Why Buy Shimano Bike Shoes?
Shimano bike shoes come in several different styles suitable to be used on mountain bikes, road bikes and triathlon bikes and this brand is extremely popular in the cycling community due to its innovative use of cutting-edge technology.
The available Shimano mountain bike shoes include their Mountain Competition, Mountain Sport, Mountain Touring, Indoor Cycling and All-mountain & BMX models, with their Mountain Competition shoes aiming to give cyclists a four-tiered level of excellence that consists of durability, fit, stability and efficiency. Their Mountain Sport shoes come with micro-adjustable buckles and lightweight rubber tread while their Mountain Touring shoes feature resin reinforced toes and removable sole plates.
The Shimano Indoor Cycling shoes, on the other hand, emphasize ventilation and have highly ventilated mesh uppers and outsoles while the All-mountain & BMX shoes feature mid-top ankle protection and a modular mid-sole section that provides ultimate sole stiffness.
The Shimano shoes that are manufactured specifically for use on road and triathlon bikes include the Road Competition Custom Fit, the Road Competition, the Road Sport, the Road Touring (SPD) and the Triathlon Shoes. Road Competition Custom Fit shoes are manufactured specifically for the professional cyclist and boast the ability to give each individual cyclist an anatomically perfect fit. These shoes are incredibly lightweight and feature 3D moisture control mesh uppers and a glass fiber and carbon composite sole for increased transfer of power.
The Road Competition shoe can also be used on a competitive level, is made from synthetic leather that is extremely stretch resistant and features a buckle and dual asymmetrical straps. The Road Sport features SPD-SL and SPD cleat compatibility and an extremely light polyamide outer sole that has been reinforced with fiberglass. The Shimano Road Touring shoe has been designed specifically to be used in an SPD shoe-pedal system and also features recessed style SPD cleats for ease of walking. Their Triathlon shoes are designed so as to make transitions faster and thus have reverse strap closure.
Most of the Shimano bike shoes come in women’s models as well as men’s and they are highly sought after by professional cyclists worldwide.