Are These The World’s Most Expensive Cycling Shoes?

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Custom-made, bespoke, carbon fiber cycling shoes are being used more and more by pro cyclists looking to perfect their pedalling technique, efficiency and power output. But these gains don’t come cheap, costing up to $3000 per pair! Ollie went to London to meet biomechanical podiatrist and creator of these shoes, Mick Habgood, to find out what they’re all about.

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