Best budget cycling shoes 2025 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

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As one of your contact points, cycling shoes are an integral part of finding comfort on the bike as well as aiding an efficient pedaling stroke.

At the premium end of affairs the best cycling shoes are focused on performance, with stiff carbon soles used to deliver plenty of power transfer as well as keep the weight down. Typically no expense is spared when it comes to materials. But owning the same shoes as your favourite pro will put a serious dent in your wallet.

Reviewer

Over 40 years cycling in a variety of disciplines including road riding, commuting, a self-supported Land's End to John o' Groats trip, XC mountain biking and several Polaris Challenge two-day events. Adventure, escape and fun are the motivations for my riding. I also love bike and kit design and have fillet brazed a couple of framesets using Reynolds 853 steel tubing for myself. A very satisfying experience to ride your own bespoke bike!

Height: 180cm

Weight: 66kg