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...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""This thing is pure race DNA—point it downhill and it just wants to go faster. Climbs better than it should for 160mm, and the GX kit gives performance that punches above the price.""When we’re chasing seconds...
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...
The Specialized Recon 1. 0 Mountain Bike Shoe is a lightweight performance cycling shoe with a dirt-focused design and off-bike capability. The durable synthetic upper stands up to repeated abuse from rocks and bushes, and the triple hook-and-loop strap...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""The Union BOA shoes give me a locked-in fit that doesn’t budge, thanks to the dual BOA® Li2 system. The molded toe cap protects against rock strikes, and the stiff midsole optimizes power transfer while still...
The Expedition Pro Mountain Bike Shoe combines the stiffness of a road shoe with the superior durability of a mountain bike shoe, making it an ideal choice for any mountain, gravel, or cross-country adventure. Its perforated synthetic leather upper material...
Yeti went full race mode with the newest bike to their lineup, sparking innovation with a tried and true platform to bring us a thoroughbred race machine. The Yeti ASR is a short-travel, cross-country race bike that was designed to be the lightest and...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""The Union BOA shoes give me a locked-in fit that doesn’t budge, thanks to the dual BOA® Li2 system. The molded toe cap protects against rock strikes, and the stiff midsole optimizes power transfer while still...
The Shimano RX801 Wide takes all the best features from Shimano’s high-end road and mountain shoes and pulls them into a super light gravel racing shoe made to push the pace. The RX801 Wide features Shimano’s a super stiff carbon composite sole to...
Cross-country bike in efficiency and lightweight trail bike in capability, the Pivot Mach 4 SL is a versatile bike that blurs the lines on what a cross-country bike can do. The newest version of the Mach 4 SL has been redesigned and features a slackened...
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...
We turn to the Pearl Izumi Men's X-Alp Mesa Mountain Bike Shoe for everyday trail performance whether it's a quick, after-work ride or a weekend bikepacking adventure. Its moderate stiffness balances all-day pedaling support with comfortable walkability...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""The Union BOA shoes give me a locked-in fit that doesn’t budge, thanks to the dual BOA® Li2 system. The molded toe cap protects against rock strikes, and the stiff midsole optimizes power transfer while still...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I’ve built up a Ripmo AF frame as my do-everything rig—park days, backcountry epics, and mellow trail rides. The aluminum frame is super tough, and the DW-Link climbs so much better than I expected from a...
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...
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 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...
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...
From the bike park to the enduro course, we need a shoe that delivers uncompromising grip and all-day comfort. The seamless upper features a lace and powerstrap closure to give us a precise, personal fit and a molded toe cap to help defend our toes from...
"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...
"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...
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...
From the bike park to the enduro course, we need a shoe that delivers uncompromising grip and all-day comfort. The seamless upper features a lace and powerstrap closure to give us a precise, personal fit and a molded toe cap to help defend our toes from...
From enduro races to lapping our favorite downhill trails, we love the Ibis HD6 for its increased capability, mixed-wheel setup, and insatiable desire to rail chunky trails at Mach speed. The HD6 is a big step up from its older sibling, the HD5, with...
"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...