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 RC703 road shoe review: sleek, stiff and robustShimano's second-tier offering combines a rigid carbon sole with handy Boa dials and protective toe caps
By Sam Gupta Published
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Fizik Tempo Beat shoe review: for stylish adventures in urban cafes or open countryFizik 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 coolDavid 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 comfortMost 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 marketSumptuous 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 opinionPNS x Fizik collab yields a stunning road shoe, but not everyone will agree, says Simon Fellows
By Simon Fellows Published
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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 reviewedThe 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: ridden and ratedThe 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 shoesI'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 narrowOn 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 audienceSpecialized 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 breathesThe 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 reviewThe 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 pointsSuper 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 trailAdidas 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 notchEffective 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 debrisWe 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 coloursThe 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 priceA 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 feetLiv'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 cyclingComfortable 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 ridingOstensibly 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 modelsA 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 bikeLike 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 adventuresComfortable 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 feetA 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 ridingPlus this model is much cheaper than those flat shoes which like to shout about their versatility!
By Stefan Abram Last updated
