Mountain Bike Shoes

Pearl Izumi Women’s X-alp Flow Pop $175

The X-alp Flow Pop shoes are built with a grippy rubber outsole that features Pearl Izumi’s chevron-shaped Pinloc tread pattern, so you’ll have solid pedal grip and excellent walkability. A Boa closure system allows for a secure fit and easy adjustment on or off the bike. The combination of grip, walkability and understated esthetics (no, “Hey, look at me! These are bike shoes!”) makes these an excellent choice for less competitive riding. ( pearlizumi.com)

Giro Sector $350

The Sector shoes will serve all your rips on trails, whether along familiar routes or out into the unknown. The carbon composite plate will help to make your pedal strokes strong. Should you need to put your feet on the ground, the treads provide great traction. The upper, made with the Synchwire material, is breathable and can take what the trail dishes out. You secure each Sector with two Boa dials. They offer 1-mm adjustments and a full release for when it’s time to kick off these shoes after a big ride. ( ogc.ca)

Giant Charge Elite $340

Designed as a performance mountain bike shoe, the Charge Elite is packed with features and offers a buildquality generally found on more expensive shoes. Giant starts with a new thermoset carbon/glass fibre composite sole unit that delivers the required stiffness for efficient power transfer. The upper consists of a durable and water-resistant synthetic that shrugs off trail abuse. It’s also flexible enough to contour to your foot. Fit is further improved thanks to the combination of a Boa dial closure and a forefoot hook-and-loop strap. This is an exceptional mountain bike shoe that can easily transition to gravel riding. ( giant-bicycles.com/ca)—ga