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The Italian brand Uyn launches Naked, a revolutionary shoe: ultra-light, ultra-breathable, completely seamless. It offers the sensation of being barefoot, without compromising on performance.
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The structure of a sock, completely seamless, and the performance of a shoe designed to unleash energy. Uyn launches Naked, the Italian brand’s first shoe designed for road cycling and the first in the world entirely derived from a sock with a revolutionary production technique. Naked is the result of a long process of research for perfection conducted by technicians at AREAS (Academy for Research and Engineering in Apparel and Sport), Uyn’s cutting-edge research and development center. Through rigorous laboratory and road tests, the perfect balance between comfort and performance has been achieved, leveraging Uyn’s invaluable know-how in functional apparel and technical fabrics.
A second skin, ultra-light, breathable and natural
The upper is made of a single piece of double-layer 3D knit, designed to wrap around the foot like a second skin, perfectly adapted to its anatomy. No tongue and no seams. This means no creases, overlapping materials, or abrasion. The Free Flow micro-perforated structure guarantees very high breathability and allows air to circulate freely around the foot. For the outer layer, Uyn has developed the Hi-Force yarn: each filament has a coating that makes it highly resistant to abrasion, perfect for prolonged use. The inside of the shoe is made from the exclusive Natex yarn, 100% plant-based. Natex is 25% lighter than traditional nylon and dries 50% faster, which further helps reduce the shoe’s weight and keep the foot cool and dry in all conditions. The anatomical sole is also made from an entirely natural fiber – hemp, which promotes ventilation and moisture dispersion.
Elasticity and stability: opposites reconciled
Behind the clean and essential design lies a sophisticated structure that allows Uyn Naked shoes to be both elastic and stable to offer the cyclist the best comfort/performance ratio. The Exoframe system on the outside of the upper has a shape designed to wrap around the mid and rear part of the foot to ensure maximum stability during pedaling, both when pushing and pulling. It is made by recycling the interlayer used to create laminated glass for the automotive industry because it is super strong and flexible. To increase lateral stability and prevent the foot from rolling inside the shoe, a semi-rigid and flexible Stability Frame is strategically placed between the two layers of fabric.
Foot and shoe become one
The complex construction of panels on the top of the shoe is adjusted by the Uyn Micro Tune closure system, which consists of a single dial for quick tightening and Click-To-Fit technology, which uses a single button to adjust the closure with millimeter precision and full opening. The result is increased efficiency of the Micro Tune system with a decisive weight saving compared to two-dial systems. Once worn, the Uyn Naked shoe becomes one with the foot. There are no isolated parts and no pressure points; power is transmitted without dispersion from the leg to the pedal, ensuring optimal performance.
Uyn Naked Carbon and Uyn Naked Full-Carbon: two models for every need
Uyn Naked shoes are available in Carbon and Full-Carbon models depending on the sole type. The Uyn Naked Carbon shoe has a nylon and injected carbon fiber sole, which is light, stiff, and ventilated: the perfect balance between pedaling efficiency and comfort. The total weight is 270 grams (size 42). Thanks to its characteristics, this model is ideal for many types of use, from semi-professional competition to more relaxed weekend rides. The Uyn Naked Full-Carbon model has a sole composed of seven layers of carbon, which is exceptionally stiff and ultra-light (the total weight of the shoe in the reference size is 230 grams), suitable for competitive use: from sportives to professional cycling. Two air intakes ensure optimal ventilation inside the shoe, creating the perfect microclimate for great performance.
Price: €249 and €399
Contact: uynsports.com
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