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Features

• Low profile design
• Compatibility with most clipless pedal systems
• Built-in foot rocker for added walking ease and comfort
• Board lasted sole with Polyurethane slam pad to eliminate pedal hot spot
• Skid resistant contact rubber on the sole
• Black with Red Trim

Review by David Niddrie

Chrome has been developing a clip-in sneaker-style shoe for some time and the result is the Kursk pro. At first glance, this shoe looks just like other sneakers – canvas top, rubber sole, casual look. Put them on, however, and you find another story. The Kursk pro has been designed from top to bottom with the urban cyclist in mind. While these shoes are compatible with all clipless pedal systems, you don’t need to "clip in" to enjoy the benefits. The soles are incredibly stiff, creating a solid platform for hard pedaling and comfortable long-range riding. At the same time, this stiffness takes some getting used to walking on flat ground. The forefront rocker helps in that regard, but I’ve found these shoes work best on the pedals.

Other small details only solidify my claim: the reflective strip on the heel for visibility, the "lace garage" keeps them away from the chain and instead of canvas uppers you get the toughness of Cordura. For those that prefer to go clipless, cleat placement is fully adjustable for optimum pedal position.

While I’m loving these shoes on the bike where the stiffness is a blessing, I find the same to be my only issue off the bike. Wearing them steadily for four months, these shoes appear to be bomb-proof – looking almost as they did right out of the box. Chrome has designed a "technical without looking it," cycle-specific sneaker that will last for miles on and off the bike.

Review by Kris Olmon

Pros: Stylish, functional and comfortable; I couldn’t ask for more. The rigid soles and the built-in foot rocker make them perfect for both on and off the bike. Removable insoles allow me to swap them out for my custom ones, which is a huge plus for me. The lace garage and steel aglets are a nice touch for keeping the laces out of the chainring and in good shape.

Cons: Sizing runs big. I usually wear an 11 US, but the size 10 Kursks fit perfectly.

Overall: Being super stylish they fit into my “I’m not a cyclist, but I ride everywhere” wardrobe perfectly. I only wish they had come out with these sooner. I’ve been dying for some clipless shoes that I don’t feel embarrassed to wear to the bar and now I have them. A very solid shoe both on and off the bike.