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Mountain bike shoes (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by WeebLife@lemmy.world to c/mtb@lemmy.world

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Hi everyone, I am a beginner with MTB. I just recently got a polygon T6 and have been loving it. I'm doing research about all the new aspects with MTB and quickly finding out how pricey this hobby can be. My boss recommended that I get specific shoes made for MTB. I did a quick search to find that they are really expensive. My question is: are these necessary? Or can I find a good pair of skate shoes for a cheaper price? I don't do hardcore riding yet and only go a few hours a week.

EDIT: thanks everyone for the responses. I will keep shoes on my to buy list, but I will wait a little until I find a good deal.

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[–] Opinionhaver@feddit.uk 0 points 1 year ago

I wear combat boots on my rides during the summer and rubber boots in the winter. Skate shoes are perfectly fine. I don't own any MTB specific gear. I think that even my helmet is intended for skating rather than MTB.