When we are bombing down double blacks or sending it at the jump line, no ordinary skate shoe is going to cut it. We trust the Shimano GE900 MTB shoe to give us enhanced comfort, performance, and protection on the bike. The Shimano GE900 is a premium clipless mountain bike shoe with a midfoot SPD placement for optimal bike control and an integrated neoprene sock liner to help keep dirt and debris out of our shoe. A reinforced toe cap protects against rock strikes, and a carbon fiber reinforced EVA midsole absorbs impacts, provides stiffness for power transfer, and combines with Shimano's TORBAL 2. 0 torsional midsole for excellent edge flexibility when cornering. A BOA dial closure system makes for an effortless and secure closure, and a hook-and-loop strap keeps our heels from rising when walking. Shimano's Ultread GE rubber compound provides exceptional grip when connected to the pedals and has a dedicated hiking tread on the toe and heel for when we have to hike-a-bike.