This is the Oracle Gravel $1600 The sole is the new Adapt-Tech sole. It will adapt to your needs whether it is putting power to the pedals or scrambling up an un-ridable section of the trail. The sole will flex a bit in front of the cleat, but from the cleat back it's stiff for power transfer. The white that you see is the Innegra fiber. With or without vent perforations.