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Louis Garneau Actifly Cycling Shoes - Men's
Trainer season is just around the corner, and if you've done it before you know that the amount of sweat generated in an hour on that machine blows your average bike ride out of the water. With no cool breeze to wick away the sweat and keep you dry, aside from a small room fan, you end up soaking your jersey, shorts, bike, and shoes. Louis Garneau understands the inevitable increase in sweat, which is why they made the Louis Garneau Actifly Cycling Shoes extra breathable and vented, so you can stay as cool as possible when you bang out your trainer miles or hit a spin class.
The Actifly Cycling Shoes wrap your foot in synthetic leather uppers that are dominated by mesh panels to keep your feet breathing. The mesh is treated with anti-odor technology, and Louis Garneau claims antibacterial technology as well, so they aim to keep your feet feeling and smelling fresh no -matter how sweaty they get. Inside of the Actifly shoes is more mesh, honeycomb perforated, and again treated with anti-odor technology to promote breathability, comfort, and quick drying. The outsole is made from nylon-injected fiberglass, which offers moderate stiffness for power output, but has a little more torsional flex than a carbon-fiber sole does. Even the outsole of the Actifly Cycling shoes is designed to keep your feet cool and dry, thanks to ventilation throughout that keeps your foot breathing from the bottom as well.
Since we don't always have the same pedal setup indoor as outdoor, and often if we're heading to a spin class there can be a huge range of options available, the Actifly Cycling shoes are designed to be ready for nearly any style of pedal you can throw at it. With steel inserts that come along with the shoes you can run any 3-bolt road cleat or 2-bolt mountain cleat, so it's as easy as a few turns of a hex key, and you'll be ready to ride your local spin classes SPD pedals after using your Look's at home.
Scott MTB Comp BOA Cycling Shoe - Men's
Clip in and hit your favorite local trails in the foot-wrapping comfort of Scott's MTB Comp BOA Men's Cycling Shoes. Their micro-adjustable Boa L6 dial delivers a customized fit with the quick twist of a dial, with a lower hook-and-loop strap across the forefoot adding support and stability as you navigate tight terrain.
The fiberglass-reinforced nylon sole maintains an efficient platform when you're pushing uphill for miles and keeping pace with your faster friends on the way back down. As an final tought, Scott's ErgoLogic footbed further customizes the shoe's feel, tailoring the fit to your foot's unique shape with adjustable arch support. Ultimately, this means you'll pedal in secure comfort without painful pressure points holding you back.
Giro Trans Boa HV+ Cycling Shoe - Men's
At the intersection of super clean styling and the latest technology and materials comes the Men's Trans Boa HV+ Shoe from Giro, specifically sized for those with wider, high volume feet. The Trans Boa provides plenty of comfort while dishing out watts over the hours and coming in at a very respectable price. These sleek shoes are plenty light and stiff for race weekends and will still treat your feet to comfort on long solo efforts.
When the mercury rises, you'll quickly appreciate the perforated, breathable microfiber upper with mesh inserts that easily let air enter the shoe and heat to exit, keeping your feet cooler and drier. Closures consist of an offset, low-profile hook-and-loop strap with D-ring and a Boa L6 dial, offering 1mm adjustments with a macro release, for fast, intuitive adjustments on the go as well as allowing the shoe to comfortably conform to your foot without any tight spots. Giro includes its much-lauded molded EVA footbed with medium arch support helping to stabilize your feet over the long miles. Giro's SuperNatural Fit Kit is available separately if you need to customize the fit a little further.
Sole duties are handled by the sturdy Easton EC70 carbon composite outsole with plenty of stiffness for sprinting for a prime at your local crit or during out of the saddle, big ring climbing efforts. Finally, steel hardware and replaceable heel pads increase the long-term durability so you'll enjoy many seasons with these shoes. Enjoy clipping in and riding in comfort and style with the Trans Boa HV+ shoes.
The trans™ brings classic style and fit together with modern comfort and performance. It starts with a supple microfiber upper that conforms to your foot “like a glove” and a secure micro-ratcheting buckle that offers precise fit adjustment. Our acclaimed supernatural fit footbed with aegis anti-microbial treatment provides adjustable arch support for a comfortable fit and direct connection to pedals via the easton® ec70 composite outsole. So you get smooth and efficient power to the pedal without aches and pains.
Giro Empire VR90 Limited Edition Cycling Shoe - Men's
Standard VR90s are drool-worthy in their own right, but with the men’s Giro Empire VR90 Limited Edition Cycling Shoes, you’ll be the standout on any trail. Silver microfiber uppers pair with flashy red laces, giving you a colorway found only here. You’ll find performance is fully in play with the Easton EC90 carbon sole and Vibram Mont outsole, helping you power up the climbs and dig in with confident grip for run-ups.
Giro Chamber II Cycling Shoe - Men's
Building off the successful design of the original Chamber used by professional enduro and downhill racers, the Giro Men's Chamber II Cycling Shoe provides a stable pedaling platform with plentiful grip that comes in handy when you're placing a foot down over sketchy terrain. It takes the form of a skate shoe, but it's reinforced with a Vibram sole and rubberized heel and toe overlays. Traditional laces sit alongside an ankle strap that stabilizes these shoes when you're pedaling swiftly down the trail and hitting the jump line in the bike park.
The Vibram Megagrip sole is a favorite for all-mountain, enduro, and downhill pursuits, seeing it's extremely grippy and works with both flats and clipless-style pedals. Instead of the traditional cleat placement, Giro uses a 10-millimeter setback that's tailored to the needs of enduro and downhill racers. If you're not aware, many gravity and all-mountain riders use a cleat setback to conserve energy by using your quads instead of your calves, as well as stabilize your foot on the middle of the pedal. This way, you can conserve precious energy and retain a secure, well-balanced feel while pummeling over technical terrain with sudden drop offs, rock rolls, and loose rocks strewn across the trail.
Giro Chamber Cycling Shoe - Men's
The Giro Chamber Shoe offers 'cross and downhill racers all the power benefits of a stiff, clipped-in shoe while still maintaining functionality for those moments when the shoe isn't locked to the pedal. The Chamber's stiff insole eliminates pressure points, and its Vibram outsole provides traction on the pedals when the cleat isn't locked in.
This shoe is designed to keep a low profile over the pedal for efficient pedaling, and it includes a heel cup and bootie retention system for a comfy and secure fit that's free of heel slippage. Giro also includes Poron XRD in the heel cup to help absorb impacts and a rubber-reinforced toe box for durability. The Giro Chamber Shoe has a breathable upper to keep your feet happy and dry and a hook-and-loop strap to keep laces safely away from the drivetrain.
Here we have the giro chamber mountain. Bike shoe size 42 they're super. Comfortable because the laces allow you. To get a very snug feel all the way up. The shoe along with the strap that goes. Across the top of your foot you can make you be able to get the shoe super tight makes it really efficient. The soul is really stiff. Gets you a lot of power transfer it's. Not too stiff that it feels uncomfortable to walk in but it is stiff. Enough that it makes it worth it i do have my cleats jams all the way back and. All the way towards the inside of the. Shoe. I do run them with mallet ii pedals they're pretty close to my crank arms so. If you had a different cleat position you may want to use a pedal washer the. Sole of the shoe gives you pretty good traction on the pedal if you have a platform i really like the way it feels on the connection from the shoe to the. Pedal I've got these shoes mainly because their styling was not really like a. Disco slipper like a lot of other mom. Bike shoes it was more like a skate style shoe so i got these off amazon for. 125 95 and they had free shipping so. Hope you enjoy this review thank you.
Sidi Drako 2 SRS Cycling Shoe - Men's
Few shoes can rival the quality, fit, and durability of Sidi's Italian-made, high-end cycling shoes. Riders enjoy season after season of reliable service due to the quality construction and the ability to replace parts when they wear out. The Drako is one of Sidi's premier mountain bike shoes, and delivers outstanding performance on all fronts. It's been proven at the World Cup level by the likes of Absalon and Schurter, ensuring those of us aspiring to ride at that level have absolute confidence in our equipment. After building up a healthy reputation of XC domination over the years, Sidi went back to the drawing board to give the Drako some updates that improve comfort and performance while shedding a bit of weight in the process. With a sleeker upper strap, a repositioned lower dial, redesigned uppers, a new heel cup, and some striking new colorways, the Drako 2 SRS Mountain Bike Shoe continues Sidi's heritage of making some of the best riding shoes on the market.
The Drako 2 sits right near the top of Sidi's lineup, just below the race-specific Tiger shoe. Both shoes share the same uber-light and uber-stiff SRS Carbon sole, the difference is that the Tiger omits the Soft Instep Closure strap at the top of the foot in favor of dual Tecno-3 dials on the tongue. This design saves some weight and makes it a bit quicker to get the shoes on or off, but the Soft Instep Closure System found on the Drako 2 allows you to adjust the side to side position of the strap for optimal comfort, while providing a bit of extra security for the top of your foot. The new closure strap is a bit sleeker and lighter, and is easily replaceable if damaged or worn out.
Comparing the Drako 2 to its predecessor, the updated version sees the lower Tecno-3 Push Dial Adjuster moved from the side of the shoe to the top of the padded tongue. The idea behind this is to provide a more secure fit and equal tension across the whole foot. Sidi also gave the Drako 2 a new heel cup that keeps your foot in an optimal position without slippage while preventing deformation of the shoe from extreme performance or prolonged pressure. The heel cup is mated to new uppers as well. The new uppers are made of the same sturdy, lightweight, weather-resistant, and eco-friendly Techpro Microfiber as the previous model, but feature a unique textured finish and new matte colors that give the Drako 2 a one-of-a-kind look.
One thing that stays the same is the MTB SRS Carbon Sole. The sole comprises a medium-modulus carbon body supplemented with SRS tread blocks and a cleat wear plate, the latter two of which are replaceable. Using a medium-modulus carbon as the base provides a slight flex along the length of the foot with no compromise to the overall rigidity of the sole, a delicate but necessary balance for top-level off-road shoes.
Sidi's heel retention device also stays the same, using an adjustable, rigid composite band that closes the shoe more securely over your heel to anchor it in place around your Achilles. No matter how much power you're pouring into the pedals, your heel will stay in place inside the shoe, even if you leave a bit of slack in the Tecno-3 lines in order to alleviate pressure across your metatarsals.
Sidi Dragon 4 Cycling Shoe - Men's
Ignite your riding with the foot-conforming fit and seamless power transfer of the Sidi Men's Dragon 4 Shoe. As its name suggests, the Dragon 4 breathes life into your off-road riding and racing pursuits with its head-turning aesthetics and superb fitment. Sidi's Microfiber Tech Pro wraps your feet in a supremely supple microfiber that's highly resistant to abrasion and outside moisture. Dialing in a micro-adjustable fit, the Soft Instep 3 strap conforms to your foot with its soft, anatomically curved strap of thermo-formed EVA for pressure-free comfort. Sidi's Tecno 3 buckles cinch a non-binding wire tightly to eliminate excess movement from sapping energy to the pedals.
The Dragon 4 transfers pedaling into forward locomotion with its SRS Carbon Sole, which uses carbon-reinforced nylon for maximum efficiency. This aggressively lugged sole retains sure-footed grip when you're forced to dismount over hike-a-bike sections. And like all of Sidi's SRS soles, grippy traction lugs are replaceable after you've worn them out. Another stand-out feature is Sidi's adjustable heel retention system, which prevents your heel from lifting under hard acceleration and sudden climbing bursts. Rounding out this excellent shoe, the reinforced toe takes a substantial beating without succumbing to premature wear.
Mavic Allroad Pro Cycling Shoe - Men's
Built to take on any mix terrain adventure ride you can conjure up comes the Allroad Pro Cycling Shoe from Mavic. Designed with durability and comfort in mind, these shoes ensure that the last thing you have to worry about is your footwear.
Mavic constructs the upper from an innovative, lightweight material called Matryx providing all-day comfort and incredible ruggedness that endures on rough gravel roads and even some singletrack. Matryx uses a patented technology with woven-in Kevlar and nylon that's 5 times more resistant to abrasions than synthetic fabrics and 10 times more than knit materials all while having the ability to map your foot for proper support and efficient pedaling. It even possesses reflective yarns in the upper for added low-light visibility. In addition to being durable and lightweight, it's also highly breathable and quick-drying.
The Allroad uses a lace closure for dependable, lightweight, and an easily customizable fit while lace elastic keeps laces out of the chainrings. Mavic even ships the shoe with an extra set of laces so you can stash them in your riding bag should something go awry while touring or bikepacking and an Autolocker allows for dual adjustability between the top and bottom lace. Inside, an Ortholite insole provides all-day comfort and keeps feet happy even when you're not clipped in.
Down below is an Energy Comp Allroad Outsole featuring pedal compatibility for 2-bolt cleats. Its Index Energy Transfer of 80 on Mavic's scale isn't quite as stiff as some of its racing models, however, it's still plenty efficient and that additional flex offers more comfort when your day consists of racing the sun, not other cyclists. Its covered with a lower profile rubber sole for slip-free traction off-the-bike and easy walkability.
Ride Concepts Hellion Shoe - Men's
The flat pedal warriors among us will certainly appreciate the Ride Concepts Hellion Shoe when it comes time to drop in on seriously gnarly terrain. Offering increased impact protection, rugged durability, and a sticky rubber outsole, these shoes up the ante when it comes to foot comfort and pedal control. They feature tough synthetic uppers with an anti-peel coating that holds up to rocks and roots on the trail, as well as extensive perforations to keep your feet cool during long summer days at the bike park. For the bottom of the shoe, Ride Concepts partnered with the experts at Rubber Kinetics to create the DST 6.0 High Grip Rubber Outsole. This design combines their tackiest rubber with a grippy honeycomb tread pattern, working together to ensure your feet stay locked in place through even the chunkiest terrain.
As far as protection goes, The Hellion Shoes comes with anti-abrasion toe and heel guards, as well as a fully gusseted tongue that prevents the intake of dirt and debris. These are nice features, but perhaps the most unique and impressive feature is the D3O High Impact Zone Insole Technology. D3O is highly shock-absorbent padding that's commonly used for knee pads and elbow guards. By incorporating D3O into the insole, the Hellion significantly reduces the impacts sustained from huck-to-flat landings and big days in rugged terrain.