"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I wore the Gritter on a mixed-surface ride with everything from buffed singletrack to chunky gravel roads, and they felt dialed. The fit is comfortable but secure, and the outsole grips well when I’m off the...
When we are looking to upgrade our performance on the bike, having a quality set of mountain bike shoes goes a long way. The Giro Empire SRC Mountain Bike Shoe is one of our favorite mountain bike clipless shoes due to its lightweight design, ergonomic...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""I recommend this for riders who want solid XC performance without a race-level price tag. The Synchwire upper feels supportive and well-ventilated, and the hook-and-loop straps are simple and reliable. The outsole...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""The Ripmo Deore is my go-to when I want to ride absolutely everything—tech climbs, flowy descents, steep drops. The DW-Link suspension keeps it composed on the ups, and the long-travel fork plus coil-compatible...
The Mavic Crossmax Boa Mountain Bike Shoe is stocked with performance and comfort features for cross-country riding. The synthetic leather upper is durable and breathable, and the memory foam insole cushions our feet for comfort on long rides. The fiberglass...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I like the Aeron for XC rides where efficiency and stability really matter. The carbon sole feels incredibly responsive, and the Firmor X support keeps my foot locked in when I’m pushing hard. The ripstop upper...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I’ve been riding the GF800 on my enduro rig all season, and the grip and control on flat pedals are unreal. The BOA dial makes fit adjustments on the trail quick and precise, and the TORBAL 2. 0 midsole keeps...
The RX6 Mountain Bike Shoe balances stiffness and walkability for optimized performance in gravel, cross-country, and trail riding. It features a reinforced carbon sole and an outsole pattern with TPU lugs, providing you with a comfortable, race-ready...
The Shimano RX801 pulls the best features from Shimano’s high-end road and mountain line into a featherweight gravel racing shoe made to go fast. Featuring the stiffest carbon composite sole in Shimano’s gravel lineup, every pedal stroke is enhanced...
The Shimano RX801 pulls the best features from Shimano’s high-end road and mountain line into a featherweight gravel racing shoe made to go fast. Featuring the stiffest carbon composite sole in Shimano’s gravel lineup, every pedal stroke is enhanced...
The Shimano RX801 pulls the best features from Shimano’s high-end road and mountain line into a featherweight gravel racing shoe made to go fast. Featuring the stiffest carbon composite sole in Shimano’s gravel lineup, every pedal stroke is enhanced...
They say a sleeper car hides powerful performance under an unassuming exterior, as if your grandma's old sedan conceals spirited strength beneath the hood. One moment it rolls up gingerly to a red light, and the next it flies off the line in a burst of...
The high-energy and high-speed demands of cross-country racing require purpose-built equipment that carries no extra fluff, and the low-profile, single Boa design of the Shimano XC3 Wide Mountain Bike Shoe is the tool of the trade. Starting with an integrated...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I like these for mixed-terrain rides where I’m on and off the bike a lot. The outsole has great traction for hike-a-bike sections, and the fit stays comfortable even on long days in the saddle.""We lace up the...
Back and better than ever, the Ibis Ripmo has been redesigned with new features that will surely be a hit. With a boost in rear travel, new frame features, and size-specific geometry updates, the new Ripmo gets all the modern updates we saw in the HD6...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I’ve ridden the Ripmo AF SRAM 90 on everything from loose alpine descents to rocky desert tech, and it just eats it all up. The DW-Link keeps traction dialed on the climbs, and the RockShox Lyrik paired with...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I like the Dominator X for mixed-terrain rides where comfort matters as much as efficiency. The sole is stiff enough to feel responsive but forgiving when things get rough, and the dual dials make it easy to fine-tune...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I recommend the Scale 925 to riders who want a fast, no-nonsense hardtail that still feels capable on modern XC trails. It climbs efficiently, accelerates quickly, and the SID SL fork keeps the front end composed...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""I love how the Scale 910 feels quick the second I start pedaling. It climbs efficiently, handles tight singletrack with confidence, and still feels comfortable on longer rides. It’s the kind of hardtail that...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""This shoe hits the sweet spot for trail riding—stiff enough to power up climbs, but walkable when the hike-a-bike hits. The fit is snug, the BOA is quick, and they’ve held up to serious use.""For big trail...
"What Our Gearhead Experts Are Saying:""This bike is made for technical trails. The dw-link suspension ensures I get the most efficient pedaling on climbs, while the Fox Factory Float X shock and 36 fork handle rough descents with ease. The SRAM X0 Transmission...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""I’ve been running the Traction Pants on everything from park laps to rocky enduro trails, and they’ve become my go-to. The stretch fabric moves with me instead of against me, and the vents keep me from overheating...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""I’ve never felt more planted coming into a chunky rock garden than I do in the GE900HS. The BOA fit system keeps my foot totally locked in, and the stiffened midsole gives just enough platform for efficient...
Redesigned for uncompromising performance, the Pivot Mach 4 SL is World Cup-ready and is an absolute ripper. Pushing the boundaries to make the Mach 4 SL with more of a World Cup focus but more capable at the same time, Pivot re-imagined what a cross-country...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""This shoe hits the sweet spot for trail riding—stiff enough to power up climbs, but walkable when the hike-a-bike hits. The fit is snug, the BOA is quick, and they’ve held up to serious use.""For big trail...