http://www.thirdraildesignlab.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=55&t=18728
Founded by a couple of experienced designers, DZR shoes combine an SPD compatible midsole with a vulcanized natural rubber outsole and handsome uppers to make for some very appealing urban cycling shoes. Pictured here is the $85 GMT-8. The shoes were very comfortable walking around the show and we have a pair of herringbone Strasse high-tops on test- look for a review next spring.
http://www.bikerumor.com/2010/09/25/interbike-2010-cool-new-shoes-from-dzr/
I kind of wanted to keep these under wraps, they are that cool. DZR Shoes you can chill in, ride in and go to the bar in and not feel like a ponce. Lovely soft comfortable leather with a vulcanized waffle like sole. Oh and don't forget this fashion and functional piece has a nice deeply recessed hole for your SPD cleats.
http://dirt.mpora.com/news/interbike-2010day-5.html/attachment/vegas_mg_6440
Not surprisingly the coolest stuff seems to be coming from small new companies trying to make a name with stand out products.....DZR's amazing street cycling shoes (originally designed only for women, but they were so hot she added a men's line).
DZR Shoes made their debut appearance at this year's Interbike. After teaming up with Mission Workshop on their Rondels, the SPD sneaker company decided to share the booth space with the bag company. Rolling up in a vintage VW van stuffed with product, they've got their entire catalog on display.
http://prollyisnotprobably.com/2010/09/interbike_2010_dzr_shoes.php
A new soft goods company called DZR Shoes is at Interbike this year showing off some impressive new cycling shoes with a wide range of applications from the city to the trail. The Strasse model shown here is a mid top design that looks like a skate shoe, but it actually has a high tech variable-flex nylon inner shank and is SPD compatible. It has strategic placed stiffness for positive power transfer, but flexes enough to wear all day long.
DZR Shoes are a relative newcomer to the urban cycling market, but the husband and wife owners bring years of industry experience to the table. All DZR shoes are SPD compatible, though they're also perfectly functional with platform pedals. Some highlights include genuine leather uppers, natural gum rubber for superior traction and reflective material details. The current five models range from $85 to $120.
Look for a product review in the near future.
Let's be honest here, i have been reluctant to post about DZR when all the other blogs have smeared it all over the internets and i'll tell you why; i didnt see how it functioned with the recessed SPD mount. seeing cycling shoes which made it excessively obvious that you came in on a bike were the norm aside from those vans that sort of hid it well, but not much. i posted the mission workshop version because, well it's mission workshop. with this edit, i'm thoroughly convinced that this is a great and amazing idea. no longer do you have to look like a tool with your cycling shoes clicking and clacking everywhere. the functionality of this shoe is amazing, it's silly that no one really brought this design forward earlier. maybe i have to make that move to clipless eventually....
http://www.bombhillsspeedkills.com/2010/09/jumping-on-that-dzr-clipless-sneakers.html
Sometimes things happen behind the scenes that I'm not even aware of. Case in point, today a box arrived from DZR Shoes ( @DZRShoes ), they're a new company specializing in SPD Sneakers for urban cyclists. They collaborated with Mission Workshop on their Rondels and now they've got a website loaded with a full line of sneakers.
http://prollyisnotprobably.com/2010/09/dzr_prolly_is_not_probably_ovi.php
A couple weeks ago I was chatting with Rob from Mission Workshop about the lack of women's cycling clothing that I could get off the bike and go into work or a coffee shop. He laughed a little bit and then said to wait a couple weeks.
Rob had up his sleeve the DZR shoes. Stiff, SPD compatible and a gum bottom, use them with clipless or without. Walk into your business casual meeting, or make a statement. Did I mention they have a women's line?
http://bikeshopgirl.com/2010/09/cycling-shoes-i-can-wear-to-meetings/