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By Ed Pavelka HOT! Ergonomically designed by Andy Pruitt Roomy toe box Micro-adjust buckle on top strap Walkable Stiff and supportive heel counter NOT! Heel and toe pads wear quickly www.specialized.com Price: $150 Source: Specialized dealers, website How obtained: sample from company RBR advertiser: no Tested: 102 hours We’ve been riding in Specialized’s Body Geometry…
By Jim Langley HOT! Easton EC90 carbon soles mean excellent pedaling efficiency, lightness and comfort Teijin microfiber uppers offer a glove-like fit Giro’s SuperNatural Fit Kit footbeds come with S, M and L arch supports Ratcheting buckle closures work great and are super secure The lightest cycling shoes I’ve ever owned NOT! Not that you…
By Coach Fred Matheny HOT! Walkable road shoes Body Geometry design Secure fit with buckle and strap Just-right sole stiffness NOT! Cleat recess is small Sock liner isn’t supportive Tongue may irritate ankle bone Specialized Elite Touring Shoes Color: black with silver highlights MSRP: $125 Weight: 380 grams Sizes: 38-48 Features: 2-bolt SPD-style recessed sole;…
By Coach Fred Matheny Pearl Izumi Barrier MTB HOT! warm into teens (-8C) feet stay warm when wet form fitting on road shoes some stretch in material nice price NOT! sizing runs small upper can wrinkle www.pearlizumi.com Price: $60 Source: website, bike shops Made in: China Sizes: S-XXL Color: black with reflective logos Features: …
By Lynne Fitzsimmons HOT! easy walking looks like normal sandals compatible with SPD-style 2-bolt cleats not too bulky for booties men’s version available NOT! sole slightly more flexible than on road shoes cleat may protrude slightly sockless feet can get sweaty www.keenfootwear.com Price: $115 Source: websites, retail stores such as REI Women’s size: U.S….
