Crankbrothers Candy LaceNew season, new gravel shoes

Sandra Schuberth

 · 15.04.2024

Crankbrothers enters the gravel game. Okay, they already have a wheelset, but now they also have shoes.
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MTB component manufacturer Crankbrothers is expanding its gravel range. Gravel wheels are now being joined by gravel shoes: Candy Lace. Or shall we say: All-round cycling shoes that cut a fine figure from MTB to gravel.

The Crankbrothers Candy Lace MTB and gravel shoe is suitable for all-round use from MTB to gravel, for long day tours and hike-a-bike passages where the bike has to be pushed or even carried.

When developing the Candy Lace cycling shoe, the development team focussed on comfort. According to the press release, the aim of the shoe was to ensure that you can survive even the toughest rides with a grin on your face. It shouldn't matter what surface the rider is riding on, it should offer comfort and safety on gravel paths as well as on cross-country trails. A bike shoe for almost everything, so to speak. For 159.99 euros, the Crankbrothers Candy Lace shoe is available, for example, from Tradeinn The wide range of sizes extends from 37 to 49.

Highlights of the all-round bike shoe

The sole is not only made for cycling, but also offers safety and comfort on foot. Hike-a-Bike can come!Photo: CrankbrothersThe sole is not only made for cycling, but also offers safety and comfort on foot. Hike-a-Bike can come!

The cleats are arranged in such a way that they follow the natural movement of the foot when walking, so the cycling shoe should also offer more grip when walking off the bike. The completely rubberised outsole also contributes to this. The manufacturer also claims to have included more studs than similar shoes from competitors. A stiff sole is important for the efficient transfer of power from the foot to the pedal, and fibre-reinforced nylon is used for this purpose. The Candy Lace also offers plenty of protection in the toe area against impacts and the like. This leads to more stability. The comfortable fit of the Crankbrothers bike shoe is made for long days in the saddle. The new gravel shoe from Crankbrothers has a large adjustment range so that the cleats can be placed individually.



The Crankbrothers Candy Lace cycling shoe in brief

  • Sizes: 37 - 49
  • Weight: 340 g/shoe (size 42, manufacturer's specification)
  • Colours: Black, blue-dark blue, white-grey
  • Price: 159.99 Euro (RRP) >> available here at a reduced price

Sandra Schuberth, sometimes an after-work ride, sometimes a training ride, sometimes an unsupported bikepacking challenge. The main thing is her and her gravel bike - away from the traffic. Seven Serpents, Badlands or Bright Midnight: she has finished challenging bikepacking races. Gravel and bikepacking are her favourite subjects, and her demands on equipment are high. What she rides, uses and recommends has to stand the test of time: not in marketing, but in real life.

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