Power on the bike, walkable off - SPD system til trail riding
MTB riding demands versatility - power når du pedaler, stability når du går. SPD 2-huls cleats sidder recessed i gummisål så du kan hike-a-bike uden at klappe som en and. Aggressive tread pattern giver grip på mudder, roots og rocks. Reinforced uppers modstår branch strikes og crashes.
Core forskelle fra road sko: Gummisål med profil (vs smooth carbon), recessed cleats (vs protruding), dobbeltsidet pedaler (vs single-sided), less stiffness for comfort (vs maximum transfer), durable construction (vs lightweight optimization).
MTB sko findes i range fra XC race (stiff, light) til enduro/DH (protective, durable) til trail (balanced all-around).
Markedsandel: 80%+ af MTB riders
Fordele: Recessed = walkable, dobbeltsidet pedaler, multi-release (twist any direction), durable cleats (1000+ km), billige (~80kr), universal compatibility
Versions: SM-SH51 single-release (beginner friendly), SM-SH56 multi-release (easier exit, most popular)
Tension: Adjustable på pedaler - start loose, tighten as you gain confidence
Markedsandel: ~15% (niche following)
Fordele: Excellent mud-shedding (open design), 4-sided entry (easier than SPD), lighter weight, float built-in, brass cleats last longer
Downsides: Smaller platform = less stable feeling, cleats wear faster på rock surfaces, fewer shoe options, pedal rebuild intervals shorter
Anbefaling: Great for muddy conditions og weight weenies. Most stick med SPD for reliability.
Pro tip: SPD cleats er NOT compatible med SPD-SL pedaler (road system). Don't confuse them! SPD = 2-bolt MTB. SPD-SL = 3-bolt road. Completely different systems.
Fokus: Lightweight, stiffness, efficiency - most like road shoes
Kendetegn: Carbon sole (stiffness 9-11), minimal tread, tight fit, ventilated uppers, BOA closures, 250-300g weight
Walking: Possible men awkward - stiv sole og minimal grip
Eksempler: Specialized S-Works Recon (2800kr), Shimano XC9 (2500kr), Scott RC Ultimate (2600kr)
Til: XC racing, marathon events, riders prioritizing speed over walkability
Fokus: Balance - rideable og walkable, most versatile
Kendetegn: Nylon/composite sole (stiffness 6-8), aggressive tread, comfortable fit, moderate protection, laces/velcro/BOA options, 350-450g
Walking: Good - comfortable hiking 1-2km uden issues
Eksempler: Five Ten Kestrel Pro (1400kr), Giro Rumble (1200kr), Shimano ME5 (1000kr)
Til: Trail riding, bikepacking, all-day epics, hike-a-bike sections
Fokus: Protection, durability, grip - performance secondary
Kendetegn: Rubber sole (stiffness 5-7), maximum grip tread, reinforced toe/heel, ankle support, burly construction, 500-650g
Walking: Excellent - most walkable MTB shoes
Eksempler: Five Ten Hellcat (1300kr), Ride Concepts Powerline (1400kr), Shimano AM9 (1600kr)
Til: Enduro racing, bike park, technical descents, shuttle days
Legendær for: Stealth rubber - grippiest sole material in existence. Oprindeligt climbing shoe company = de ved rubber.
Range: Kestrel (XC), Trailcross (trail), Hellcat (enduro). Dotty rubber pattern iconic.
Pasform: American fit - roomier toebox, accommodates wider feet well
Vurdering: If grip matters (technical trails, wet roots, rock slabs), Five Ten er gold standard. Stealth rubber unmatched.
Legendær for: Reliability og range. ME-series (trail) og XC-series (race) cover all needs. Most consistent sizing.
Range: ME2 entry (700kr) → XC9 pro (2500kr). Something for every budget.
Pasform: Asian last - narrower. Wide versions available.
Vurdering: Can't go wrong. Proven, durable, excellent value especially mid-tier ME5/XC7 (~1200kr).
Legendær for: Body Geometry fit science. Recon (XC) og 2FO (trail/enduro) series well-regarded.
Unique tech: SlipNot rubber developed med Five Ten, FACT carbon (XC models), landing strip toe for hike-a-bike
Pasform: True to size, wide options available
Vurdering: Premium pricing but performance delivers. 2FO Roost Flat (750kr) excellent budget trail option.
Legendær for: Flat pedal focus men clipless lineup strong. MAX Grip rubber rivals Five Ten.
Range: Livewire (XC), Traverse (trail), Powerline (enduro). American brand, quality construction.
Pasform: Medium-wide American fit, comfortable out of box
Vurdering: Newer brand (2016) but rapidly gaining MTB market share. Grip + durability excellent.
Reality: Muddy rides = muddy shoes. Det er MTB.
Minimize: 1) Open tread pattern sheds bedre, 2) Crankbrothers pedals clear mud better than SPD, 3) Stick til clearing mud med clipping in, 4) Hose sko efter ride immediately, 5) Consider flat pedals extreme muddy days
Årsag: MTB involves hiking on rocks = abrasion
Forlæng levetid: 1) Avoid walking on pavement når muligt (bike areas), 2) Lift bike over obstacles vs dragging feet, 3) Consider toe spikes for tech climbs (reduce toe drag), 4) Budget ~500km walking lifespan for aggressive riding
Årsag: Pedal tension too loose eller cleats worn
Fix: 1) Tighten pedal tension adjustment screw (allen key on pedal), 2) Check cleat wear - replace hvis metal showing through, 3) Use SM-SH51 single-release hvis multi-release too easy, 4) Ensure cleat bolts tight (3-5 Nm)
Årsag: XC shoes ofte tight fit + stiff sole = pressure
Fix: 1) Loosen closure slightly, 2) Custom insoles med arch support, 3) Consider less stiff shoes (trail vs XC), 4) Size up half size, 5) Wiggle toes regularly during ride
XC racing → Stiff, light sko. Trail/all-mountain → Balanced trail sko. Enduro/park → Protective enduro sko.
Wet roots, rocks, steep tech → Five Ten Stealth rubber or Ride Concepts MAX Grip worth premium.
Entry: 700-1000kr (Shimano ME3, basic trail). Sweet spot: 1200-1600kr (solid trail/XC). Premium: 2000kr+ (race XC carbon).
Walk around butik 10 min minimum. Trail sko skal feel like hiking boots, ikke torture devices.