Pearl Izumi X-Project P.R.O.
The X-Project P.R.O. is Pearl Izumi’s new premium mountain bike shoe, said to be “perfect for all mountain bikers and cyclocross riders.” We weigh in on whether — and where — the P.R.O. actually excels.
View ArticlePearl Izumi X-Alp Launch SPD
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...
View ArticleFive Ten Hellcat Pro
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...
View ArticleCasual Shoe & Boot Roundup — 2019
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...
View ArticleWinter Boot Roundup — 2019
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...
View ArticleFive Ten Kestrel Pro Boa
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...
View ArticleMountain Biking Flat-Pedal Shoe Roundup — 2020
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...
View ArticleRide Concepts Transition Clipless Shoe
Ride Concepts Transition Clipless Shoe Test Location: Gunnison-Crested Butte Valley, Colorado / Washington Test Duration: 6 months Reviewers: Dylan Wood: 5̵ … The post Ride Concepts Transition...
View ArticleRide Concepts Hellion Elite Shoe
Ride Concepts Hellion Elite Test Location: Washington Test Duration: 2 months Reviewer: 6’1″, 160 lbs Size Tested US Mens 10 Blister’s Measured Weight per … The post Ride Concepts Hellion Elite Shoe...
View ArticleShimano ME7 Clipless Shoes
Shimano ME7 Size Tested: 44 Blister’s Measured Weight: 423 grams (per shoe) Pedals Used: Time Speciale 8 MSRP: $200 Reviewer: 5’9”, 155 lbs / 175 cm … The post Shimano ME7 Clipless Shoes appeared...
View ArticleLeatt 5.0 Clipless Shoes
Leatt 5.0 Clipless Shoes Size Tested: 10 Blister’s Measured Weight: 535 and 542 grams (per shoe) Pedals Used: Time Speciale 8 MSRP: $129.99 Reviewer: 5’9’’, 155 … The post Leatt 5.0 Clipless Shoes...
View ArticleShimano ME5 Clipless Shoes
Shimano ME5 Clipless Shoe Size Tested: 44 Blister’s Measured Weight (per shoe): 388 grams Pedals: Time Speciale 8 MSRP: $170 Reviewer: 5’9”, 155 lbs / 175 cm, … The post Shimano ME5 Clipless Shoes...
View ArticleIon Rascal Amp
Ion Rascal Amp Shoe Size Tested: 44 Blister’s Measured Weight: 493 and 508 grams (per shoe) Pedals Used: Time Speciale 8 MSRP: $169.95 Reviewer: 5’9’’, 155 lbs … The post Ion Rascal Amp appeared first...
View ArticleFive Ten Freerider Pro Primeblue
Five Ten Freerider Pro Primeblue Test Location: Washington Test Duration: 6 months Reviewer: 6’, 165 lb (183 cm, 74.8 kg) Size Tested: US Men’s 10 Blister’s Mea … The post Five Ten Freerider Pro...
View ArticleFive Ten Trailcross GTX
Five Ten Trailcross GTX Test Location: Washington Test Duration: 5 months Reviewer: 6’, 170 lb (183 cm, 77.1 kg) Size Tested: US Men’s 10 Blister’s Measured Wei … The post Five Ten Trailcross GTX...
View ArticleRide Concepts Tallac Clip
Ride Concepts Tallac Clip Test Location: Washington Test Duration: 3 months Reviewer: 6’, 170 lb / 183 cm, 77.1 kg Size Tested: US men’s 10 Blister’s Measured W … The post Ride Concepts Tallac Clip...
View ArticleShimano AM903 Shoe
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...
View ArticleFive Ten Trailcross Clip-In
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...
View ArticleGiro Latch Flat Pedal Shoe
The Giro Latch is a flat pedal shoe designed for all-around use, going squarely head-to-head with the venerable Five Ten Freerider Pro, and the Latch succeeds at being a compelling alternative with...
View ArticleRide Concepts Wildcat Shoe
The Ride Concepts Wildcat is a protective mid-top flat pedal shoe that’s more versatile than its burly looks would suggest. The post Ride Concepts Wildcat Shoe appeared first on BLISTER.
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