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After a road bike shoe and the Velosamba cycling sneaker, Adidas is also venturing into the off-road segment with its bike shoes. With "The Gravel", the global brand from Herzogenaurach is launching a clipless pedal shoe for gravel bikes for the first time. A sensible addition to the more downhill-orientated shoes from Five Ten, which also come from Adidas, but do not offer a sporty cross-country model. The shoe with classic lacing immediately catches the eye with its tight-fitting, integrated cuff made of knitted material. This should not only guarantee a sock-like feel, but also keep out dust and dirt. Adidas has dispensed with the use of carbon reinforcements in the sole. TPU studs provide more walking comfort and grip on running sections.
The facts about the Adidas gravel bike shoe
- classic lacing
- Sizes: 36-48 (also half sizes)
- ankle-high cuffs made from knitted material
- Colours: black, olive, turquoise
- Price: 170-180 Euro
- available exclusively in the Adidas online shop
Half of the reinforced synthetic upper is made from recycled materials. The forefoot area of the gravel bike shoe should also be cut slightly wider so that you don't have any space problems even on long days in the saddle.
Seven gravel bike shoes in a comparison test
In line with the gravel bike trend, a number of cycling shoe brands have specific shoes on offer. But what are actually Gravel bike shoesand who needs something like that? In the Gravel Special, which is free supplement in BIKE 9/21 we tested seven models from 150 to 310 euros.
