Mountain bike shoes typically have grippy soles for added traction on rugged trails. There are two types: shoes that clip into clipless pedals have two-hole cleats that are recessed into the sole, making walking easier; and shoes that work with flat pedals have a sticky rubber sole but no cleats. MTB shoes Offering a solid platform for your foot MTB shoes add control and power transfer by helping your foot stay on the pedals. MTB SPD shoes are known as clipless as they attach to the pedal with a cleat. Flat pedal MTB shoes are popular mountain bike shoes that rely on sticky soles that grip the pedal even when it’s wet and muddy.