Vaude Moab AM MTB shoe review

Vaude Moab AM MTB shoe review

Flat shoes with eco-friendly credentials

Our rating

3

115.00

What Mountain Bike

Published: August 11, 2017 at 8:00 am

Our review
A shoe with green credentials that laughs off splashes, but only gives average pedal grip Buy if, You want an easy-walking, weather resistant shoe

Pros:

Sustainably made, good stiffness on and off the bike, good fit

Cons:

Relatively poor pedal grip, wooden feel

German mountain sports manufacturer Vaude strives to make its products as sustainable as possible. Its Moab AM shoe is no exception with a lining, laces and insole made with recycled materials.

The Moab Vibram’s sole is made from two different rubber compounds — more compliant sections at the toe and heel and a harder section at the pedalling area.

This mid-section is stiff enough to provide good pedalling support, while the toe and heel are treaded to give you reasonable walking grip when off the bike.

The lining, laces and insole are made with recycled materials
The lining, laces and insole are made with recycled materials What Mountain Bike

Unfortunately, the shoes only give average levels of pedal grip — the mid-section is just too tough for pedal pins to properly bite into. Feel from this area is pretty wooden too, though there’s just enough give to allow you to roughly locate your foot’s pedal position.

The Moab’s overall fit is good and you get decent arch support from the Ortholite insoles. And while the uppers are stiff, they were still comfortable enough to ride in all day.

While not waterproof, the Moab’s the hydrophobic outers shrug off a fair bit of water and grime. The canvas toe area is pretty impressive as it gives great ventilation while also keeping splashes and spray at bay.

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