The Osmos 12 is a great shoe for even the most demanding riders with excellent breathability and a locked-in fit beyond compare. Lower tongue folds over itself when putting your feet in (unless you rotate the tongue outwards before entry).Loop where the Velcro strap passes through the shoe can be felt atop the big toe.Over tightening the cleats may strip out the threaded insert.Wide tongue accommodates even the narrowest feet.I’ll add that the toe box is roomy as well so my toes don’t feel crammed into them. My feet are regular-to-narrow and some shoes require maxing out the tightness, but I’ve got plenty of extra room to go tighter (though I don’t need to). With that spread comes the ability to cinch these down for narrow feet with plenty of room to spare. The tongue and cuff of the Osmos 12’s is spread out more than other shoes. Every pedal stroke is instant and the uppers cradle my feet with precision. But during the ride, my feet feel united with the shoe. it takes noticeable effort to peel them out of the Osmos 12’s at the end of a ride. The heel cups hold your feet in place like glue. The magical heel cup of the Osmos 12’s keeps your feet locked in place. You don’t feel any flex ever, but the outsoles aren’t so stiff that your feet feel fatigued. I’ll call the stiffness “just right” for most riders. The outsole is stiff and responsive with excellent power transfer. Time has done some great things with these shoes aside from the breathability. It took me some time to figure out that process, but it works like a charm. Doing that, allows that lower edge to stay put and then you can rotate the tongue back in place before cinching. One trick I’ve found is that it helps to rotate the tongue outwards before sliding your foot inside. It’s odd and hasn’t gotten any better with use. I often have to unfold the lower corners by sticking my finger in there to sort things out. While I’m being nit-picky, the tongue tends to fold over itself at the base when I put my feet in. The outsole is 80% composite, 20% carbon with a full-carbon forefoot. It’s initially noticeable, but isn’t so noticeable once the miles tick away. Unfortunately, that material adds a pressure point just on top of my big toe. That lower Velcro strap passes through the shoe with a reinforced metal ring. I find myself tweaking the fit throughout my ride nearly every time - try that with laces or Velcro. That ratcheting dial is intuitive to tighten or loosen both on and off the bike. It’s no secret that Boa IP1 is my favorite fit system for road and mountain biking shoes (and, it should be yours too). With a single Boa IP1 dial and a Velcro lower strap, I was always able to get the shoes to fit perfectly. Once again, all that breathability came into play indoors without airflow as my feet always remained comfortable. My testing period began during the long winter of indoor Zwift training aboard the CycleOps H2 Smart Trainer. The Osmos 12’s are plenty stiff for standing efforts. Luckily, it’s securely in place, but it will be something I’ll have to deal with when the cleats wear out and need replacing. I just did the standard “tighten them as tight as possible” and ended up loosening up one insert inside the insole. #Time osmos 15 road cycling shoes manual#Trust me, you’ll want to get out that torque wrench and follow the instructions in the manual (which I believe is 6 nm). For starters, the cleat attachment bolts are to be treated with care and not just tightened as tight as possible. With that out of the way, let’s go through the rest of the shoe. On the road, all that mesh offers fantastic airflow with the Osmos 12’s being the most breathable shoes I’ve worn. Having spoken with several people who complain of sweaty, hot feet during the summer, the Osmos 12’s are a clear option for those riders or anyone else who needs as much breathability as possible. You don’t have to be an expert to notice the biggest feature of the Time Osmos 12’s - the breathable mesh uppers. Those super-ventilated uppers are easily seen with the REGGIE pink socks. With three shoes in the line, the Osmos 12 is the sweet spot as far as stiffness, fit and breathability is concerned. It’s been awhile since Time had road shoes in their lineup, but the timing was right to launch their new Osmos line.
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