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Where quick meets comfortable

The Ballista Knit road shoe is for athletes who demand the pinnacle of performance. It's extremely efficient, super breathable, and designed to wrap your foot in slipper-like comfort. The durable water repellent (DWR) coating and a rear-mounted BOA® Fit System give you a high-performance advantage wherever your race course might be. Step into the new faster you.

Product details

  1. inForm Pro last delivers an ergonomically optimized, high-performance fit
  2. 100% OCLV carbon sole is extremely lightweight and stiff for efficient power transfer
  3. Heel-mounted BOA® IP1 dial offers precise, two-way fit adjustments
  4. Breathable, lightweight knit material with DWR coating wraps around all the contours of your foot for a customized fit
  5. Stiffness index 12 of 14
  6. Heel Reel draws foot down and back to create a secure heel lock for a more efficient pedal stroke
  7. Also includes durable shoe cover for inclement weather training rides

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"Knit done right"

"Ventilation is absolutely superb, too"

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"Highly breathable and super-comfortable"

"After wearing the Ballista Knits I am totally converted as the fit and comfort is like a second skin"

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"Breathability is the bomb"

"Some of the best cycling shoes available"

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"Light, airy and comfortable"

"Tensioning the BOA up from the back creates a different kind of fit and it’s among the best I’ve tried"

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Features

Uniquely unified

Breathable, lightweight knit material with a DWR coating wraps around all the contours of your foot for a fully customized fit.

Power up

Proprietay OCLV Carbon construction makes up 100% of sole and is extremely lightweight and stiff for an efficient transfer of power.

Uniquely dialed

Heel-mounted Boa IP1 dial offers precise, two-way fit adjustments so don’t have to worry about connection points on the top of your foot for better overall comfort.

Heel Reel

The heel-mounted Boa IP1 dial and unique fit system draws your foot down and back for a more secure fit.

Just in case

A smooth, durable shoe cover is included for inclement weather training rides or that extra aero advantage and is designed specifically for Ballista Knit.

30-Day Unconditional Guarantee

30-Day Unconditional Guarantee

If for any reason you're not satisfied with a Bontrager or Trek aftermarket purchase, return the item, along with the original sales receipt to the original place of purchase within 30 days for an exchange or refund. Think of it as a 30-day test ride.

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Specifications

Gender Unisex
Cleat compatibility SPD SL 3-bolt
Includes cleat covers No
Closure type BOA
Sole fiber content 100% Carbon
Upper fiber content 58% Polyester / 30% Thermoplastic Polyurethane / 8% Nylon / 4% Polyurethane
Liner fiber content 100% Polyester
Bag included No
We reserve the right to make changes to the product information contained on this site at any time without notice, including with respect to equipment, specifications, models, colors, materials, and pricing. Prices shown are manufacturer's suggested retail prices.
Weights are based off pre-production products at time of publication. Weights may vary in final production.

Sizing & Tech

 

US Men

US Women

UK Men

UK Women

CM

Heel to toe (cm)

36

3.5

5.0

2.5

4.0

23.0

22.4

37

4.0

5.5

3.0

4.5

23.7

23.1

38

5.0

6.5

4.0

5.5

24.3

23.7

39

6.0

7.5

5.0

6.5

25.0

24.3

40

7.0

8.5

6.0

7.5

25.7

25.0

40.5

7.5

9.0

6.5

8.0

26.0

25.3

41

8.0

9.5

7.0

8.5

26.3

25.5

41.5

8.5

10.0

7.5

9.0

26.7

25.9

42

9.0

10.5

8.0

9.5

27.0

26.2

42.5

9.5

11.0

8.5

10.0

27.3

26.5

43

10.0

11.5

9.0

10.5

27.7

26.9

43.5

10.5

12.0

9.5

11.0

28.0

27.1

44

11.0

12.5

10.0

11.5

28.3

27.4

44.5

11.5

13.0

10.5

12.0

28.7

27.8

45

12.0

13.5

11.0

12.5

29.0

28.1

45.5

12.5

13.5

11.5

13.0

29.3

28.3

46

13.0

14.5

12.0

13.5

29.7

28.7

47

14.0

15.5

13.0

14.5

30.3

29.3

48

14.5

16.0

13.5

15.0

31.0

29.9

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