MTB shoes7 grippy freeride shoes in a quick check

FREERIDE Magazin

 · 02.06.2023

ION Scrub Select Boa
Photo: ION

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The weather is fine, the bike is gleaming in the sun - only the MTB shoes are so 2020... and really rocked down. The freeride world needs new bike shoes! We had seven models in a quick check.

ION Scrub Select Boa

The ION Scrub Select has been fitted with a Boa lace system. The MTB shoe for trail and racing use also has a hem at the ankle to keep out dust and stones.

  • The flat shoe is also available in a more affordable lace-up version (180 euros).
  • Price: 219 Euro
ION Scrub Select BoaPhoto: IONION Scrub Select Boa

Fox Union Series

The clothing giant launched its first MTB shoe on the market in spring. There are three versions of the Union to choose from: A flat, a lace-up shoe with click and a click shoe with BOA fastening. A detailed test will follow soon.

  • Available in different colours.
  • Price: 150 | 170 | 240 Euro >> available here
Fox Union SeriesPhoto: FoxFox Union Series

Crankbrothers Stamp Street

Shoe mentor Fabio Wibmer chose a lightweight street shoe for his signature model. Thanks to its high level of comfort, the shoe can also be worn casually. Fabio's shoe does without MTB features such as toe protection etc. - and it is also white.

  • Available as a mayfly (white), in black, grey and purple.
  • Price: 130 Euro >> available here
Crankbrothers Stamp StreetPhoto: CrankbrothersCrankbrothers Stamp Street

Etnies Camber CL MTB

The iconic skate brand has plenty of signature models in its programme, e.g. from Brandon Semenuk or Emil Johansson. The Camber (click) has significantly more MTB features.

  • Also available as a simple flat variant.
  • Price: 175 Euro >> available here
Etnies Camber CL MTBPhoto: EtniesEtnies Camber CL MTB

Endura MT500 Burner Click

The Scottish label has two new models in its range. The simpler Endura Hummvee (99 euros) and the MT500 Burner (see picture below) for gravity use.

  • Available as a click shoe with Velcro strap and as a lighter flat version.
  • Price: 120 Euro >> available here
Endura MT500 Burner ClickPhoto: EnduraEndura MT500 Burner Click

Shimano SH-AM903

The Japanese have given their classic even more MTB features. Striking features of the SH-AM903: the quick lacing system, the raised ankle area and the weather flap.

  • Shimano also has a flat version in its programme.
  • Price: 160 Euro >> available here
Shimano SH-AM903Photo: ShimanoShimano SH-AM903

First Degree Flite XT

We have already ridden the Flite from the young Austrian shoe label First Degree and were impressed by its comfort, but the MTB shoe was very casual. The XT version of the Flite takes things up a notch and is more robust, stiffer and tougher. Made for enduro and freeride missions.

  • So far only available in this porn white for an extra dose of style.
  • Price: 135 Euro >> available here
First Degree Flite XTPhoto: First DegreeFirst Degree Flite XT

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