Flat vs Clipless: Find Your Perfect SCg Shoe

Debating between flat and clipless shoes? Here's the lowdown. Flat-pedal shoes give you freedom to bail, reposition your feet, and work great for BMX and trail riders who like to move around on the bike. Modern flat shoes use sticky rubber and pedal-friendly tread for grip.

Clipless shoes, on the other hand, lock you into the pedal and can increase power output—tests show that clipped-in shoes can boost sprint power by around 16% and improve pedaling efficiency. They use stiffer soles and recessed cleats for efficient pedaling and control, which is ideal for longer MTB rides and enduro racing.

At SCg we build both: our flat shoes feature high-traction rubber and protective reinfUnsure whether to go flat or clipless? This guide helps you pick the right SCg shoe.orcement for pedal pins, while our clipless models combine our grip and protection tech with a two-bolt cleat interface. Choose flats if you want freedom and versatility, or clipless if you want maximum pedal efficiency and control. Either way, you’re getting rider-owned, factory-built quality.