With the most recent Trek MTB Footwear, the model is quickly increasing its METNET vary. Launched earlier this 12 months with their highest-end street sneakers, METNET is a triangular punch to the outer layer of the shoe’s higher that improves the match round your foot bones whereas additionally rising air flow (which truly works).
The most recent sneakers to get the METNET contact are the RSL Mountain, Cambion, and Foray. Whereas the supple uppers and BOA closures are an enormous promoting level, it’s the outsoles that caught our consideration initially.
Many sneakers have replaceable toe spikes, however all three of those new fashions take traction to the following degree with replaceable heel spikes as properly. There isn’t a lot within the press supplies concerning the heel spike apart from that it’s an choice. The sneakers don’t ship with a heel spike, however there’s a mounting level underneath the heel if you wish to add it sooner or later. This characteristic looks as if it should most likely be overkill for many driving, however on actually muddy occasions it might be helpful, say if you happen to’re strolling down a steep, muddy slope.
RSL Mountain
Designed for mountain bike and gravel racing, the RSL has the stiffest sole of the bunch with an OCLV carbon plate and 14/14 stiffness ranking. It additionally has the highest-end closure system with twin BOA Li2 dials. Out there in unisex sizing from 36-48 and half sizes from 38.5-45.5, the sneakers weigh 288g per shoe and promote for $449.99 in black or white.
- Trek Professional Final for a high-performance match
- METNET aid zones
- 100% OCLV Carbon plate
- 14/14 stiffness index
- BOA match system with Li2 dials
- Exterior heel counter for stabilization and effectivity
- Tachyon rubber outsole for off-bike traction
- Detachable toe and heel spikes
- Sturdy GnarGuard rubberized toe coating
- Bloom insoles produced from 45% renewable sources
Cambion
The Cambion is just like the RSL, simply with a extra inexpensive construct to carry the value all the way down to $259.99 per pair. That features a 10/14 stiffness ranking from the carbon composite plate, and whereas nonetheless a twin-BOA system, it depends on L6 dials for a 305g per shoe weight. There are two colours, with completely different unisex sizing choices for every: black and gum rubber will get 36-48 and half sizes from 38.5-45.5, whereas the Bronze Age and Purple colour will get entire sizes solely from 36-48.
- Trek Professional Final for a high-performance match
- METNET aid zones
- OCLV Carbon composite plate
- 10/14 stiffness index
- BOA match system with L6 dials
- Exterior heel counter for stabilization and effectivity
- Tachyon rubber outsole for off-bike traction
- Detachable toe and heel spikes
- Sturdy GnarGuard rubberized toe coating
- Suitable with 2-bolt SPD-style cleats
- Made with recycled supplies – Higher 33% recycled materials by weight
Foray
The Foray is the least costly model at $149.99 per pair. This features a nylon-composite plate with a 7/14 stiffness ranking meant to retain walkability which might be a greater choice for all-day adventuring. This shoe switches to a single BOA L6 dial with a decrease velcro strap and inflexible lace guides. The Foray is a bit heavier at 340g per shoe, or 359g for the broad model. The usual shoe is obtainable in black in 36-48 and half sizes from 38.5-45.5, or white and black in entire sizes solely from 36-48. The broad model is obtainable in black solely and in entire sizes solely from 36-48.
- Trek Comp Final for a roomier, efficiency match
- METNET aid zones
- Nylon composite plate for stiff, walkable efficiency
- 7/14 stiffness index
- BOA L6 dial and hook-and-loop closure
- Tachyon rubber outsole for off-bike traction
- Detachable toe and heel spikes
- Sturdy GnarGuard rubberized toe coating
- Suitable with 2-bolt SPD-style cleats
- Out there in broad (EE) sizes
- Made with recycled supplies – Higher 20% recycled materials by weight
