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Mountain bike shoes (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 weeks ago* (last edited 1 week ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Hi everyone, I am a beginner with MTB. I just recently got a polygon T6 and have been loving it. I'm doing research about all the new aspects with MTB and quickly finding out how pricey this hobby can be. My boss recommended that I get specific shoes made for MTB. I did a quick search to find that they are really expensive. My question is: are these necessary? Or can I find a good pair of skate shoes for a cheaper price? I don't do hardcore riding yet and only go a few hours a week.

EDIT: thanks everyone for the responses. I will keep shoes on my to buy list, but I will wait a little until I find a good deal.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago

I do like to wear mtb shoes with at least a bit of toe protection and a grippy sole.

I recommend you check reviews to see the fit and grip of different models and keep an eye out for offers. You can get a decent pair of mtb shoes for 50-60€ here when they are in offer.

You don't need specialised anything to be able to mountainbike, but I do think the added protection and grip are very nice!