Drawing inspiration from the vivid and dynamic strokes of Picasso's paintings, this shoe seamlessly combines classic aesthetics with energetic graffiti patterns. It helps cut back on potential knee injuries by allowing your foot to move naturally through your pedal stroke as opposed to being locked in one position.

The Honor Pro Carbon Road Cycling Shoes are the culmination of years of development and professional insight. These shoes also make great indoor cycling shoes and are compatible with the Look Delta cleats used by the Peloton Bike. bolt systems are used for everything from commuting, to mountain biking, touring, gravel riding and cyclocross. On the other hand, you’re not getting significant improvements in on- and off-bike traction or fit with the simple lacing systems, and both models will have fairly short lifespans due to the soft rubber compound. There are an incredible 13 sizes to choose from, with half sizes populating the middle spread, so everyone will be able to get a great fit.

There are also four-bolt cleats that work with Speedplay pedals and there are some options for shoes using that interface. It's not impossible to tighten it a little bit but the shoe and strap are too stiff to actually get much movement. Sooner or later, you're going to be commuting in the rain or on wet streets and your cycling shoes will end up wet from wheelspray. Also, while laces can be great for getting that perfect fit, we prefer Velcro straps and ratchets for their quick micro adjustments and general ease of use.

I'll explain more about the differences and how to choose the best cycling shoes for your needs lower down. And with a moderately thick midsole and recently upgraded rubber—their new Max Grip compound is a bit softer and stickier than the outgoing model—you have a shoe that crosses over nicely between flowy trail days and bike park laps. The whole design is almost more of an all-road design and it's a perfect shoe for a road rider who jumps back and forth between types of bikes.

Another important consideration is your pedal type, and we’ve included our favorite options for those who prefer flats or like to be clipped in (somewhat confusingly referred to as “clipless”). With the clip-in shoes, we measured the size of the cleat box and clearance around the cleat and focused on ease of engagement/release. Second, the dual Velcro closures lack the precision and easy adjustability of a Boa or ratchet-style system. Like all Specialized footwear, the 2FO DH Clip has an array of Body Geometry features, such as Longitudinal Arch, Metatarsal Button, and Varus Wedge. With a light and breathable construction and moderately rigid platform, it can put the power down on punchy climbs, but it’s also protective, lightly padded, and quite comfortable inside.

The shoe is perhaps most noteworthy for its casual, flat-pedal-shoe look, but don’t be fooled by appearances.Five Ten has done a decent job addressing the stability issues, and although it’s still not quite as supportive as the Freerider Pro that’s made up for that with exception grip.

Despite the endless honing and shaving, you do still have the option of swapping arch support to fit your needs. I do sometimes ride in waterproof walking boots in awful weather as someone says, but they are both heavy and not as good. Two bolt pedals normally have two sides on which you can clip in rather than one, so it's easier to get moving and the smaller cleat is recessed into the sole, so they're much easier to walk in. With the flat shoes, the main driver is grip, so we measured the rubber compound on every shoe with a durometer.But the relatively shallow cleat box and subtle tread around it do a great job of interacting with the pedal pins on caged clipless pedals.