Your feet serve as an important contact point on your mountain bike and a good pair of flat pedal shoes provides grip, stability, comfort, and…
Buying Advice: How to Choose Flat Pedal Shoes
Sessioning the neighborhood pump track has different demands than downhill riding. Thankfully, there are shoes for every type of riding. Fit is always one of the most important considerations because it directly impacts your comfort and control of the bike. How a shoe fits is also a personal preference with some people gravitating towards a more snug and precise fit, while others may enjoy a looser and more forgiving approach.
Arch support is another consideration as most brands are aiming to create a shoe that works for most people and that typically involves an insole that has an average amount of arch support. Those who have specific arch support needs will often benefit from the use of an aftermarket or custom insole to find the level they need.
Only a few years ago, Five Ten’s Stealth rubber compounds were dominant in the grip department and are the reason their shoes were and continue to be some of the most popular on the market. Five Ten’s Stealth rubber is still a great choice, but thankfully, other companies’ outsoles are catching up and providing competitive levels of grip.
The DH-oriented Specialized 2FO DH Flat shoes offer more foot protection than most with a heavily reinforced toe box and a raised medial ankle cuff for added protection from crank and frame strikes. The amount of foot protection to look for in a flat pedal shoe depends on what you plan to use them for. Nearly all of the shoes in this buyer’s guide have a reinforced toe box and some degree of heel/ankle padding, with the exception of the more casual Specialized 2FO Method.
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