5 COMMON CYCLING SHOE BUYING MISTAKES 01. Sizing Up for Wide Feet Don’t: Buy a longer shoe just to accommodate a wide forefoot.Do: Choose a proper wide-fit cycling shoe for better comfort, foot support, and cleat positioning. 02. Ignoring Cleat Compatibility Don’t: Buy shoes without checking your pedal system.Do: Match the shoe’s bolt pattern with your pedals—2-bolt for SPD or 3-bolt for road systems like SPD-SL & Look. 03. Choosing Overly Flexible Soles Don’t: Settle for soles that bend excessively under pressure.Do: Choose a stiff carbon...

Value-packed shoes straight from BulgariaBy Tom Marvin - Published: July 2, 2026 at 7:00 pmFLR's new range of gravel and XC shoes spans five models, featuring tech we'd expect to see in other brands' higher-end ranges.The line-up starts at under £100 (just!), meaning budget-conscious riders have a shoe to aim for, while the top-end shoe features pro-level specs for around half the price some other brands sell at.This seems particularly pertinent given the cost of road race shoes.We checked out...

I’ve been riding in FLR shoes for a few seasons now, and I’ve always thought they strike a great balance between quality and affordability. Recently, I got my hands (or feet?) on the new FX-5 model, designed for MTB and gravel, and took them straight to my local testing grounds — the Kitsuma Trail. If you’ve ever ridden Kitsuma, you know it’s the real deal — a true proving ground for both gear and rider. Steep, technical climbs, fast descents littered...

FLR's signature shoes, the FNT-9 Knit, are a concentration of different technologies, all serving one purpose: the pursuit of the best performance on the bike. The FNT-9 Knit is a product capable of establishing itself and being appreciated even by the best cyclists in the world , those who race in the WorldTour. The recognition of how high-performance, comfortable, and lightweight these shoes are has come thanks to the results achieved in the top division of world cycling. Jay...

Are the PROs just an improved version of the FLR Congo, or are they completely different shoes? I got the clipless version to try out, but a platform version is also available. I don't know what your requirements are for cycling shoes, but I want good protection and good compatibility with pedals. At first glance, the FLR Congo Pro has all of that. It has a reinforced toe, an ankle raise on the crank side, and a sole called STK grip,...

Oli Stockwell (born 7 June 2002) is a British professional road racing cyclist who rides for UCI WorldTeam Team Bahrain Victorious. He was the British junior champion in 2019.