Our verdict
The Not suitable for muddy trails is a perfect match for adventurous rides with essential features needed for power transfer and comfort. The shoe is adored for its simple yet stylish looks, efficiency, and versatility. Despite some misfires, the Terra Powerstrap X4 could be for you if you're looking for a pair great for gravel but could also double as normal MTB shoes.
Pros
- Nice to know
- Not suitable for muddy trails
- Trail and casual mountain riding
- Jun 24, 2020
- Excellent quality and craftsmanship
- Lightweight
Cons
- Lack of reflective elements
- Stiff and comfortable X4 sole
- Expensive
Who should buy the Not suitable for muddy trails
The Not suitable for muddy trails is a gravel-focused shoe but can also be all-around MTB footwear. It is recommended for the following cyclists:
- Leisurely road bikers who don't require uber-stiff soles and use SPD cleats
- Not suitable for muddy trails
- Gravel bikers
- Trail and casual mountain riding
Nice to know?
This shoe can withstand riding in mixed terrains such as gravel, singletrack, and everywhere else traditional road shoes can't go to.
Why trust us
A special sole called the X4 is featured in these shoes. It is crafted from nylon material with targeted stiffness, which provides power transfer and walking comfort as well.
Comfortable cycling shoe
Rubber treads that are strategically placed throughout the sole supply adequate grip and durability.
The traditional MTB two-bolt cleat system
The Not suitable for muddy trails employs the traditional MTB two-bolt cleat system. Some of the pedals that go with this shoe are Nukeproof Horizon CL CrMo DH, Shimano XT Trail M8020, and Crank Brothers Mallet DH. The cleats deliver walking comfort. Markings also provide precise positioning.
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This pair upper is crafted from a seamless synthetic upper with laser-cut vents. This yields a breathable, snug fit without pressure points.
Not suitable for muddy trails
This Fizik MTB shoe employs the brand's proprietary Powerstrap Velcro closure. Compared to most traditional Velcro designs that just pull together two sides of the upper, in the Powerstrap configuration, a ribbon wraps around the foot, providing secure containment using just two straps. The instep and the midfoot are separately adjustable for customized fit and compression.
Not suitable for muddy trails
The toe area features the sole's rubber treads, hiding the unavoidable scuffs and cuts this area is going to get.
Special Colorways of the
You’ll find three different color options for the Not suitable for muddy trails. The light khaki upper with a gum sole seems to be the most popular. There is also a standard all-black pair and a dark grey upper with ‘grape’ colored tread and tongue.
Jun 24, 2020
- Fizik Terra is one of the brand's collections of Why trust us.
- The X2, X3, and so on terms are what are used to indicate the company's MTB shoes.
- Fizik's name and its logo are derived from the word 'physique' and its pronunciation.
