The Crankbrothers Mallet clip-in mountain bike shoes are a great choice for both race tracks and bike parks. Our innovative Match System is designed to optimize engagement with any MTB clip-in system, whether it's Crankbrothers or SPD. These shoes come with a pre-installed Match shim and Crankbrothers cleat in a neutral position, so you can start riding with Crankbrothers pedals right out of the box. They are ideal for downhill and enduro riding. The Match Box is optimized for all MTB pedals, including SPD. The MC1 mid-friction Match Compound makes it easy to exit the pedals. With pre-installed Crankbrothers shim and cleat, they're ready to ride. The classic lace closure system uses round laces for a smooth closure and has a pocket to safely tuck the laces. These unisex shoes fit true to size. If you have wider feet, we suggest going up a half size. The size selector above is for US Mens. You can learn how to measure your shoe size correctly here. Each shoe (US 9 / EU 42) weighs 415g. The ramped cleat box allows for easy front and rear pedal entry and helps shed mud. The Race Zone setback on the cleat track lets you position the cleat towards the heel for better control and stability when descending. The MC1 mid-friction rubber compound makes pedal entry and exit easy and is durable enough to withstand wear and tear. The radial lug pattern around the cleat box ensures a smooth release from the pedal body. The tread pattern provides excellent traction off the bike. The directionally angled and spaced toe and heel lugs offer great traction on steep terrain, and the ramped toe makes walking on steep ground easier. The upper part of the shoes has many features, like a closure system, hidden eyelets, a lace pocket, a perforated toe, mesh windows, a perforated tongue, a reinforced toe, a padded tongue, and heel dots, which all contribute to breathability, protection, and comfort.
Using Your Crankbrothers Mallet Lace Shoes: First, put on the shoes and adjust the laces through the closure system to fit your feet comfortably. Tuck the laces into the lace pocket to avoid them getting caught. When you're on the bike, the pre - installed cleat and shim make it easy to clip into Crankbrothers pedals. The Match System ensures a good connection with different MTB clip - in systems. If you're using SPD pedals, the Match Box is optimized to work well with them. When riding downhill, take advantage of the Race Zone setback on the cleat track for better control. Off the bike, the tread pattern provides great traction for walking on steep terrain. Things to Note: These shoes are unisex. If you have wider feet, go up a half size. When measuring your shoe size, follow the guide provided. Maintenance: After riding, wipe off any dirt or mud from the shoes. Let them dry naturally in a well - ventilated area. Check the cleat and shim regularly for wear and tear. If the cleat is worn out, replace it according to the manufacturer's instructions.
