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Shimano RX8 “Cactus Berry” Gravel Race Shoes

By Logan Watts on July 30, 2020

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The Shimano RX8 gravel shoe gets a flashy new “Cactus Berry” color scheme, inspired by the Southwestern US landscape…

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Updated 2021 Shimano ME7 and ME5 Shoes

By Miles Arbour on

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As part of Shimano’s major shoe overhaul for 2021, their off-road ME7 and ME5 models both received grippier rubber and an updated fit. Find photos and details here…

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PEdALED x Fizik Jary Terra Powerstrap X4 Shoes

By Miles Arbour on June 8, 2020

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PEdALED has partnered with Fizik to release a special edition Jary Terra Powerstrap X4 Shoe, which they say is the ultimate all-road adventure shoe. Learn more here…

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DZR Announces New S24O Shoes

By Miles Arbour on April 30, 2020

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San Francisco-based DZR has announced some new shoes for spring 2020, including the S24O—a mid top clipless cycling shoe with some understated technical features. Find the details and photos here…

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2021 Pearl Izumi Shoes: X-Alp and Gravel X

By Logan Watts on April 17, 2020

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Pearl Izumi sent us photos and specs of their upcoming 2021 shoe lineup, including the new Gravel X and completely redesigned X-Alp Launch (both SPD and flat versions). Find all the details here…

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Just Released, Giro Sector Off-road Shoes

By Logan Watts on March 31, 2020

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Giro just announced the all-new, “adventure-inspired” Sector off-road cycling shoes, designed for both gravel and mountain biking…

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Bontrager Flatline MTB Shoes: Grippy and Durable

By Cass Gilbert on January 23, 2020

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After years of riding in 5.10’s classic Freeriders, Cass thinks it’s time to give another trail shoe a go: Bontrager’s Flatlines. After six months of use, find out how he got on, and whether their Vibram tread survived the rigours of bikepacking, city sidewalks, and regular trail riding…

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Fizik Terra Clima X2 Shoes: 500 Miles In

By Miles Arbour on November 5, 2019

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Announced in September, Miles has already clocked in 500 miles wearing Fizik’s new Terra Clima X2 shoes. From singletrack and river crossings in northeastern Arkansas, to gravel exploration in western Texas, these unique all-mountain clipless riding shoes are proving to be quite impressive. Check out Miles’ initial thoughts here…

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Giro Terraduro Shoes: Long-Term Review

By Miles Arbour on June 6, 2019

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Giro Terraduro shoes have been a widely popular option for clipless bikepacking since their launch in 2013. A rugged design, grippy sole, and mid-range price tag are all reasons why Miles picked up a pair over two years ago and has continued wearing them ever since. Here’s his long-term review, with insight from several other seasoned riders who have also failed to destroy them, despite their best efforts…

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Five Ten Guide Tennies Review: Bike Traveling Shoes

By Logan Watts on July 23, 2018

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This pair of Five Ten Guide Tennies has seen almost 4,000 miles of walking, pedaling, and hike-a-biking. They’ve been through muddy, rocky, wet, and bone-dry conditions in Cuba, Uganda, Rwanda, and the southeastern US… and they’re still going. Are Guide Tennies the best bike travel shoes available? Find out in this ultra-long-term review…

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New QUOC Gravel Shoes: Gran Tourer Sneak Peek

By Logan Watts on February 6, 2018

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A sneak peek at the all new QUOC Gran Tourer, a high-end gravel and all-road cycling shoe with a waterproof mid, ‘Tiger Camo’ microfiber upper, and a burly lugged outsole built for tough terrain…

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Bontrager OMW Review: Old Man Winter Shoes

By Joe Cruz on December 20, 2017

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At the end of last season and now into the early weeks of this winter’s snow, we tested Bontrager’s vaunted OMW boots in New England’s cold and wet conditions.