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Inspired by the wind-swept sand dunes of dry and arid regions, the Crankbrothers Mallet and Stamp shoes received a desert tan washed upper with dune lines overlaid in a glossy print. These shoes are available in limited supply via your local shop or Crankbrothers direct.
The only shoes John reviewed last year, the Fox Racing Union Boa Clipless, just got a few makeover option as a flat pedal. The Union Boa Flat ($224.95) is identical to the clipless model but comes in a grippy flat sole for flat pedals. After heavy use, John’s still a fan of these shoes. Check out more at Fox Racing.
Over the past few years, Fox Racing has undergone a rebrand, and we’ve taken note of the new footwear in particular. Earlier this year, Fox unveiled the crème de la crème of MTB footwear with the Union BOA Clipless Shoes ($249.95). John’s been gettin’ these shoes dusty on the trails in Santa Fe and has some thoughts to share in a review below…
After four months riding BOA-equipped flat-pedal shoes from Scott, Crankbrothers, Pearl Izumi, Leatt, Giro, and Ride Concepts, Travis Engel has come back with a thorough review on how each performed according to protection, comfort, fit, and ease of ons and offs. Oh, and of course, which ones will actually stick to a pedal. Continue reading below for the full rundown on these seven options in a MTB footwear category that’s grown quickly in just a few short years…
