Allroad SL Mountain Bike Shoe

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"I've put the Allroad SL through bikepacking days and long gravel efforts where the terrain keeps shifting, and the carbon composite sole gives me genuinely efficient power transfer through the pedals without the stiffness becoming a liability when I need to walk. The TPU lugs hold well on loose and rocky terrain off the bike, and the synthetic leather upper has stayed in good shape across wet and abrasive conditions. At just over 300 grams per shoe, it carries well into long mixed-surface days without adding fatigue."

Gravel riding has a way of expanding past its original boundaries, and the Mavic Allroad SL Mountain Bike Shoe is built for rides that refuse to stay predictable. From sustained fire road climbing to technical off-bike scrambles on a bikepacking route, this shoe stays functional across the full range of demands that adventure-focused riding places on footwear. Mavic engineered the Allroad SL as a genuine all-surface tool, balancing the performance characteristics of a road-influenced sole with the walkability and durability that mixed terrain requires.

The outsole is constructed from a nylon carbon fiber composite that sits at a stiffness point calibrated for gravel and adventure riding — efficient enough to convert pedaling input into forward motion cleanly, but compliant enough to remain comfortable across long days on rough, variable surfaces. TPU lugs are integrated into the outsole at key contact zones to provide grip and traction when feet leave the pedals, performing reliably on loose dirt, wet rock, and uneven terrain during hike-a-bike sections or technical off-bike passages. A reinforced toe cap adds structural protection at the front of the shoe, absorbing impact from rocks and trail debris that accumulate on unpaved routes. The 2-bolt cleat platform offers broad compatibility across SPD, TIME, and LOOK systems, giving riders flexibility when building out a gravel or adventure setup.

The upper is built from synthetic leather with a construction focused on abrasion resistance and long-term durability without sacrificing breathability across high-effort riding. The material holds up through mud, grit, and repeated wet-dry cycles without degrading or losing its structural shape, which is particularly important on multi-day bikepacking routes where the shoe never fully dries between stages. Closure is handled by a traditional lace system that allows the fit to be tuned precisely across the full width of the foot and locked in without pressure points developing over extended wear. At 10.8 ounces per shoe in a size 9, the Allroad SL is light enough to carry efficiently across long days without contributing to foot fatigue, making it a well-matched choice for gravel riders and bikepackers who prioritize performance across the full spectrum of what a day in the saddle can become.