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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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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Specialized S-Works Ares road cycling shoes review
The Specialized S-Works Ares supplies unrivalled foot security and incredible comfort, making it perfect for all types of riding and not just fast finishes
By Simon Smythe • Published
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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 • Published
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Specialized Torch 1.0 cycling shoes review
Excellent shoes for the price - though not quite the best
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Published
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Shimano RC3 cycling shoes review
Taking design cues and trickle-down tech from the pro-level S-Phyre RC9s, the Shimano RC3s have a high-end look and feel, but sole stiffness is aimed more at comfort than performance
By Simon Smythe • Published
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Bontrager Starvos cycling shoes review
The Starvos shoes come in a penny under £100 - they're good, but there are better value options out there
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Published
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Giro Stylus cycling shoes review
At £89 the Stylus shoes provide a sole that is stiff enough, but the upper could be improved
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Published
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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 • Published
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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 • Published
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Adidas Road Shoes review
Adidas is back on the cycling shoe market after a 15-year absence
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Published
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Giro Regime Women's Road Cycling Shoes review
Comfy, durable shoes ready for your longest, fastest rides
By Riley Missel • 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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Pearl Izumi PRO Air Shoes review
These ultra-lightweight road shoes are stiff, airy, and ready to go fast.
By Riley Missel • Published
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Shimano S-Phyre SH-RC902 review
Comfortable, stiff, tons of adjustability, and exceptional venting make for a durable top-of-line road cycling shoe
By Josh Ross • Published
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Cube RD Sydrix Pro road shoes review
Nailing fit, form and function for this price is to be applauded. The Cube RD Sydrix Pro shoes deliver high end like performance for a fraction of the cost.
By Hannah Bussey • Published
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Giro Savix II shoes review
We put these mid-level shoes to the test and ask - do you really need much more?
By Toby Martin • Published
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Shimano RX8 SPD Shoe review
Shimano's dedicated gravel shoe is focussed on race like performance
By James Bracey • Published
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Fizik R4 Tempo Overcurve - wide fit review
Fizik recently introduced a wide fit model for its mid-range R4 so Cycling Weekly’s resident big foot tried them for size
By Owen Rogers • Published
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Specialized Recon 1.0 shoes review
Specialized revamped their off-road shoe range, named Recon, with four models in early 2020. We've been putting the entry-level Recon 1.0 shoes to the test.
By Katherine Moore • Published
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Shimano IC5 indoor cycling shoes review
If you're an avid spin session attendee and have been using trainers thus far, then these will definitely up your workout game
By Hannah Bussey • Published
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Giro Privateer Lace Shoes review
A mega tough, do-it-all shoe that gravel riders will love
By Toby Martin • Published
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Fizik Terra Powerstrap X4 gravel shoes review
We get out on the gravel in these purpose designed shoes
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Published
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Sidi Jarin cycling shoes review
Sidi's gravel focussed shoe marries road and MTB design
By James Bracey • Published
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Sidi Sixty cycling shoes review
The Sidi Sixty celebrates the brand's 60th birthday - is its tech packed package a welcome gift for the consumer?
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Published
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Shimano RC5 cycling shoes review
Is the RC5 Shimano's ultimate 'gateway' shoe?
By James Bracey • Published
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Suplest EDGE+ Road Pro shoes review
Swiss precision from Suplest's top road shoe
By James Bracey • Published
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Giro Empire VR90 shoes review
Are the off-road Empires as good as their road-going brothers?
By James Bracey • Published
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Rapha Pro Team Shoes review
Rapha's new race-ready shoes put to the test
By Richard Windsor • Published
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Giro Trans BOA road shoe review
The revamped Trans benefits from a Boa update
By James Bracey • Published