Pearl iZUMi Men's Fuel Cyling Shoe

 (9 customer reviews)

A good looking, very lightweight shoe that is exactly as advertised. This is a great shoe for short bike commutes and spin class. I have a 30 mile commute and it is fine for that. The shoe is very comfortable when it is first tried on. I would not use these shoes for rides more than 35 miles. The sole is not stiff enough. I begin to feel the cleats when clipped in after about 10 miles. The upper part of the shoe is basically made like an athletic shoe. It lacks support and though I have only owned the shoe for a month, I am convinced that over time the material will stretch and will be subject to wear and tear far more quickly than what I would expect. I bought this shoe in the hopes of replacing my other bike shoes (Pearl Izumi X-Alps which are awesome). These are not as a durable bike shoe. In all fairness, Pearl Izumi is marketing them exactly for what they are. My disappointment stems from the fact that they are not more, expecially when they are only $5 less than a much...Read more

These are the best cycling shoes for casual riding. I bought them for summer long distance ride because they are well vented. Since then, they have became my go to bike shoe for all riding. To date, I've put over 1000 miles on them and just love 'em.

I outfitted them with eggbeater clips and pedals for a lower profile. It is a perfect combination--easy to walk in or even run a shorter distance - without even noticing that the clip is there.

The only downside i see is that they have laces. There is a handy pouch to tuck them into, but its still not as clean as other closures.

If you're looking for a pair of cycling shoes that won't make you look like a tool when you get off the bike these are for you. Of course they click in to your SPD pedals easily, and work great for biking - that's easily accomplished by any pair of shoes. Where these excel is off of the bike. They are supremely comfortable, with exceptional cushion in the heel, enough flexibility so you don't have to walk funny, and they actually look good. If you just wore them around as regular shoes no one would know they were for biking.

I also really like the mesh over the toe area. It is extremely breathable, so even on the hottest of days my feet stay cool from the air-flow.

Of course if you're a hard-core cyclist trying to shave every possible second off of your time then you'll want a standard shoe that has less wind resistance, but if you're going to spend any time off the bike in the shoes then these are great.