"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""I’ve ridden these on long XC days and marathon events, and they strike a perfect balance between stiffness and comfort. The dual BOA® L6 dials make micro-adjustments easy mid-ride, and the carbon composite...
"Some rides don't fit neatly into one discipline, and the shoe that covers all of them well is the one worth owning. Pearl Izumi's Expedition Pro Mountain Bike Shoe is built for riding where the demands shift constantly and the shoe needs to keep up with...
The Expedition Mountain Bike Shoe is an ideal choice for all-day comfort whether we're headed out for a cross-country loop or a long gravel grinder. The perforated synthetic leather upper allows our feet to breathe throughout the entire ride while the...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I’ve used the ProClip 8. 0 Endurance on big gravel loops and long XC days, and the balance of stiffness and comfort has been spot on. The carbon-nylon shank feels efficient without beating up my feet, and the...
"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:""The S-Works Recon is my go-to for race day and hard XC efforts. The carbon sole is insanely stiff, and the Dyneema upper fits like it’s molded to my foot. I love how dialed the BOA system feels, and it’s just...
Whether we are racing or just putting in the miles on the weekend, the Specialized Recon 3. 0 Mountain Bike Shoes are some of our favorites due to their premium construction. The XPEL mesh upper and TPU coating ensure a durable and breathable shoe that...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I’ve ridden every generation of the Ripmo, and this one levels up the fun factor. The new flip chip gives me freedom to switch between full 29 and mixed wheels without messing up the balance, and the DW-Link...
The Expedition Mountain Bike Shoe is an ideal choice for all-day comfort whether we're headed out for a cross-country loop or a long gravel grinder. The perforated synthetic leather upper allows our feet to breathe throughout the entire ride while the...
"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...
For endurance gravel events, bikepacking trips, and dirt-road explorations, we lace up the Specialized Recon Adventure Mountain Bike Shoe. Built with a carbon sole and walk-friendly STRIDE toe-flex technology, the Recon ADV balances efficient pedaling...
From flow trails to rocky, technical chutes, the Pivot Switchblade is the Swiss Army Knife of bikes perfectly suited to excel on most trails. With 142mm of DW-Link suspension travel, the Switchblade lands in that gray area between an enduro bike and an...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""The ARC TURQ frame is one of the most versatile foundations you can build a trail bike around. Because it's stiff, direct, and fun to ride, it handles singletrack, pump tracks, and bikepacking routes without asking...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""The Ripley AF Eagle 90 build really surprised me—light, poppy, and insanely clean shifting. The Transmission drivetrain is so smooth, even under load, and the DW-Link suspension helps me stay planted on techy...
"The new Yeti MT XT Di2 Carbon Wheel Mountain Bike pairs Shimano's wireless Di2 shifting with a DT Swiss carbon wheelset, built on Sixfinity, the suspension design retiring both the SB130 and SB140. Through the pedaling zone, the switch link stacks anti-squat...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""The SB120 C2 is the most accessible way into Yeti's Switch Infinity suspension platform without feeling like a compromise. The Fox Performance fork is well-tuned, the Eagle 90 drivetrain shifts reliably, and the...
"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...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""I’ve always liked Shimano’s Di2 system for how consistent and precise it feels, and on this bike it really shines. The shifting is instant and reliable, even under load, and the Fox Performance suspension...
When we sneak in a ride before meeting friends we opt for the Fox Racing Union Canvas Mountain Bike Shoe. These versatile kicks effortless go from pedal to pub floor thanks to a breathable canvas upper, comfortable EVA midsole, and specifically engineered...
"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...
The Shimano MW502 Wide Mountain Bike Shoes are our go-to wet-weather riding shoes. Featuring a waterproof membrane and a warm fleece-lined interior, the MW502 Wide Mountain Bike Shoe are ready for less-than-ideal conditions. The DRYSHIELD membrane shuts...
"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...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""Compared to the SL, the Trailcat LT feels like it has more cushion to push harder downhill. The 135mm rear travel is really noticeable on rocky descents, and the Fox 36 fork soaks up bigger hits without feeling...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I've ridden these through a full season of rocky singletrack, and the BOA dial lets me micro-adjust fit without ever stopping to bend down. The toe cap has taken a few direct rock strikes that would've ended a...
When race day is finally here but the weather is cold and wet, we look to the Shimano MW702 Mountain Bike Shoe to keep your feet warm, comfortable, and protected from the elements. It features a waterproof GORE-TEX layer, a fleece insulated insole, and...