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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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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Adidas Velosamba cycling shoes review
The Velosambas ace the look, but are just too stiff for full urban use
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
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Best commuter cycling shoes for urban and gravel use 2023
The best commuter cycling shoes will work well both on the bike and for walking around town once you arrive
By Paul Norman • Published
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Specialized S-Works 7 Lace road cycling shoes review - currently on 31% Cyber Monday discount
Stiff soled, lightweight, and very stylish shoes
By Andy Turner • Published
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Shimano RC5 cycling shoes review
Is the RC5 Shimano's ultimate 'gateway' shoe?
By James Bracey • Last updated
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Shimano IC102 Indoor Cycling Shoes review - great sock-like upper comfort from what is a budget shoe
A good, inexpensive option for indoor training and spin sessions. Not ideal for heavy sprint efforts, though
By Andy Turner • Published
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Specialized S-Works 7 Vent Road shoes review - supremely comfortable: these are better than the original S-Works 7
It’s not just the ventilation that’s been excellently executed, the mesh panels give a huge comfort boost too
By Andy Turner • Published
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Best budget cycling shoes 2023 rated and reviewed
A great selection of wallet friendly SPD/SPD-SL compatible shoes for most riding types
By Paul Grele • Published
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Best triathlon shoes of 2023: ridden and rated
Reviews: best triathlon shoes of 2022. Having the right shoes is a critical part of helping you stay comfortable, aero and efficient while on the bike.
By Kristin Jenny • Last updated
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Lake CX403 road shoes: long term review
Excellent race day shoes for optimum power transfer. Just don't wait for a bus in them.
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Published
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Udog Cima cycling shoes review
A newcomer to the industry, able to compete with the best
By Myles Warwood • Last updated
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Giro Regime Women's Road Cycling Shoes review
Comfy, durable shoes ready for your longest, fastest rides
By Riley Missel • Last updated
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Lake MX 238 shoes review
Lake MX 238 shoes marry on-bike stiffness and comfort with off-bike agility for class leading cyclocross specific performance.
By Hannah Bussey • Last updated
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dhb Dorica Carbon cycling shoes review
Style and substance are both in abundance here, with a carbon sole underpinning a classy lace-up design – and at an incredibly competitive price
By Simon Smythe • Last updated
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Specialized Recon 2.0 Shoes review
With a reasonably stiff pedalling platform and very easy to walk in, these shoes are great for off-road adventures
By Stefan Abram • Last updated
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Mavic Ksyrium Pro Thermo shoes review
Warm and comfortable? Yes. Waterproof? Ermm...
By Henry Robertshaw • Last updated
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Shimano S-Phyre RC9 review
The updated Shimano S-Phyre RC9 shoes are still great despite the relatively minor change
By Symon Lewis • Last updated
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Gaerne Carbon G. STL road shoes review
A performance shoe that’s easy to live with, although with a premium price tag
By Stefan Abram • Published
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Shimano RC7 cycling shoes review
We’ve tested Shimano’s new single Boa-dial RC7 shoes. A lot cheaper than the top RC9, do they compromise on performance?
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Published
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