Cyber Monday cycling shoes: Road, gravel and MTB footwear in the sales

Best cycling shoes - Specialized S-Works Torch
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Black Friday and Cyber Monday are both over now, the Cyclingnews deals hunters are recharging their batteries after a busy weekend of deal hunting. However, there are still some solid deals out there and even some Christmas sales, so panic not. 

Choosing the right cycling shoes can transform your riding experience, but they can be difficult to get right. You need to decide on the type of shoe, the right cleat type, boa, laces or velcro. You'd think choosing the size is the easy part, but even if you get that right, there's no guarantee they'll be comfortable after a few hours on the bike. 

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All deals checked: Tuesday December 3, 14:57 GMT 

Shimano RC903 S-Phyre Cycling Shoes: $449.95$337.50 at Competitive Cyclist25% off -

Shimano RC903 S-Phyre Cycling Shoes: $449.95 $337.50 at Competitive Cyclist
25% off - Shimano's top-of-range shoes just keep getting better and it's tweaked the design further with the latest S-Phyre 903 shoes. Competitive Cyclist has the shoe in a range of colours and a decent spread of sizes and is offering 25% off.

Specialized S-Works Torch: $449.95 $329.99 at Competitive Cyclist27% off -

Specialized S-Works Torch: $449.95 $329.99 at Competitive Cyclist
27% off - Our pick of the best cycling shoes on the market at the moment, the S-Works Torch offer exceptional comfort, a stiff sole, easy Boa dial tightening, and they look great. They're currently 27% off in the oak green colourway in most sizes. 

Lake CX403: $549.99 $329.99 at Competitive Cyclist40% off -

Lake CX403: $549.99 $329.99 at Competitive Cyclist
40% off - The Lake CX403 shoes feature in our guide to the best cycling shoes, with our reviewer praising their comfort, stiffness and heat-mouldable shape. They're not the cheapest of shoes generally, but they can be found in a select few sizes with 40% off.

Rapha Explore Powerweave: $380.00 $285.00 at Competitive Cyclist25% off -

Rapha Explore Powerweave: $380.00 $285.00 at Competitive Cyclist
25% off - Rapha's foray into performance gravel shoes was quick and successful, but sadly seems to have stopped since these launched in early 2021. Regardless, their age means you can enjoy a discount of 25% on a shoe that we highly rated in our review, in almost all sizes across a couple of nice-looking colours. 

Specialized S Works Ares:$424.99$276.24 at Competitive Cyclist
35% off -

Specialized S Works Ares: $424.99 $276.24 at Competitive Cyclist
35% off -
The Ares are top-end performance road shoes and have been worn by a range of pro riders. We cited their top-level power transfer and foot retention in our review. Five colourways are discounted and in a range of sizes.

Shimano XC9 MTB: $430.00 $249.77 at Mike's Bikes USA42% off -

Shimano XC9 MTB: $430.00 $249.77 at Mike's Bikes USA
42% off - Shimano's popular XC9 shoes are designed for mountain biking, gravel and cyclocross. They feature a carbon sole for high power transfer, dual Boa retention, and deep lugs for grip when walking in muddy terrain. 

Pearl Izumi PRO Road Shoe: $400.00 $200.00 at Competitive Cyclist50% off - 

Pearl Izumi PRO Road Shoe: $400.00 $200.00 at Competitive Cyclist
50% off - The Pro road shoe is discounted heavily in the black colourway and a decent range of sizes. The shoes benefit from an excellent dual-Boa fit system, heavily vented knit uppers, and a super low weight thanks to a carbon sole. 

Specialized S-Works Torch Lace: $350.00 $199.99 at Jenson USA43% off -

Specialized S-Works Torch Lace: $350.00 $199.99 at Jenson USA
43% off - The S-Works Torch Lace are a highly revered pair of shoes. The Boa version are currently featured in our guide to the best cycling shoes, and the lace version is built around a very similar chassis. The benefits of the lace version are increased comfort and slightly better aerodynamics, but you do lose the ability to adjust them on the fly. 

Shimano RC703: $250.00 $187.50 at Competitive Cyclist25% off -

Shimano RC703: $250.00 $187.50 at Competitive Cyclist
25% off - The ever-popular RC703 road shoes are a rung down from the top-tier RC903 shoes, but they still boast a carbon fibre sole, double-Boa retention and a lightweight synthetic upper. They're currently 25% off in all sizes across three colours, including this oh-so-pro white.

Giro Empire SLX: $374.95 $179.99 at Competitive Cyclist
52% off -

Giro Empire SLX: $374.95 $179.99 at Competitive Cyclist
52% off -
The Empire SLX in Iceberg colourway carries one of the best discounts we can find for our favourite Empire SLX shoes from Giro. There's a good range of sizes available starting at EU 39. Check out our best cycling shoe guide for even more tech info on the Empire shoes.

Five Ten Kestrel BOA MTB Shoe men's: $230.00 $172.95 at Competitive Cyclist25% off -

Five Ten Kestrel BOA MTB Shoe men's: $230.00 $172.95 at Competitive Cyclist
25% off - The Kestrel is a rugged XC shoe from Adidas offshoot FiveTen. It boasts two-bolt SPD cleat compatibility, a glass-fibre reinforced sole and a combo of velcro and Boa for retention. The women's version is also on offer at the same 25% off. 

Five Ten Kestrel BOA MTB Shoe women's: $230.00 $172.95 at Competitive Cyclist25% off -

Five Ten Kestrel BOA MTB Shoe women's: $230.00 $172.95 at Competitive Cyclist
25% off - Like the men's version above, the Kestrel XC mountain bike shoe boasts a glass fibre reinforced sole, two-bolt cleats and a protective toe box. They're available in two colours in most sizes. 

Specialized S-Works Recon Lace Shoe: $324.99 $161.99 at Competitive Cyclist50% off -

Specialized S-Works Recon Lace Shoe: $324.99 $161.99 at Competitive Cyclist
50% off - The S-Works Recon Lace, like most of Specialized's shoes, are an excellent product for simply riding and racing alike. Alex Dowsett found that the Recon Lace were as fast as road shoes in the wind tunnel, and I've been using a pair for three years, including countless gravel races, without a single issue. They fit true to size, and although the available sizes here are limited, if they have yours, you're in for a real bargain at 50% off. 

Pearl Izumi Attack Road Shoe: $160.00 $120.00 at Competitive Cyclist25% off - 

Pearl Izumi Attack Road Shoe: $160.00 $120.00 at Competitive Cyclist
25% off - At half price, these versatile shoes from Pearl Izumi are a great option to jump into performance footwear. Compatible with both 2-bolt and 3-bolt cleats you can use them on the road, for a spin class, or both. A single Boa dial in conjunction with a Velcro strap helps you tune them to your feet. 

Giro Empire ACC Women's: $299.95 $119.99 at Competitive CyclistUp to 60% off -

Giro Empire ACC Women's: $299.95 $119.99 at Competitive Cyclist
Up to 60% off - If you wear a size 37-43 and like these shoes in black, then you're in for a serious bargain, but you have to be quick because they won't hang around. There's a discount on white too.

Giro Republic R Knit: $149.95 $74.98 at Competitive CyclistUp to 50% off - 

Giro Republic R Knit: $149.95 $74.98 at Competitive Cyclist
Up to 50% off - You can find these knitted shoes on offer in several places at various percentages off. Each offers a different selection of sizes, so be sure to check both, although Competitive Cyclist has the shoe in a good range of sizes. 

The knitted upper married to a carbon sole makes for a very stiff, but comfortable and breathable package. 

Specialized 2FO DH Clip: $169.99 $49.99 at Competitive Cyclist71% off -

Specialized 2FO DH Clip: $169.99 $49.99 at Competitive Cyclist
71% off - The 2FO DH Clip are a popular mountain bike shoe with a more traditional 'flat shoe' aesthetic, but with 2-bolt SPD cleat compatibility. They're currently an enormous 71% off in almost all sizes, or the slate colourway gets a nearly-as-bonkers 67% off! Both down to just $49.99.

Shimano S-Phyre RC903: £349.00 from £236.00 at Sigma SportsUp to 32% off -

Shimano S-Phyre RC903: £349.00 from £236.00 at Sigma Sports
Up to 32% off - These are the top-tier road shoes from Shimano and feature a carbon fibre sole, dual Boa retention, weigh just 225g per shoe, and are available with an impressive 60% off in this red colour across a handful of sizes. 

Fizik Vento Infinito Carbon 2: £350.00 £179.00 at Sigma Sports49% off -

Fizik Vento Infinito Carbon 2: £350.00 £179.00 at Sigma Sports
49% off - The Vento Infinito Carbon 2 is a great all-rounder road shoe with subtle aesthetics, Boa retention, a carbon sole and plenty of cleat adjustment. They're usually quite expensive shoes but with almost 50% off, they're suddenly quite a compelling buy.

Fizik Vento Infinito Knit Carbon 2: £350.00 £161.00 at Sigma Sports54% off -

Fizik Vento Infinito Knit Carbon 2: £350.00 £161.00 at Sigma Sports
54% off - Fizik's Vento Infinito Knit shoes are a popular choice on the road. They boast a stylish aesthetic with all the must-have features, including Boa's new Li2 dials for retention, a carbon fibre sole, and a wide range of colours. This particular model is available with over half off in all sizes from 36 to 48. They're also available in wide fit at £179.00.

Specialized S-Works Torch: £350.00 from £157.00 at Sigma SportsUp to 55% off -

Specialized S-Works Torch: £350.00 from £157.00 at Sigma Sports
Up to 55% off - With varying discounts based on colours that rise to 55% off, the S-Works Torch shoes are one of the best Cyber Monday cycling shoe deals we've found so far. They were recently awarded the best overall in our guide to the best cycling shoes, so now is a really great opportunity to get a great pair of shoes at a bargain price. 

Fizik R2 Vento Aeroweave: £345.00 £142.00 at Sigma Sports59% off -

Fizik R2 Vento Aeroweave: £345.00 £142.00 at Sigma Sports
59% off - If you're looking for shoes for the summer - or for your indoor rides! - then the Aeroweave material is hard to beat. This shoe pairs it with a carbon sole, Powerstrap retention and in this particular deal, a 59% discount across 11 sizes. 

Specialized S-Works Recon Lace gravel: £300.00 £141.00 at Sigma Sports53% off -

Specialized S-Works Recon Lace gravel: £300.00 £141.00 at Sigma Sports
53% off - My go-to gravel shoes, the Recon Lace are extremely comfortable, plenty stiff, and extremely durable. I've ridden in them for around three years, including countless races, and they're still as good as the day I got them.

Specialized S-Works Torch Lace: £300.00 £135.00 at Sigma Sports55% off -

Specialized S-Works Torch Lace: £300.00 £135.00 at Sigma Sports
55% off - The Torch Lace, similar to the Torch also featured here, is one of our favourite pairs of shoes at the moment. They're usually out of reach for most of us, but at just £135 in the navy blue colourway, we can't imagine they'll hang around for long. 

Specialized S-Works Ares Road Cycling Shoes: £350£129.99 at Cyclestore65% off -

Specialized S-Works Ares Road Cycling Shoes: £350 £129.99 at Cyclestore
65% off - Specialized's S-Works Ares shoes are WorldTour-proven and provide impressive comfort and fit, while boosting power transfer and all-round performance. They feature the class-leading twin Boa Li2 dial retention system, a tongueless sock system for the best fit, and a non-slip replaceable heel pad. You can grab a pair now, or read our review if you want some more info. 

Giro Empire SLX:£329 £128.00 at Sigma Sports61% off -

Giro Empire SLX: £329 £128.00 at Sigma Sports
61% off - The Giro Empire SLX shoes took the top spot in our best cycling shoes buyers guide until recently. They currently carry a hefty discount in the UK for a range of sizes and in black and white colourways. 

Shimano RC502 road: £139.00 £75.00 at Sigma Sports46% off -

Shimano RC502 road: £139.00 £75.00 at Sigma Sports
46% off - The RC5 shoes from Shimano are a mid-range option that pair a Boa and Velcro dial with a carbon fibre-reinforced sole, an impressive 240g weight per shoe, and a stylish aesthetic. The best deal is on the metallic blue colourway, but you can still save 28% on the pro-looking white. 

Sidi Alba 2£189£85 at Sigma Sport
Up to 55% off -

Sidi Alba 2: £189 £85 at Sigma Sport
Up to 55% off -
The Sidi Alba 2 men's shoes are discounted by just under 30% in the white/black and black versions and far more in the black and red variety, although only in a few sizes. They have a Sidi Millennium 4 carbon sole and the advantage of lots of Sidi spares being available. The 55% discount is only for the black/ white colour in selected sizes. 

Shimano RC1 road shoes: £89.99£49.99 at Tredz£40 off -

Shimano RC1 road shoes: £89.99 £49.99 at Tredz
£40 off - Available in a range of sizes in both Navy and Black, the Shimano RC1s are an excellent entry-level shoe for anyone who's just getting into road cycling for the first time, or looking to upgrade to clipping in. They feature a synthetic leather upper with mesh texture for a comfortable fit, and three durable hook and loop straps for closure.

Shimano RC1 Womens: £89.00 £48.59 at Sigma Sports45% off -

Shimano RC1 Womens: £89.00 £48.59 at Sigma Sports
45% off - These popular entry-level road cycling shoes from Shimano are great for both indoor and outdoor riding. They are compatible with three-bolt Shimano SPD-SL or Look Keo cleats, and offer a glass-fibre reinforced sole for stiffness without being uncomfortable. 

Shimano RC1 Road: £89.00 £44.00 at Sigma Sports51% off -

Shimano RC1 Road: £89.00 £44.00 at Sigma Sports
51% off - These entry-level Shimano shoes come with three Velcro straps to adjust fit, a glass fibre reinforced sole for stiffness, and are compatible with three-bolt cleats such as the Shimano SPD-SL or the Look KEO. 

Pearl Izumi Elite Road V5 Road Shoes: £179.99 £38.99 at CycleStore78% off -

Pearl Izumi Elite Road V5 Road Shoes: £179.99 £38.99 at CycleStore
78% off - Three colourways are still available in a range of sizes, so act fast to not miss out on grabbing these road shoes for two-thirds off the retail price.

Paul has been on two wheels since he was in his teens and he's spent much of the time since writing about bikes and the associated tech. He's a road cyclist at heart but his adventurous curiosity means Paul has been riding gravel since well before it was cool, adapting his cyclo-cross bike to ride all-day off-road epics and putting road kit to the ultimate test along the way. Paul has contributed to Cyclingnews' tech coverage for a few years, helping to maintain the freshness of our buying guides and deals content, as well as writing a number of our voucher code pages.