I’d never heard of Vaude before, but I figured that if they were good enough for a 1900+ mile bike tour, like Erick’s Truth and Dignity tour, then they would be great for me. I decided to take a look, follow his advice, and acquired a pair for review.I’ve been riding with flat pedals for a few years now after riding clipless for 25+, but I have recently switched back.
These shoes are SPD-compatible and come with an easily removable, rubber pad that can actually be replaced later if you decide to run the shoes without the cleats. They also have a decently aggressive sole. Vaude calls it a “high-traction” outsole. I’m making a guess that the durability will be fine. The well-constructed upper is made from hydrophobic nubuck Terracare leather that Vaude claims is “certified leather” that is sustainably manufactured in Germany.for more information on how Vaude Sports uses Trustrace to give you details on, not only how the TVL Sykkel Shoes, but how all of their products are responsibly made.
Adding to the durability of the shoe, there are toe and heel caps to protect from scuffs and scrapes. The mesh tongue and ventilation holes will hopefully keep my foot nice and comfortable while riding… or walking for that matter. The pull tab on the “lace keeper” is a welcome addition, and really easy to use.The TVL Sykkel shoe uses a SUPtraction R20 outsole that we will touch on more in the actual review of the shoes.
That’s it for now, I’m excited to continue to ride with these and get more familiar with them. They seem like they’re going to be a great pair of cycling shoes.