PEARL iZUMi Strap Women's Mountain Bike Shoes

Learn how to choose bike shoes for the type of riding you do whether it’s road, mountain or casual cycling.

Our REI mountain biking experts hit paved bike paths, rocky rubble and everything in between to find the best pair of mountain bike shoes at REI for all riding conditions. Our picks include flat pedal shoes from Five Ten and crankbrothers, gravel shoes from Shimano and more.

Mountain biking requires different clothing than road riding. This article covers everything from shoes to helmets, plus armor.

Our staff weighed in on their favorite bike shorts from Pearl iZumi, Outdoor Research, Terry and Rapha.