Nike SuperRep cycling shoes review

Our Verdict

Pricey but lightweight and breathable indoor cycling shoes that do non come with the cleats at the time of purchase.

For

• Compatible with both Delta and SPD Cleats
• Breathable
• Looks like a pair of sneakers and not cycling shoes
• Runs the same size as my Nike Running Sneakers

Confronting

• Partially fastened natural language annoying when putting shoes on
• No education manual
• Snug and narrow fit of the shoes
• Doesn't come up with cleats

Tom's Guide Verdict

Pricey but lightweight and breathable indoor cycling shoes that do not come with the cleats at the time of purchase.

Pros

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  Compatible with both Delta and SPD Cleats

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  Breathable

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  Looks similar a pair of sneakers and non cycling shoes

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  Runs the same size as my Nike Running Sneakers

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Cons

• -

  Partially attached tongue annoying when putting shoes on

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  No pedagogy manual

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  Snug and narrow fit of the shoes

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  Doesn't come with cleats

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The Nike SuperRep cycling shoes come from a well reputable athletic brand. All the same, despite the company'south pedigree with running shoes, we establish that its cycling shoes weren't the all-time choice when riding our Peloton wheel.

Although these shoes are breathable and lightweight, the main downside is that they do not come with whatsoever cleats. Read the residual of our Nike SuperRep review to see what else nosotros idea, as well as other options for your next ride.

• Best shoes for Peloton and indoor cycling
• Best practise bikes

Nike SuperRep shoes review: Cost and availability

The Nike SuperRep shoes cost $120.00, which is a little less than what the Peloton shoes cost — simply those come with cleats, whereas with the SuperReps, y'all have to purchase cleats separately. The SuperRep shoes come up in ii colors: White and Black and Black, Ruby, and Silver. These shoes are uniform with both the Delta and SPD cleats and dissimilar the similarly priced Venzo cycling shoes, they do not come with the cleats at the time of purchase.

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Nike SuperRep shoes review: what's included

These shoes were shipped in the typical orange Nike shoebox. The shoes do not come up with cleats, but they did come up with a pair of SPD cleat adapters. If I were a consumer ownership these without knowing anything about the cleats upon opening the box, I would have no idea that this is what is fastened to 1 of the shoes since they are not labelled. Additionally, the shoes did not come up with whatsoever sort of pamphlet explaining the two types of cleats, where to order them, and how to put them on when y'all order them separately.

Every bit mentioned, these shoes are compatible with both Delta and SPD cleats. I recommend besides buying a small screwdriver or an Allen cardinal if you do non have 1 already. One time you've purchased and received your cleats, make sure you suit your cleat properly before you tighten the screws. Yous can ever unscrew them if it'due south not comfortable for you.

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Nike SuperRep shoes review: Comfort

I tested the Nike SuperRep cycling shoes with Delta cleats for over a month and enjoyed the fact that they were lightweight. I am an avid Nike running shoe user and wear a women's size 9; For the cycling shoes, I got the aforementioned size and they fit but correct. Although they were more narrow than I hoped, I had a lot of room at the tip of the shoes to wiggle my toes around during my rides.

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These shoes come with an adjustable hook-and-loop strap system to tighten the shoes. To help with putting my feet in the shoes, in that location is a prissy heel pull tab — a feature that'due south not oftentimes plant on cycling shoes, but is wonderfully handy. While riding, I didn't feel like I was wearing cycling shoes at all — the SuperRep cycling shoes were lightweight and comfortable.

Fit-wise, these shoes remind me of Nike'southward soccer cleats since they are narrow and snug. That said, despite feeling narrow, they didn't rub and my toes still had room to move around in the shoe.

I found the claw-and-loop to sit in a perfect spot on the elevation of my pes and secured my socks to prevent them slipping or bunching up mid-ride. Moreover, the shoes ended beneath my ankles allowing them to move freely while pedaling back and forth.

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The best thing nearly these cycling shoes is their breathability —  most of the superlative of the shoe is made of mesh. Because of this, my feet did not sweat as much as they did while testing out other shoes.

Unlike other shoe brands, I found the soles of the SuperRep cycling shoes felt comfortable under my toes, while yet being very durable — the screws of the cleats stayed tight for the entire month that I tested them and didn't require extra attention.

Nike SuperRep shoes review: Verdict

As a Nike fan, I didn't know what to look from their cycling shoes but was pleasantly surprised by the SuperRep. For me, the stand up-out features were the breathable upper and the pull-on heel tabs, which make getting the shoes on a breeze. That said, unfortunately, these shoes are not ranked higher on my list of all-time cycling shoes because they don't come with cleats, making them a more than expensive purchase for new cyclists.

Among the best indoor cycling shoes I've tested, the pair I found to be the most comfortable for me is the Shimano RC1 which retails for $90.00. When riding wearing the Shimano RC1, I feel like I'1000 wearing custom-made shoes — they fit like a glove. They were lightweight, very breathable when I did long classes and they were easy to get on and off cheers to the three velcro straps.

While Nike undoubtedly makes great shoes for lots of other sports, it still has a way to go when it comes to cycling shoes.

Source: https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/nike-superrep-cycling-shoes

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