Best cycling shoes on Reddit
281 reviews from r/cycling, r/pelotoncycle, r/RedditPHCyclingClub and 12 more subreddits
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#1
Lake
4.6
(85)
"I highly recommend the BOA tightening bc I can quick adjust them during rides to accommodate for swelling."
"I've worn Lake size 50 wide road shoes and CX/mtn shoes for years. They're the only ones I buy."
"IMO, Lake, Sidi, and Shimano make extremely high quality shoes in the $250-$400 range."
"Try Lake - they actually offer different widths & all they do is cycling shoes"
"Another vote for Lake. They make regular and wide versions of many (all?) of their shoes."
"The lake 201 and 169 are pretty much the only natural foot shaped shoe on the market."
"You want Lake. Use the measuring tool on their site."
"Lake or Bont are well known for having wider shoes."
"I just switched to Lake shoes from Shimano, and it's been revaluation. So much more comfortable."
"Nice thing with Lake shoes is that they feature a thing in the heel where you can adjust the cup to fit your heel better."
#2
Shimano
4.2
(49)
"I’m currently using the Shimano XC5 and the Shimano S-Phyre there are two boas on the sphyre and you can loop one of the boas a second time for extra snugness."
"Only one thing GET SPD not 'road pedals' you can WALK IN THE SHOES!!!"
"I’m going on 9 years with mine!"
"I have been using the same Shimano’s for nearly 8 years. I got them on Amazon and love them."
"I've used Shimano MW5 Dryshield for a couple of years in the UK as my bad/cold weather shoes and they're great."
"I ended up with Shimano SPD cycling sandals, which I love."
"I ended up with Shimano SPD cycling sandals, which I love."
"2 years later and dozens of 3hour+ trainer rides... and ive never had foot problems again."
"Shimano with boa closure - less wear than Velcro."
"Shimano E fit for the win"
#3
Sidi
4.2
(30)
"Sidi Mega are their wide sized shoes. I find a very good fit."
"Anything in the Sidi Mega range…"
"Sidi Mega or Lakes."
"Sidi Mega which are made nice and wide."
"The 'mega' denotes the wide models."
"They are pricey, but the Sidi Mega are the standard for wide feet, IMO."
"I’ve had a pair for 10 years so far and they are still awesome."
"A friend of mine has very wide feet and found the Sidi 'Mega' version of the Dominators worked well for him."
"Sidi mega"
"Have you tried Sidi in mega sizes?"
#4
Bont
4.3
(22)
"Check out Bontcycling."
"Wide shoes; Bont and Lake."
"Custom shoes by Bont changed my life."
"I have 6E feet - Bont double wide in certain lasts fits the bill."
"The Bont Riots are like 150, head moldable and totally worth it!"
"The Bont Riots are like 150, head moldable and totally worth it! Plus come in wide."
"The Bont Riots are like 150, head moldable and totally worth it!"
"Bont. Always and forever Bont."
"Lake or Bont. I had a pair of lakes for a few years and switched to Bont."
"I'm a big fan of Bont - they're pretty wide to start with, and have a deep supportive sole that's heat moldable to customize the fit."
#5
Specialized
4.3
(15)
"Specialized is the only brand I’ve ever been able to find that has consistently wide lasts."
"My go-to shoe is a 10 year old Specialized Tri Vent carbon shoe."
"I’m pretty sure my shoes are technically for outdoor cycling but I love them! They’re the Specialized brand."
"The new S-Works."
"Best of all great arch support and carbon fiber bottoms that are very stiff."
"I finally bought Specialized Torch 2.0s and they are amazing."
"I have no complaints about this set up."
"I go with specialized. Find Shimano ‘wide’ still too narrow."
"I’m personally very partial to Specialized shoes."
"Pretty durable as well. I’ve crashed twice going about 21mph and they got scuffed, but not ripped."
#6
Five Ten
4.2
(11)
"They are amazing I currently ride in trail cross model. Great and dry extremely fast when wet."
"The Five Ten Freeriders are cycling shoes that look like skate shoes, and are great for off the bike."
"Vans seem to have a reasonably flat and hard sole, but at that point I would suggest a pair of adidas five ten freeriders or similar."
"The Adidas five 10s are great shoes for cycling, they are stiff but easy to walk around in."
"I wear 510 mtb shoes with spiked pedals."
"Fiveten, check chain reaction cycles para sa presyong hindi taga."
"FiveTen, CrankBros, Shimano, Specialized, Bontrager, Fizik, Fox, Pearl Izumi, Lake, Serfas, Giro, Mavic."
"I’d suggest mtb flat shoes for your commute."
"I use 5.10s with MTB pedals and can't feel the spikes."
"If you are looking for a normal pair try 5 Ten shoes made by Adidas."
#7
Giro
3.9
(8)
"I also have 'hybrid' commuting shoes from Giro that look and feel like walking shoes."
"Giro Savix HV+ Men's Road Cycling Shoes"
"I use Giro Savix HV+ Men's Road Cycling Shoes (for high volume feet). You can find them in the $100 range."
"I have very high arches and like my Giro shoes."
"Giro run narrow in my experience."
"Giro has some shoe models with HV in the name of the shoe which means high volume."
"Some good brand to look at would be Giro, Fizik, Sidi, and Lake."
"I cant help with which ones to get for wide feet but i can tell you to avoid the giros."
#8
Pearl Izumi
4.3
(6)
"Ive had a pair of those for 4 or 5 years now. Still going strong."
"I love their shoes for cycling."
"Pearl Izumi."
"I can ride for about 45 mins before my toes start to go numb."
"No complaints at all about their comfort or performance."
"Would definitely buy again."
#9
Bontrager
4.2
(6)
"I’ve got pretty narrow feet and I’ve loved my Bontragers."
"Bontrager, Shimano cleats are good for advanced and beginners."
"Lake and Bontrager fit wide afaik."
"I really like the Bontrager SSR."
"Bontrager shoes have a wider toe box like Shimano and also sit within your price range."
"My buddy I was riding with today had on these crazy Bontrager shoes with a super stiff sole."
#10
Northwave
4.2
(5)
"Last winter I bit the bullet and bought a pair of Northwave Himalya cycling boots and they've served me well even in -20C."
"Will try Northvawe, thank you!"
"Check out Northwave. They are pretty wide imo, and true to size."
"Northwace or Bontdrager are also for wide feet."
"Northwave are fairly wide."
#11
Fizik
3.8
(5)
"They fit much better than the old Shimanos I had."
"If it’s road specific, I find Fizik’s WIDE line to be a very good fit."
"They fit much better than the old Shimanos I had."
"If you find models you're interested in, Google/Reddit should have reviews."
"Fizik, Sidi might be options."
#12
Adidas
4.0
(4)
"Adidas five-tens. Used them before I went clipless."
"Try these [https://www.adidas.com/us/five_ten](https://www.adidas.com/us/five_ten)"
"[Adidas Velosamba](https://www.adidas.com.ph/the-velosamba-vegan-cycling-shoes/GY5597.html) ₱6,000"
"[Adidas Velosamba](https://www.adidas.com.ph/the-velosamba-vegan-cycling-shoes/GY5597.html) ₱6,000"
#13
Giant
4.5
(2)
"The Giant versions are amazing. The split in the carbon soles actually work."
"Made by giant, couldn’t tell you the name though."
#14
Tiem
4.5
(2)
"I love my Tiems!"
"Tiem"
#15
Nike
4.5
(2)
"I'm a fan of the Nike SuperRep cycle shoes. The mesh top keeps my feet cool during rides and I really like the fit."
"I'm a fan of the Nike SuperRep cycle shoes."
#16
Vans
4.0
(2)
"Vans or Asics Tigers on crank bros stamp 7 pedals for me."
"I ride on your average pair of Vans."
#17
Efren Ricafrente
5.0
(1)
"Efren ricafrente makes custom made cycling shoes."
#18
Solestar
5.0
(1)
"These German cycling sole inserts are super good if you want to spend the money."
#19
Peloton
5.0
(1)
"The Peloton Altos fit *perfectly*."
#20
Mang Efren Ricafrente
4.0
(1)
"You can have an affordable bespoke cycling shoes made by Mang Efren Ricafrente."
#21
SPD Cleat Shoe
4.0
(1)
"I used and spd cleat shoe indoor and outdoor."
#22
Chrome Industries
4.0
(1)
"I wear chrome industries' kursk sneaker."
#23
Mountain Biking Shoe
4.0
(1)
"Just buy any mountain biking shoe with spd clips."
#24
Merrell
4.0
(1)
"Thick sole, water resistant. Good for commuting and recreation."
#25
SoulCycle
4.0
(1)
"The soul cycle ones are good and work on most bikes."
#26
Triathlon Specific Cycling Shoes
4.0
(1)
"I use triathlon specific cycling shoes with inserts."
#27
SpeedPlay
4.0
(1)
"If you want great, adjustable, float you’re pretty much looking at SpeedPlay."
#28
Gaerne
4.0
(1)
"Also worth looking at Gaerne - I have their G.Tornados in wide and they've been great for me."
#29
Five-Ten
4.0
(1)
"5.10 freerider."
#30
MTB Flats
4.0
(1)
"I use MTB flats on my road bike, well… on all of my bikes."
#31
Pearl Izumi Shoes
4.0
(1)
"Pearl izumi generally makes good clothing and gloves, but i’ve never worn one of their shoes."
#32
FiveTen Flat Pedal Shoes
4.0
(1)
"Pair something like a FiveTen flat pedal shoes to a Race Face Chester pedal."
#33
Nike ACG Mountain Fly
4.0
(1)
"I've been using Nike ACG mountain fly. Okay din grip niya plus pwede mo siya magamit sa trails and it's water proof."
#34
Decathlon
4.0
(1)
"Decathlon (Rockrider/Triban) value for money cycling shoes, may warranty pa."
#35
Louis Garneau
4.0
(1)
"I usually take a wide shoe and use Louis Garneau Platinum shoes."
#36
Btwin
4.0
(1)
"Btwin shoes, they don't sell with a lot of options, but they are very good and cheap ~40 euros."
#37
Five10
4.0
(1)
"Magand rin ang mga flat pedal mtb shoes."
#38
No-brand
4.0
(1)
"I've got no-brand cheap shoes off amazon that have held up well for two years now."
#39
45NRTH
4.0
(1)
"Anyone using the 45NRTH Ragnarok? It's one of the options I'm looking at."
#40
SPD
4.0
(1)
"If you’re riding clipless then anything SPD should work."
#41
Keen Fisherman Clips
4.0
(1)
"My husband swears by keen fisherman clips with two pairs of wool socks."
#42
Bikeshoes.com
3.0
(1)
"If you find models you're interested in, Google/Reddit should have reviews."
#43
Bont Cycling
3.0
(1)
"If you find models you're interested in, Google/Reddit should have reviews."
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