Comfortable, efficient and stylish – the cornerstones of premium quality cycling shoes. Add in value for money and you can see why SCOTT is one of the most popular mountain bike, gravel and road shoe brands in South Africa. Here’s a look at the full South African range and why SCOTT should be your next shoe buy.
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SCOTT Sports is driven by three primary objectives across its various sports categories – Innovation, Technology and Design. The broad range of SCOTT shoes delivers on all three fronts and benefits all bicycle riders, from fun-loving kids, to thrill-seeking enthusiasts, to performance-focussed professionals.
“As a global brand, SCOTT Sports is able to make very specific shoes for all cycling disciplines. And this is ideal for the South African market where the sub-categories demand shoes that meet the unique challenges of each,” said Joggie Prinsloo, SCOTT Sports Africa Brand Manager.
“Mountain biking in particular is popular in South Africa, so we ensure that all the mountain bike disciplines – and budgets – are catered for when it comes to our high-quality shoes. Yes, the majority of our sales have traditionally been the Marathon/XCO shoes, but as the sport matures and evolves, we are seeing greater demand for Gravity- and Gravel-specific shoes. Our Sport range is incredibly popular too. This type of shoe is hybrid in its design and materials and the durability and comfort makes them a very good option for more recreational rider,” continued Prinsloo.
“With our international racing programme, SCOTT shoes have enjoyed success at the biggest events in the world, including Tour de France stage wins, XCO World Championships titles, XCO World Cup victories and of course Absa Cape Epic wins; with Tankwa Trek and Imbuko Big Five also having been won by racers wearing SCOTT shoes,” added Prinsloo.
With SCOTT Sports, everything is thorough. These elements are non-negotiables in the brand’s cycling shoe category:
GENDER
SCOTT makes gender-specific shoes. In general, women are physically different to men and also tend to ride for different reasons. This information is used where necessary in the design of shoes specifically for women.
STIFFNESS INDEX
SCOTT focusses on comfort and efficiency in its shoes. The stiffness index takes into account the discipline and type of rider and works like this: 1 is least stiff, while 10 is most stiff with variances in between. High performance racing requires more stiffness, while a less rigid soul is better for recreational riding.
COLOUR
SCOTT understands the importance of looking stylish, hence the wide range of shoe colours, which are also chosen to be practical for the type of shoe and use. Road shoes can be white, but darker colours are more suitable in Gravel and Mountain Bike shoes.
ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM
SCOTT manufactures shoes with different adjustment systems to suit the shoe’s purpose best. More costly, incremental adjustment systems like the BOA can be found on mid-to-high-end shoes, while Velcro straps and laces feature on models that are more recreational in their intended use.
Here’s a summary of the current range of SCOTT shoes available in South Africa:
MOUNTAIN BIKE
South Africans pursue their mountain biking fix across wide a variety of discplines, including Ultra-endurance Racing, Ultra-marathons, Marathons, Half-marathons, Cross-country, Enduro, Downhill and Stage Racing. There’s also a range in levels of commitment, from social, to committed, to competitive. SCOTT Sports Africa ensures that every mountain biker is catered for in the shoe range.
RC
Key features: Stifness Index 10 | HMX carbon sole | BOA® fit system Li2 | Sticki Rubber compound | Adjustable ErgoLogic insole
Recommended retail price: R7 490-90
RC EVO
Key features: Racing shoe | Ultra lightweight | Stiffness index 10 | HMX carbon sole | Dual BOA® Fit System
Recommended retail price: R6 990-90
VERTEC
Key features: Stiffness Index 9 | Carbon Fibre composite sole | BOA® fit system L6 | Sticki Rubber compound | Adjustable ErgoLogic insole
Recommended retail price: R5 490-90
TEAM BOA
Key features: Stiffness index 8 | BOA® Fit System | ErgoLogic removable insole | Anatomic fit strap
Recommended retail price: R4 490-00
RC PYTHON
Key features: Stiffness Index 9 | Carbon Fibre composite sole | BOA® fit system L6 | Sticki Rubber compound | Adjustable ErgoLogic insole
Recommended retail price: R3 990-90
COMP BOA
Key features: Stiffness index 6 | Nylon / Composite outsole | BOA® Fit System & anatomic fit strap | Sticki Rubber
Recommended retail price: R2 990-90
COMP BOA
Key features: Stiffness index 6 | Nylon / Composite outsole | BOA® Fit System & anatomic fit strap | Sticki Rubber
Recommended retail price: R2 990-90
COMP BOA
Key features: Stiffness index 6 | Nylon / Composite outsole | BOA® Fit System & anatomic fit strap | Sticki Rubber
Recommended retail price: R2 990-90
MOUNTAIN BIKE WOMEN
WOMEN’S TEAM BOA
Key features: Women-specific design | Stiffness index 9 | HMF carbon outsole | ErgoLogic removable insole | BOA® Fit System
Recommended retail price: R4 490-00
SPORT
Sport shoes are durable, comfortable riding shoes that have been designed to also offer grip and comfort when walking/hiking. In South Africa, there are a number of mountain bikers who live far from any formal trails and who have to ‘bundu bash’ at times on their rides. Sport shoes are ideal for these riders as well as those whose riding incorporates regular dismounts and/or portaging.
CRUS-R BOA
Key features: Highly durable | Stiffness index 6 | Sticki Rubber outsole | BOA® Fit System
Recommended retail price: R2 890-90
CRUS-R
Key features: Highly durable | Stiffness index 6 | Sticki Rubber outsole |Pull lace system
Recommended retail price: R2 190-90
CRUS-R FLAT LACE
Key features: For flat pedals | Highly durable | Sticki Rubber outsole | Pull lace system
Recommended retail price: R1 890-90
SPORT WOMEN
CRUS-R BOA
Key features: Highly durable | Stiffness index 6 | Sticki Rubber outsole | BOA® Fit System
Recommended retail price: R2 290-90
ALL-MOUNTAIN/TRAIL
The expansion of mountain bike trails parks in South Africa since the 2020 lockdown and the growth of Enduro have seen a surge in demand for a shoe that’s designed to be moderately stiff for pedalling efficiency, but also grippy and robust for pushing/portaging. The closure system needs to be of a high quality too as ease of adjustability is important for this kind of riding.
SHR-ALP BOA
Key features: Stifness Index 7 | BOA® fit system L6 | Sticki Rubber compound | ErgoLogic insole
Recommended retail price: R2 890-90
GRAVEL
The growing Gravel riding and racing segment in South Africa sees increasing demand for a Gravel-specific shoe. Road shoes aren’t durable enough and mountain bike shoes lack the stiffness required for maximum pedalling efficiency. SCOTT’s Gravel shoes offer the ultimate combination to ensure comfort, efficiency and beautiful looks.
GRAVEL PRO
Key features: Gravel-specific shoe | Stiffness index 6 | Nylon glass fiber composite sole | Sticki Rubber outsole | BOA® Fit System
Recommended retail price: R2 590-00
ROAD
While the Road scene has undergone changes in South Africa, there’s still a dynamic, committed roadie community that demands shoes that are comfortable, stiff and adjustable. The extreme heat in summer makes it imperative to wear a shoe that’s highly breatheable and easy to adjust on the fly.
RC
Key features: Stifness Index 10 | HMX carbon sole | BOA® fit system Li2 | Adjustable ErgoLogic insole
Recommended retail price: R7 490-90
VERTEC BOA
Key features: Comfortable performance shoe | Stiffness index 9 | Nylon carbon composite sole | BOA® Fit System
Recommended retail price: R4 990-00
COMP BOA
Key features: BOA® Fit System | Stiffness index 6 | ErgoLogic insole | Anatomic fit straps
Recommended retail price: R2 990-90
COMP BOA
Key features: BOA® Fit System | Stiffness index 6 | ErgoLogic insole | Anatomic fit straps
Recommended Retail Price: R2 390-90
Note: Recommended retail prices are accurate as of February 2024 and may be subject to change without notice.
