Crankbrothers Shoe Shields

Cleats, especially those used with Crankbrothers pedals, can dig into soft carbon soles over time, causing structural damage. These shields act as a hardened barrier between the cleat and the shoe, preventing the metal from chewing up your expensive footwear.

At only 0.8mm thick, the impact on your stack height is negligible. Most riders will not notice any difference in their fit or pedal engagement.

These shields are specifically designed to fit the footprint of Crankbrothers cleats. While they might physically fit under other brands, they are optimized for the Crankbrothers interface and may not provide the same level of protection or fit for other systems.

It is best practice to replace them whenever you replace your cleats. Since they are designed to take the wear and tear, they will eventually groove and lose their protective integrity.

Yes, they are suitable for both. As long as your shoes use a standard bolt pattern compatible with Crankbrothers cleats, these shields will provide the same abrasion resistance regardless of the discipline.