Category: Footwear

Five Ten, the Brand of the Brave, is a leader in performance, high-friction footwear. From downhill mountain bike racing to rock climbing, from wing suit flying to kayaking, Five Ten makes footwear for the world’s most dangerous sports. The Redlands, California-based company has been producing cutting-edge designs and proprietary Stealth rubber soles for nearly 30 years. With the help of top national and international athletes and guides, combined with a world-class rubber-testing and R&D facility, Five Ten is the shoe brand of choice for the world’s most exciting athletes.

FEATURES of the Pearl Izumi Women’s Select RD III Shoe 1:1 Anatomic Closure: Eliminates hot spots and removes pressure from your instep Select 1:1 Power Plate: Select Grade Nylon and Composite Fiber plate for lightweight stiffness and durability Direct-Vent technology for cooling and drainage Concave shaping for ultra low 7 mm stack height, enhanced plate stiffness and anatomic support Built-in Longitudinal Arch Support for optimal support, power, and efficiency EVA foam and Rubber heel bumper gives stability and walking comfort Select Insole provides excellent Longitudinal and Transverse Arch Support SPD Compatible SPECIFICATIONS of the Pearl Izumi Women’s Select RD III Shoe Weight: 246 g

If you can’t stand another basement/garage/spare room trainer session to try to maintain your fitness through the holidays, invest in a pair of Lake’s MXZ 303 Winter Boots. The previous version of this boot, the 302, won accolade after accolade and has a dedicated following of winter cyclists. From the inside out, the 303 is built to lock in your body’s naturally-produced heat, and protect your feet from the elements. It starts with the Outlast reflective material on the inside, then moves to Thinsulate and Thermosol in the toe box and insole. The uppers are made from Pittards leather, and the sole is a Vibram, with deep, snow-clearing lugs. The neoprene cuff seals out snow, cold air, and moisture, and your foot’s locked in with an easy-to-operate Boa dial, with an extra strap on the ankle.

525-MTB-SHOE-43 Size: 43 EU Features: -Shoes. -Lightweight and cool. -Synthetic microfiber leather with breathable mess. -Designed for comfort. Generic Dimensions: -Product Weight: 4 lbs.

Modeled along the same lines as the top-level competition Empire shoes, the New Road Republic Shoes democratize the casual-meets-cycling aesthetics of Giro’s lace-up cycling kicks. Instead of the low weight and high price of the ambitious Empire, the Republic features a walking sole made of DuPont’s Zytel nylon and armored with replaceable, sneaker-style walking pads that provide plenty of grip while you’re navigating the pedestrian world between rides. Of course, the Republics are cycling shoes, so the soles are still plenty stiff and bipedal freedom doesn’t come at the cost of efficiency when you’re pedaling a bicycle. They also feature a breathable, durable, non-stretch microfiber upper that’s similar to their imperial cousin, and the seven points of lace-up contact mean that the fit is just as customizable. A loop on the tongue locks the laces down after you’ve run the bunny around the tree, so the laces sit tight in their rabbit hole instead of hopping into your chainring.

Keep your feet cool and happy as you zoom down the road with the Louis Garneau Revo XR3 Shoes. With mesh paneling in the upper and ventilation in the sole, this shoe is kind of like having built-in air conditioning for your feet as you hammer out those mid-summer miles. Garneau even includes a removable Ergo Air Cool Stuff Insert to help keep your feet even cooler when the temperature skyrockets. The XR3s have a ratchet strap and two hook-and-loop straps for a secure and comfy fit, with reflective elements on the heel for increased visibility to motorists in low-light conditions.

Shimano’s SH-R088 challenged our notions of what entry-level cycling shoes could be. The SH-R088 offers expert-level performance at a price point that is perfect for club and recreational riders. When it comes to high-performance road shoes, we’ve all been told that stiffer is better. While this may be true for certain application, an overly rigid shoe reduces circulation and can leave your foot numb. Here’s where the beauty of Shimano’s Dynalast technology (driven by pro-rider feedback) comes into play, providing stiffness and flexibility where you need it most. The SH-R088 features a fiberglass polyamide outsole that is constructed to deliver power to the pedal, while still allowing a calculated level of flex due to varying densities across the sole. This promotes a smoother, more energy-efficient upstroke and will keep you feeling stronger for longer. The SH-R088 upper uses stretch-resistant, synthetic leather that is more durable and lightweight than traditional leather. More importantly, it is constructed in harmony with the Dynalast system, accommodating and adding tension to the toe-spring section, which supports a wider and healthier range of motion for the legs. The SH-R088 uppers also feature ultralight open mesh that not only keep your feet cool and dry but also work with the synthetic leather to improve the shoe’s elasticity. Finally, the SH-R088 securing straps aid in power transmission by being deftly incorporated into the anatomic last design. To control the internal volume of the shoe, Shimano has equipped the SH-R088 with two hook-and-loop straps designed to offer easy access for on-the-go adjustments. Shimano’s micro-adjust, ratcheting buckle controls the overall tightness of the shoe and allows for an incremental and precise fit.

With Shimano’s Dynalast technology and a hollow-channeled, carbon-reinforced composite outsole, the SH-R107 Men’s Shoes bring the power-transferring stiffness, low weight, and general feel of pro-level shoes to a price point that won’t cost you one of the legs you’d like to attach them to. Dynalast is the big story here, as it’s the same design featured in Shimano’s flagship SH-R321 model. It involves re-shaping the footbed in order to limit the “dead time” of the pedal stroke. Shimano claims . 56% more efficiency on each pedal stroke–a gain that adds up to figuratively save your legs over the course of a 40-mile group ride, 50-mile race, or a charity century.

Shimano WM52 – Women’s, Black, 39

While the Fizik R1 Uomo shoes are some of the most comfortable, high performance shoes we’ve worn, they may be a little pricey for riders who want comfort but who aren’t rolling to that start line on a regular basis. For this reason, Fizik introduced the R5 Uomo Boa Men’s Shoes. While they aren’t sewn from kangaroo leather, the R5 uppers are highly breathable Microtex fabric with nylon mesh windows for ventilation. Inside of the uppers is Fizik’s Superlight Insole that supports your arches and absorbs road vibration. The uppers are placed on a carbon-reinforced nylon outsole that allows efficient power transfer while remaining on the lower end of the carbon cost spectrum. The stack height is low and the outsole is engineered to drive power to the pedals while remaining flexible enough for comfort on long rides. A molded heel cup helps to keep your foot in the ideal pedaling position while minimizing heel slippage. To secure the shoes to your feet, the R5 Uomo use the Boa closure system. Consisting of a single dial with a continuous loop, it is micro-adjustable for the perfect fit. A hook-and-loop closure at the forefoot adds a separate adjustment point to keep your toes happy.