CARBON SHOES

More efficiency, better power transfer and a lighter weight. We test six pairs of carbon-soled shoes to see how much bang you get for your buck

Simon von Bromley

It’s easy to forget how hard cycling can be on your feet. Thousands of revolutions pressing all of your weight through a pair of relatively small pedals can take its toll. With the right shoes, you can minimise the effects of heat, pressure and friction to enhance the comfort and efficiency of your rides. Get it wrong, however, and even short spins can become an agonising experience with ill-fitting shoes that are too tight, too loose, too hot or just not fit for your intended cycling purpose. As your feet are two of your five contact points with the bike (along with your hands and bottom), it pays to spend time finding the right pair for you. Whether you ride for leisure, you’re an endurance challenge junkie or a stem-chewing…

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Cycling Plus (Digital) - 1 Issue, September 2024

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