Whatever sport you are taking part in and regardless of whether it is on a competitive or leisure level, the importance of good sports gear and accessories can not and should not be underestimated. This is extremely relevant in the world of mountain biking with a good pair of MTB shoes being an essential piece of kit to aide performance and maximise comfort whenever and wherever possible.
There are lots of leading brands on the market all selling a vast range of MTB shoes and all spanning a varying degree of budgets. Therefore, it is extremely important to have a good understanding of what you want from the shoe, where you expect the shoe to be able to take you and what level you are wanting the shoe to perform at. Once you have a good idea of all these elements then you are ready to start shopping.
For the competitive riders out there who want a shoe that will out last their fellow competitors and have the performance edge the Six Six One Attack MTB Shoe is definitely one to test drive. This shoe is a super lightweight, three strap race shoe, designed for all the demands the off road throws at you. It has a stiff lightweight nylon sole that ensures comfort as well as durability with a three strap enclosure that results in a great fit to keep your foot secure throughout even the toughest and longest of races. The shoe’s reinforced heel cup keeps the heel secure and retains the shoes fit for greater durability.
New to off roading and wanting more of an entry level shoe? Then the Six Six One Expert MTB shoe is a great way to ease yourself into the sport without being too hard on your pocket. The Expert is the ideal shoe for those of you who head straight from the office to the saddle when the weekend hits, to try out new trails and push yourself with new outdoors and off road challenges. It has a lightweight sole and ultra breathable uppers and is SPD compatible. Can’t make it outdoors? Then, this shoe is versatile enough to be suitable for some high energy, carbs and muscle burning spin classes!
A great pair of MTB shoes that are versatile enough to be worn and perform well in both off road and touring is the Adidas Hammer ‘08 MTB Shoe. The upper is made from 3D polyester/polyamide mesh with durable TPU resin reinforcements so your feet stay dry and cool with support. The stiff sole provides great traction and support with the use of rubber lugs and a large TPU resin insert. Quick-Fit lace system allows you to quickly and easily put the shoe on or take it off. Rubber toe and heel cap offer protection from rocks and roots with a moulded heel cup for support, plus it is also compatible with SPD type pedal systems.
Whether you are after a high performance pair of MTB shoes to compete in or a pair of MTB shoes that are versatile enough to take you from the spin class to the off road track, then the current range of MTB shoes on the market are sure to have a shoe to suit your requirements and your budget.
