Giro Rumble VR shoes

£94.99, zyrofisher.co.uk

Staying with the technical-but-casual theme, the Giro Rumble shoes hit a sweet spot for cycling gear that can be worn to the pub or the office or any other time. Most gravel shoes are essentially road cycling shoes you can walk in. These are more like trainers you can ride in.

The Vibram sole has a recess for an SPD cleat and is not so stiff that walking is clunky. The upper is soft and breathable for comfort, and the laces are secure without looking too techy. They may not be weather-proof, but the Rumbles are for sunny jaunts, not hardcore gravel adventures.