MTB shoes

[Dumpster Juice]

I am looking for a new pair of MTB shoes. I currently use Nike, but they nolonger make the shoe. I have had them for 8 years and they have finely given up. I want a pair that is great for riding long and short rides and not kill my feet during hike-a-bike sections. I also don't want to pay a ton of money. Any ideas or suggestions?

[bartspedden]

I have had good luck with Pearl Izumi (X-Alp Seek & Enduro II)for lots of backcountry use. They are the only shoes I've used in the last 5'ish years. I like the Enduro a little better because the straps make in/out a lot easier. Both are comfy shoes for hike-a-bike sections and seem to provide enough forefoot support (using CrankBrother Candy pedals) to keep me from feeling the pedal, no matter how long I ride or what the weather conditions are. All that said, these are both flexible shoes so if you are used to fully rigid shoes these might be pretty soft feeling.

[Damnitman]

I REALLY like my Shimano MT90L boots.  Very similar to the MT91's http://cycle.shimano-eu.com/publish/content/global_cycle/en/nl/index/products/shoes/mtb/product.-code-SH-MT91.-type-.sh_mountain.html

[Thumby]

Really REALLY like my Mavics, I think the model is Pulse.  Not pricey, vy light, stiff enough and vy comfortable hike-a-bike.  Ridden them all year now, including TD.  Never a blister with all the hiking, and they look to have many miles left.