Canyon launches Tempr CFR cycling shoes for ‘high-performance’ road and off-road riding

German brand’s first cycling shoes have carbon soles and cost €329.95

By Jack Evans

Published: Thursday, 11 July 2024 at 09:00 AM

Canyon has released its first cycling shoes, claiming the “podium-worthy” Tempr CFR shoes “strike the sweet spot between speed and comfort”.

The Tempr CFR Road and Off-Road shoes have been ridden to victory by Zoe Bäckstedt in cyclocross, Petr Vakoč on gravel, Luca Schwarzbauer in cross-country mountain biking and Dante Young on the road, according to the brand.

The shoes’ pricing is premium, as the ‘CFR’ acronym in their name suggests.

CFR stands for Canyon Factory Racing, a label reserved for the brand’s highest-grade carbon frames, as seen on the Canyon Ultimate CFR.

The high-end shoes have carbon outsoles and are claimed to be competitively light. – Canyon

Canyon’s Tempr CFR Road cycling shoe is available in white and black, costs €329.95 and is claimed to weigh 250g (size 42).

The Tempr CFR Off-Road shoe comes in black with a brown tread, or grey or white with a black tread, also costing €329.95 with a 290g claimed weight (size 42). Canyon says this SPD-compatible model doubles as a gravel shoe and mountain biking shoe.

Both the Road and Off-Road shoes come in EU sizes 36-48, with half sizes from 40.5 to 46.5.

As usual for the direct-to-consumer brand, you can only buy the shoes from Canyon’s website or app.

Canyon Tempr CFR Road and Off-Road shoes spec details

Cyclist taking off Canyon Tempr CFR black gravel cycling shoe — The XC and gravel model comes in black, white or grey. – Canyon

The Tempr CFR Road and Off-Road shoes feature a Purefit360 insole, designed with Solestar.

This is claimed to mimic the shape of your foot, enabling it to return to a neutral position.

Together with the Tempr CFR’s full-carbon outsole, Canyon says these features maximise power transfer while maintaining comfort. However, shoe stiffness might not be that important.

Woman holding Canyon Tempr CFR Road cycling shoes in white — Each Tempr CFR model has two Boa dials. – Canyon

Both Tempr CFR models use two anodised aluminium Boa Li2 dials: one across the top of the instep and a second across the middle of the foot.

Canyon says it has developed the PerformFit Wrap system with Boa, which envelops your heel and arch, and secures your instep and heel.

Solestar insole in Canyon Tempr CFR Off-road shoe — Both shoes have a Solestar insole for comfort and efficient power transfer. – Canyon

This prevents unwanted internal foot movement and removes pressure points around your foot arch, according to the brand.

Canyon claims the stretchy tongue material holds the foot securely.

Close-up of white Canyon Tempr CFR Road cycling shoes clipped into pedals — Canyon claims the Tempr CFR Road cycling shoes won’t cause hot spots. – Canyon

‘Hot spots’ in cycling shoes are a cause of foot pain. Canyon says pressure-relief zones in the commonly affected areas help alleviate this problem.

The Off-Road shoes use a Vibram Megagrip outsole for grip while walking or running.