Crankbrothers Candy LaceComfort on long tours

Sandra Schuberth

 · 22.04.2024

Crankbrothers enters the gravel game. Okay, they already have a wheelset, but now they also have shoes.
Photo: Tanner Stephens

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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.

Crankbrothers is known as a component and shoe manufacturer for mountain bikers. In the past year Gravel wheels presented. Crankbrothers is now adding a pair of shoes to its gravel range. The Crankbrothers Candy Lace is an all-rounder that is suitable for both gravel and MTB tours. In addition to long day tours, it also offers safety and comfort on hike-a-bike passages where the bike has to be carried or pushed.

For the development team, the Candy Lace focussed on comfort. The aim was for the shoe to ensure that even the toughest rides are survived with a grin. From premium gravel to cross-country trails, the gravel shoe from Crankbrothers is designed to offer comfort and safety. This makes it a cycling shoe for almost everything. The Crankbrothers Candy Lace is available for 159.99 euros (e.g. at Tradeinn), the wide range of sizes extends from 37 to 49.

Highlights of the Candy Lace

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 arrangement of the cleats follows the natural movement of the foot when walking. Thanks to the fully rubberised outsole, the cycling shoe also offers sure-footedness off the bike. Compared to similar shoes from competitors, the manufacturer has included more studs. Fibre-reinforced nylon is used for efficient pedalling. The Candy Lace offers optimum protection against impacts and similar influences in the toe area. The comfortable fit of the Crankbrothers bike shoe is specially designed for long days in the saddle. The new gravel shoe from Crankbrothers also has a large adjustment range to allow customised placement of the cleats.



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

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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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