Cycling shoe reviews
Shopping for new cycling shoes? Discover the must-haves and the always-avoids with reviews from Cycling Weekly.
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Fizik Tempo Beat shoe review: for stylish adventures in urban cafes or open country
Fizik ups the tempo with its new Beat, a snazzy SPD lace-up made for riding both on and off the beaten track
By Simon Fellows Published
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CHPT3 Transit shoe review: we comfy up to some urban cool
David Millar spent three years developing what he believed would become the finest urban cycling shoe bar none. James Shrubsall takes them for a spin.
By James Shrubsall Published
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Quoc M3 Air review: high-performance race shoes that offer superb power transfer and enviable comfort
Most race shoes are developed to favour power transfer over comfort. Despite being super-stiff, the M3 Airs attempt to redress the balance
By Andy Turner Published
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Canyon Tempr CFR review: A stellar first step into the footwear market
Sumptuous comfort, and plentiful stiffness, the Tempr CFR shoes are just a few grams from greatness
By Joe Baker Published
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Do the Lake MX333 shoes take gravel footwear comfort to a whole new level?
We take the Dutch company's updated, top-tier MX series shoes out on the gravel for a thorough test
By Owen Rogers Published
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Pas Normal Studios x Fizik Mechanism Road Shoes are bound to polarise opinion
PNS x Fizik collab yields a stunning road shoe, but not everyone will agree, says Simon Fellows
By Simon Fellows Published
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Best budget cycling shoes 2024 rated and reviewed
Whether you are riding road pedals or off-road pedals, good shoes will improve your comfort and efficiency, and needn't break the bank
By Paul Grele Last updated
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Jumbo-Visma won 3 Grand Tours with 3 different riders in 2023. All of them were wearing these shoes: the Nimbl Ultimate reviewed
The Nimbl Ultimate looks fast even when standing still. But how does it fit and perform?
By Tyler Boucher Published
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Rapha Pro Team Lace Up Cycling Shoes review – more 'racing' than 'training'
Designed for both regular riding and high-performance - but the balance does tip towards the latter
By Jack Elton-Walters Published
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Best triathlon shoes of 2024: ridden and rated
The best triathlon shoes will speed you through transition and ensure that you are comfortable and efficient on the bike
By Kristin Jenny Last updated
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Northwave Veloce Extreme road shoe review - taking a ride in Filippo Ganna's shoes
I'm no closer to a world record than I was before, but my feet are happy
By Rachel Sokal Published
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Cafe du Cycliste Road Shoes review - stylish and stiff, but really quite narrow
On the whole, it's a good first foray into road shoes from Cafe du Cycliste - but they aren't the lightest and they are quite narrow
By Andy Turner Published
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Specialized S-Works Torch shoes long-term review - extraordinary comfort and performance for a wider audience
Specialized went wide with the sole of its flagship road shoe with the aim of offering better comfort and uncompromised performance - and it works
By Simon Smythe Published
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Suplest Edge+ 2.0 Road review - a stiff shoe that breathes
The Edge+ 2.0 delivered plenty of stiffness and comfort but the single BOA dial isn't ideal
By Tom Epton Published
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Adidas Velosamba cycling shoes review
The Velosambas ace the look, but are just too stiff for full urban use
By Anna Marie Abram Last updated
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Bont Vaypor S road shoe review - heat mouldable, these relieve pressure points
Super stiff, loads of size options and heat mouldable to tweak the fit but only if you have lots of money to spend
By Rachel Sokal Published
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Adidas The Gravel Cycling Shoe review - three-striped style turns to the trail
Adidas go full-on gravel chic with a new off-road shoe
By Rachel Sokal Published
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Fizik Vento Stabilita Carbon review - the Arch Support 2.0 system takes things up a notch
Effective though the arch support is, it’s still worth considering whether this is the USP you really need
By Stefan Abram Published
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Shimano RX8R Gravel Racing Shoes review - a race-oriented shoe with extra protection from debris
We review the new Shimano RX8R gravel racing shoes.
By Tyler Boucher Published
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Quoc Gran Tourer II gravel bike shoes review - a little more expensive than the competition but with a great range of colours
The mid market price point is highly competitive for gravel shoes. Quoc stands out with its variety of styles
By Myles Warwood Last updated
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Giro Sector gravel cycling shoes review – highly capable for both racing and all-day epics, and with a mid-market price
A great all-round choice for both racing and long gravel epics
By Anna Marie Hughes Last updated
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Liv Macha Pro review: I just can’t stop looking at my feet
Liv's new flagship shoes are super stiff, lightweight and so very eye-catching
By Anne-Marije Rook Last updated
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Fizik Gravita Versor Clip SPD shoes - trail shoes that work for gravel and city cycling
Comfortable and versatile, these are a stiffer option for urban and causal gravel riding
By Anna Marie Hughes Last updated
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Shimano AM5 SPD shoes - amazing value and super comfy these are such a hidden gem for urban riding
Ostensibly a mountain bike shoe, the Shimano AM5 is an utterly excellent hidden gem for urban and casual gravel riding
By Anna Marie Hughes Last updated
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Chrome Southside 3.0 Low Pro (SPD) review - this urban shoe grips better than dedicated gravel and mtb models
A stylish and robustly built urban shoe with an extremely grippy sole that puts certain off-road kicks to shame
By Anna Marie Hughes Last updated
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Quoc Chelsea Boots review - a promising idea, sadly not great either on or off the bike
Like a sofa-bed, the Quoc Chelsea Boots are neither entirely comfortable nor functional
By Myles Warwood Last updated
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Crankbrothers Stamp Lace review – a superb do-it-all flat shoe for urban, gravel and bikepacking adventures
Comfortable and with a good balance between weatherproofing and breathability, this is a highly versatile set of flats
By Anna Marie Hughes Last updated
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Chrome Industries Dima 3.0 Slip Ons flat cycling shoes review – great shoes for those with high-volume feet
A high quality and robust built, these slip-on cycling shoes are great – so long as your feet are the right shape for them
By Anna Marie Abram Last updated
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Shimano GR5 review - whisper it, these MTB shoes are utterly excellent for urban and gravel riding
Plus this model is much cheaper than those flat shoes which like to shout about their versatility!
By Stefan Abram Last updated