Endura Hummvee Flat Pedal Shoe

Tell us what the product is for

Endura says:

'Design Philosophy

Bearing the iconic Hummvee name, the Hummvee Flat certainly has big shoes to fill. Multi-use versatility is at the core of this shoe. It can be comfortably worn as a casual shoe around town, in the workshop or at the pub but is always ready for you to jump on your bike and hit the pedals.

Sticky Foot Rubber Sole and Versatile Flex Pattern

The flex of the sole has been specifically engineered to balance all day comfort with on bike performance and the StickyFoot Grip rubber compound of the sole ensures that you remain connected to your pedals no matter the terrain. So, don't be fooled by the casual looks, this shoe has been engineered to ride and is ready to take on whatever type of cycling you need it to.'

Tell us some more about the technical aspects of the product?

Endura says:

Highly durable upper fabrics with perforated panels for enhanced ventilation

Low absorbency, quick dry lining

StickyFoot™ Grip Rubber outsole keeps your feet firmly planted on the pedals

Flex Profile tuned to combine pedal friendly stiffness and all day walkability

Elasticated lace stash secures laces away from your crank and chain

Ortholite™ Recycled comfort footbed

Wild and mild lace options

I've experienced little to no wear over the test period, even after riding and walking through some tough terrain during poor weather.

Comfortable even for those with wide feet as long as you don't wear really thick winter socks.

I usually wear a size 40, but these were a size 39 and fitted snugly, so I'd be wary of how big the sizes are.

They feel nice and light, making some other off-road shoes feel cumbersome and heavy.

Really comfortable; they feel great on and off the bike and don't feel compromised by being 'multi-discipline' shoes.

Pretty good value compared with Bontrager’s £104.99 SSR Multisport Bike Shoes, and Shimano's GR9s are £140. Giro’s Jacket II Flat MTB Shoes are the same price. I'd say the Endura Hummvees are worth the money – you get a lot of value in terms of durability and versatility for under £100.

How easy is the product to care for? How did it respond to being washed?

Easy to wipe down, and the outer layer dried quite quickly.

Tell us how the product performed overall when used for its designed purpose

These shoes began to be my first choice when leaving the house either for a bike ride or for a walk to the shops. They're super comfortable, and having walked along muddy bridleways and ridden them in the rain, I'm confident they're grippy in most weather.

Tell us what you particularly liked about the product

How light the shoe feels when you're wearing them, both on and off the bike. Many flat-pedal mountain bike shoes can feel clunky but these are an ideal weight and genuinely feel nice enough to walk around in when you're off the bike.

Tell us what you particularly disliked about the product

Not a dislike as such, but do be aware of is the sizing, which is on the large side.

How does the price compare to that of similar products in the market, including ones recently tested on road.cc?

For a similar use shoe, you're looking at products like the Bontrager SSR Multisport Bike Shoes, which cost £104.99 compared to £89.99 for the Hummvees. Granted, they come with an SPD pedal option, and reviewer Matt said they were 'bang in the middle with an almost perfect compromise' between sole flex and walking comfort. They also come in gendered options, if that's a concern.

Elsewhere, if you favour flat-pedal off-road shoes, something like the Shimano GR9 shoes reviewed on off-road.cc cost closer to £140 and didn't impress reviewer Liam with their grip.

Use this box to explain your overall score

It can be quite difficult to find a decent pair of shoes that are sufficiently grippy for riding with flat pedals and comfortable enough for walking in, but somehow Endura has come up trumps it with its Hummvee shoes. They're excellent.