Giro Prolight SLX II bike shoes review
Giro Prolight SLX II bike shoes tested and rated by our expert reviewer
Bike shoes
Review: Pearl Izumi Try Fly IV Carbon tri-bike shoes
Great value, extremely comfortable and friendly for long-course feet
David Millar & Paul Smith limited-edition bike shoes
Stylish ‘Eloquence of Movement’ shoes made by fi’zi:k to celebrate famous races including Tour of Flanders, Paris-Roubaix and Milano-Sanremo
Review: Northwave Extreme Triathlon bike shoes
Lightweight, stiff, comfortable and loaded with tri-friendly features
Review: Shimano TR60 SPD-SL triathlon bike shoes
Excellent tri-specific performers for both the bike leg and transition, with super-soft inners for sock-free riding and a wide gap for easy T1 foot entry
Review: Gaerne Kona Tri bike shoes
Affordable Italian tri-specific shoe with a (partly) race-winning pedigree
Pearl Izumi Tri Fly IV Carbon
Light, stiff, fast, comfy and transition-friendly. What more could you want?
Northwave Tribute
We’ve been fans of Northwave’s mountain bike shoes for off-season training for a while and were looking forward to seeing if their latest tri-specific shoes would deliver too. All the must-have features for a top-end shoe are present, inclusing out-to-in straps, oversized heel loops, soft and barefoot-friendly inners, rubber heels and toe bumpers, and plenty […]
Suplest S3
With a definite retro feel to the simple black and white styling, Swiss brand Suplest’s S3 tr shoe certainly delivers in the looks department. Fit was good and, in bare feet, a half size smaller than normal fitted perfectly with plenty of room in the toe box. All of the key tri-race-shoe-specific features are there […]
Stella Light and Motion Dual
A two-lamp set-up (with one a dedicated spot and the other a wide-ranging flood) that allows infinite tweakability. This means you’re guaranteed to get the perfect beam balance for what you’re doing. Its full power, giving 2.5hrs of burn, is enough for off-road riding and full-paced road training, but not being able to helmet mount […]
Carnac Triathlon Shoes
The new Carnac Triathlon shoe is brimming with ideas. To start with it has a carbon sole with an integrated air intake system. But wait, the real innovation comes with a rubber heel that allows it to collapse as you put your foot in to speed entry, before pulling the shoe back into shape using […]
Polaris Equilibrium Tri
Their heritage may be steeped in the mountain bike market but recent history has witnessed Polaris diversify into road and tri. The Equilibrium is their 2011 tri-specific shoe: designed in America, made in China and sold in the UK at a mid-range price point. It features a single reverse strap, heel loop and wide opening […]
Mavic Tri Race
Out of the box the Mavics scream quality and, when you pick them up, their lightness and stiffness is instantly impressive. All of the key tri-specific features are present including a large in-to-out strap, heel-toe bumpers and a large heel loop. The inner is soft and comfortable in bare feet and is treated with an […]
Shimano WT51
Shimano proudly claim that some of the world’s leading triathletes helped them design their WT51 shoe – and it shows. This shoe boasts both funk and function: the super stiff yet light carbon-fibre sole offers good support to the foot and aids pedaling efficiency, while its sleek good looks mean anyone wearing them looks the […]
