{"id":12479,"date":"2015-06-03T05:08:47","date_gmt":"2015-06-03T12:08:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?p=12479"},"modified":"2020-09-02T15:06:23","modified_gmt":"2020-09-02T22:06:23","slug":"best-womens-cycling-shoes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-womens-cycling-shoes\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Womens Cycling Shoes under $85 &#8211; Exustar E-SM822 Mountain Bike Shoes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I finally found a flattering cycling shoe! I had been using my <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B008M6QEQI\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B008M6QEQI&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=avejoecyc0e-20&amp;linkId=UTCEFPPP4E45FWJ7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Keen Womens Commuter III cycling sandals<\/a> for a number of years, but I was never entirely happy with their appearance. Keens are super durable but their shape is quite a wide, clunky one &#8211; and this was not the look I wanted. Enter the <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2bh4ceE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Exustar E-SM822 Mountain Bike Shoes<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"http:\/\/ir-ca.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=avejoecyc-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=15&amp;a=B00EJMGK90\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-ca.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=avejoecyc-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=15&amp;a=B00EJMGK90\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/noscript>.<\/p>\n<p>[Tweet &#8220;Here&#8217;s a review of women&#8217;s cycling shoes that actually look good!&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Yes \u2013 mountain bike shoes. Who knew these would be THE ONE! I don\u2019t usually associate mountain bike gear with fashion, but these shoes deliver.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12512\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12512\" style=\"width: 382px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00EJMG6Q2\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00EJMG6Q2&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=avejoecyc0e-20&amp;linkId=KH3HSYBEG4D7VEGJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"12512\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-womens-cycling-shoes\/exustar-sm822-cycling-shoe\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Exustar-SM822-Cycling-Shoe.jpg?fit=382%2C190&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"382,190\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Maggie&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1431966131&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Exustar SM822 Cycling Shoe\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;These mountain bike shoes replaced my much loved but clunky looking Keen Cycling Sandals&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;These mountain bike shoes replaced my much loved but clunky looking Keen Cycling Sandals&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Exustar-SM822-Cycling-Shoe.jpg?fit=300%2C149&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Exustar-SM822-Cycling-Shoe.jpg?fit=382%2C190&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-12512 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Exustar-SM822-Cycling-Shoe.jpg\" alt=\"These Exustar E-SM122 Womens Cycling Shoes replaced my much loved but clunky looking Keen Cycling Sandals\" width=\"382\" height=\"190\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12512\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"12512\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-womens-cycling-shoes\/exustar-sm822-cycling-shoe\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Exustar-SM822-Cycling-Shoe.jpg?fit=382%2C190&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"382,190\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Maggie&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1431966131&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Exustar SM822 Cycling Shoe\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;These mountain bike shoes replaced my much loved but clunky looking Keen Cycling Sandals&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;These mountain bike shoes replaced my much loved but clunky looking Keen Cycling Sandals&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Exustar-SM822-Cycling-Shoe.jpg?fit=300%2C149&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Exustar-SM822-Cycling-Shoe.jpg?fit=382%2C190&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-12512 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Exustar-SM822-Cycling-Shoe.jpg?resize=382%2C190&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"These Exustar E-SM122 Womens Cycling Shoes replaced my much loved but clunky looking Keen Cycling Sandals\" width=\"382\" height=\"190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Exustar-SM822-Cycling-Shoe.jpg?w=382&amp;ssl=1 382w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Exustar-SM822-Cycling-Shoe.jpg?resize=300%2C149&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Exustar-SM822-Cycling-Shoe.jpg?resize=150%2C74&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Exustar-SM822-Cycling-Shoe.jpg?resize=250%2C124&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Exustar-SM822-Cycling-Shoe.jpg?resize=320%2C159&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 382px) 100vw, 382px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> These Exustar E-SM122 Womens Cycling Shoes replaced my much loved but clunky looking Keen Cycling Sandals<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>These shoes have a narrow silhouette, with reflective parts to keep you safe in the dark. I especially like the tapered toe which makes this more flattering to the foot.<\/p>\n<p>My <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2bh4ceE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Exustar E-SM822 Mountain Bike Shoes<\/a> resemble a hiking shoe and,\u00a0 unlike road shoes, which I previously wore in winter, these shoes do not turn up at the toe (which, to me, looked ridiculous). I do not ride with clips, but these shoes have the ability to hold cleats if you wish. If you don&#8217;t they are neatly covered up.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12482\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12482\" style=\"width: 343px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2bh4ceE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"12482\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-womens-cycling-shoes\/mtb-screw-on-cover\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/mtb-screw-on-cover.jpg?fit=343%2C327&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"343,327\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"You can use Exustar E-SM122 Mountain Bike Shoes with or without clips\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;You can use Exustar E-SM122 Mountain Bike Shoes with or without clips&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;You can use Exustar E-SM122 Mountain Bike Shoes with or without clips&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/mtb-screw-on-cover.jpg?fit=300%2C286&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/mtb-screw-on-cover.jpg?fit=343%2C327&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-12482 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/mtb-screw-on-cover.jpg\" alt=\"You can use Exustar E-SM122 Womens Cycling Shoes with or without clips\" width=\"343\" height=\"327\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12482\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"12482\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-womens-cycling-shoes\/mtb-screw-on-cover\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/mtb-screw-on-cover.jpg?fit=343%2C327&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"343,327\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"You can use Exustar E-SM122 Mountain Bike Shoes with or without clips\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;You can use Exustar E-SM122 Mountain Bike Shoes with or without clips&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;You can use Exustar E-SM122 Mountain Bike Shoes with or without clips&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/mtb-screw-on-cover.jpg?fit=300%2C286&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/mtb-screw-on-cover.jpg?fit=343%2C327&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-12482 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/mtb-screw-on-cover.jpg?resize=343%2C327&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"You can use Exustar E-SM122 Womens Cycling Shoes with or without clips\" width=\"343\" height=\"327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/mtb-screw-on-cover.jpg?w=343&amp;ssl=1 343w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/mtb-screw-on-cover.jpg?resize=300%2C286&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/mtb-screw-on-cover.jpg?resize=150%2C143&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/mtb-screw-on-cover.jpg?resize=250%2C238&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/mtb-screw-on-cover.jpg?resize=320%2C305&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 343px) 100vw, 343px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> You can use Exustar E-SM122 Womens Cycling Shoes with or without clips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Here are the specs:<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', 'avant garde';\">Upper\u00a0<\/span>PU leather, breathable mesh, reflective swatch.<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', 'avant garde';\"><strong>Closure<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', 'avant garde';\">\u00a0<\/span>Laces.<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', 'avant garde';\"><strong>Sole<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', 'avant garde';\">\u00a0<\/span>Rubber with screw-on cleat recess cover.<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', 'avant garde';\"><strong>Midsole<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', 'avant garde';\">\u00a0<\/span>Fiberglass-reinforced nylon.<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', 'avant garde';\"><strong>Insole<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', 'avant garde';\">\u00a0<\/span>Washable EVA.<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', 'avant garde';\"><strong>Interface<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', 'avant garde';\">\u00a0<\/span>SPD<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', 'avant garde';\"><strong>Sizes<\/strong><\/span> 37-48<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', 'avant garde';\"><strong>Weight<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', 'avant garde';\">\u00a0<\/span>866 g\/pr<\/p>\n<p>Funny that a US company would choose to size their shoes in the European style.\u00a0 However, I usually wear a size 8, and Size 40 fits like a glove.\u00a0 Some people have reported that these shoes have a narrow fit.\u00a0 My feet are average to wide and I find these shoes very comfortable.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12777\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12777\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2bh4ceE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"12777\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-womens-cycling-shoes\/screen-shot-2015-06-02-at-1-55-43-pm-indexed\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Screen-Shot-2015-06-02-at-1.55.43-PM.indexed.png?fit=300%2C266&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"300,266\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Best womens cycling shoes\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Best womens cycling shoes&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;These womens cycling shoes are stylish AND functional &#8211; a rare combination!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Screen-Shot-2015-06-02-at-1.55.43-PM.indexed.png?fit=300%2C266&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Screen-Shot-2015-06-02-at-1.55.43-PM.indexed.png?fit=300%2C266&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-12777 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Screen-Shot-2015-06-02-at-1.55.43-PM.indexed.png\" alt=\"Best womens cycling shoes\" width=\"300\" height=\"266\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12777\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"12777\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-womens-cycling-shoes\/screen-shot-2015-06-02-at-1-55-43-pm-indexed\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Screen-Shot-2015-06-02-at-1.55.43-PM.indexed.png?fit=300%2C266&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"300,266\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Best womens cycling shoes\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Best womens cycling shoes&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;These womens cycling shoes are stylish AND functional &#8211; a rare combination!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Screen-Shot-2015-06-02-at-1.55.43-PM.indexed.png?fit=300%2C266&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Screen-Shot-2015-06-02-at-1.55.43-PM.indexed.png?fit=300%2C266&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-12777 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Screen-Shot-2015-06-02-at-1.55.43-PM.indexed.png?resize=300%2C266&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Best womens cycling shoes\" width=\"300\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Screen-Shot-2015-06-02-at-1.55.43-PM.indexed.png?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Screen-Shot-2015-06-02-at-1.55.43-PM.indexed.png?resize=150%2C133&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Screen-Shot-2015-06-02-at-1.55.43-PM.indexed.png?resize=250%2C221&amp;ssl=1 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> These womens Exustar E-SM122 Womens Cycling Shoes are stylish AND functional &#8211; a rare combination!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The sole\u00a0has a perimeter of \u201cgrippy\u201d bits which makes them more comfortable to use off-bike. The upper shoe has fiberglass reinforced mesh which makes the shoes very breathable, but alas &#8211; not waterproof. We can\u2019t have it all, can we?\u00a0 However, I have used these shoes for over a year and they are not smelly at all. I cannot say this about my Keens, which now have to live on the porch when not in use. (Although when I was researching this post I noticed that <strong>Keens commuter sandals are <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B008J5G5O8\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B008J5G5O8&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=avejoecyc0e-20&amp;linkId=RLIGXBTHBXHYZXKI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">currently less than half price<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; shoes on sale are my weak point, so it was not easy to resist replacing my old Keens.)<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12779\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12779\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B008J5G5O8\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B008J5G5O8&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=avejoecyc0e-20&amp;linkId=RLIGXBTHBXHYZXKIhttp:\/\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"12779\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-womens-cycling-shoes\/keens-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Keens1.jpg?fit=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"300,199\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"I still love my Keens, but in my cycling wardrobe they have been replaced by my Exustar E-SM122 Womens Cycling Shoes\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;I still love my Keens, but in my cycling wardrobe they have been replaced by my Exustar E-SM122 Womens Cycling Shoes&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;I still love my Keens, but in my cycling wardrobe they have been replaced by my Exustar E-SM122 Womens Cycling Shoes&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Keens1.jpg?fit=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Keens1.jpg?fit=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-12779 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Keens1.jpg\" alt=\"I still love my Keens, but in my cycling wardrobe they have been replaced by my Exustar E-SM122 Womens Cycling Shoes\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12779\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"12779\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-womens-cycling-shoes\/keens-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Keens1.jpg?fit=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"300,199\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"I still love my Keens, but in my cycling wardrobe they have been replaced by my Exustar E-SM122 Womens Cycling Shoes\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;I still love my Keens, but in my cycling wardrobe they have been replaced by my Exustar E-SM122 Womens Cycling Shoes&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;I still love my Keens, but in my cycling wardrobe they have been replaced by my Exustar E-SM122 Womens Cycling Shoes&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Keens1.jpg?fit=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Keens1.jpg?fit=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-12779 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Keens1.jpg?resize=300%2C199&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"I still love my Keens, but in my cycling wardrobe they have been replaced by my Exustar E-SM122 Womens Cycling Shoes\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Keens1.jpg?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Keens1.jpg?resize=150%2C99&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Keens1.jpg?resize=250%2C165&amp;ssl=1 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> I still love my Keens, but in my cycling wardrobe they have been replaced by my Exustar E-SM122 Womens Cycling Shoes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Don\u2019t get me wrong, I still love my Keens, but I would rather wear them for a hike or a beach trip. <strong>I highly recommend the Exustar E-SM822 womens cycling shoes for the fashion conscious cyclist<\/strong>. These shoes will take you from the bike to the pub and still look great.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2bh4ceE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Buy them here from Amazon<\/strong><\/a>. I love buying from Amazon because returns are so easy &#8211; which makes it safe to order shoes from them!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe style=\"width: 120px; height: 240px;\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=ss_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=avejoecyc0e-20&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B00EJMG6Q2&amp;asins=B00EJMG6Q2&amp;linkId=RFGY3RYAH6CSVKNJ&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><br \/>\n<\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>These shoes rate our<strong> Bike Gold Star for good looks and good function at a great price<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00EJMG6Q2\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00EJMG6Q2&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=avejoecyc0e-20&amp;linkId=KH3HSYBEG4D7VEGJ\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"11400\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/rogue-cycling-pants-review\/golden-bike\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Golden-bike.jpeg?fit=300%2C179&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"300,179\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Golden bike\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Gold bike star award!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Golden-bike.jpeg?fit=300%2C179&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Golden-bike.jpeg?fit=300%2C179&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11400 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Golden-bike.jpeg\" alt=\"Gold bike star award\" width=\"300\" height=\"179\" \/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"11400\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/rogue-cycling-pants-review\/golden-bike\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Golden-bike.jpeg?fit=300%2C179&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"300,179\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Golden bike\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Gold bike star award!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Golden-bike.jpeg?fit=300%2C179&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Golden-bike.jpeg?fit=300%2C179&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11400 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Golden-bike.jpeg?resize=300%2C179&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Gold bike star award\" width=\"300\" height=\"179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Golden-bike.jpeg?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Golden-bike.jpeg?resize=150%2C89&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Golden-bike.jpeg?resize=250%2C149&amp;ssl=1 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a>Did you like this post? 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