Keen Springwater Bike Shoes

www.keenfootwear.com; 18.72 ounces
Once you go clipless you never go back. Instead, you struggle to find the right pair of shoes. Mountain bikers and commuters, struggle no more.  Keen’s first cycle-specific closed-toe product is the Hummer of cycling shoes, with a hard rubber toe, three durable Velcro straps, and a heady mixture of PU coated leather uppers and moisture-wicking internal textures.  The tread under food is aggressive enough to find purchase in the most slick of mud, but—unlike stiffer cycle-specific shoes—you don’t walk like Frankenstein’s monster when out of the saddle, nor do you sacrifice much power transfer while pedaling.  The heel boasts a few triangles of reflective treatment, and the footbed pulls out for faster drying when you step into the drink. They may not be the lightest bike shoes on the market, but they’re one of the most comfortable and durable cycle-friendly kicks out there.