Shimano SH-EX500 Explorer Touring Shoes

Shimano SH-EX500 Explorer shoes - versatile, stylish and designed for walking comfort

The Shimano SH-EX500, called EX5 for short, is a sporty, stylish touring shoe for SPD pedals and has been equipped with a quickly adjustable lace closure plus an additional hook-and-loop strap. Its lightweight, extra-grippy Ultread EX outsole of provides traction when riding and walking. Walking comfort is further enhanced by the generous fit and a foam-cushioned midsole. The perfectly fitting upper combines durable synthetic leather with breathable mesh, which comes from a recycling process. Shimano has positioned the cleat mount on the midfoot, which is more comfortable especially when the cadence is not too fast. In the forefoot, you benefit from a wide contact area that reduces the clacking of the cleat when walking and improves grip.

Specifications:

Application:

City & Touring, Gravel

Pedal System:

2-bolt (SPD)

Closure System:

laces, hook & loop fastener

Sole Stiffness:

5 (on a scale of 1 to 12)

Cleat Adjustment:

To find the correct ergonomic position of the feet on the pedals, we recommend using the Cleat Tool from Ergon, so that the longitudinal orientation, support width (Q-factor) and foot angle are optimally adjusted to you.

Features:

• versatile, functional touring shoes with sporty look for MTB clipless pedals (SPD)
• secure Speed Lacing system and hook-and-loop strap on the back of the foot for easy fit adjustment
• extremely grippy Ultread EX rubber sole with optimum tread for cycling and walking
• EX midsole with EVA foam layer for cushioning in the heel area for soft, comfortable walking
• lightweight, sporty upper with mesh inserts for breathability
• upper shoe and midsole produced sustainably (approx. 25% recycled material in total)
• wide contact surface on the forefoot for a secure grip and less clacking of the cleat when walking
• cleat positioned on the midfoot for improved pedalling comfort when riding at a leisurely pace with a moderate cadence
• Volume Tour last with plenty of volume at the ball of the foot for all-day comfort on and off the bike
• ideal in combination with PD-T8000, PD-EH500 pedals

Material:

Upper:

textile, other

Lining & Cover Sole:

textile

Outersole:

other

Technology:

Ultread EX
Ultread EX is a lightweight, high-grip rubber outsole with a tread pattern designed for grip and stability while walking. The pronounced traction pattern provides security when pedalling and walking, making Ultread EX ideal for bikepacking.

Size Guide:

These Shimano shoes run smaller than one would expect from their size. It is best to order one size larger than usual.

Manufacturer Numbers:

black:

ESHEX500MGL01S

olive:

ESHEX500MGE07S

Contents:

• 1 x pair Shimano EX5 (SH-EX500) touring shoes