The new Canyon Tempr CFR shoe collection is aimed at ambitious racers. It is thanks to top athletes such as Luca Schwarzbauer from the Canyon Factory Racing (CFR) team that the Koblenz-based company is celebrating its debut in the race shoe sector. For the shoe premiere Canyon has secured the support of some established technology partners and is targeting road cyclists, gravel bikers and mountain bikers with two different lines. Even though these are Canyon's first ever race shoes, the developers have set the same high standards as when developing the company's own bikes. The German direct-to-consumer company aims to combine stiffness and comfort in order to launch a shoe collection with which racers can ride to victory.
Details on the new Canyon Tempr CFR bike shoes
- Available in two versions: Road / Offroad
- Application: Road bike (road) / gravel & cross-country mountain bike (off-road)
- Features: BOA closure system, Solestar insole, carbon sole, Vibram sole elements
- Colours: Black / White / Grey (off-road only)
- Available sizes: 36-48 (40.5-46.5 in half sizes)
- Price: 329,95 Euro
Technologies for fast racers
Thanks to the Percent+ technology package, the new Canyon Tempr CFR shoes are designed to eliminate power loss and maximise power transmission and comfort. BOA closure systems can now be found on numerous high-end race shoes. In collaboration with Canyon, the so-called PerformFit Wrap was developed, which encloses the arch and heel to reduce unwanted movement. As a result, Canyon promises fewer pressure points and a better connection to the bike with more control and stability. Robust anodised and replaceable Boa Li2 aluminium twist locks should contribute to the longevity of the shoes. The new Canyon shoes are designed for all weather conditions.
The second decisive technology of the Canyon shoes comes from sole professional Solestar. Its PureFit360 foot mould and foot positioning concept has been integrated into the new shoes. Although the arch of the foot is given extra support, the foot should still be able to move naturally. The corresponding insole in combination with a full carbon sole with a unidirectional carbon layer should ensure optimum power transmission. In the cleat area, Canyon relies on a hollow construction, which should be particularly stiff. The carbon sole is only six millimetres high and positions the rider's foot close to the pedal axle in favour of power transmission.
Canyon itself has developed a special stretch tongue, which encloses the foot like a sock and is designed to ensure a particularly comfortable fit. Canyon has integrated stretch zones in the typical problem areas of race shoes to reduce pressure at high wattages. For the Tempr CFR shoes for off-road use, Canyon has teamed up with Vibram. Sole elements with a Megagrip rubber compound are designed to ensure that mountain bikers have a secure footing on any type of surface. Dirt adhesion is to be prevented by wide spacing, so that the self-cleaning function of the shoes promises effortless clicking in even in mud.
Fit and prices of Canyon bike shoes
The new Canyon Tempr CFR bike shoes are designed to offer plenty of space in the forefoot area to accommodate feet that expand at high wattages. Even on long rides, comfort in shoes should not suffer. The shoes firmly enclose the midfoot. The heel is fixed with support. This should enable particularly powerful and fluid pedalling. Canyon offers shoe sizes from 36 to 48, from 40.5 to 46.5 even in half sizes. There are no gender specifics. Due to the direct-to-consumer concept, the shoes are only available directly from Canyon. While the road version of the Tempr CFR will only be available in black or white, the off-road shoes will also be available in grey. Regardless of the version, the new Canyon Tempr CFR cost 329.95 euros.
Jan Timmermann
Editor
