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Introducing the Crankbrothers Candy Lace Shoes

By Lucas Winzenburg on April 15, 2024

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The latest addition to Crankbrothers’ footwear range is the Crankbrothers Candy Lace, which they’re calling the perfect companion for adventurous all-day rides. Find an introduction to their feature-packed new lace-up kicks here…

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Flat Pedal Shoes for Cold Weather

By Logan Watts on January 17, 2024

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There seems to be a shortage of flat-pedal mountain bike shoes for cold weather—or mountain weather—and we’re always on the hunt for new options. Prone to cold feet, Logan has found several that work for him over the last few years, some of which might surprise you. Find the list here, plus a few tips for keeping your feet warm…

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Fizik Terra Ergolace GTX Shoes Review

By Miles Arbour on November 7, 2023

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Fizik added two new GORE-TEX-equipped shoes to their Terra all-terrain lineup this fall, both featuring grippy Vibram soles, lace-up closures, and a versatile flat or clipless outsole. We’ve been testing out a special collaborative version from PEdALED that launches today to see how they hold up to wet-weather riding in the Pacific Northwest. Find Miles’ Fizik Terra Ergolace GTX Shoes review here…

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Shimano GE5 Review: A New Perspective on Gravity/Enduro Shoes

By Neil Beltchenko on October 16, 2023

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Despite their gravity/enduro label, Neil found the new canvas Shimano GE5 shoes to perform exceptionally well while bikepacking. In his latest video review, Neil shares his experience with them and what makes them a good multi-disciplinary shoe. Watch it here and find a written review, pros and cons, and a selection of photos…

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Specialized Recon ADV Shoes Review

By Miles Arbour on September 26, 2023

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The Specialized Recon ADV Shoes combine the efficiency of a stiff clipless cycling shoe with a roomy toe box, lace-up closure, and unique aesthetics. Miles has been wearing them almost exclusively for the last three months on long gravel rides, rowdy singletrack rides, and several bikepacking trips to see how they hold up. Find his review here…

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Ultralight Camp Shoes: The Best Packable Options for Bikepacking

By Miles Arbour on September 14, 2023

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Taking your riding shoes off after a long day of pedaling is one of the best feelings, especially when you have a backup pair for shuffling around camp. While hunting for most easy to pack ultralight camp shoes, we tested a bunch of popular models, from minimalist outdoor socks to superlight sandals. Find our thoughts and mini-reviews on six of them here, plus a list of other options…

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Shimano EX500 and EX900 Adventure Touring Shoes

By Logan Watts on June 22, 2023

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Shimano just announced their spring-summer 2024 “Adventure Touring” EX- and ET- range of shoes. This includes the all-new Shimano EX500 and EX900, which replace the venerable MT502 and XM9 that have been in their lineup for a while. Learn more about each of these shoes and the new Shimano ET701 flat-pedal shoes here…

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Giro Tracker Review: Flat-pedal ATB Shoes?

By Logan Watts on June 6, 2023

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The Giro Tracker is the brand’s—and maybe the world’s—first all-terrain bicycling flat-pedal shoe. In this long-term review, Logan weighs in on the pair he’s broken in throughout more than 1,500 miles of use while bikepacking, gravel riding, and testing the extent of their capabilities on rough singletrack trails…

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Friday Debrief: Doggler Deore, Crag-inspired Gravel Shoes, Events This Weekend, and More…

By Team Work on May 19, 2023

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This week’s Debrief features crag-inspired gravel shoes, new Seatpacker colors, the Doggler Deore, fresh Smartwool apparel, Romantic tire inserts, several events to follow live, and more. Find it all here…

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Fizik Terra Ergolace X2 Flat Review: All Terrain Bikepacking Shoes

By Miles Arbour on April 14, 2023

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When searching for a versatile flat-pedal shoe for a two-month bikepacking trip in Australia, Miles and Emily turned to the Fizik Terra Ergolace X2 Flat shoes. After three weeks and more than 1,000 kilometers of riding from the coast to the continent’s tallest mountain, they’re starting to look very promising as a mixed-terrain bikepacking shoe. Read the review here…

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The Specialized Recon ADV Shoes Look Promising

By Miles Arbour on March 15, 2023

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Released this week, the new Specialized Recon ADV Shoes are designed for all-day comfort on and off the bike and look promising as a clipless option for bikepacking. Check them out here…

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Check out the Cafe du Cycliste Outlands Shoes

By Lucas Winzenburg on February 21, 2023

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Café du Cycliste’s new gravel shoes, the Outlands, blend classic hiking boot aesthetics with high-performance cycling-specific features. Take a closer look at the French brand’s first foray into premium off-road footwear here…