Mountain Biking Shoes

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Dominate from trail to town. Mountain biking shoes from adidas are built rugged to handle your most demanding rides and are comfortable enough to wear all day.

$Five Ten Trailcross GORE-TEX Mountain Bike Shoes$

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adidas Mountain Biking Shoes

Have bike, will ride. High-speed downhill, rowdy enduro or fast-paced cross-country, adidas has mountain-biking shoes to work with your discipline of choice. Our MTB shoes set the standard for pedal-gripping control and freeride style. The unmatched grip sets a high bar for control. Clip into your favorite MTB pedals or stomp every landing on flat pedals. Race-ready shoes with stiff midsoles efficiently transfer power to the pedal. More casual flat-pedal bike shoes styles balance easy walking and everyday wear with more flexible midsoles for all-around wear.

Whether you call them MTB sneakers or mountain biking shoes, you'll find the right bike shoes for all types of riding at adidas. Kick start you mountain bike season with fresh shoes to help find your flow on the trails. Traditional lace-up bike shoes offer casual style that fits the daily commute and pump track sessions with equal ease. When it comes to full-speed-ahead trail riding, you can count on a stiff midsole platform with a durable upper to keep you riding your best. When adventure calls, look for adidas mountain biking shoes that offer all-day comfort and the right tech to match your pedals. Learn more about the benefits of biking 30 minutes a day at the adidas blog.

Mountain Biking Shoes Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between road and MTB cycling shoes?

The difference between road and mountain bike cycling shoes comes down to the surfaces they're designed for. Road biking shoes are worn for fast, performance racers who ride on pavement. They're lighter weight and can handle a small amount of walking on the pavement before or after you ride. MTB shoes are worn on trails that have dirt, rocks and other debris. Mountain bike outsoles are more like hiking shoes, with better traction and durability for slippery and uncertain surfaces, and are made to do more walking in than road shoes.

What shoes do downhill riders wear?

Downhill riders wear either clipless or flat mountain biking shoes, depending on their preference. Clipless shoes attach to your pedal for ultimate control and energy transfer. For downhill riding, we recommend the Five Ten Hellcat Pro, which has a wide, stiff platform for pedal control and a flexible enough upper to transition into a comfortable walking shoe. Flat shoes don't attach, allowing you to dismount and transition to walking more easily. For downhill riding, we recommend the Five Ten Freerider Pro, which features a Stealth® S1™ Dotty flat rubber outsole to keep you anchored to the pedal.

Do mountain bike shoes have cleats?

Clipless mountain bike shoes have a cleat in the outsole, under the ball of your foot, that locks into your bike's pedal. But they don't have the type of cleats you'd see on a soccer or baseball shoe. Some mountain bike shoes have lugged or textured outsole surfaces for traction, but they're flat enough to sit comfortably against the pedal. Read more about picking the right mountain biking shoes on our blog.