Apparel - Shoes

A look at Sea-To-Sky-based Esker's first product, a Canadian-wool fibre insole that's made in Canada.

More tech and a different feeling shoe to appeal to riders interested in slackcountry exploration by bike…

Specialized's SlipNot 3.0 rubber is prepared to do battle with FiveTen, the reigning king of grip…

Grappling for grip from the days of shitty flat pedals and non-existent, grippy footwear has shaped my preferred connection with the bike...

Competitors have been chasing 5:10 level grip ever since the first Impacts debuted, and with Gen. 3 of Specialized's SlipNot rubber, they've made a solid bid...

Five Ten's Trailcross line aims at trail riding and bikepacking, but that doesn't exclude it from being a good choice all over the hill - as long as you don't need an armoured shoe.

Leatt combines a waffle pattern in their RideGrip sticky rubber to deliver a casual looking 90 USD flat pedal shoe.

Crankbrothers introduces flat pedal and clip-in shoes with three lacing options each - with the Stamp Lace, flat pedal shoe reviewed here...

A reasonably priced shoe from Shimano with solid construction and adequate but not overbearing grip.

One of the best things about this medium is the ability to provide updated product info - and I've got some new pearls to share about four shoe models...

Performance and long-term durability have impressed A.J. with these shoes, pants, helmet and jersey.

Race Face's budget-friendly Chester pedals meet Giro's 'daily driver' Jacket II shoe for a pairing that won't break the bank...

No vaporware here - just currently existing or easy DIY collaborations that could improve your on-trail experience with wrenching, pedaling, and ergonomics.

These shoes have been worn but they didn't arrive in time to get time on the pedals just yet...

Products from Shimano, One Up, We Are One, and Ride Concepts get hauled back into interrogation...

Let's face it, your riding gear's funky and the washing machine alone is not up to this task. Time to bring out the big guns.

A fresh look at Bontrager's dual-ply G5 tires in 29x2.5, Giant's Line clip-in shoes, and Wolf Tooth's EnCase in-the-bar tool system.

These are not the carbon-soled rigid slippers our tester normally prefers, but with the right pedals the flexibility here might just work...

If there's water falling from the sky or leaping up from the trail, 'weatherproof' socks can make all the difference...

The Poweline model has the stickiest rubber in the line and the most protection - particularly for your ankle...

The Raptor GTX prioritizes waterproofness over insulation, making it a solid choice for riders in wet climates.

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...

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?

“What the hell?” I thought. “As long as they don’t send those hideous blue ones.”