Flat Pedal Shoes

What Do Riders Think? Five Flat Pedal Shoes Reviewed by Vital MTB Members (feature story)

Posted by bturman on 11/20/2019 1:41 PM

When Ride Concepts popped up in the mountain bike shoe world last year, we were impressed by the investment the company made in its initial range, and we were also impressed once we got the first models out on the trail. We tested the Wildcat with good results, and the market provided its own va...

Posted by iceman2058 on 10/16/2019 1:51 AM

Ride Concepts Adds Caroline Buchanan to Factory Athlete Team (press release)

Posted by RideConcepts on 10/8/2019 10:00 AM

The Good:

Asymmetrical ankle, D30 footbed, sticky rubber, breathable, quick drying

The Bad:

Just a bit wide for my foot

Overall Review: I will start by saying the customer service at RC is superb! I had an issue with a different model shoe, response to my email was fast, and the replacements showed up even quicker. These shoes are light, grippy, fast drying, breathable, and have a sole that is supportive enough for long days i...

Posted by Schuy on 9/13/2019 12:36 PM

Shimano Launches Updated 2020 Footwear Line (press release)

Posted by BHowell on 9/4/2019 8:10 AM

PIT BITS - 2019 Crankworx Whistler Bikes and Tech (photo album)

Posted by sspomer on 8/14/2019 11:58 PM

Ride Concepts Releases Next Generation of Flat and Clipless Footwear (press release)

Posted by RideConcepts on 7/15/2019 1:47 PM

Ride Concepts Launches New Powerline Flat Pedal Mountain Bike Shoe (feature story)

Posted by sspomer on 7/10/2019 12:01 PM

Ride Concepts Gears Up for Growth, Adding Familiar Faces to the Party (press release)

Posted by RideConcepts on 3/5/2019 10:03 AM

Clip in shoes (forum topic)

Posted by Greeney2021 on 12/2/2018 8:02 AM

Fall 2018 Line Now Available (press release)

Posted by Afton Shoes on 9/25/2018 9:07 PM

Introducing Brandon Semenuk's Pro Model etnies Shoe (press release)

Posted by bturman on 9/12/2018 9:37 AM

When it comes to flat pedal shoes, we’re currently seeing a proliferation of new models and even new companies popping up, all promising great grip and better quality. As our recent flat pedal shoe Face Off proved, we do have more viable choices now than ever before, but there is still room to i...

Posted by iceman2058 on 9/3/2018 2:03 AM

Vital MTB Face Off: The Best Flat Pedal Shoes (feature story)

Posted by iceman2058 on 7/27/2018 1:14 AM

Brandon Semenuk's Signature Edition etnies CRANK Shoes Coming Soon (press release)

Posted by bturman on 7/25/2018 10:22 AM

ION Select Shoes and Rain Shirt at Eurobike (video)

ION was at Eurobike showing their Select lines of gear. The Select level pieces feature upgraded materials. They also took the opportunity to update their Raid Select flat pedal shoe with a slightly stickier rubber. The ION Rascal Select clipless shoe gained more tech materials, and a gaiter to ...

Posted by sspomer on 7/11/2018 8:15 AM

AFTON SHOES UDPATES - Eurobike 2018 (feature story)

Posted by sspomer on 7/8/2018 4:57 PM

Giro Revamps Full Line of Gravity Shoes, Claiming Stickier Rubber - Sea Otter Classic (feature story)

Posted by bturman on 4/24/2018 3:54 PM

PEARL iZUMi’s 2018 Dirt Collection Now Available (press release)

Posted by csteen on 2/23/2018 1:24 AM

Flat pedal shoes are tricky business. Not only do they need to deliver good grip on the pedals, but we also want them to look like shoes we’d wear on the town, not take on water, be stiff enough for pedaling but comfortable enough for walking around in all day. Needless to say, us flat pedal rid...

Posted by iceman2058 on 2/15/2018 11:24 AM

If there is one model that defines Five Ten’s legacy in mountain biking, it’s the Impact. As the first ever shoe sold with the magical Stealth rubber derived from the world of rock climbing, for many years it was quite simply the go-to model for any serious flat pedal rider. Of course, that’s be...

Posted by iceman2058 on 2/5/2018 7:28 AM

Bonded Seams and Vibram Soles for Pearl Izumi's New Kicks (feature story)

Posted by iceman2058 on 9/21/2017 4:32 AM

SPDs or Flats, Pick Your Poison with These New Shoes and Pedals from Shimano (feature story)

Posted by iceman2058 on 9/21/2017 2:10 AM

O'Neal Greg Minnaar Signature Edition Helmet, Magnetic Goggles, and New MTB Shoes (feature story)

Posted by bturman on 9/5/2017 5:31 PM

New Kicks on the Block - Afton MTB Shoes (feature story)

Posted by sspomer on 9/1/2017 4:26 PM

2018 SCOTT Nero Plus Helmet, MTB AR & RC Shoes (feature story)

Posted by sspomer on 9/1/2017 12:16 PM

ION's Latest Apparel, Riding Gear and Footwear (feature story)

Posted by sspomer on 8/31/2017 8:35 PM

New Five Ten MTB Shoes at Eurobike (feature story)

Posted by sspomer on 8/30/2017 9:16 AM

Cracking into the flat pedal footwear game is no small task, as Five Ten, the longstanding champ, presents a very formidable opponent with proprietary rubber compounds derived from the rock climbing world. Specialized isn't one to shy away from a competition, however, and their new shoes will gi...

Posted by bturman on 8/1/2017 2:42 AM

Shimano Announces New Gravity and All-Mountain Footwear and Pedals (press release)

Posted by FredLikesTrikes on 6/5/2017 1:53 PM