Crank Brothers · Shoes
Crankbrothers Mallet Trail Lace Clip-In Shoes
3.5/5
The verdict
Average of 1 expert review →Reviewers liked
- Comfortable, adjustable fit
- great pedalling characteristics
- easy pedal engagement
- precise cleat positioning
Watch out for
- Laces are a hassle to live with
- cleat box doesn’t go far enough back
- not the best off the bike
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Expert reviews
Expert review · 19 Aug 2026
BikeRadar
Reviewed at £170
“A solid trail-riding shoe, but more aggressive riders will want more rearward cleat positioning”
- +Comfortable, adjustable fit
- +great pedalling characteristics
- +easy pedal engagement
- +precise cleat positioning
- −Laces are a hassle to live with
- −cleat box doesn’t go far enough back
- −not the best off the bike
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