The Italian brand Nimbl, much loved by pros', has just presented a new version of its flagship model: the Ultimate Exceed Pro Edition Stardust CollectionThe novelty in this case is aesthetic, but notable.
The upper of these Ultimate Exceed Pro Edition is not in the classic white, but in a very special silver microfibre with iridescent reflections. A way to be recognized, not only for the quality that made Nimbl famous, but also for an elegant and inimitable look.
Idea exploded in an instant
He told us directly how this idea was born. Francesco Sergio, the founder of Nimbl. «The Stardust are born for pure funMany people ask us the limited edition, but we don't always have the physical time to produce them. A few months ago I saw a high-end bag with a livery that immediately struck me, so I decided to take inspiration from that material and that aesthetic. "
Un entertainment that was immediately a great successSergio continues: «At first I wanted to produce only 100. But after the photos of Van Aert and Campenaerts with the Stardust came out, 50 WorldTour riders called me to tell me that they wanted them too, and in 12 hours we sold 200, a lot. Also because that microfiber is a very difficult material to work with, for every two shoes we have to throw away one. Perhaps this is why they are so special and loved.».
Different color, same quality
Beyond the microfiber material, this limited edition maintains all the technical features by Nimbl, and the Ultimate Exceed Pro Edition model in particular. La the sole is in full carbon monocoque, optimized for extremely high torsional stiffness which translates into maximum power transmission. Furthermore, it is ultra-light and very thin, with a stack of less than 2 mm.
This aspect is very important because helps make the shoe and pedal one, thus with even better pedaling efficiency. Speaking of weight: the Ultimate Exceed Pro Edition they stop the scale needle at 192 grams in size 43. A figure that places them among the lightest shoes available on the market.
Full compatibility
Ultimate Exceed Pro Edition are available with two different soles. One with a universal system for three-hole cleats (for example Look and Shimano) and a with four-hole system for Speedplay cleats and pedals. This choice is far from a detail, but it demonstrates once again Nimbl's attention to the needs of professionals (Van Aert, for example, uses the Speedplay system) and it is no coincidence that this model is the one most used by WorldTour athletes.
The closure is managed by the system with two latest generation Boa Li2 micro-adjustable rotors, which also make use ofhigh-smooth cotton guides which ensure uniform pressure across the entire foot.
The Ultimate Exceed Pro Edition Stardust are available on the Nimbl website at the price of 599 euro.
