The Specialized Tahoe Mountain Bike Shoes are a flat shoe designed for mountain biking but also ideal for general leisure riding & touring when you don’t want to be clipped in. The Tahoe is designed to deliver rugged & dependable off-road performance, especially if your rides see a good deal of walking. To do so, they feature Specializeds Slip Notrubber outsole for added grip over roots & wet terrain. To keep the Tahoe stiff enough for riding & flexible enough for walking, they also have Specialized’s Lollipopinner plate that sits in a bed of comfy EVA padding. The fit is relaxed for everyday use, & the Body Geometry sole provides ergonomically designed comfort & efficiency. Features Body Geometry sole construction & footbed: ergonomically designed & scientifically tested to boost power, increase efficiency, & reduce chance of injury by optimizing hip, knee, & foot alignment. Slip Not rubber compound developed in our tire lab optimizes sh & pedal connection. Stiff Lollipop inner plate delivers high performance pedaling, & it sits in a bed of EVA to soften landings & maintain off-the-bike traction. Relaxed Fit for a balance of pedal feel & walking comfort. Lacelock elastic keeps laces out of chainrings. Body Geometry Footbeds measurably increase power, reduce time to exhaustion, & reduce injury by aligning hip, knee, & foot. T & heel overlays provide added abrasion resistance. Approximate weight: 350g (1/2 pair, size 42)