There’s a new innovation in the realm of textile in development, utilizing wool once only utilized in flooring and upholstery. Or to put it plainly, carpets. Coarse long wool fibers are the most durable grade fo wool fiber, but as it sounds, its not something one might want against their skin. However, TMC, a New […]
Review: Shimano GR5 Flat Pedal Shoes
Shimano offers a full range of shoes for clip-in and platform pedals, and although we’ve been happily wearing Shimano clip-in shoes for years, I have been looking forward to trying the flat-pedal specific SH-GR501 model, AKA the GR5. The Shimano footwear line is divided between road and off-road riding applications, and sub-divided further by riding […]
Review: Showers Pass Ultra-light Waterproof Socks
We’ve worn and ridden in several iterations of the Showers Pass Waterproof socks, and they’ve consistently been our most recommended riding upgrade to a winter kit. With each new addition to their collection, the Portland-based brand manages to outdo themselves with an even better product, and the latest release, the Crosspoint Ultra-light waterproof sock, continues […]
Review: Leatt 3.0 Flat Pedal Shoes (Aaron Chase Edition)
When it comes to shoes and gear for mountain biking, my gear always ends up covered in dust and dirt, so the arrival of the brown Aaron Chase edition of the Leatt 3.0 flat pedal shoe was a well-received addition to my collection of riding gear. We’ve been impressed with every category Leatt has taken […]
New: Feetures Elite Light Cushion Mini Crew Socks
Feetures socks are well known in the running community, upping the sock business with their engineered targeted compression tech and a custom-like fit that prevent blisters. Though I’m not a big runner, I was still aware of the brand, as Jason reviewed a pair last year and is quite fond of them. So when I […]
Leatt 3.0 Aarron Chase Edition MTB Shoes
Leatt introduced MTB shoes into their ever-expanding MTB lineup earlier this spring, with two clip-in models and two models intended for use with platform pedals. Starting at $90 for the DBX 2.0 shoes and $99 for the DBX 3.0, they’re good looking foot coverings with an impressive list of specs. Footwear is a competitive space. […]
Crankworx New Shoe Preview: the TrailCross From FiveTen
New shoes from Fiveten were on display at Crankworx that had us doing a double-take. Looking less like the traditional skateshoe and more like a trail running model, the new model, dubbed the Trailcross had our attention. Featuring dual branding from both parent company Adidas and Fiveten, the hightop model had our attention. Aimed at […]
Review: Feetures Elite-light Cushion Crew Socks
We love good socks. All kinds, but my go-to for the day varies based on both the shoes I’m wearing and whether I’m running clip-in or platform pedals. When clipping in, my preference is towards middle to or even heavy weight socks, as they provide a bit more cushioning and long term comfort throughout a […]
Shimano ME7 Shoes Review
I’ve always been fond of Shimano DH shoes, but the riding we actually do the bulk of the time is more enduro than DH. So it makes sense to run a lighter weight shoe that’s more efficient for climbing up mountains in order to enjoy the descents. Fortunately, these days there are a number of […]
Fizik Vento Overcurve X3 MTB Shoes
Fizik has a reputation for performance, fit and design when it comes to footwear. My preferred road shoe of choice is the Infinito R1, so I was curious how the MTB iteration would translate to off-road charging. I’ve been spending a lot of time on the BMC Agonist — an XC Marathon style short travel […]
Ride Concepts Women’s Hellion Shoes
Ride Concepts is a new mountain bike footwear company based in Truckee, California. They launched in fall ’18 with an emphasis on the trail, enduro and downhill side of the sport — offering a wide selection of flat pedal shoes — for the guys. This year the line has expanded to include women and youth-specific […]
Showers Pass Crosspoint Classic Lightweight Waterproof Socks
Every mountain biker in the Pacific Northwest should have a pair of waterproof socks — wet feet on rides is the absolute worst. And let’s face it, there is no shortage of precipitation this time of year. Thanks to the Showers Pass Lightweight Crosspoint Waterproof socks, wet feet are no longer an issue on winter […]