Shimano, Inc. is a Japanese manufacturer of cycling components, rowing equipment and fishing tackle. The company is the leader of the worldwide bicycle component market, taking away approximately 50% of the market share. Its products include drivetrain, mountain and hybrid bikes, brake, and wheel and pedal components for the road.
Shimano Shoes are among the top-quality cycling shoes in the world. The company creates shoes for every riding style. Shimano is known to provide superiority in design and unsurpassed quality control. It provides cycling footwear to hundreds of World Cup and Pro Tour racers throughout the world.
For the Road. Shimano shoes that are built for the road have a rigid, smooth and inflexible sole. With the Shimano men’s SH-R132L road cycling shoe, the stiff carbon composite sole absorbs your energy and transfers it to the pedals. More efficient power transfer gives you vigor to the down stroke. Its asymmetrical straps avoid pressure points. When taking a break, you can count on this road shoe’s toe and heel cap for added stability on solid ground.
Mountain Bikes. Shimano shoes for mountain biking use the two-slot cleat mounting system like casual cycling footwear but have a more forceful outsole to allow better performance. This is necessary when the rider needs to get off the bike to run and push or carry the bike. The Shimano SH-MT42NV mountain touring shoe is a multi-sport outdoor shoe created for most riding styles, most specifically through slopes. It has a mesh upper with split leather strips to assure comfort and breathability. It also features a lace-up closure with a safe hook-and-loop strap for a cozy fit. Other features are the tongue and heel pull loops, fabric collar lining with removable sockliner, abrasion-resistant toe box and side wrap, EVA midsole and Volume+ to last for a roomier toe box.
Triathlons. Shimano shoes that are specifically made for triathlons provide an easy way to cut transition times and increase comfort. The important features include fast foot entry and exit, comfort while riding sockless and good drainage. The Shimano SH-TR51Triathlon shoe, compared to its predecessors and competitors, has a better ventilation, stronger heel cup and stiffer carbon sole. Shimano perfected the synthetic materials used in this shoe’s construction. It has a lightweight carbon fiber compound sole to balance maximum power transfer, strength, and rigidity. Its structural vented synthetic micro-fiber leather allows better upper support. For further ventilation, it has a composite temperature control honeycomb mesh. For added protection, there is a reinforced heel cup and outsole pads.
