The MTB Gear I Actually Ride (Part 4): A 2025 Picks Series From Our Tech Editor

In part 4 of my favorite MTB gear from 2025, I'll dive into my favorite shoes, MTB vests, and gloves from the last year. For shoes, I loved the latest Shimano shoes and the same clipless MTB shoes from Fox that Jackson Goldstone wore to dominate the UCI DH overall. I dive into minimalist gloves and the absolute best MTB vests you can buy, for every budget.

If you haven't been following the series up to this point, in part one, I shared my editor's picks for tires, clipless pedals, and brakes.