{"id":392152,"date":"2026-01-06T17:24:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T17:24:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/392152\/"},"modified":"2026-01-06T17:24:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T17:24:11","slug":"udog-sempre-cycling-shoes-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/392152\/","title":{"rendered":"UDOG Sempre Cycling Shoes Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Brandon Bilyeu<\/p>\n

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\"UDOG<\/p>\n

Hot!<\/p>\n

Nylon-Carbon composite sole is stiff and comfortable<\/p>\n

Last takes the middle ground between skinny and wide<\/p>\n

Single dial effectively locks foot in the shoe<\/p>\n

5mm fore\/aft slotted 3-bolt cleat mounting holes<\/p>\n

Deep heel cup and effective grippers<\/p>\n

Not!<\/p>\n

UDOG dials don\u2019t have micro adjust for loosening, only full release<\/p>\n

Tension Wrap pressure points if worn \u2018sprint\u2019 tight<\/p>\n

Only available in full sizes, no half sizes<\/p>\n

Cost: $209<\/p>\n

How obtained: review sample from company<\/p>\n

Available: online, retail<\/p>\n

Colors: White, White\/Octane<\/p>\n

Website: Sempre Cycling Shoes<\/a><\/p>\n

RBR Sponsor: no<\/p>\n

Tested: 25+ hours<\/p>\n

Sizing: 38-48 (full sizes only)<\/p>\n

Fit Comments:\u00a0The size chart shows both UK and US equivalents, actual foot measurements in millimeters, and comparisons to other cycling brands (Fizik, Giro, Northwave, Sidi, Shimano, Specialized, DMT).\u00a0 I measured my feet at 267mm and tested size 43.\u00a0 I found the fit to be good, with enough clearance for my toes.\u00a0<\/p>\n

UDOG Sempre \u2013 Quality Construction and Clean Looks<\/p>\n

The UDOG Sempre is a road cycling shoe with a Nylon-Carbon composite sole and polyurethane uppers that are closed via a single UDOG Twist Tech dial.\u00a0 The uppers are a wrap-around design without a tongue, and the laces incorporate udog\u2019s Tension Wrap System.\u00a0 They offer a clean aesthetic, and the quality of material and construction is clear.<\/p>\n

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I can\u2019t remember the last time I tested a pair of shoes that did not have a full carbon sole, but I have no complaints about the Sempre\u2019s Nylon-Carbon composite.\u00a0 A quick bend test by hand does reveal some give, but high stiffness is only important under the cleat for power transfer and to avoid hot spots under foot.\u00a0 In my testing both indoors and out, I couldn\u2019t detect any deflection at the cleat and have had zero issues with hot spots.\u00a0 I found the sole to be perfectly comfortable and sufficiently stiff.\u00a0 Rounding out the sole design are 5-mm slotted cleat mounting holes that allow a decent reward cleat position, front\/rear vent holes, and non-replaceable front\/rear rubber bumpers.<\/p>\n

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The single Twist Tech dial on each shoe has two functions: micro-adjust closure and full release open.\u00a0 Dial actuation is smooth and low friction which allows the shoes to be tightened quickly and easily.\u00a0 With no micro-adjust open, if you overtighten then you must fully release and start the tightening procedure over again.\u00a0 With this style of dial, I recommend starting a little loose and then slowly adding tension as you ride to avoid overtightening.<\/p>\n

The non-metallic laces run through fabric eyelets and UDOG\u2019s Tension Wrap System (TWS) at the midfoot.\u00a0 The TWS consists of a webbing strap anchored at the sole on each side of the shoe.\u00a0 The two loops of strap are then pulled snug around the midfoot when the Twist Tech dial is tightened.\u00a0 In general, I wear my cycling shoes relatively snug, and the TWS works well to achieve a snug fit with a noticeably strong hold along the midfoot.\u00a0 My only issue with TWS occurred when dialing the shoes extra tight for sprints or attacks on unsuspecting victims riding buddies.\u00a0 In these scenarios, the webbing straps created uncomfortable pressure points at the outside edges of my feet.\u00a0 So, if you like really tight cycling shoes, the Sempre might not be a good fit for you.<\/p>\n

Last and Fit Designed for Real Feet<\/p>\n

UDOG may be an Italian company, but thankfully they don\u2019t follow the tradition of skinny and pointy footwear.\u00a0 The Sempre last width falls nicely between skinny and wide, so it should work well for most people.\u00a0 The toe box is relatively square and so avoids pinching the toes.\u00a0 The wrap-around uppers offer a generous volume for larger feet but also cinch down well to fit my low volume feet.\u00a0 The ankle is low cut to avoid any side or front irritation while a deep and tall heel counter with grippers does an excellent job at heel retention.\u00a0 I\u2019ve been able to wear thin summer socks while on the trainer and thick winter socks while riding outside and the Sempre accommodate the volume changes without issue.<\/p>\n

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The uppers are perforated for average venting performance and are pretty easy to keep clean with a simple wipe down.\u00a0 An abrasion resistant toe cap helps minimize damage from wheel overlap strikes and also cleans easily.\u00a0 The white laces and white TWS straps are harder to keep clean and require a little more effort than just a wipe with a cloth.<\/p>\n

Bottom Line <\/p>\n

Good fit, comfort, and performance for most riders.\u00a0 The Nylon-Carbon sole should be sufficiently stiff for all but high-power sprinters and keeps the price reasonable.\u00a0 The Tension Wrap System works well but again might not work well for sprinters with super tight shoes due to pressure points.<\/p>\n

Brandon Bilyeu\u00a0is an avid recreational roadie who lives in Regensburg, Germany. He\u2019s a year-round bike commuter and is a mechanical design engineer by trade. Click to read\u00a0Brandon\u2019s full bio<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"By Brandon Bilyeu Hot! Nylon-Carbon composite sole is stiff and comfortable Last takes the middle ground between skinny…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":392153,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[445],"tags":[49,48,635,82],"class_list":{"0":"post-392152","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-cycling","8":"tag-ca","9":"tag-canada","10":"tag-cycling","11":"tag-sports"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/392152","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=392152"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/392152\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/392153"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=392152"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=392152"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=392152"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}