Bike Shoes

Five Ten Trailcross Clip-In

July 28, 2022 by David Golay

Five Ten’s new Trailcross Clip-In is the first, well, clip model in their Trailcross line, and Five Ten talks as much about its hiking performance as the on-bike portion of the program. So what does that mean for its performance as an actual bike shoe, and who is it going to work best for?

David Golay reviews the Shimano AM903 for Blister

Shimano AM903 Shoe

July 21, 2022 by David Golay

The Shimano AM9 has been their top-tier gravity clipless shoe for a long time now (and a personal favorite of ours), and while the latest AM903 generation is mostly a case of leaving a good thing alone, it’s got some nice refinements over the earlier iterations.

Ride Concepts Tallac Clip

May 30, 2022 by David Golay

Ride Concepts markets their new Tallac Clip as a general Trail shoe, but it offers an unusual and compelling blend of features from both more gravity-oriented options and traditional Trail shoes, making it easy to see it working well for a lot of folks.

Five Ten Trailcross GTX

July 25, 2022April 3, 2022 by David Golay

Five Ten calls the Trailcross GTX “the ultimate wet weather riding shoe” and it is, by far, the best option our Bike Editor has tried to date. But it’s not quite perfect — so check out our full review for the full rundown.

Five Ten Freerider Pro Primeblue

January 19, 2022 by David Golay

Five Ten’s Freerider Pro has been a mainstay in their lineup for years, but now there’s an updated version — and it’s made with recycled ocean plastic. But does it still perform as well as the old version?

Ion Rascal Amp

January 5, 2022 by Noah Bodman

The Ion Rascal Amp doesn’t try to be the techiest, most gadget-laden shoe on the market. Instead, it tries to take a tried-and-true design and execute it well. So did Ion succeed?

Noah Bodman Blister mountain bike review on the Shimano ME5 Shoes

Shimano ME5 Clipless Shoes

November 12, 2021November 12, 2021 by Noah Bodman

Shimano’s ME5 isn’t just a less expensive version of the ME7, it’s a different shoe altogether. And depending on what you’re looking for, that’s actually a really good thing.

Noah Bodman reviews the Leatt 5.0 Clipless Shoe for Blister

Leatt 5.0 Clipless Shoes

October 21, 2021October 13, 2021 by Noah Bodman

Leatt’s 5.0 Clipless shoe offers downhill-worthy protection in a package that still pedals impressively well — and it’s competitively priced. That sounds great, but is there a catch?

Noah Bodman reviews the Shimano ME7 Shoes for Blister

Shimano ME7 Clipless Shoes

July 6, 2021July 2, 2021 by Noah Bodman

Shimano’s ME7 is a clipless trail shoe that’s meant to be up for a bit of anything, so how well does it live up to Shimano's claims about its versatility? Check out our review to find out.

Zack Henderson Reviews the Ride Concepts Hellion Elite for Blister

Ride Concepts Hellion Elite Shoe

December 19, 2021May 17, 2021 by Zack Henderson

Ride Concepts recently added a new flat-pedal shoe to their lineup, the Hellion Elite, which is a relatively low-profile option with the brand's stickiest rubber. But how does it compare to popular options like the Five Ten Freerider Pro, and which riders are going to like this new shoe the most? Check out our full review to find out.

Dylan Wood and David Golay review the Ride Concepts Transition Shoe for Blister

Ride Concepts Transition Clipless Shoe

April 29, 2021 by Dylan Wood

The Ride Concepts Transition is a gravity-oriented clipless shoe with a bunch of compelling features, and two of our reviewers have been spending time in it. Check out their thoughts in our full review.

Blister's mountain bike flat-pedal shoe roundup

Mountain Biking Flat-Pedal Shoe Roundup — 2020

July 31, 2020July 31, 2020 by Luke Koppa

Flat-pedal shoes now vary a lot, from those with ultra-sticky, racing-slick-style outsoles to options that resemble hiking shoes to others that look like any other sneaker. Check out our roundup for in-depth comparisons on 6 shoes that we’ve been using.

Five Ten Kestrel Pro Boa

June 3, 2020May 28, 2020 by Dylan Wood

Five Ten's Kestrel Pro Boa clipless mtb shoe combines elements from stiff & light XC shoes and much burlier, hike-friendly options, and the result is a very versatile shoe. Check out our review for more.

Winter Boot Roundup — 2019

October 18, 2021December 10, 2019 by Kristin Sinnott

If you like winter sports, that probably also means you spend a lot of time tromping around in the snow on your way to the mountains, or just the grocery store. We've been using several women's and a couple men's winter boots, and you can check out our roundup to see which ones might be best for you.

Blister's 2019 casual shoe and boot roundup

Casual Shoe & Boot Roundup — 2019

December 2, 2019 by Luke Koppa

While we love to talk about the newest and most technical footwear, we spend most of our time in much more casual shoes and boots. The good news is that we’re continuing to see casual-looking shoes that are more comfortable, more versatile, and / or more environmentally sustainable, and you can check out our roundup for several of our favorite men’s and women’s options.

Five Ten Hellcat Pro

August 18, 2018August 18, 2018 by Noah Bodman

The Five Ten Hellcat Pro is a burly, downhill-oriented clipless shoe that’s designed to offer lots of protection and comfort while maintaining pedaling efficiency. And for that use, it’s one of the best options we’ve tried.

Pearl Izumi X-Alp Launch SPD

July 1, 2018 by Noah Bodman

When it comes to bike shoes, there are plenty of burly skate-style shoes that sacrifice pedaling performance, and a lot of pedal-oriented shoes that look out of place anywhere except on the bike. In between those two categories sits the Pearl Izumi X-Alp Launch SPD, and it’s definitely worth a look for riders looking for some of the best of both worlds.

Xan Marshland reviews the Pearl Izumi X-Project P.R.O. for Blister Gear Review

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