Ride Concepts are no longer the new kids on the block and they’re regularly making waves in the scene with their diverse and stylish line of riding shoes that seems to never end. We have been riding their high-performance DH shoe, the TNT, for the last few months and are excited to share our feedback on them so far

THE LAB
The Ride Concepts TNT mountain bike shoe uses Rubber Kinetics DST 4.0 Max Grip Rubber with a 14mm hexagonal pattern on the sole. This is the stickiest rubber compound that RC uses and is designed for maximum grip on your pedals.

A medial high-rise EVA midsole and a D3O high impact insole are used to offer protection and comfort to the rider. D3O is a polyurethane mixture that many companies use in protective padding. D3O is unique because it is soft and flexible but hardens up on impact. Ride Concepts incorporates D3O under the ball of the foot and heel of the insole on all their shoes. This pairing is meant to absorb vibration and protect your foot from harsh impacts in the event of a hard case or if you stab a foot down hard in a corner.

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