The LoreOne was our first shoe. It was an expedition to the outer universe of cycling performance via a full carbon airframe. The LoreTwo is a shoe that bridges the gap between the extremity of the LoreOne and the sport’s more traditional cues. We designed the LoreTwo to be much more forgiving in its fit and post purchase setup while still retaining the core custom and performance design structure that amplifies pedaling performance over traditional shoes.

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3D printing with ‘chopped’ carbon fiber has been in vogue recently, and these little chunks of carbon can provide improved part performance versus unreinforced polymer parts. In contrast, the LoreOne is groundbreaking because it combines a complex organic form factor with truly unbroken, continuous carbon fiber reinforcement. The carbon fiber is composed of unbroken strands to achieve the shangri-la of high performance composites; stiff, lightweight, and totally custom. The impact is huge and has never been done before in any product–– the result is revolutionary part performance.

The patent-pending CAF design features structurally interlocked dorsal and plantar shells that efficiently capture lateral and rotational forces produced by the foot through normal biomechanical movement. The structural relationship between these two parts provides the most direct energy transfer possible and is a first for any type of footwear, and is only enabled by true customization. Traditional shoes with soft uppers fail to effectively capture dorsal inputs; energy is bled off before it can be translated to the pedal. Superior power transfer has been obvious to testers and early pro users.

The LoreOne’s weight is comparable to other high-end road shoes, but the power transfer is superior due to the CAF. Weight of an individual shoe is ultimately dependent on the length, width, and volume of the user’s foot. A single shoe equivalent in width to a conventional size 43/US 10 should weigh approximately 315 grams.

The digital fit algorithm calculates a location that splits your first and fifth metatarsal bones longitudinally. This final cleat coordinate is mated with a lateral position that accounts for the geometry of your heel relative to your toes and the need for medial crank clearance.

The LoreOne’s carbon reinforcement is made without using molds in order to enable the elasticity of full custom production methods. Practically all consumer products in the world are made using molds that achieve superior surface finish quality, but are inherently constrained in terms of lack of customization. Carbon Customization is a science fiction dream realized, but it comes at the expense of surface finish quality.

The LoreOne is designed to be used without additional orthotics or footbeds. The sole of the LoreOne’s CAF is designed based on your unique anatomy and perfectly cups the perimeter of individual feet to provide unmatched lateral cupping and force transfer. Moreover the Dorsal Orthotic system provides ankle stabilization and corrective support that doesn’t exist in conventional footwear––effectively negating the need for under foot arch stabilization.

We expect Lore shoes to grace podiums in all disciplines over the coming years.

Yes.

Yes, we are excited to work with the finest bike fitters and retailers across the globe. To learn more about our retail program, contact dealers@lore.cc.