How to choose Flat Pedal mountain bike Shoes | Skills with Phil

By admin | June 29, 2019 |

How to choose Flat Pedal mountain bike Shoes | Skills with Phil

Flat pedal mountain bike shoes are essential for learning proper MTB techniques. Clipless shoes are great in their own right, flat pedal mountain bike shoes prevent developing bad habits when learning new MTB skills. 🚲
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50 Comments

  1. JACE Jenkins on June 29, 2019 at 9:19 pm

    I use 510 free riders for MTB and converse all star for street rides and road biking



  2. Ethan Lundeen on June 29, 2019 at 9:22 pm

    Vans work for mtb



  3. John Porno on June 29, 2019 at 9:23 pm

    Don’t. Get SPD pedals.



  4. Gavin Stock on June 29, 2019 at 9:24 pm

    My favorite flat pedal shoe is a Van’s hightop it’s super grippy not to heavy and I like the ankle support from the hightop. I wore them when I raced BMX and now when I ride MTB



  5. Jared Taylor on June 29, 2019 at 9:25 pm

    This might sound a little absurd but I think brand black tabi are incredible, the grip is well balanced; good pattern and high friction but still easy to adjust, stiff, large, flat sole with exceptionally breathable and flexible upper fabric and due to the design highly adjustable. Despite their appearance, they are a real shoe aesthetic aside



  6. Jose Alvarez on June 29, 2019 at 9:25 pm

    I would just wear Nike dunks



  7. DallasLopez1 on June 29, 2019 at 9:26 pm

    Hey Phil. I noticed on your gear page on your site that you state that shoes now, are pretty much five tens. So, has your opinion changed on the shimanos vs the five tens?



  8. YoungRe3hunnid on June 29, 2019 at 9:26 pm

    Phills the mann



  9. Gareth H on June 29, 2019 at 9:29 pm

    Hey mate do you ever take a Leatherman or something to help get a valve out of a tubeless rim? Had an issue recently in the middle of nowhere..



  10. Jc Wold on June 29, 2019 at 9:29 pm

    vans are a good choice its all i wear



  11. Thomss Hall on June 29, 2019 at 9:32 pm

    climbing approach shoes are great



  12. The Yatesertron on June 29, 2019 at 9:36 pm

    Astroterf shoes can be good



  13. James Olsen on June 29, 2019 at 9:36 pm

    Got a pair of Etnies and they work great!



  14. Brandon McKinney on June 29, 2019 at 9:38 pm

    Just dont buy the DC shoes, they dropped the whole bicycle program so screw them, vans all day!



  15. echoes222 on June 29, 2019 at 9:38 pm

    ok, I was given Shimano TYorbal sh-m089 shoes. I am planning to use platforms. Will these shoes be viable? The sole is not flat… I currently have your cheapest, stock pedals (the ones made from resin and often used in commuting city bikes) and these are quite grippy with my new shoes but I dunno about platforms? Oh, and because during the week I am commuting, clips are out of the question 🙂 so should I leave these cheap resin pedals or will my new (and quite frankly amazing) shoes handle platforms? Thanks in advance for letting me know 🙂



  16. David leu on June 29, 2019 at 9:39 pm

    Five ten Sale !! 70 € for impacts



  17. Marty P on June 29, 2019 at 9:40 pm

    Vans



  18. IHQMusic on June 29, 2019 at 9:41 pm

    I found old Volleyball or Handball Shoes pretty suitable^^



  19. Pfairy. on June 29, 2019 at 9:41 pm

    I’m using nike janoski max and they’re way better than skate shoes



  20. Teo MTB on June 29, 2019 at 9:45 pm

    Vans are super Good mtb shoos



  21. Ted B. on June 29, 2019 at 9:46 pm

    Puma suede classics, gum bottom , waffle "x" pattern. Tough, grippy and great off the bike as well. 50 bucks on Amazon.



  22. Marlon Marques on June 29, 2019 at 9:46 pm

    Is a cleat-ready MTB shoe, without the cleats, a good choice for a flat pedal?

    Thanks for the video BTW!



  23. Jim Barcliff on June 29, 2019 at 9:47 pm

    I wear flip flops because there is nothing like feeling the wind between my toes



  24. Carlos Saenz on June 29, 2019 at 9:47 pm

    Do the 5.10 shoes run smaller or bigger? Im going to have to order my shoes online due to me not finding a store near me and want to choose the size accordingly.



  25. Thim on June 29, 2019 at 9:48 pm

    I folded my foot up to my leg 7 years ago , so I have been riding with salomon quests ,l pulled every tenon and ligament in foot up into leg , sprained my ankle so bad it grew out over 3 inches in 10 seconds , and broke foot in 2 places. I just don’t have the confidence to ride in lows. Does anyone have any input on highs with very good ankle support. I have no problem riding in hiking boots but everyone gives me hell about it.



  26. Crosscountry32T XC on June 29, 2019 at 9:49 pm

    and the shoes five ten danny macaskill it`s all so good ; )



  27. Rob Kearns on June 29, 2019 at 9:50 pm

    Palm gradient river boots or shoes.
    Similar sole and grip to the 5.10 rubber, designed for wet environments, extremely tough, keep feet warm when wet too.



  28. RC-ATeam on June 29, 2019 at 9:51 pm

    I use this weird parkour shoe that is completely flat but is supper soft and grippy



  29. Call of depression Intimate warfare on June 29, 2019 at 9:52 pm

    I just use my pink vans that i got for like $11



  30. Crosscountry32T XC on June 29, 2019 at 9:53 pm

    can you do a video for clip pedal mountain bikr shoes?



  31. Andreas Hagendorf on June 29, 2019 at 9:55 pm

    Unfortunately they’re all ugly as hell. Still riding Nike Wildhorse or Pegasus.



  32. frick heck shoot on June 29, 2019 at 9:56 pm

    Those DC’s are around 20 bucks, yeah that’s my kind of shoe.



  33. Zach Perez on June 29, 2019 at 9:57 pm

    MY favorite are flip flops JK



  34. Carlos Lezcano on June 29, 2019 at 9:57 pm

    *What happened if i use bmx shoes for mtb, it would be grippy?*



  35. bryan del mundo on June 29, 2019 at 9:57 pm

    Attack shoes from the Philippines.. Affordable and Quality



  36. Cameron Martin on June 29, 2019 at 9:59 pm

    Please do a review of the new Vans Old Skool Pro BMX shoes



  37. Lance4Life on June 29, 2019 at 9:59 pm

    The skate shoes can be bought with a thicker more supportive sole if you are buying online and the description reads something like "good board feel" they will be thin



  38. FuddyDuddy on June 29, 2019 at 10:00 pm

    Stilettos if I’m really trying to impress



  39. Shahar Yogev on June 29, 2019 at 10:02 pm

    Thanks 🙂



  40. The Real Gamer on June 29, 2019 at 10:05 pm

    can you use Clipless Shoes to ride Flats? when you take the Cleats off of course.



  41. Matt Roy on June 29, 2019 at 10:07 pm

    I use Vans for now. I don’t tie them just slip them in. Should I tie them?



  42. Brian Michael on June 29, 2019 at 10:07 pm

    Mtb clipless shoes with tread for walkability



  43. Johann Nel on June 29, 2019 at 10:07 pm

    I used to use reebok classics and they had heaps of grip



  44. Seb Brett on June 29, 2019 at 10:08 pm

    any skate shoes will get you started….. But as eventually you start to get a bit more rowdy your gonna want to upgrade to some shoes with proper support, durability, protection and grip 🙂



  45. user name on June 29, 2019 at 10:09 pm

    i like shimanos



  46. doge on June 29, 2019 at 10:10 pm

    i wear flip flops
    DEAL WITH IT



  47. Mikuláš Homolka on June 29, 2019 at 10:11 pm

    Screw DC, if you don’t have money for the 5.10, ride globe or etnies. The Brandon Semenuk signature model is not for everyone, but still, etnies at least support MTB



  48. YoungRe3hunnid on June 29, 2019 at 10:14 pm

    510’s are the air jordans of mtb, me personally like sakte shoes specifically dc rebels last long and unlike most skate shoes are pretty firm in the sole



  49. Ryder MTB on June 29, 2019 at 10:16 pm

    Can I put griptape on my pedals



  50. silkbomb on June 29, 2019 at 10:18 pm

    Hi Phil another great video. But I have a problem BIG FEET I wear a size 14 shoe I’ve try to find a pair of 510’s in my size but dosen’t seem posable . can you help me . Thanks in avance .