It can be tempting to spend top dollar on the shoes that Froome wears--you can probably even find his actual shoes somewhere out there--but most of us need something more like the Giro Apeckx II HV Mens Shoes. They're quality kicks with a stiff sole, great fit, and the added bonus of being designed for riders with wide or high-volume feet. The savings that come with the Apeckx II are mostly attributable to the Zytel nylon sole. It's almost as stiff as carbon but considerably less expensive, so you get high-level stiffness without the high-level price tag. The EVA footbed provides medium arch support, which will suit most riders, and it features an Aegis anti-microbial treatment to ward off bacteria and stinky shoe syndrome. Two hook-and-loop straps pull the Apeckx snug without pinching, and the ratcheting top strap locks the whole package down to your instep for comfortable and powerful circular pedaling.
