Jan/10/2012 07:54 AM | Archived in:
Jan 2012
It’s no secret that
Chrome and
COG Magazine are staples in the urban cycling community… so a collaboration between the two just made sense. Introducing the
COG x Chrome Southside kicks.

As you can see… these oiled full-grain leather shoes feature COG and Chrome embossed accents. The mid-ankle support is well padded and extremely comfortable around the ankles.

The plush tongue provides full upper support and the signature COG insole is a welcoming mat for the sole of your feet.

I loved that these shoes were already laced up in box and in a matter seconds… I was ready to hit the asphalt.

Portland is notorious for having non-stop rain, so the COG Southside's oiled leather really makes for a good winter shoe, let's water bead and roll right off.

After a few seconds adjusting my straps to the width of the shoes… I was ready to embark on one cold and wet ride.

The low profile design assures that these shoes are bike and toe-clip ready… perfectly paired for pedaling power and braking.

There is no breaking in these shoes… they are snug as a bug and provide your feet with the utmost stability.

Even with no-show ankle socks and the brisk cold weather… my feet felt perfectly warm.

The rubber gum sole makes them extremely comfortable off the bike and transitions very well for pedaling power due to its stiffness.

Testing out the COG Southside kicks was just a true pleasure and I highly recommend trying out a pair to get the full effect. I promise… you won’t be disappointed. Available now @
Chrome!
Big thanks to the Corinne and the
Chrome family for hooking me up a pair to try out. Also, huge thanks to
Brenton Salo was snapping the photos!
Tags: Shoes, Reviews, Collaboration, COG Magazine, Chrome, Brenton Salo