Apparel - Shoes

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.”

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...

The revamped shoe aims to strike a balance of durability, feel and grip that has proven difficult in the past…

Bontrager's new flat shoe presents a strong alternative if you prefer a bit of float and a casual look.

In order to please all the world's climates, or to anticipate climate change, this review pairs a summer shoe and a winter shoe...

Giro has an updated flat pedal shoe claiming the stickiest Vibram sole yet, but does it stack up on the trail?

A fancy angleset, winter boots for temperate climates and a set of cranks that won't break the bank or the scale...

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...

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...

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...

Can Shimano's use of Michelin rubber put the GR9 in contention with Five Ten for flat pedal traction...

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...

Pearl Izumi has always made footwear popular with the XC and road crowds - but what about a flat pedal shoe...

A Boa closure and some carbon say race but the comfort, look and fit of these shoes say freeride (and apres ride)

These clipless pedal boots with the funny name were broken in with a 16 hour ride on the shortest day of the year...

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.