MTB cycling shoes

MTB shoes for cross-country, trail and enduro riding

MTB shoes have numerous tasks: they offer good grip on the pedals so you can masterfully manoeuvre your mountain bike. They enable power transfer and convert your movement into forward propulsion. They also stabilise your ankles and protect you against things like flying stones. Depending on their structure and the materials used, mountain bike and touring shoes meet different requirements. For example, there are airy summer MTB shoes and well-lined winter ones. There are models with a clipless system, versions for flat pedals and special MTB shoes for women. There are even special shoes for downhill riding. This makes it easy – and wise – to tailor your choice of shoe to its area of use.

MTB shoes: the all-rounders of the cycling shoe world

Mountain bike shoes have to live up to a whole range of requirements: they should ideally be as light and efficient as a slender road bike shoe, but also as comfortable as a hiking shoe and offer maximum grip when walking. If possible, they should also look wonderfully fashionable so as to cut a good figure during everyday wear. It’s hard to combine all of these properties in a single pair of MTB shoes. Despite this, we can attest to the remarkable versatility of most such shoes. Many MTB shoes look like sporty trainers. They’re comfortable, fashionable and can easily be worn on an everyday basis. You can even wander around in sporty cross-country models – try that with your road cycling shoes! Incidentally, sporty MTB shoes even look great on your gravel bike. We’ve therefore come to the conclusion that if you’re looking for versatile and comfortable cycling shoes suitable for everyday wear, MTB shoes are the perfect choice.

MTB shoes for winter

In winter, it’s imperative to choose the right shoes with an appropriate upper and a waterproof fastening system or good lacing. Fewer things are more unpleasant when cycling than the tips of your toes starting to freeze. Lined MTB shoes help to resolve this problem. We also recommend that you buy wind and waterproof shoes as these combat cold and damp right from the outset. If you still get cold feet despite winter MTB shoes, try wearing a pair of extra-thick socks or some lined overshoes.

MTB shoes with or without a clipless system?

This is an important basic question that you need to ask yourself before buying your new MTB cycling shoes if you’ve not yet found the right system for you. Just in case, we’ve put together some handy guidance to help you make your decision. H3 Clipless shoes:

• create a firm and efficient connection to the bike;
• offer optimum power transfer and prevent you from slipping off the pedals;
• are primarily the best choice for experienced and performance-oriented bikers;
• usually come with a ratchet closure for a particularly secure fit.

• are particularly ideal for MTB beginners;
• are a good choice if you enjoy having maximum freedom of movement on demanding, technical trails;
• are perfect for dirt jumping;
• are particularly ideal for everyday wear.

Want to buy complementary bike accessories and cycling clothing from Canyon?

As a global cycling brand, Canyon offers a product portfolio that goes way beyond premium-quality bikes. In addition to a huge range of accessories such as bottle cages, water bottles, navigation devices, indoor training products and numerous bags, the Canyon online shop also offers you a wealth of cycling clothing for all weather conditions. The breathable Canyon jerseys help you stay cool when cycling in summer while the Canyon softshell jackets, rain jackets and waterproof cycling trousers keep you pleasantly dry in autumn and winter.