These shoes are designed with off-road adventure riding in mind. combine a lightweight but durable design, convenient for hiking and grippy Stealth rubber outsole providing good grip with flat pedals. The result was shoes which feels equally at home both on and off the bike making it an excellent option for desert cycling adventure trips through unfamiliar mountainous terrain and trail construction. This mid-top version offers extra protection thanks to D3O inserts on the collar which absorb shock from impacts, as well as a neoprene cuff which prevents dirt and debris from getting into your shoes.