Look Keo Grip Replacement Cleats

I'm pretty sold on the Look platform both in terms of power transfer and design and got a pair of the Keo grip cleats gray with a new pair of pedals. The rubber bits do the stuff they are supposed to easier walking off the bike, less slippage between cleat and shoe, BUT the problem is they also make entry much less distinct and I find myself fumbling with the pedal more just to find the right side. There is no distinct, reassuring 'snak' as with the standard cleat 'cause the rubber just absorbs it. Occasionally the rubber will squeak against the pedal body.

I find they are best reserved for winter use. In the rain I find the rubber grips actually useful on the street, the rubber also extends the life of the cleat and with an earband around my head I don't notice if they squeak a little. I have a pair mounted on a pair of Hydro GTX shoes and that keeps me pretty happy all winter long. But as soon as it stops raining here I'm right back to regular shoes and cleats. I do wish they were less expensive.

To my surprise, these "grip" cleats came with the Keo classic pedals I bought instead of the normal cleat. I'm guessing its because they are not selling well as a replacement cleat, so they are now unloading them by bundling this cleat with a pedal purchase. The rubberized grip on the bottom of the cleat prohibits you from clipping in easily. You need a certain amount of "slip" in order to slide into the pedal - this cleat has rubber on the bottom which kills all movement once you contact the pedal. The more pressure you put down on the pedal, the more it grips, and now you are really forced to muscle it in. If you like walking around at bucks in your Sidi's, then this cleat is for you. It holds the tile really well. However, if you ride the Keo and feel comfortable in the regular cleat, you are going to hate the "grip" cleat. While the rest of the pack takes off, you'll still be futzing around trying to clip in.

I thought these cleats would be more durable. I had a tough time clipping in but then could not clip out with my left leg. Biked straight home and swapped cleats to the regular non- grip cleats. DO NOT LIKE THESE AND DO NOT RECOMMEND THEM AT ALL!!!

I've been riding Look pedals for years, and the Keo since they were first introduced. This is my first set of grip replacement cleats, and I have to say I'm very pleased with them so far. I've not experienced any entryexit issues from the pedal. For me, they perform on par with the standared replacement cleat.

I've given the cleat 3 stars as I feel the price is a bit high and it remains to be seen how the cleat wears without the white inserts at the toe and heel. Also, I've never been very attentive to using cleat covers so I'm sure the rubber pads will get a good workout, too.

The same rubber pads that provide (some) traction when walking also provide traction when clipping in. That is, the pads drag against the pedal surface as you're clipping in, making it harder to do. I MUCH prefer the non-gripper version of these cleats, along with cleat covers. The covers are bombproof, last forever, and don't cost much.

They are expensive, but I really like these, in that, when pushing off to start the cleat does not slip on the road.

Easy to install with good instructions. The cleats provide good contact between shoes and pedals at any speed.

These are great, especially in hilly city traffic where one's foot easily slips when wearing the other Look cleats. I learned to appreciate the no slip of these when trying to get started on steep hills. On the downside, the rubber gripper does not last as long as I think it should.

I love the new pads that make it a lot easier to walk and save the cleats from cleats from wear and tear.

Nabbed these as a Daily Special and couldn't be happier. I've used Keo grip cleats for about a year. They hold up well to occasional walking (better than gripless cleats) and don't necessitate me carrying cleat covers if I want to stop midway on a ride. They engage/disengage with my pedals properly without any trouble.

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I not only like how these cleats are non slip when walking around on woodtile flooring etc, I also like how they give me less float in the pedals. I've used the same 4 degree gray cleats for years, and have noticed a difference in float with and without the grips in the cleat.

Replacement cleats, fit like origional, work great

I love the look cleats but I am always going through the plastic. I am hoping these will last longer because of the extra rubber.

Some comment how short of a life span they get out of pedals. I get about 3000 miles out of these. The bottom bumper helps lengthen the life and it does not effect the riding characteristic using the Keo pedals.

I've used these off and on for a couple years (alternating with standard Look cleats). The non-slip bumpers are great if you have to walk on slippery surfaces (hardwood, tile, painted concrete). I also have the Look cleat covers but those are a hassle if you just need to get out the door quickly, and are one more small, pricey accessory that I'll easily lose.

Price is a little steep versus standard Look cleats, but not bad if you buy a BTD special. Squeaking hasn't been a problem for me. A little Bike Lust or WD-40 on the pedalcleat contact points helps, in my experience.

I love look keo blade peddles light weight, larger platform, nice float and super positive clip-in. The Keo cleats wear quickly. Unless you're totally dedicated to messing with cleat covers, the soft plastic used in the cleats dings up quickly. They get to the point where I need to trim plastic shavings off the leading edge with my pocket knife. The pads wear down quickly, and then they don't clip in as easily. I got 1800 miles out of the first set and then replaced them. I figure I'll go through 3 sets a year at this rate. SPD cleats have a longer life, but, I love my peddles too much to give up on the cleats. Look needs to make a more duable cleat.

While I like the concept of these cleats, the reality is the small rubber surface on the bottom simply does not last that long. I haven't had the clipping in challenges that others have reported. The problem I have is that if you have to put your foot down while moving and it slides even a few inches, you're likely to scrape the little rubber feet right off. If you NEVER let your feet slide you may get them to last a while, on my second pair I was very careful never to slide at all and they have lasted quite a long time.

These cleats are definitely easier to walk in but with too stiff a penalty. The grip pads also grab the pedals and make it too difficult to slide the cleat into the pedal easily. With the non-grip cleats I can click in almost first timeevery time. With the grip cleats I can click in first time almost never.

These cleats came as a package with the carbon pedals I bought a while back. I put the regular Look Keo cleats on my shoes first and they worked great (I put cleat covers on them when walking around). Those cleats eventually wore out and I installed the Keo Grip Cleats. They are a PIA to insert in the pedal quickly without looking. Two rides with them were enough as I replace them with regular Keo cleats and threw the Keo Grips in the trash.