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Trying to decide what to wear for your big bikepacking outing? Here are some reviews and posts about proper bikepacking shoes and clothing…
In the first installment of our 2023 Bikepacking Awards, we recognize the products that have wowed us the most over the past year. Dig into our top picks with 50 awards in 11 categories, including our favorite bikes, components, camping gear, apparel, and more. Plus, find a list of bikes that are already in our sights for 2024…
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…
With a fresh look for mountain bike shoes, the new Quoc Escape Off-Road eschews categorical classification and blends trail durability with a streamlined aesthetic typically found on road shoes. Joe Cruz put a pair to the test and reports back with this in-depth review…
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…
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…
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…
After a half-year of day rides and bikepacking trips in Oaxaca, Colorado, and the Eastern US, Logan and Virginia shine some light on a few standout pieces of gear. Here are a dozen products that have become their summer favorites, including a brilliant new stem, purple cogs, lightweight sandals, a solution for slipping seat posts, and more…
We’ve tested a lot of SPD shoes over the years, but with most of them built around a BOA closure or some similar fancy ratchet system, some riders find that they’re getting a little too complicated. In his latest video review, Neil goes back to laces with the Pearl Izumi Canyon SPD…
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…
The new QUOC x Restrap Sandal is the first collaboration between the two British brands, bringing together QUOC’s grippy sole with Restrap’s namesake retention system. They’re light, surprisingly supportive, and boast an innovative design that enables them to attach to your seatpack. QUOC and Restrap say these are post-ride sandals for wearing around camp, but could they be something more? Find our initial impressions in this review…
Released as part of the Lalashan Collection earlier this month, the new QUOC Gran Tourer XC further refines the London brand’s flagship shoe with an unabashedly performance-focused feature set. Lucas has been wearing a pair on rides around Colorado this spring, and he shares his full review here…
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…