Talking to the man behind the shoe, Richard informed us the upper is five times more resistant to abrasion than a standard synthetic upper and ten times more so than other knitted shoes they’ve seen. So, perfect for a gravel shoe in the roughest of terrain.

When asked if the shoe were to develop a cut would the whole thing unravel, Richard explains that thanks to it’s incredibly tight and complex weave it would be practically impossible for that to happen.

While we didn’t get a chance to ride these – they’re still in late stages of testing – we did get a chance to slip our foot into one. The thin fabric is noticeable immediately, particularly at the ankle where the shoe finishes. It just seems to conform well to the strange shapes of one’s foot, and the weight is also surprising at 280g per shoe (EU43) – it’s feathery light for a shoe that takes two-bolt cleats.

The Allroad Pro shoe will be offered with two different density options for the rubberized sole in lace-up closure only, and is scheduled to launch in September of this year.

Next up are the two options for jerseys. The Allroad short-sleeve jersey features a woven fabric upper atop a merino torso and offers great breathability thanks to it’s relaxed fit raglan sleeves and adjustable collar.

The collar itself is more akin to a polo shirt than a cycling jersey but remains classy thanks to the grey or blue finish. It’s different, and we like it.

The long sleeve thermal Allroad jersey features a thicker merino fabric that’s brushed on the inside; the fabric is luxuriously soft and features subtle reflective details – an ideal garment for those long-distance changeable-weather rides.

The Allroad Fitted Baggy shorts sound a little oxymoronic, but they are exactly as described – a baggy short with a more refined silhouette than that of a standard mountain bike short. There are four pockets with which to carry all the accessories one may want, including two regular pockets at the sides, one at the rear, and a water resistant bonded pocket half way down the front of the right leg. We found this especially useful for carrying our empty food wrappers in, although a smartphone could fit quite comfortably away from the potential moisture damage zone of the lower back.

We were impressed with the DWR coating on the shorts as, despite no claimed water resistance, we rode in some pretty wet conditions and remained vastly dry, with the exception of the obvious when riding without a mudguard. The shorts are both stretchy and comfortable and come unpadded so are best suited paired with a set of bibs.

The Mavic Allroad clothing collection is available now.