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Even if the term is as worn out as an old shoe sole: the twelve models in the test aim to be the perfect all-rounders. With a firm step to the summit and a firm grip on the pedals back down into the valley. And if the terrain gets too rough, you can continue comfortably on foot. Trail and enduro shoes have changed a lot in recent years. While you could literally see their purpose in earlier models, some of them now look more like skate sneakers than bike shoes. This is not necessarily a bad thing, as the flat soles are particularly secure on pedals with a platform and - even if they are not as stiff as possible - are still easy to pedal uphill. However, if you're going to cover a lot of metres in altitude or are aiming for the best time on the enduro course, you should still choose one of the stiffer shoes in the comparison. A mix of nylon and carbon or fibreglass provides a noticeably stiffer ride.
Whereas just a few years ago you were stumbling through the terrain with wobbly treads, with the current vintage you are usually firmly rooted to the ground. Almost every manufacturer is focussing on non-slip rubber. Classic lace-up shoes are also becoming more common again. This is not just a question of price. The Boa laces run rather slowly through the laces. Even if the lacing process takes a little longer, overall the shoes can be adjusted more precisely to the feet and are also much easier to repair in the event of a defect. This is an advantage that is particularly useful on multi-day tours. Just like the particularly quick-drying materials.
We tested these 12 pairs of trail shoes:
In our test, we reveal how non-slip yet comfortable the trail shoes feel on the foot. You can download the entire article from BIKE 4/2022 as a PDF below.
The test report costs 1.99 euros. Why not free of charge? Because quality journalism has a price. In return, we guarantee independence and objectivity. This applies in particular to the tests in BIKE. We don't charge for them, but the opposite is the case: we do charge for them - tens of thousands of euros every year.
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