Slopestyle, bmx, Friday beers with friends, these are the disciplines where Vice excels. Kyle Strait, a multiple Red Bull Rampage winner, took great care in the development process. The entire design, including the High Grip sole, has been modified to give riders close contact with the pedal and enough grip to keep the foot where it should be, but still allow movement on the pedal during hard tricks and impacts. This is also adapted to the original sole pattern, which changes from toe to heel. The protection of the foot has not been neglected. The toe has TPU rigid thumb protection inside, but mainly the inner liner contains a D3O smart foam protector. Ride Concepts is the only manufacturer to use D3O technology across multiple models. Everyone knows D3O from the bike protectors (Race Face, Bluegrass...). The insole has integrated D3O protectors in the heel and toe area for protection from impact or missed double and subsequent heel stepping. The foot is less tired and prone to wear and tear thanks to D3O. You won't find this technology anywhere else! The construction of the Vice and Vice Mid is identical to the Livewire model, where the sole flows seamlessly into the upper and the connection is ensured by a combination of welding and stitching. While the Tallac, Hellion, Accomplice, Transition, etc. use a different construction, hardened in the order of sole, midsole and upper. It is more suitable for more performance-oriented riders and disciplines. Tightening with non-slip laces. The tongue has a loop on it to keep the laces from moving freely and getting caught on an obstacle. The tongue is elastically attached to the construction of the shoe to hold it in place and prevent the ingress of dirt. Stylish design for time on and off the bike High Grip outsole compound with unique D3O® pattern design High Impact Zone Technology insole absorbs shock and prevents injury Non-slip laces with eyelet on tongue to secure them Antibacterial mesh lining to eliminate odor Tongue attached to construction holds in place and prevents dirt from entering TPU reinforced toe protection Loop for easy on/off