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Streamlined Mountain Bike Shoes

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

These Cycling Shoes Combine Low Weight and High Durability

— April 20, 2023 — Lifestyle
British cycling brand Quoc has proceeded with the launch of the 'Gran Tourer XC' mountain bike shoes, which offer an exceptional combination of lightweight structure and ruggedness, not to mention a sleek form factor that doesn't merely look great but also aims to enhance your performance out on your favorite trails.

The 'Gran Tourer XC' mountain bike shoes feature an upper that is crafted from abrasion-resistant materials that also feature handy venting for added comfort, while loyal users of Quoc's shoes will recognize and be pleased by the weather-protected scuff. Elsewhere, these mountain bike shoes make use of a stiffened carbon composite outsole that is sheathed in all-terrain tread that offers high-quality grip combined with reliable traction in treacherous terrain.

Available in a trio of color options, these shoes can be procured for $310.

Image Credit: Quoc
Trend Themes
1. Lightweight Durable Shoes - Opportunity to develop super lightweight and durable shoes that cater to the needs of outdoor enthusiasts.
2. Weather-protected Shoes - Opportunity to create shoes with weather-protected scuff to enhance user experience and offer better performance in different climatic conditions.
3. Carbon Composite Outsole Shoes - Opportunity to innovate with stiffened carbon composite outsole and add all terrain tread shoes that offer high-quality grip and reliable traction in treacherous terrain.
Industry Implications
1. Sports Footwear - The sports footwear industry can innovate and create innovative designs and technology-driven super lightweight and durable shoes using similar materials like abrasion-resistant to cater to the needs of outdoor enthusiasts.
2. Outdoor Gear - The outdoor gear industry can test and manufacture super durable gear that can withstand various climatic conditions and improve the overall user experience of hardcore nature lovers on outdoor adventures.
3. Cycling Gear - The cycling gear industry can innovate on different shoe designs that help in improving cycling performance and endurance by using materials like carbon composite and all-terrain tread to improve traction in the most challenging terrains.
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