Cycling Shoes, Shoe Covers & Socks | CRONO, ROCKBROS & Urban Cycling Apparel
Cycling Footwear: Common Questions
What cycling footwear is available at Urban Cycling Apparel?
This collection covers cycling shoes, shoe covers, and performance socks from multiple brands. CRONO handmade Italian cycling shoes anchor the shoe selection, with road-specific CR series shoes featuring carbon composite soles and Boa dial closure systems, and MTB CX series shoes for trail and off-road use. ROCKBROS contributes additional cycling shoe options. Urban Cycling Apparel offers its Windproof and Waterproof Neoprene Shoe Covers with reflective zipper for cold and wet weather riding. The socks selection includes Urban Cycling Apparel Premium Tube Socks, ROCKBROS Aerodynamic Cycling Socks, and Onnor Sport compression socks.
What makes CRONO cycling shoes worth considering?
CRONO is a small Italian cycling shoe manufacturer based in Treviso with over four decades of experience making high-performance footwear for major Italian brands before launching under its own name. Every pair is handmade in Italy using carbon composite or full carbon soles for exceptional power transfer stiffness, Boa dial closure systems for precise adjustability, anatomic heel cup construction, laser-perforated uppers for ventilation, and ventilated insoles. Independent reviews consistently compare CRONO's quality and stiffness favorably to shoes costing significantly more from larger brands. The handmade Italian construction and direct-to-market pricing make them one of the better value premium cycling shoes available.
What are cycling shoe covers and when should I use them?
Cycling shoe covers, also called overshoes or booties, slip over your cycling shoes to block wind, water, and cold from penetrating the highly ventilated upper of a cycling shoe. The Urban Cycling Apparel Neoprene Shoe Covers use waterproof neoprene construction with a reflective zipper at the back, are compatible with all clipless cleat types, and fit road and MTB shoes. They are best used from roughly 35°F to 50°F in wet or windy conditions where your feet would otherwise lose significant heat through the shoe vents. Reviewers who ride through Ozark winters consistently list shoe covers as one of the most effective and underrated cold-weather gear items.
What is the difference between road cycling shoes and MTB cycling shoes?
Road cycling shoes use a three-bolt cleat system and a recessed sole, with a stiff carbon or composite sole optimized for power transfer while pedaling. They are not designed for walking and have minimal grip on the sole. MTB cycling shoes use a two-bolt cleat system with a recessed cleat pocket that lets you walk naturally on trails, with a grippy rubber sole for traction when hiking or scrambling. The CRONO CR road series suits riders who spend most of their time on the bike and want maximum pedaling efficiency. The CRONO CX MTB series suits trail riders and gravel cyclists who regularly get off the bike and need walkable shoes with solid grip.
How do cycling shoes size compared to regular shoes?
Cycling shoes typically use European sizing and tend to run slightly narrower than casual athletic shoes from the same brand. CRONO shoes are sized in standard European half and full sizes from 37 through 46 and generally fit true to your European size. If you are between sizes or have wider feet, sizing up half a size is common practice. The Boa dial closure system on CRONO's CR and CX series allows micro-adjustment for a precise fit even between sizes. Measuring your foot length in centimeters and matching it to the brand's size chart gives the most reliable starting point when buying online.
Where can I buy CRONO cycling shoes online?
Urban Cycling Apparel carries CRONO road and MTB cycling shoes, shipping direct across the U.S. from the Webb City, Missouri fulfillment center. CRONO shoes are not widely stocked by large cycling retailers, making Urban Cycling Apparel one of the more accessible online sources for the brand in the United States. Urban Cycling Apparel is a DTC online retailer designed in Bentonville, Arkansas, with the Urban Cycling Apparel brand line also available through select local retailers — but the full footwear selection including CRONO is available exclusively online.