We review two 2013 cycling shoes from Shimano – the SH-TR60 tri shoe, and the SH-R170 road shoe. We also look at new Shimano cleats, including a second option in float.
by Greg Kopecky, May 16, 2013
We look at the 2013 shoe line from French manufacturer, Mavic. While known primarily for wheels, they have many options in shoes and make a decidedly nice pair.
The new Hilo is a completely different shoe than the old. Almost everything they could change or update they did. I like it when a company learns from its shortcomings and Bontrager did.
The Pearl Izumi Tri Fly III got a complete makeover, and the TriFly IV is an improved shoe as a result. The closure system, heel loop, the upper, all gets a makeover in a shoe that was already good last year.
Scott’s got a footwear division, making both running and cycling shoes. I’m impressed with the quality of its work. Overall these shoes are good, but certain design features need some upgrading.
This is one hell of a shoe, created with passion for the sport, and it will definitely be my shoe for the coming season. Still, distribution and customer service will be this shoe company’s challenge.
Sidi’s carbon-soled T2 Silver Snake. You can debate about the silver snakeskin upper on this wider-than-average Sidi, but I kind of liked it. It makes a statement.
My first run in this shoe was a 5k road race. I liked these shoes a lot right from the gun. But it wasn’t until about two miles into that race‚ on the descent‚ that I fell in love.
If you want your legs to feel as fresh at 8, or 15, or 22 miles into your run as they feel during the first few miles, you need your shoe to reduce the accumulated damage done. This is that shoe.
The 3020 bears a lot in common with the Kayano. But if its popular cousin doesn’t grant quite enough medial support for you the over-pronator, the 3020 very likely will, and with no weight penalty.
The K-Swiss Kwicky Blade weighs a mere 9oz, exceptionally light for a training shoe. But if you are an efficient, and not too heavy, runner with a midfoot or forefoot strike, you might get it done in this shoe.
The all new Kayano 17 for 2011 features small updates on the previous 16th version. It’s still a shoe that invests a nice amount of support with a lot of cushioning. It’s also still on the heavy side.
This triathlon cycling shoe has the best breathability of all shoes I’ve so far tested. The large amount of mesh used in the upper of the shoe makes this like riding with the air conditioning on full volume.