At the top of the shoe there’s a single Boa dial which also provides a firm hold, this time closer to the ankle, and further increases adjustability. It’s a Boa L6 dial, so you can tighten the shoe at tiny increments, although, unlike Boa’s IP1 dial, you can’t loosen it incrementally. You just pull the dial out to release the wire.

Anyway, the combination of the Techlace setup and Boa dial means there’s a lot of room to tweak the fit of the shoe. So much so it look a little getting used to, and when I first used the shoes I found my feet cramping up a little as I had unintentionally been a little overzealous with tightening. However, once I got to grips with the Sentrie’s closure combination, I found the shoes to be very comfortable. You can dial in the fit to your preference, with an even spread of tension across the laces and plenty of micro-adjustability from the Boa dial. 

The shoes weigh in at 271g each, which is only 30g more than the Factor Techlace, and around the right mark in terms of competitors. They aren’t the lightest on the market, but still a good weight.

Conclusion

There’s a lot to like about these shoes. Sole stiffness is excellent, offering plenty of rigidity while allowing for an element of comfort, while ventilation is very good. The closure system also works well, even if it may take a little practice getting the fit right if you’re switching from a more conventional shoe. Despite being the third-tier option in Giro’s Techlace range, the Sentrie Techlace isn’t cheap, but performance is impressive nonetheless.

Pros

• Comfortable and supportive closure system
• Good-looking
• Excellent ventilation

Cons

• Expensive for a third tier shoe
• Takes a while to get the fit dialled in