,95	€233,32
Safety rating	—	—	—	—
Closure	2 × BOA Li2 Dial D	BOA Fit System, 2 dials	2 × BOA Li2	Micro Twist dial + TWS 2.0
Outsole	Carbon fibre, patent-pending layup, 2.2 mm (made in Montebelluna)	Aerospace-grade carbon fibre, zone-mapped	Full carbon, integrated inside the shoe	Full carbon (Udog)
Stack height	4.4 mm total (Q36.5)	—	—	—
Cleat system	Road 3-bolt + 4th hole for SRM X-Power Direct	Road, 3-bolt	Road, 3-bolt	Road, 3-bolt
Upper	Tongueless, mesh panel across the bridge	UNIBODY knit, no TPU, glue-free (55% PES, 30% PA, 15% elastane)	Aeroweave Pro + mesh, Airprene bootie	Microfiber with TPU reinforcements
Insole	Solestar, included	Solestar, included	—	—
Fit	Extra-wide metatarsal area, cupped heel; see size guide (runs large vs Specialized/Shimano per Q36.5)	Hand-shaped custom last, firm heel, roomy toe box (Q36.5)	Regular	True to size, slightly wider than other brands; gender neutral (Udog)
Sizes	EU 37–48, half sizes 39.5–45.5	EU 37–48, half sizes 39.5–45.5	EU 38–47 (whole sizes; range varies by colour)	EU 38–48 (whole sizes)
Weight	—	270 g, EU 42 (Q36.5)	239 g (Fizik)	270 g, EU 42 (Udog)
Stiffness index	—	—	10	11.0 (Udog)

Q36.5 Unique Pro 4.0 Road Shoes - Black

Size guide

EU	US	UK	Length (cm)	Length (in)
37	5	4	23.7	9.3
38	5.75	4.75	24.4	9.6
39	6.5	5.5	25.0	9.8
39.5	7	6	25.4	10.0
40	7.5	6.5	25.7	10.1
40.5	7.75	6.75	26.0	10.2
41	8	7	26.4	10.4
41.5	8.5	7.5	26.7	10.5
42	9	8	27.0	10.6
42.5	9.25	8.25	27.4	10.8
43	9.5	8.5	27.7	10.9
43.5	10	9	28.0	11.0
44	10.5	9.5	28.4	11.2
44.5	11	10	28.7	11.3
45	11.5	10.5	29.0	11.4
45.5	12	11	29.4	11.6
46	12.5	11.5	29.7	11.7
47	13	12	30.4	12.0
48	14	13	31.0	12.2

Q36.5’s Unique Pro comparison places this shoe about one size larger than many brands: its EU 42 equals a Specialized, Shimano, Nimbl or Sidi 43, a DMT, Giro, Northwave or Gaerne 42.5, and a Fizik, Mavic or Rapha 42. So if you wear a 43 in Specialized or Shimano, Q36.5 points you to a 42. road.cc’s tester found it true to size against his other shoes — measure your foot and check your own brand. Q36.5 says the extra-wide metatarsal area suits a wide range of feet.

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

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

Description

Q36.5’s highest-performance road race shoe, for riders who want the most direct connection to the pedal. Its patent-pending carbon sole is only 2.2 mm thick for a 4.4 mm total stack height — the lowest on the market, Q36.5 says — with twin BOA Li2 dials and a tongueless mesh bridge for ventilation. The 4.0 adds a fourth sole hole for SRM’s X-Power Direct pedal but still takes any 3-bolt cleat. Check Q36.5’s size comparison before ordering: it pairs this shoe’s 42 with a Specialized or Shimano 43.