The Crankbrothers Mallet clip-in shoeΒ plays nice on the race track and at the bike park. Our innovative Match System optimizes engagement for any MTB clip-in system, whether thatβs Crankbrothers or SPD. It comes with Match shim and Crankbrothers cleat pre-installed in a neutral position so they are ready to ride with Crankbrothers pedals right out of the box.
- WALKABILITY AND DURABILITY: The directional angled & spaced toe / heel lugs offer traction while hiking, the ramped toe provides walkability on steep terrain. Lug depth is designed to absorb pedal pins for secure connection and rounded lugs provides abrasion resistance
- SHOCK ABSORPTION AND PROTECTION: Cushioned EVA midsole guarantees optimal shock absorption, TPU reinforced areas provide protection and abrasion resistance, padded tongue for protection against impacts
- BREATHABILITY, FIT AND SAFETY: Designed with ventilated lateral mesh windows and perforated tongue and toe area to provide breathability, heel dots for grip and superior heel hold, hidden eyelets for durability and clean design, lace pocket for safety and style
- DESIGNED TOGETHER WITH CRANKBROTHERS PEDALS: Crankbrothers clip-in pedals are designed to create the optimal shoe / pedal interface through the Match system






















Bryan –
I bought these from the Amazon warehouse for like 30 bucks with the tags still on. I tried them because I wanted a shoe that would let me move the SPD cleat back a little more for stability over pedaling efficiency. My other shoes are some Shimano MT7βs for clips and FiveTen Trailcrosses for flats. I expected not to like them and to send them back, mainly because:1. I figured they would not be comfy.2. I figured they would not be very grippy for hike-a-bike trail scrambles up rocks and muddy trails.3. I figured the lace closure was subpar to the other more expensive options.4. I figured they would look stupid (Iβm not a fan of the skate style shoes).5. I figured I could send them back for free if any of the above happened.And none of the about happened, at least significantly.So what are the positives?1. The sizing is right on. I ordered a 13 equivalent size based on the crankbrothers chart. I wear a 13 in everything, but cycle shoes are always all over the place for some reason for me. These are dead on. I would say they are on the smaller size of the range, so if you are a 10.25, maybe go to a 10.5 in these, but if you are pretty commonly a size in regular shoes, these should fit the same.2. The little lace tuck βpocketsβ in the tongue are awesome and work well. I worry they may stretch and lose their ability to hold the laces in with a lot of use, but that remains to be seen. Oh yeah, and for this kind of trail/enduro type shoe, lace closures are plenty fine IMO. No need for Boa or velcro or whatever.3. They are decently comfy. The sole is a little thin and I bet an aftermarket one would really make things right, but itβs not too bad. The ankles are well padded.They seem well made and sturdy. So far, so good.And the negatives?Really they are more minor gripes, and not deal killers, but I donβt like:1. Says it is fully SPD compatible, but I donβt feel like they are as easy to clip in as Shimano shoes. You also are definitely gonna have to use a spacer. I have a feeling these really shine if you use CB cleats.2. They are walkable on hard ground, but you are definitely gonna sound and feel like you are wearing tap shoes off the dirt. Again, Iβm not sure this isnβt more to do with SPD being an afterthought.3. I wish the cleat could go back even further.4. The βnormalβ street price for these, which I think is like 110.00, is a bit much. I got them for a great deal, but I would wince at paying full price for these.5. Sole grip works for trail walks, but not like some more aggressive shoes.That said, I wear these almost exclusively because they are stiff, comfortable, and allow me to get my cleats back where I like them for downhill control.If I rode Crankbrothers cleats/pedals, I think they would be a slam dunk. I WOULD give CBβs a try if I hadnβt spend so much on my XT trails.For 30.00 on clearance, I would buy them again in a heartbeat. For full retail, I would probably look for something similarly able to handle a rearward clear setting, but more compatibleWith SPD cleats.
JP –
Like the Mallet E these are excellent all mountain shoes and even better because the cleat channel goes back a little bit further. I thought the cleat channel was the same but then I measured them and this actually does go back further. One thing to caution you on these shoes is you may need to size up one half because they do run a tad shorter than the mallet E. I bought an 11.5 and then moved up to a 12 and the 12 fit me much better and generally I would wear an 11.5.
Alejandro –
Crankbrothers have really good products and this one wonβt disappoint you.
J. Perry –
I normally wear a 12-12.5 running shoe so I ordered a 12, 12.5, and 13. The 12 was way too small. The 12.5 almost fit and the 13 good. The laced version doesnβt get as tight as the boa one, but plenty tight for what I need it for.
Marcelo –
Las zapatillas son muy cΓ³modas y resistentes.Calzan perfecto con las calas/clips y resulta muy sencillo enganchar y desenganchar.
J Bull –
I love these shoes. I have them in both the Mallet and Stamp version. They fit great and compared to other shoes I’ve tried such as 5 Ten shoes and Giro, these are more comfortable for walking around on the trails. Not as heavy and bulky as the others.
John Weber –
Great shoes just be careful on size, go wide or 1/2 size up.
Oliver Castillo –
Calidad insuperable