I’ve always been a big clipless guy, but these shoes have genuinely made me love riding flats. Compared to my old flat shoes, the difference is noticeable. Pedaling feels more efficient, long descents don’t leave my feet aching, and I get a much better sense of responsiveness. You just feel like more of your input actually transfers to the bike which makes sense with the stiffer sole.
My foot stays planted even in chunky terrain, and the overall comfort feels close to a normal everyday shoe. The toe box is wide without being bulky, and Ride Concepts’ customer service took really good care of me when I had a sizing issue.
The only note: they run a little small, so I’d recommend going up a half size.
Overall, 10/10 highly recommend.
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dmac · November 9, 2025
New Model, Better Quality
Needing new shoes, I of course returned to Ride Concepts… but the new model of Hellions scared me off with that price tag. I liked my old ones and have progressed with RC’s model updates, conveniently. I’m glad I went with the new model. Everything just seems sturdier than before. They’ve seen some use and abuse from long gravel rides to techy XC rides, and haven’t shown any wear despite taking hits and bumps along the way.
My only qualm is I’m beginning to feel like the sole is TOO stiff. Might switch to a more flexible sole next time… but my thoughts may change and I’d be happy buying the same pair again.
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Dustin · June 27, 2025
Solid shoes
The fit of these is nice. Stiff sole like I wanted. Lacing is a little tough to dial in but not too bad. Wish the rubber was a bit stickier, but again not bad.
