Fizik Omna Goes Wide, Offering Affordable Road Shoes For All Fits
By Cory Benson | Jan 24, 2024 1:29 p.m. ET
Fizik is expanding its range with the introduction of a new wide-last option for their popular, affordable Omna road shoes. The Fizik Omna Wide features a single premium Boa dial closure, stiff-enough reinforced nylon sole, and a sleek design, making it an ideal choice for road cyclists seeking comfort and performance.
While much attention in the road shoe market is focused on top-tier ultralight, ultra-stiff options, Fizik recognizes the need for wider and more forgiving shoes. The new Omna Wide caters to this demand, offering no-nonsense performance without compromising on essential details, all at an affordable price point. The introduction of the Wide last option aims to accommodate a broader range of cyclists, ensuring a perfect fit for more riders.
Tech details
The Omna Wide is designed to provide an optimal fit for riders with wider feet, featuring a higher volume forefoot area around the ball of the foot and metatarsals. While the width difference is relatively modest, approximately <10% overall, it can make a significant difference for riders with wider feet. The shoes boast a simple, light, and durable synthetic polyurethane upper with perforations for ventilation. The single premium Boa Li2 dial with 2-cross lacing in webbing loops ensures secure closure and precise adjustment, without the risk of plastic guides breaking. The vented R5 reinforced nylon outsole with non-replaceable rubber walking lugs offers a stiffness rating of 6/12, providing ample rigidity for most road cyclists. The redesigned sole also improves pedaling ergonomics by shifting the cleat bolts back, while offering ample cleat adjustment for personalized positioning.
Pricing, Options & Availability
The Fizik Vento Omna Wide road shoes are priced at 165€ / £170 / $170 and are available in all-black or white with black detailing. They are offered in whole sizes 36-48, as well as half sizes from 37-47. The standard-width Vento Omna shoes are available at the same price and feature identical tech details and sizing, with the addition of more colorful options.
