The Trek Cambion is a high-performance mountain bike and gravel shoe designed for serious off-road riders who want excellent power transfer and exceptional comfort across long rides - without choosing one at the expense of the other. It sits just below the RSL Mountain in Trek's lineup, sharing the Trek Pro Last fit platform and METNET relief zones while using a carbon composite sole and dual BOA L6 dials that deliver outstanding performance at a more accessible price point than the full RSL specification.
This is size 46 in the Era White colourway - a clean, bright finish that stands apart from the standard colourway options and suits riders who want a distinctive, lighter visual on their shoe. The shoe is suitable for cross-country mountain biking, trail riding, gravel, and any off-road discipline where clipless performance and walkability both matter.
The upper is made from synthetic material with recycled content - confirmed by the image showing METNET branding on the upper and dual BOA dials. A GnarGuard coating at the toe provides additional durability protection against the rock strikes and abrasion that trail and gravel riding regularly delivers to the front of the shoe.
The sole is a carbon composite construction rated 10 out of 14 on Trek's stiffness scale - using 30% carbon fibre and 70% fibreglass to deliver the second-highest stiffness tier in Trek's shoe range. At 10/14 the Cambion provides excellent power transfer suited to cross-country racing, hard trail efforts, and gravel riding where sole stiffness directly affects pedalling efficiency, while retaining slightly more compliance than the full 14/14 OCLV Carbon of the RSL Mountain for improved walkability and comfort on longer all-day rides.
Dual BOA L6 dials allow independent adjustment of the forefoot and midfoot tension zones - the two dials tightening separate sections of the closure wire for a more precise, custom fit than a single dial provides. The L6 dials are lightweight, low-profile, and precise - a step below the Li2 dials on the RSL Mountain but delivering meaningful fit adjustability and on-the-fly micro-adjustment during riding. The closure uses CS1 lace compatible with BOA's replacement parts programme.
METNET relief zones are integrated into the upper at the areas most commonly associated with foot discomfort - specifically around the ball of the foot at the first and fifth metatarsal heads and the fifth metatarsal tuberosity. The METNET material stretches and flexes with the foot's natural movement at these pressure-sensitive locations, reducing the rigid pressure that a conventional upper applies during sustained pedalling efforts.
The Trek Pro Last is shared with the RSL Mountain - the same high-performance fit platform that uses 3D foot scan data to match the average rider's foot shape more accurately than a generic last. The Pro Last on the Cambion provides notably more forefoot and toe box volume than many comparable MTB shoes, accommodating a wider range of foot shapes without sacrificing the performance fit character of a race-oriented shoe.
Tachyon rubber lugs on the outsole provide grip on trail terrain when walking or hiking - an important capability for cross-country and gravel riders who regularly navigate hike-a-bike sections, technical push sections, or post-ride terrain on foot. The outsole is designed to balance clipless pedal engagement with adequate walking traction, making the Cambion genuinely capable off the bike as well as on it.
The Cambion uses a carbon composite sole rated 10/14 stiffness versus the RSL Mountain's 100% OCLV Carbon at 14/14. The Cambion uses dual BOA L6 dials versus the RSL Mountain's dual Li2 dials. Both share the Trek Pro Last fit and METNET relief zones. The Cambion sits below the RSL Mountain in Trek's lineup, providing excellent performance at a more accessible price point.
The Cambion sole is rated 10 out of 14 on Trek's stiffness scale - the second-highest tier Trek offers. It uses a carbon composite construction of 30% carbon fibre and 70% fibreglass.
The dual BOA L6 dials are two independent low-profile dials that adjust different zones of the shoe's closure wire - allowing forefoot and midfoot tension to be set separately for a more precise, customised fit. The L6 dials are one-way tightening and can be released with a single pull for quick removal.
METNET is Trek's proprietary upper zone that stretches and flexes with the foot's natural movement at areas commonly associated with discomfort - specifically around the ball of the foot at the first and fifth metatarsal heads. It reduces rigid pressure during sustained pedalling while maintaining the shoe's structural integrity for power transfer.
Yes. Tachyon rubber lugs provide grip on varied trail terrain for walking and hiking sections, and the Pro Last's generous forefoot volume supports extended off-bike comfort. The Cambion is positioned specifically as capable both on and off the bike.
| Size | 46 |
| Color | Era White |
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