Triathlon shoes are an essential part of any triathlete’s gear. These special triathlon cycling shoes provide excellent support, protection and comfort for a triathlete during the bike leg of a triathlon race.

Triathlon Shoes – Which are Best?

Choosing the right triathlon shoe has been made easier as we have reviewed and tested every triathlon shoe in town. We provide you a list of the best tri shoes or triathlon shoes review you can try on.

There are several triathlon bike shoes available these days, and it’s quite confusing to choose which triathlon shoes stand out. This is the best suggestion we can give you – here is our list of the top ten

[To shoe manufacturers and distributors. Please be informed that you we no longer accept additional sample shoes for the 2011 review. We have closed the process for this year. The new models may suit another review for the following year.]

Top 10 Triathlon Shoes of 2011

10. Louis Garneau 2011 Tri Speed This is a great product from the Louis Garneau family. Satisfaction guaranteed for its durability and comfort. The double reversed Velcro straps are made well to suit ideally speedy transitions. Priced at $119.99
9. Louis Garneau 2011 Tri-Lite A great mid-range tri shoe. It is comfortable to wear. Has good power transfer that never breaks easily. Certainly a gorgeous shoe to have! Priced at $169.99
8. Pearl iZUMi TRI Fly III Carbon It’s another thriving Tri Fly series. A combination of lightweight synthetic leather and mesh, making it a great triathlon shoe. It has two release straps for quicker transition. One thing noticed – they dry pretty fast! Ideal for people who dislike wet feet. Priced at $150.00
7. Diadora Sprinter Cycling Shoe Working on a specific budget? This shoe may be right for you! Not the best shoe to have though as it may give you sore feet during the first few rides. However, save those great features and upgrades to cut down cost! Priced at $69.99
6. Mavic Huez A great fan of Mavic Huez? This is a great shoe to have! The mesh technology provides comfortable and light features especially on the toes. Loses points for the rather awkward release straps. Decent triathlon shoes – but doesn’t do enough to get into the top 5. Priced at $399.95
5. SIDI Genius 5 Pro Carbon Do not mess around with SIDI Genius series as the Pro Carbon is great to own. It might come a bit expensive, but it is ideal for crushing on distant training rides. Priced at $299.95
4. Shimano Men’s Elite Racing These triathlon shoes are memorable for three things – it is super comfortable, can minimize foot pressure from the ball of your feet, and dries up easily. It is everything you find in a bike shoe. Priced at $349.95
3. Louis Garneau Carbon Tri HRS If you want a great shoe that provides speedier transition and simple release straps, this is a must-have. The Carbon Tri HRS comes with only one strap, which is adequate to retain a snug fit and comfort. $215.00 Serious value for money nabs the Carbon Tri HRS a podium finish
2. SIDI T2.6 Carbon These are definitely bike shoes that have great looks! If you need to wear the most beautiful shoes which are very comfortable, choose the T2.6 as a must-have. Start looking at your feet in the mirror. $259.95 The Runner Up triathlon shoe of 2011.
1. SIDI Genius 6.6 Carbon This bike shoe can really create a monster. It has full carbon sole for massive power transfer and foot comfort. Experience intensive speed on your feet! The price may choke you, but it is equivalent to the cost of your wetsuit. Consider these shoes instead of the suit! You will certainly never regret it. $449.95 Expensive? Yes they are. Worth it? YES. They. Are. The. Best.