MTB RC Ultimate Cycling Shoe - Men's

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"The Scott MTB RC Ultimate Cycling Shoe sits at the top of the MTB shoe category for good reason. The HMX carbon sole is genuinely as stiff as anything I've ridden in, and the Carbitex upper wraps the foot in a way that feels more like a second skin than a traditional shoe upper. For XC racers or anyone who wants the most performance-oriented MTB shoe available, this is the one to reach for."

Cross-country racing rewards riders who have optimized every variable, and footwear is one of the most direct connections between effort and output on the bike. The Scott MTB RC Ultimate Cycling Shoe is built from the ground up around that principle, combining an HMX carbon fiber midsole with a Carbitex carbon fiber and TPU composite upper to create a platform that wastes nothing and transfers everything.

The stiffness index 10 outsole is the highest rating Scott produces, meaning lateral flex is eliminated, and the full force of every pedal stroke goes directly into forward motion rather than being absorbed by the shoe structure. Nitrile rubber with the Sticki Rubber compound wraps the contact zones of the outsole, providing traction on loose, wet, and rocky terrain during the technical dismounts and hike-a-bike sections that define modern XC and short-track racing. The BOA Fit System Li2 closure handles precision fit with a dual-zone micro-adjustment system that can be fine-tuned on the move, holding securely through the kind of high-vibration descents that cause traditional lacing systems to loosen over time.

Inside, the adjustable ErgoLogic insole system built on an EVA and polyamide platform allows riders to customize arch support and heel cup geometry to their specific foot shape, a meaningful advantage over the course of a long race effort. At 360 grams per shoe in a US 8.5, the RC Ultimate competes at the very top of the lightweight race shoe category. The 2-bolt cleat compatibility makes it compatible with the full range of MTB-specific clipless pedal systems, giving riders flexibility in pedal choice without compromising on shoe performance. For racers and performance-focused riders who want the most technically advanced MTB shoe Scott produces, the RC Ultimate is the unambiguous answer.