It’s 100% the latter. Anecdotally, the Shimano’s Michelin soles outlast the newer options from FiveTen, but they still wear way faster than the harder Vibram soles used for MTB shoes (Vibram makes some super sticky rubber for climbing but for some reason their MTB options are always on the firm side). I’m cheap, so when I’m out riding with my daughter, or commuting, or just going for a pedal I’ll leave the quicker wearing shoes at home.
Sept. 23, 2020, 9:04 a.m. - Andrew Major
It’s 100% the latter. Anecdotally, the Shimano’s Michelin soles outlast the newer options from FiveTen, but they still wear way faster than the harder Vibram soles used for MTB shoes (Vibram makes some super sticky rubber for climbing but for some reason their MTB options are always on the firm side). I’m cheap, so when I’m out riding with my daughter, or commuting, or just going for a pedal I’ll leave the quicker wearing shoes at home.