How do Nimbl shoes size?

Nimbl sizes by length. Trace your foot with the heel against a wall, measure heel to longest toe in cm and compare it with the inner-sole length in Nimbl’s table in the size guide. Nimbl’s own examples: a 27.3 cm foot is a 44 (27.5 cm insole) and a 25.8 cm foot is a 41.5 — so don’t pick a size whose insole is shorter than your foot. Size for your longer foot; if your feet differ by more than 5 mm, Nimbl asks you to contact them. road.cc’s tester ended up half a size above his usual size in other brands, so trust the measurement, not your usual number.

What does the Pro Edition add?

Nimbl’s Pro Editions are the race-configured versions, at the same €559 RRP as the standard shoes, with bold logos and lighter materials. Exceed Pro: 192 g in size 43, BOA Li2 with cotton lace guides and a redesigned ventilation layout; Nimbl says it’s a favourite of its pro riders. Glide Pro: 172 g against the Glide’s 190 g, with a 1.2 mm tongueless microfiber upper backed by memory foam. At Nimbl both come with a three-bolt or a Speedplay-specific chassis.

What changed on the 2026 Ultimate Exceed?

Nimbl lists BOA Li2 dials with cotton lace guides for a more comfortable upper and a redesigned ventilation layout, with holes moved to more strategic areas. Regroup, an authorised dealer, notes that the carbon sole now has a matte finish instead of gloss. Replacement heels changed too: Nimbl’s Heel Pieces v2 fit Nimbl shoes from 2026 onwards, while earlier shoes use the previous heel pieces.

Ultimate Exceed or Ultimate Glide?

Same price (€559 RRP at Nimbl) and the same base: a handmade monocoque carbon sole with under 2 mm of stack and two BOA Li2 dials. The difference is the upper. The Glide has a tongueless microfiber upper whose sides wrap over each other, which Nimbl says improves the connection between foot and shoe; Cycling Weekly contrasts it with the classic tongue of the Ultimate, the line the Exceed continues. Nimbl quotes 190 g for the Glide and 192 g for the Exceed Pro Edition (size 43); it gives no figure for the standard Exceed. Choose the Glide for a seamless wrap, the Exceed if you like a traditional tongue.

Which pedals do Nimbl road shoes work with? Can I use Speedplay?

The standard chassis takes three-bolt road cleats (Look KEO, Shimano SPD-SL). Nimbl says Speedplay cleats also fit the three-hole sole with Speedplay’s own baseplate, which comes with the cleats. Nimbl also makes a four-bolt Speedplay-specific chassis for the Exceed and Glide lines, used with Speedplay’s protection shim. The Urano gravel shoe takes 2-bolt SPD.

NIMBL Road Cycling Shoes Ultimate Exceed 2026

Pro Edition

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NIMBL Road Cycling Shoes Ultimate Exceed 2026 - Pro Edition

Technologies

Specifications

Closure	2 × BOA Li2, cotton lace guides
Outsole	Monocoque carbon
Sole stack	< 2 mm (Nimbl)
Weight	192 g (size 43, Nimbl)
Upper	Microfiber, redesigned ventilation
Cleat system	Road 3-bolt (Look, Shimano SPD-SL); Speedplay via baseplate
Fit	One width; wider-than-average last (Nimbl)
Made in	Italy, handmade
Sizes	EU 37–47 (half sizes 39.5–46.5)

Carbon sole

The sole plate is made of carbon fibre rather than nylon or carbon-reinforced nylon. Carbon is stiffer and lighter, so less of your effort is lost to flex; the brand’s stiffness index is in the spec table.

Race proven

With its range of sizes and both three-bolt and Speedplay specifications, Nimbl says the Pro Edition is a favourite among its professional riders.

Three-bolt or Speedplay chassis

Nimbl builds the Exceed Pro Edition on two monocoque carbon chassis: the classic three-bolt mount for pedals such as Look and Shimano, or a Speedplay-specific cleat mount.

Racing design

Nimbl says racing is about being essential, practical and visible: the best materials to keep the shoe light and functional, and a generous logo to stand out in every race.

BOA Li2 with cotton lace guides

The BOA Li2 fit system gives a micro-adjustable, precise fit built for tough conditions. Nimbl has updated it with cotton lace guides to make the upper more comfortable.

Redesigned ventilation

Nimbl has moved the ventilation holes to more strategic areas of the shoe, which it says helps in hot conditions and when riding at slow speeds.

NIMBL Road Cycling Shoes Ultimate Exceed 2026 - Pro Edition

Compare with

	NIMBL Road Cycling Shoes Ultimate Exceed 2026 - Pro EditionThe race-configured version of Nimbl’s Ultimate Exceed, which Nimbl says is a favourite among its professional riders: monocoque carbon chassis with under 2 mm of stack, two BOA Li2 dials with cotton lace guides and a redesigned ventilation layout, at 192 g in size 43.	NIMBL Road Cycling Shoes Exceed Ultimate Glide 2026 - Pro Edition Choose it for Nimbl’s lightest BOA road shoe: Glide Pro, 172 g in size 43, with a 1.2 mm tongueless microfiber upper.	NIMBL Road Cycling Shoes Ultimate Exceed 2026 - White/Silver Choose it for Nimbl’s current all-rounder with a classic tongue: 2026 Ultimate Exceed, monocoque carbon sole, two BOA Li2 dials.	SPECIALIZED Sworks Ares 2 Road Cycling Shoes - White Choose it for a sprinter’s race shoe: Specialized’s PowerHug upper and dual BOA Li2; road.cc weighed it at 263 g in EU 44, against the Glide’s 190 g claim.
Regular price	€559,00	€559,00	€559,00	€335,30
Safety rating	—	—	—	—
Closure	2 × BOA Li2, cotton lace guides	2 × BOA Li2	2 × BOA Li2	2 × BOA Li2 (Dual-Dial) + PowerHug
Outsole	Monocoque carbon	New monocoque carbon chassis	Monocoque carbon	—
Sole stack	< 2 mm (Nimbl)	< 2 mm (Nimbl)	< 2 mm (Nimbl)	—
Weight	192 g (size 43, Nimbl)	172 g (size 43, Nimbl)	—	—
Upper	Microfiber, redesigned ventilation	1.2 mm microfiber, tongueless, memory foam	Microfiber, mesh and memory foam	—
Cleat system	Road 3-bolt (Look, Shimano SPD-SL); Speedplay via baseplate	Road 3-bolt (Look, Shimano SPD-SL); Speedplay via baseplate	Road 3-bolt (Look, Shimano SPD-SL); Speedplay via baseplate	—
Fit	One width; wider-than-average last (Nimbl)	One width; wider-than-average last (Nimbl)	One width; wider-than-average last (Nimbl)	—
Made in	Italy, handmade	Italy, handmade	Italy, handmade	—
Sizes	EU 37–47 (half sizes 39.5–46.5)	EU 39–46 (half sizes 43.5–45.5)	EU 38–46 (half sizes 42.5–45.5; varies by colour)	—
Sole	—	—	—	Unidirectional carbon
Body Geometry	—	—	—	Varus Wedge + Longitudinal Arch + Metatarsal Button
Compatible footbeds	—	—	—	Body Geometry SL Footbeds Gen 2
Cleat pattern	—	—	—	3-bolt, fits all major road pedals

Spare parts & accessories

NIMBL Shoe Bag - Black €29,95

NIMBL Road Cycling Shoes Ultimate Exceed 2026 - Pro Edition

Size guide

EU	US	Insole length (cm)	Insole length (in)	Toe box width (cm)
37	—	22.8	9.0	8.5
38	—	23.6	9.3	8.7
39	5	24.2	9.5	8.9
40	6	24.8	9.8	9.1
40.5	6.5	25.1	9.9	9.1
41	7	25.5	10.0	9.2
41.5	7.5	25.8	10.2	9.2
42	8	26.3	10.4	9.35
42.5	8.5	26.6	10.5	9.35
43	9	26.9	10.6	9.55
43.5	9.5	27.2	10.7	9.55
44	10	27.5	10.8	9.7
44.5	10.5	27.8	10.9	9.7
45	11	28.1	11.1	9.85
45.5	11.5	28.5	11.2	9.85
46	12	28.8	11.3	10
46.5	12.5	29.1	11.5	10
47	13	29.4	11.6	10.3
47.5	13.5	29.8	11.7	10.3
48	14	30.1	11.9	10.5

Nimbl lists the inner-sole length of each size. Measure your foot (heel against a wall, to the longest toe) and take the size that most closely matches it without being shorter — Nimbl’s examples: 27.3 cm = EU 44, 25.8 cm = EU 41.5. Size for your longer foot; if your feet differ by more than 5 mm, Nimbl asks you to contact them. All Nimbl shoes are built on a wider-than-average last, in one width, and are not heat-mouldable. Nimbl sells EU 39.5, which its chart does not list.

How to measure

Stand on a sheet of paper with your heel against a wall, mark the tip of your longest toe and measure the distance in centimetres. Measure both feet and go by the longer one.

Find your size with a shoe you already own

Tell us a cycling shoe that fits you well and the size you wear in it. We compare the brands’ official foot-length charts.

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An estimate from each brand’s official size chart. Width, volume and the last also change the fit — if in doubt, ask us.

Description

The race-configured version of Nimbl’s Ultimate Exceed, which Nimbl says is a favourite among its professional riders: monocoque carbon chassis with under 2 mm of stack, two BOA Li2 dials with cotton lace guides and a redesigned ventilation layout, at 192 g in size 43. It’s for racers and fast riders who want the Exceed’s classic-tongue fit with lighter, race-ready details. If you prefer a tongueless upper, the Glide Pro is lighter still at 172 g.

Monocoque carbon chassis, under 2 mm of stack; Nimbl also builds a Speedplay-specific version
192 g in size 43 (Nimbl)
BOA Li2 dials updated with cotton lace guides for a more comfortable upper
Ventilation holes moved to more strategic areas for heat and slow climbs
Handmade in Italy; bold race logos

Available sizes