![There are optional toe spikes but minimal forefoot tread might make a sloppy run-up more of a challenge. Northwave Extreme XC mountain bike shoes in review. © Cyclocross Magazine - Cyclocross Magazine - There are optional toe spikes but minimal forefoot tread might make a sloppy run-up more of a challenge. Northwave Extreme XC mountain bike shoes in review. © Cyclocross Magazine - Cyclocross Magazine -](https://www.cxmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/northwave-extreme-xc-mtb-shoe-IMG_4294-cxmagazine_1.jpg)
There are optional toe spikes but minimal forefoot tread might make a sloppy run-up more of a challenge. Northwave Extreme XC mountain bike shoes in review. © Cyclocross Magazine - Cyclocross Magazine -
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Scott MTB RC Lace shoe has a full-protected carbon sole that accepts toe spikes for the steep run-ups. Weight is around 350g for size 8.5. © Cyclocross Magazine - Cyclocross Magazine -
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