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06-26-2022, 04:53 PM #1
Which MTB Shoe Am I?
I'm looking for a good MTB shoe that fits the following criteria:
- Clipless compatible
- Flat style or at least good for short hike-a-bike sections
- Not ugly as sin, preferably comes in a cool color that's not black
- Relatively light (400-500g)
I've got a pair of Giro Chamber II that I really like, but on long rides (20-25 miles, 3k+) they start to feel heavy and can get hot. I'm looking at the Specialized Rime 2.0, but I see mixed reviews... and I'd rather not buy Specialized.
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06-26-2022, 05:25 PM #2Registered User
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If you like Chamber 2, you will like Ventana. Built with the same shank and last, but much lighter weight and more breathable.
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06-26-2022, 05:59 PM #3
I think they are just a bit over 500g, but Ride Concepts Tallac clips might fit the bill?
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06-26-2022, 06:19 PM #4
I haven't used them yet for long rides so put an asterisk there, but I'm really liking my Endura MT500 Burners. I can only compare to the 5.10 Maltese Falcon (and 5.10 flats) that I had previously but they are lighter, more comfortable, more breathable, more cleat adjustment, hike-a-bike better, and come with an insole that's not worthless.
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06-26-2022, 06:26 PM #5Registered User
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PEARL iZUMi X-Alp Summit
https://www.rei.com/product/176824/p...sku=1768240005
Been pretty happy with these this year so far.
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06-26-2022, 06:31 PM #6
Specialized sucks but they make the best cycling shoes on the market, it’s been that way for 15 years
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06-26-2022, 07:58 PM #7Registered User
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06-26-2022, 08:06 PM #8
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06-26-2022, 08:23 PM #9
The Burners are okay but I wish they were stiffer. The Specialized 2FO DH is my current favorite in that class of shoe.
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06-26-2022, 11:00 PM #10
IME most “skate style” mtb shoes hike like shit, clipless or flat…. You should probably drop the “not ugly as sin” criteria and just get an ugly clipless shoe with a chunky tread. Every brand makes them because they work; Shimano ME5/7, PI X Alp, Spec Recon, etc…
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06-27-2022, 08:43 AM #11
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06-27-2022, 08:53 AM #12Registered User
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Another vote for the Pearl Izumi x-alp. I use a pair for bikepacking, stiff enough for long days of pedaling, soft enough for miles of hiking.
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06-27-2022, 10:08 AM #13Dad core
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I’m pretty happy with my x-alps as well. Nice fit decent soles and the boas are easy to adjust. Could be a bit stiffer for XC rides but that would sacrifice walking.
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06-27-2022, 10:46 AM #14
I’m getting Lakes next. Maybe the 238
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06-27-2022, 10:57 AM #15Registered User
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06-27-2022, 11:00 AM #16
Agreed with this. A shoe that hikes well really just needs a good heel pocket, and skate style shoes almost never have that.
That said, I wear bike shoes to ride bikes, not hike. Good skate style shoes have much better toe and ankle protection than any of the "trail" style bike shoes. Personally, I'd take foot protection over hike-ability since I smash my foot into stuff semi often and I hike in bike shoes pretty rarely, and if I do have to hike it's usually pretty short.
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06-27-2022, 11:37 AM #17
I've ridden a lot of them and on Kestral's, the PI's, but the Shimano ME7 is the best in my book.
I find the Kestral's too heavy and Bulky,
The PI's are too soft (but great for bike-packing / hike-a-bike).
While I love Specialzied XC shoes, their trail shoes don't jive with me. Recon's are too XC orientated. Rime is too bulky.
The ME7's are the perfect blend of stiff enough on the bike that my feet don't get sore with rough descending but secure and grippy enough off the bike that Hike a bike feels secure on dirt and rocks.
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07-03-2022, 06:17 PM #18
Bump for an update... I ended up getting some Mavic XA Matryx from the Pros Closet, and so far so good. Great fit, definitely way lighter than my Giro Chamber IIs, and so far they feel just as stiff. I even got a little hike-a-biking in this morning and they have decent grip on loose, shitty rocks.
My only nitpick is the tightening system isn't the best, it's similar to the Salomon one but is in an awkward position with the velcro strap. I may just cut it out and replace it with laces eventually, but it's really not a huge deal.
There was a deal on Mavic stuff last week so I got these for around $75 shipped: https://www.theproscloset.com/produc...-red-orange-10
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07-04-2022, 11:03 PM #19
Which MTB Shoe Am I?
Interesting that “not ugly as sin” was a criteria and you ended up with those
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07-05-2022, 10:34 AM #20Hucked to flat once
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Next time maybe gut be worth looking at these too. I ride the flats version and like it.
https://rideconcepts.com/collections...-s-tallac-clip
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07-05-2022, 10:39 AM #21
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07-05-2022, 11:27 AM #22Hucked to flat once
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07-20-2022, 03:30 PM #23
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07-20-2022, 10:35 PM #24
Quick update on the Mavic XA Matryx shoes... they kick ass. Super light, fairly stiff, and comfortable to do some hiking in. No complaints after ~20 days of riding which includes park, super rowdy BC downhill, and even some singlespeeding.
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