Boardman is deservedly renowned for its well-priced bikes, especially in the UK \u2013 and it has brought the same care and attention to detail to its entry-level Road Cycle Shoes.<\/p>
The price is affordable, but these shoes have the same features as much more expensive rivals, with no obvious spec, component or construction short cuts apparent. <\/p>
The cheaper price is most apparent in their weight, but that’s unlikely to be a deal-breaker for most. <\/p>
Boardman Road Cycle Shoes spec and details<\/h2>There is both a Velcro strap and an Atop dial closure. – Simon Withers \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>The Road Cycle Shoes don\u2019t have the carbon sole of the brand’s more expensive Carbon shoes<\/a>, but despite their bargain price and look, they ride like much more expensive shoes.<\/p>Yes, they\u2019re a little heavier, but even when I was trying to be aware of the 50g or so per shoe extra weight over the lightest shoes in this price bracket, I couldn\u2019t.<\/p>
It\u2019s also good to see that, even at this price, Boardman manages to spec both a forefoot Velcro strap and an Atop dial closure, which helps with comfort and an adjustable, secure fit. <\/p>
Boardman Road Cycle Shoes performance<\/h2>![\"Boardman](\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2023\/10\/Boardman-Road-Cycle-Shoes-03-ce6d856.jpg\" "\\"Boardman")
The Glass-fibre reinforced sole is well-ventilated, with six front and three rear panels. – Simon Withers \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>These are some of the least expensive \u2018serious\u2019 cycling shoes you can buy \u2013 but when I look at them, examine them, fit them and wear them, I could easily mistake them for a pair of \u00a3100 shoes.<\/p>
The glass-fibre reinforced sole isn\u2019t as stiff as the carbon soles on their sibling shoes or the Van Rysel RoadR 900s<\/a>, but it feels similar to those on most other shoes at this price \u2013 in other words, stiff, but not too stiff<\/a>.<\/p>It\u2019s also one of the few shoes that comes with both a two-bolt and a three-bolt fitting, though unlike a mountain-bike specific shoe, the SPD cleat will be proud rather than recessed in a deep rubber sole.<\/p>
This makes it awkward to walk on and means the cleat will be more prone to wear when you\u2019re walking.<\/p>
With Look (and similar) cleats, walking isn\u2019t too tricky, and the reasonably sized toe and heel bumpers help. That said, unlike with Boardman\u2019s carbon shoes, the bumpers aren\u2019t replaceable.<\/p>
The combination of the single Atop dial and Velcro strap is a winning one, which is why it\u2019s so popular on entry-level cycling shoes.<\/p>
It enables you to easily achieve a secure and comfortable fit that\u2019s suitable for sprinting efforts and leisure rides alike. The application of both on this shoe is no different.<\/p>![\"Boardman](\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2023\/10\/Boardman-Road-Cycle-Shoes-05-3c2a1b3.jpg\" "\\"Boardman")
The Boardman Road Cycle shoe comes with both two-bolt and three-bolt fittings. – Simon Withers \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>The synthetic leather upper is par for the course, as you\u2019ll find on most shoes under \u00a3100 or so, but the rest of the shoe has all the features you\u2019d look for in pricier rivals: a reinforced heel, vents along both sides and a mesh top panel.<\/p>
The well-padded tongue keeps things nice and comfortable, you can\u2019t feel the Atop wires when you tighten them and there\u2019s a good-sized reflective flash on the heel (which I’d like to see on all road shoes, especially understated black ones).<\/p>
The construction quality looks unimpeachable too.<\/p>
I found these an absolute treat to wear, with a feel belying their modest price. Even on warm days and tough rides, there were no hotspots, and the vented upper, tongue and impressively vented sole \u2013 six front panels and three rear \u2013 kept my feet feeling fresh.<\/p>
The Road Cycle Shoes don\u2019t have the carbon sole of the brand’s more expensive Carbon shoes<\/a>, but despite their bargain price and look, they ride like much more expensive shoes.<\/p> Yes, they\u2019re a little heavier, but even when I was trying to be aware of the 50g or so per shoe extra weight over the lightest shoes in this price bracket, I couldn\u2019t.<\/p> It\u2019s also good to see that, even at this price, Boardman manages to spec both a forefoot Velcro strap and an Atop dial closure, which helps with comfort and an adjustable, secure fit. <\/p> These are some of the least expensive \u2018serious\u2019 cycling shoes you can buy \u2013 but when I look at them, examine them, fit them and wear them, I could easily mistake them for a pair of \u00a3100 shoes.<\/p> The glass-fibre reinforced sole isn\u2019t as stiff as the carbon soles on their sibling shoes or the Van Rysel RoadR 900s<\/a>, but it feels similar to those on most other shoes at this price \u2013 in other words, stiff, but not too stiff<\/a>.<\/p> It\u2019s also one of the few shoes that comes with both a two-bolt and a three-bolt fitting, though unlike a mountain-bike specific shoe, the SPD cleat will be proud rather than recessed in a deep rubber sole.<\/p> This makes it awkward to walk on and means the cleat will be more prone to wear when you\u2019re walking.<\/p> With Look (and similar) cleats, walking isn\u2019t too tricky, and the reasonably sized toe and heel bumpers help. That said, unlike with Boardman\u2019s carbon shoes, the bumpers aren\u2019t replaceable.<\/p> The combination of the single Atop dial and Velcro strap is a winning one, which is why it\u2019s so popular on entry-level cycling shoes.<\/p> It enables you to easily achieve a secure and comfortable fit that\u2019s suitable for sprinting efforts and leisure rides alike. The application of both on this shoe is no different.<\/p> The synthetic leather upper is par for the course, as you\u2019ll find on most shoes under \u00a3100 or so, but the rest of the shoe has all the features you\u2019d look for in pricier rivals: a reinforced heel, vents along both sides and a mesh top panel.<\/p> The well-padded tongue keeps things nice and comfortable, you can\u2019t feel the Atop wires when you tighten them and there\u2019s a good-sized reflective flash on the heel (which I’d like to see on all road shoes, especially understated black ones).<\/p> The construction quality looks unimpeachable too.<\/p> I found these an absolute treat to wear, with a feel belying their modest price. Even on warm days and tough rides, there were no hotspots, and the vented upper, tongue and impressively vented sole \u2013 six front panels and three rear \u2013 kept my feet feeling fresh.<\/p>Boardman Road Cycle Shoes performance<\/h2>
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