Bikepacking Shoes

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…

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…

For the bikepacker who wants to have it all, Paris-based Valcko Studios just dropped a fresh batch of SPD Crocs. Learn more about these super limited, clipless-compatible abominations and how you can get a pair here…

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…

Positioned as a durable, versatile clipless cycling shoe for trail riding, cyclocross, and gravel, the updated Bontrager Foray Mountain Bike Shoe looks to be a solid contender for bikepacking as well. We’ve been testing a pair for more than a year to find out how they hold up to a wide variety of rides and conditions. Find our review here…

Equal parts cool and confounding, the all-new QUOC Chelsea Boots offer an unexpected approach to form and function in the world of clipless-compatible cycling footwear. Lucas and Joe have been testing them out over the past several weeks, and you can find their thoughts in our two-in-one review here…

In a dozen years, QUOC shoes have made a name for themselves by attending to fit and function with a clean, distinctive styling. The Gran Tourer II is the evolution of an earlier model that was exemplary in everything from spirited gravel rides to drop-bar bikepacking. Does the update exceed the high standard set by the original? Read on to find out why Joe thinks it’s only a qualified success…

Northwave and Leatt just released several fresh off-road cycling shoes that are all equipped with hiking-friendly soles and other new features. Check out the new Northwave Overland Plus, Rockit, and Multicross shoes here, plus the 2022 Leatt MTB Trail Shoe 6.0…

Suplest just announced their redesigned 2022 Trail Shoe lineup, which consists of three models, some interesting safety features, and more. Check them out here…

Just released, the Endura MT500 Burner Flat ticks a lot of boxes that riders look for in a backcountry mountain biking and bikepacking shoe. We’ve been testing a pair over a handful of rides to see how they stack up for this launch day review. Find all the details here…

Italian brand DMT Cycling’s line of performance cycling shoes have one thing in common: they all have a fully knit upper construction. We were interested to see how they performed in the real world, so we picked up a pair of the DMT GK1 Gravel Shoes for a closer look. Find Miles’ thoughts here…

After relocating to Mexico, Cass Gilbert rediscovers the joy of cycling in sandals in the dry season and the rainy season alike. For those planning to ride the Baja Divide this winter, or heading to a similarly warm locale, read on for his full review of Bedrock’s Cairn 3D Pro II sandals…