Pin-Lock MTB Shoe (New 2.0 Fit)

Built to keep you glued to the bike when things get sketchy, this shoe is all about better-when-wet performance. Think: confident footing when the roots are slick, rocks are greasy, and the weather’s doing its worst. At the heart of it is Hero Rubber™ (MTB-G Compound), our custom-engineered high‑friction compound inspired by “hero dirt” — that perfect, tacky soil every rider dreams about. After two and a half years of testing and tweaking, we landed on a super‑sticky, high‑coefficient rubber that: Grips hard in the dry Gets even stickier when wet, for peace of mind when you’re doing 30 mph over a rock garden Stays remarkably durable instead of shredding away after a few rides Has a low rebound rate to help soak up impact on hard landings That grippy‑but‑tough rubber formula is our bread and butter—it’s what riders keep calling out and praising in reviews and forum posts. Underfoot, Hero Rubber™ works together with a high‑density EVA midsole and an anti‑shock / anti‑vibration silicone insole pad to take the sting out of rough trails and repeated pedal strikes. Up front, a reinforced toe cap adds protection against rock strikes and awkward dabs—built to help guard against the kind of hits that can lead to fractures. Combined with the overall construction, these shoes are built with tank‑like durability in mind. From day one, riders kept asking us for more room up front, so we built in an extra‑wide toe box to give your toes space to splay instead of getting crushed into a point. The goal: a fit that feels closer to how your foot actually wants to live inside a cycling shoe, not how a dress shoe is shaped. Put it all together and you get a flat pedal shoe that blends width, grip, durability, weight, and all‑day comfort in a way we’re genuinely proud of. Whether you’re dropping into chunky mountain lines, hike‑a‑biking to the good stuff, or walking rainy city streets, this is the pair we reach for first. The 2.0 shoe: same idea, much better fit The current 2.0 model is an evolution of the original design, built in response to repeated requests and real‑world use from riders like you. Two of the biggest changes: We’re now punching lace holes through the upper in key areas for added reliability and strength. Each pair is manually widened in the toe box before shipping, which has significantly improved the overall fit for riders wanting a closer‑to‑barefoot feel. All of this is custom work done by hand here at our Texas shop/warehouse. For sizing, all selectable sizes are listed in U.S. men’s. Use the conversion chart below to find the right fit for your region and gender before you order. Sizing Note – 2.0 Standard Fit vs Wide Fit By popular request, the 2.0 wide fit is now our go-to option for wider feet. Each pair is mechanically heat‑widened in our Texas shop before it leaves the warehouse—using the same kind of process you see in the ski and snowboard world. We’re the first MTB shoe brand to bring this heat-stretch method to flat pedal shoes. Standard Fit: tends to run about ½ size large. If you normally wear a 10.5, or are between a 10.5 and 11, we suggest ordering a size 10. Wide Fit: runs true to size for most riders with wider or “barefoot-style” feet. If you’re on the fence between the two, go 2.0 wide fit and your usual size—that’s what we designed it for.