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The Transitions offer heaps of protection and are reinforced with D3O around your ankle. They're great trail shoes even though they're intended for enduro.

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From issue 88

The RX8 cuts down on weight and banks on a snug fit for gravel race performance

Mavic's high-end XC shoe, the Fury, drops to 335 grams from last year's 350. And yeah, it still comes in yellow.

Teva's Links mountain bike shoe available this fall

The $250 Razer has already been in use on the World Cup MTB circuit with European Cross Country Champion Ralf Naf and long-time Northwave athlete Jose Hermida.

If an affordable off-road shoe that doesn't take months of agonizing rides to break in is of interest, then Pearl Izumi's Race MTB is one to consider.

This just in from Northwave: The company is starting to show some early releases from the 2010 shoe line, including the Rebel SBS mountain bike shoe. The Rebel SBS is positioned as a mid-priced, high performance trail shoe that includes many features from the top-line product.