Ventilation

Ventilation indicates how well the footwear allows air to circulate and keeps the foot cool while riding. Depending on design and materials, there are three options:

• Perforated: the footwear features zones of mesh fabric or perforated leather, allowing air and wind to enter actively. These models are not waterproof and have no membrane, but provide maximum ventilation.
• Ventilated: the footwear includes breathable textiles or openings that let air circulate, keeping the foot cool. These models are also not waterproof and have no membrane, but offer comfortable ventilation in warm weather.
• Not ventilated: waterproof shoes or boots with a membrane allow very little air to pass, keeping the foot dry but offering no active ventilation.