The Crankbrothers Mallet Boa cycling shoes are designed for both competitive racing and adventurous bike park sessions. These shoes feature the Match System, which enhances compatibility with any mountain bike clip-in system, including Crankbrothers and SPD. They come equipped with a Match shim and Crankbrothers cleat, pre-installed in a neutral position, making them ready for immediate use with Crankbrothers pedals. The Match Box design facilitates easy pedal entry and exit, while also shedding mud efficiently A Race Zone setback on the cleat track allows for positioning the cleat further toward the heel, enhancing control and stability during descents The Match Compound uses a mid-friction rubber that balances easy pedal engagement with durability The Match Outsole features a tread pattern that provides excellent traction off the bike, with directionally angled toe and heel lugs for hiking on steep terrain The ramped toe design improves walkability on challenging surfaces