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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…

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Stomp Lox Slack Shoes Review

By Miles Arbour on January 26, 2023

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The Stomp Lox Slacks are a unique clipless cycling shoe with a wide toe-box, Vibram sole, and unmistakable look. We’ve been testing out the new European fit version for the last couple of months to see how they hold up. Find Miles’ review of the Stomp Lox Slacks Shoes here…

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New Pearl Izumi Expedition Shoes Announced

By Miles Arbour on October 12, 2022

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Pearl Izumi’s new Expedition shoes are designed to be comfortable and versatile enough for trail and gravel rides alike, and look like they could be a good option for bikepacking. Check them out here…

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Collective Reward #129: QUOC Gran Tourer II Shoes

By Lucas Winzenburg on August 29, 2022

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For our 129th Collective Reward, we’re giving away two pairs of QUOC Gran Tourer II shoes. Learn more about the British brand’s recently updated clipless shoes and get signed up for a chance to win here…

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New Shimano RX6 and more SPD Adventure Shoes

By Josh Meissner on July 18, 2022

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Expanding their range of well-regarded clipless shoes, Shimano just released the new RX6 and two more new SPD models that look ready for bikepacking and gravel riding. Find the details below…

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Ride Concepts Tallac and Flume Shoes Review

By Miles Arbour on July 9, 2022

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The Ride Concepts Tallac and Flume Shoes are men’s and women’s-specific flat trail shoes designed for big days and epic terrain. Miles and Emily have been testing them out for the last few months to see what they’re all about. Find our review here…