Experts Tell Us the Best MTB XC Shoes

This article showcases our top picks for the Best MTB XC Shoes. We reached out to industry leaders and experts who have contributed the suggestions within this article (they have been credited for their contributions below). We are keen to hear your feedback on all of our content and our comment section is a moderated space to express your thoughts and feelings related (or not) to this article This list is in no particular order.

Fizik Vento Overcurve X3

This product was recommended by Bryan Ray from The Biking Apex

I have a wide foot and I tried a lot of other shoes that hurt my feet. I gave this shoe a try and loved it. It’s comfortable and works great for long-distance mountain biking.

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Mallet BOA®

This product was recommended by Mike Joseph from The Cyclist Review

The BOA lace up system is made up of wires, not traditional laces. This wire system has a rotating button which allows you to tighten the laces all in one go, instead of messing around with laces trying to get a uniform tension. They are also super light too. I own a pair of these and they are my favorite clip in MTB shoes.

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Five Ten Men’s Freerider DLX Mountain Bike Shoe

This product was recommended by Mike Joseph from The Cyclist Review

For Flat XC MTB Shoes, I recommend 5 Ten Freeriders, these have the best grip as they are made out of Stealth Rubber, which is the stickiest and grippiest. I own these as well and highly recommend them.

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