When you make the switch to clipless pedals, you also need to get some matching shoes. Since the cleats are smaller than their road cousins, there is a much wider variety of shoes available. The cleat is recessed, which means there can be a full walking sole, or just a few studs for extra grip. Clipless MTB shoes can range from full carbon XC models offering grip, stability and maximum power transfer, to comfortable trekking shoes that are equally at home on or off the bike, or even urban shoes that can perform well on the commute and look good in the office.