REVIEW
Northwave Raptor GTX Shoes Reviewed
The Raptor GTX prioritizes waterproofness over insulation, making it a solid choice for riders in wet climates.
FIRST LOOK
3 Fresh Products For Fall 2019
Fresh clip-in kicks from Bontrager, updated 7050 arms for Race Face Aeffect cranks, and a WTB tire that I hope works as well in the wet as it does in the dry...
Product Intro
Fiveten and Adidas Reinvent the Flat Pedal Shoe - The Trailcross
Every mainstream shoe company that has tried to make a decent flat pedal shoe has failed - can Adidas do it with the help of Fiveten?
A run for the 5.10 money?
Reviewed - Northwave Clan Flat Pedal Shoes
“What the hell?” I thought. “As long as they don’t send those hideous blue ones.”
Mano a Mano
Pearl Izumi X-Alp Peak vs. X-Alp Launch SPD
These SPD-compatible shoes are aimed at the same sort of riding but one takes a skate shoe approach while the other has bowling shoe styling...
A Return to S1 Stealth Rubber & Much More
Five Ten Impact Pro Shoe Review
The revamped shoe aims to strike a balance of durability, feel and grip that has proven difficult in the past…
TWO-MINUTE REVIEWS
Bontrager Flatline MTB Shoe
Bontrager's new flat shoe presents a strong alternative if you prefer a bit of float and a casual look.
Two Shoes Reviewed - 1 Winter 1 Summer
Bontrager JFW Winter Boots & Scott MTB Comp Shoes
In order to please all the world's climates, or to anticipate climate change, this review pairs a summer shoe and a winter shoe...
Flat Pedal Shoe Review
Giro Riddance Mid Shoe - Reviewed
Giro has an updated flat pedal shoe claiming the stickiest Vibram sole yet, but does it stack up on the trail?
FIRST LOOK | TEARDOWN
3 Fresh Products For Fall
A fancy angleset, winter boots for temperate climates and a set of cranks that won't break the bank or the scale...
Helmets, shoes and gloves edition (Reviews - sort of)
Random MTB Gear Given to Uncle Dave
Dave has been stockpiling gear just so he could write about it for his faithful audience - Shoes from 5:10 and Specialized, gloves from Gore and Specialized and a helmet from...
Product Preview/Ride Report
Introducing Ride Concepts Footwear (Plus Livewire Review)
New shoe brands in MTB are rare - but Ride Concepts has come prepared with a surprisingly good flat pedal shoe - with clipless to come later...
Mid-term Review
Scott MTB Comp Shoes AND Time Speciale Pedals
Time's new Enduro focussed shoe, with screw-in pins and a large platform are a nice pairing for Scott's versatile, high-value trail shoe...
REVIEW
Shimano's Michelin-Clad GR9 Shoes
Can Shimano's use of Michelin rubber put the GR9 in contention with Five Ten for flat pedal traction...
FIRST LOOK
3 Even Fresher Products For Spring 2018
A Wolf Tooth Headset with lots of colour, some full-featured lace-up clip in shoes from Scott, and a floor pump for the end of times from Crankbrothers...
Two-Minute Reviews
Pearl Izumi X-Alp Launch Flat Pedal Shoes
Pearl Izumi has always made footwear popular with the XC and road crowds - but what about a flat pedal shoe...
REVIEW
2018 Pearl Izumi X-Alp Elevate Shoes
A Boa closure and some carbon say race but the comfort, look and fit of these shoes say freeride (and apres ride)
Winter Shoe Review
45NRTH Japanther Winter Shoes
These clipless pedal boots with the funny name were broken in with a 16 hour ride on the shortest day of the year...
Italian Mudders
Northwave X-Arctic GTX winter shoes: Reviewed
With a gore-tex membrane and truly excellent fit and waterproofness, the X-Arctics are not just a good winter shoe, they could be the one you wear for three seasons.
2 Minute Reviews
Shimano GR7 Flat Pedal Shoes
This is a collaboration between Shimano and Michelin and the product is worthy of these two quality brands...
HAPPY FEET
Shimano MW5 Winter Shoes: Reviewed
Shimano's mid-priced winter boots will keep your feet dry and warm.
Product Review
Specialized Defroster Trail Winter Shoes
Specialized's Defroster - redesigned for 2018 - is a winter shoe built for aggressive trail riding in frigid conditions or in a deluge...
Weatherproof Shoe Review
Mavic XA PRO H2O GTX Shoes
"Take a durable trail shoe, hollow it out enough for a winter weight sock and add a GoreTex membrane..."
Year in Review
Best Of 2017 - Andrew's List
The gear that caught Andrew's attention and continues to surpass expectations to this day, and some classic memories that haunt him on the trails still.