Getting the right trail or enduro mountain bike shoe can be tricky so we've compiled a list of the best shoes you can buy. These clipless and SPD shoes have all scored over four our of five on test, so you can be assured we rated them highly. Dig in for the best all-mountain clip shoes for summer and winter riding that we've tried and tested.

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[Updated 11th June 020]

The best trail and enduro SPD shoes you can buy

Simply scroll down for the list of the best shoes we've tested, in no particular order. Or hit the link below to jump straight to that shoe. First up are the shoes for all year round, followed by some winter only options.

• Specialized 2FO Clip 2.0 shoes
• Shimano ME7 shoes
• Shimano AM7 shoe
• Leatt DBX 4.0 clip shoe
• Scott MTB AR Boa Clip Lady shoes
• Northwave Outcross 2 Plus shoe
• Scott MTB Comp Boa Reflective shoe
• Fizik MB6 Donna shoe
• Specialized Recon 1.0 shoes

The best SPD boots for winter

• Shimano MW7 Waterproof Gore-Tex shoes
• Fizik Terra Artica X2 shoe
• Bontrager JFW winter shoes

 

Specialized 2FO Clip 2.0 shoes
£140

The Specialized 2FO Clip 2.0 mountain bike shoe balances weight, protection, pedaling efficiency and weather resistance in a way that makes it a very pleasant place to be. While it performs well in most situations, however, the Body Geometry footbed might not be for everyone and it's a bit pricey.

• Read the full review here

 

Shimano ME7 shoes
£170

The Shimano ME7 shoes received a glowing report when we tested them last year, since then they have been updated and are as good as they ever were. 2019 sees the shoes get a wider last and a sealed cleat area, keeping them in the top spot as one of our favourite enduro and all-mountain shoes.  

• Read the review here

 

Shimano AM7 shoe
£110

The Shimano AM7 is a gravity-focused, clipless shoe built for comfort while pedaling. It has many of the features found on the AM9, but there’s more of an emphasis on airflow and keeping the weight down. It's slim, light and well suited to the best part of the British year, but it's not quite as comfy as some of its rivals.

• Full review here

 

Leatt DBX 4.0 clip shoe
£100

The DBX 4.0 Clip is Leatt's entry to the world of trail and enduro shoes. It's superbly comfortable, very protective and gives great pedaling efficiency, but it's also chunky, heavy and hot.

• Read the full review here
   

Scott MTB AR Boa Clip Lady shoes
£150

The Scott MTB AR Boa Clip Lady Shoes may not have the coolest name but what they lack in the title they more than make up for as a rugged and comfortable clipless mountain bike shoe for wilderness adventures and short pedals alike.

• Read the review here

 

Northwave Outcross 2 Plus shoe
£129

Northwave's Outcross 2 Plus shoes are comfortable and casual looking clipless pedal shoes that still manage to perform off-road. They have a dial tensioner and velcro closures, plus a Michelin tread coupled with abrasion and impact details. All in all, they are great shoes for everyday off-road use or longer trips on rougher terrain.

• Read the review here

Scott MTB Comp Boa Reflective shoe
£100

The Scott MTB Comp Boa Reflective shoes are a new version of Scott’s well-priced MTB Comp Boa shoes, helping you be seen in the dark whilst not looking out of place on daytime rides.

• Read the full review here

 

Fizik MB6 Donna shoe
£110

The Fizik M6B Donna SPD shoes are good value women’s performance shoe built for anything from trail riding to all enduro racing. They will suit you if you like a cross country style of shoe and aren’t going to be doing lots of miles in the winter.

• Read the full review here

Specialized Recon 1.0 shoes
£90

The Specialized Recon 1.0 clipless mountain bike shoe is a versatile and lightweight trail shoe that happily takes on gravel riding too. It's comfortable, stiff and easy to walk in, and well-priced as well. Other than the flimsy-feeling Velcro straps, there’s not much wrong with them at all.

• Read the review here

 

The best SPD boots for winter

 

Shimano MW7 Waterproof Gore-Tex shoes
£190

The Shimano MW7 boots are the new incarnation of the popular MW5. These new SPD trail boots use Gore-Tex, are waterproof, warm and are super comfortable with performance akin to the fairer weather ME7 option. We found in the very wet they did get slightly damp inside though.

• Read the full review here

 

Fizik Terra Artica X2 shoe
£280

Keeping dry and warm is a challenge during winter, but Fizik's Terra Artica X2 shoe does an excellent job of keeping your feet protected, with a toasty warmness that lasts long into the ride. The tread is rugged and easy to walk in with an agreeable level of flex, but at £280 they're a serious investment.

• Read the review here

 

Bontrager JFW winter shoes
£150

If you’re looking for shoes to protect your feet from cold, grotty weather then Bontrager's JFW Winter shoes will protect well. They’re very well made, offering loads of toe wiggle room, secure foothold and a sole that is balanced between pedalling stiffness and walkability. I just wish that they were totally waterproof.

• Read the review here

This list will be continually updated, let us know in the comments section if there is anything you'd like us to test. 

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