The best enduro MTB shoes you never heard of! Shimano AM9

[@AvinMarv]

Great review on the shoes man. As you know, I’ve also picked up some new cycling gear recently including a new pair of shimano RC3 shoes. The first thing you mentioned is that you have 200 miles on your shoes. Do you usually replace your road/MTB shoes when you hit a certain amount of miles or do you replace them when they’re basically torn apart? I’m thinking about getting a second pair of road shoes that’s why. The bloopers bro… hilarious! 🤣

[@TrailSage]

Great question Marvin. Shoes, especially road shoes can last a very long time if you take care of them. I usually replace them once they begin falling apart, not by mileage.

[@BenNotley]

When I get myself a bike. These will be the shoes for me. Stylish and functional. Thanks for sharing with us Sage! 😎🤘🏻

[@TrailSage]

Think of how much more ground you will be able to cover in less time. It's time you joined the darkside my friend ;) Thanks for watching Ben.

[@BrianRPaterson]

Awesome! Ive been riding Shimano shoes for a decade, and theyve all fitted great. My current AM7s are thrashed an in need of replacement. These will be ideal. Cheers

[@BrianRPaterson]

Err, make that 2 decades. I used to absolutely love Carnac mtb shoes, but sadly they went out of business. Shimano shoes have been great.

[@TrailSage]

Right on Brian. I have yet to test the newest AM9 so if you try them let me know what you think. I'm currently testing the Specialized 2FOs

[@BrianRPaterson]

@@TrailSage Will do. I think the latest version has a stiffer sole, which should offer a bit more support for my old Shimano SPD 747 pedals. 747s are great and pretty bulletproof, but they're not huge. Cheers!

[@movemorenowjames]

Been geeking out on these vids again!! 🥸

[@TrailSage]

Lol thx James.

[@movemorenowjames]

Great looking shoe.. cool vid, nice shots. The hairdryer trick is a great way to show breath-ability ! If I ever up my game in mountain biking I will definitely check them out. Thanks Sage

[@TrailSage]

James you would be a natural brotha. Thx for watching.

[@ljox72]

Great evidence based and detailed review, as always!

[@TrailSage]

Hey thanks Lawrence. I always appreciate the feedback & support.

[@pauldevillo]

These look like a smarter option than my Tommy Bahama flip flops! 😆 Thanks for schooling me! Love the shots you get as you fly down the trails!

[@TrailSage]

lol! Thanks for watching Paul.

[@ckMTB]

Nice video as usual Sage. Really a great summary and review. I love your Outtakes, this time the one at 05:25 was my favourite. Really great video, keep up the good work and ride on buddy

[@TrailSage]

Thank you for your continued support Christoph

[@ckMTB]

@@TrailSage You're welcome Sage, thank you too. Take care

[@MihaiGoRunning]

Great review, Sage! and as always, beautiful MTB footage! Great conclusion! haha

[@TrailSage]

Thanks Mihai

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Great review, Sage. These seem like awesome shoes! A little more than I want to spend with my level of riding.

[@TrailSage]

Thanks Steven. Yeah, they are a little pricey but they are worth every dollar.

[@PeacefulPotatoYoga]

wow great review on the shoes!! I loved your editing skills too! keep up the good work my friend 💜 love your personality

[@TrailSage]

Thank you for the kind words Kristen!

[@JeremyTri]

Those bloopers lol!! All the noise comes to visit right when we record 😂 Nice review, Sage! The blow dryer test was cool - never seen that before 👍🏽👍🏽

[@TrailSage]

Thx Jeremy, I figured it would be a good way to show how well air passes through. As for noises, I can’t tell u how many good takes are ruined because of loud trucks on my street. #youtubeproblems lol

[@gobikeyourself]

Thanks for the review, love the bloopers 😂🙏

[@TrailSage]

lol thanks Christian!

[@RunFreeandStrong]

Catching up on videos, sorry I'm late to this great MTB shoe review. Sounds like an awesome choice and even for a novice like me, the review covered everything I would want to know. Love the hairdryer airflow test, might have to try that with my running shoes. Thanks Sage!

[@TrailSage]

All good Reto, sometimes work and life get in the way. Hope you and Helga are well.

[@jimmansi1187]

Nice review Sage, they look really nice, I agree it’s so important to be comfortable on the trail with all contact points. I’m gonna look into these as I’m not happy with a pair of Bontrager shoes I have, the Boa system on them is constantly coming loose

[@TrailSage]

Ugh i hear u Jim. I’m done with Boa systems too

[@TheDeterminedRunner]

It's nice when a brand doesn't overly change a newer model, more times than not they just become too different. They're not cheap but sound good value with the durability 👍

[@TrailSage]

I agree! Hoka is guilty of this with the Cliftons. Thanks for watching Martin

[@JeLanadventure]

what a nice shoes, and a nice review, thanks for the info

[@TrailSage]

Thanks Jelan! They are def my favorite.

[@Musicandbikes848]

Great review Sage! I’d definitely rock those if I rode clipless

[@TrailSage]

Right on, thanks for watching Kris

[@SafeMotions]

I feel like I'm starting to know so much about bike gear now... Even though I don't ride 😂. Another cool T-shirt... Thanks for sharing!

[@TrailSage]

We are gonna have to change that Steph ;) Thx for watching

[@AvinMarv]

Steph… come and join the dark side! 🤣🤣🤣 Sage is converting us runners to cyclists.

[@SafeMotions]

@@AvinMarv Hahaha! Riding to work might be a healthy option 🤔

[@FoCoFlowShow]

I love a sturdy toe box - can’t skimp on toe protection !

[@TrailSage]

Right?! Thx for watching brotha

[@GillFisherRunningMySpace]

Awesome review! Even though one of the downsides maybe the steep price, if the shoe lasts a couple of years I think it might be worth it :) Love watching your technical rides :)

[@TrailSage]

Totally agree! Thanks for watching Gill

[@DirtCityMTB]

Another excellent review, even though I’m a flats guy!

[@TrailSage]

Thanks for watching even if you aren't clipless. Your support means a lot.

[@lemonadejars]

Have you tried the new AM903’s yet? Ordered myself a pair, would be interesting to see how they compare to the 902’s. Though they don’t look radically difference, just minor cosmetic changes..

[@TrailSage]

I have not but I would love to get my hands on a pair. I agree they don't look much different. How do you like yours?

[@cammoandy6498]

I have the old Grey 901 version like yours. I have wide feet and they fit me perfectly. Other reviews have mentioned they taper in a bit more at the toe. Have you noticed whether this has altered the comfort of the shoe? Obviously it depends on your foot shape but what’s your experience with the sizing?

[@TrailSage]

Hey Andy, those 901s were awesome right?! I wish I could compare the toe box for you, but I trashed the old ones after doing the review. I have not noticed any difference in tightness, but like you said everyone's foot is different. If you end up pulling the trigger let me know what you think of the fit. I think you will love it.

[@pedrorocha-pt]

Hello, help me on the size issue. I've a Shimano XC7 cross country shoes witch are a 46/11.2. But I've read that this AM9 are bit small compared other shoes. What do you think, are all Shimano shoes created equal or this ones are bit more tight. Thanks, great video.

[@TrailSage]

Hey Pedro, thanks so much for watching. Regarding the shoes, I did not have any fit issues, mine fit perfectly to size.

[@RoadKISSED]

Wow, awesome! thank you

[@TrailSage]

No problem, ty for watching

[@stephenstoccardo1636]

The truck was probably delivering your next pair of mtb shoes. Lol.

[@TrailSage]

Ha! I wish Stick. Thanks for watching brotha

[@ZRMTB]

Great review dude. I ride flats but want to try clipless. What pedals do you use?

[@TrailSage]

Thank you so much! I am a Shimano SPD guy across all my bikes.

[@ZRMTB]

@@TrailSage thanks… I will be looking into them and hopefully just pull the trigger.

[@KenKTheOldBallCoach]

Boom...👊🏼💥

[@TrailSage]

lol thanks Ken.

[@mastajogurt7520]

Hi, would you recommend them for a whole day (100 miles) XC/Trail trip? Thx :]

[@TrailSage]

XC trail trip absolutely! XC racing no. Hope that helps

[@mastajogurt7520]

@@TrailSage Thx. So what flat pedal shoe would you recommend?

[@TrailSage]

@@mastajogurt7520 I don't have any recommendations for flats sorry.

[@mastajogurt7520]

@@TrailSage No worries mate, take care.

[@markg99]

Hey these are stylish and comfortable, just like me! 😁👍🏻 Do you ever enter races on the bike or is it just for fun and fitness?

[@TrailSage]

Hey Mark, I stopped racing mountain bikes a long time ago. These days it's all about fun and fitness, just like my running. Thanks for watching brotha

[@seamusfaherty696]

are they compatible with crank brothers pedals?

[@TrailSage]

Hi Seamus, i don’t know. I have never ridden those before. I only use SPDs. My guess is no

[@TCJACJ2000]

How are these compared to the ME702

[@TrailSage]

I have not personally tried the ME7, but my buddy has worn/ridden both and he likes them. If you try them let me know what you think.

[@TCJACJ2000]

@@TrailSage I just ordered the M821 clipless pedals and the ME702 shoes

[@TrailSage]

@@TCJACJ2000 Right on Tommy!

[@Klips005]

What if I had a favorite shoe already but it wasn't as good in the wet? Would you recommend a cover for my shoe or that I just switch to the shimano?

[@TrailSage]

While I love my AM9s, if you are happy with what you are currently using I would stay with it Klips. I would not recommend any sort of cover because you will reduce the breathability of your shoe. Instead, see if a waterproofing spray helps, I know Grangers makes a good one. Hope that helps, and thanks for watching.

[@Klips005]

@@TrailSage I'm sorry I meant for long rainy days or short downpours in hot weather...you think spray covers that?

[@TrailSage]

@@Klips005 Ah, thanks for the clarification. No, the spay will not help with that. The problem is the water will come in from the top by our ankle, collar and tongue. I'm not sure any shoe would do well in those conditions, lol. I will say having a shoe that drains fast will be your best option. For that, I would recommend the AM9s

[@Klips005]

@@TrailSage thanks so basically waterproof socks and a drainer of a shoe😂

[@TrailSage]

@@Klips005 lol!

[@Tanamanpadi]

Woww kerenn👍👍👍

[@TrailSage]

Thank you for watching!

[@jonathanvasquez9604]

they lack colorway options.

[@TrailSage]

You are right Jonathan, I wish they had a few more color combo options. The newest version is even uglier IMO

[@dwhyte3392]

So “about 200 miles logged on these shoes so far” yet you comment “they are EXTREMELY durable”… 👀 🐮 💩 😆

[@TrailSage]

I'm confused by your comment, are you saying 200 miles is not enough to make that statement?

[@FitnessThrossell]

Great video bro!

[@TrailSage]

Thank you so much!