Saying the Mavic Tri Helium is an ultralight triathlon race shoe, is an understatement. These things come in at a jaw dropping 240 grams for a mens size 9. Don't forget, this is 240 grams of rotational weight. This is where every gram matters. Yes, the sole is carbon. Mavic has left nothing out of this shoe except the extra wieght. Yes, you can buy these shoes in another color but not from us. Ferraris are red, tuxedos are black and the Mavic Tri Helium is yellow. Some things are classic.