What’s the difference between road, mountain bike, gravel, indoor, touring, and triathlon cycling shoes?   Little can compare to the joy and freedom of riding and bike, and cycling shoes play a key role in enhancing the overall experience. The shoe-pedal interface connects rider and machine and is the critical point where power and effort translate to forward motion. The right shoe will make all the difference when it comes to comfort and performance.  As riding styles and bikes have become increasingly specialized, shoes have also been system engineered and purpose-built to excel i ..read more

Boost Performance, Comfort, and Ventilation With SHIMANO Indoor Cycling Shoes Whether you’re just getting started with indoor cycling or looking to up your game at the next studio class, choosing the best cycling shoes for you can transform the experience. SHIMANO's indoor-specific cycling shoes help increase power transfer from your feet to the pedals, resulting in better speed and comfort. They also deliver extra ventilation and sweat-wicking materials to keep your feet cool and dry, even during the hardest, hottest studio efforts. SHIMANO IC (Indoor Cycling) shoes are offered in a wide rang ..read more

Protect your toes from the elements with SHIMANO MW7 Winter Cycling Shoes For the hearty tribe of the cycling population where there is no off-season, for the riders who find fun in battling the elements, and who prefer to bundle up and venture outdoors – no matter the weather – having the right equipment is paramount to success. Just like riding technical terrain or grueling climbs, the damp chill of winter is an obstacle to overcome, and conquering that obstacle starts with gear that keeps you warm and dry. Enter SHIMANO’s recently updated MW7 winter shoe, built specifically for the year ..read more

Premium Performance for Every Rider Whether you’re an experienced road racer, a weekend warrior, or just starting your cycling journey, SHIMANO offers a wide variety of cycling shoes designed to boost your performance and keep you comfortable all day long. With options like SPD-SL compatibility, lightweight materials, and durable construction, you can find everything from comfortable commuter kicks to WorldTour-proven race shoes and everything in-between. Below, we'll explore all that SHIMANO's range of road shoes has to offer – so buckle up and let's take a closer look at the technology ..read more

Across the many design pillars that inform the structure of an indoor cycling workout, here at Shimano, we’ve observed a recent trend of modern rides becoming increasingly tied to one of the following principles: (1) Numeric Goals: A metrics-driven ride is composed of drills with measurable goals around intensity of effort distributed over timed intervals, wattage output and zones, distance covered, heart rate zones, and other measurable outputs; (2) Rhythmic Alignment: A rhythm ride directs participants to align their pedal strokes with the beat of the music, often including other movements ..read more

Dialing In Your Shimano Cycling Shoes Shimano’s extensive lineup of cycling shoes ranges from road to mountain bike to gravel to touring to indoor and beyond. We have various levels of shoes with different features and materials to suit your budget and riding style. But with so many options, where should you start when deciding what shoes are right for you? Start by considering the type of terrain or riding style you typically do. Do you stick to paved roads, dabble in gravel, regularly hit the singletrack, go on epic adventures, or get your workout in on the indoor bike? Once you find the rig ..read more

Creating New Year Resolutions can feel overwhelming. Maybe you’ve had a New Year goal that didn’t make it past January. Maybe you've skipped goal-setting entirely for a year or two here and there. You’re not alone! Most of us have been in the same spot too. So, how do we find a balance between ambition and achievability to make goals that continually propel you forward? We're sharing some insights from a handful of the most expert coaches we know to share processes that have stuck for them: From Award-Winning Fitness Industry Expert & Global Educator Doris Thews: “Three things to consider ..read more

Purpose-Built Footwear to Explore Beyond   For those who blend the lines between on and off-road, who relish long rides on gritty roads less traveled, who yearn for speed but aren't afraid of the occasional creek crossings or hike-a-bikes, Shimano's RX line of footwear is the perfect fit. Purpose-built as the world's first gravel race shoe, the RX8 initially set the standard for premium gravel shoes. The rest of Shimano’s line of gravel footwear has followed suit and is built with core technologies throughout.  Minimally Lugged Carbon Sole Gravel is all about going the distance at ..read more

Pedaling Efficiency Is Our Eternal Theme Pushing hard over rolling terrain. Carving perfect high-speed turns through tight switchbacks. Crushing a precipitously steep climb. Sprinting for the town limits sign against your riding buddies. There is something truly special about giving your all on the bike and knowing that every ounce of energy you put in is transformed into pure pedaling power. To maximize your efforts on the bike and reach that peak performance, Shimano introduces the newly updated, best-in-class RC903 S-PHYRE Road Shoes. Following extensive testing and utilizing a fleet of wo ..read more

Shimano’s Purpose-Built Mountain Bike Footwear   From the fastest tracks on the World Cup circuit to the biggest days through the backcountry and every trail in between, Shimano mountain bike shoes are purpose-built to deliver on any ride, any time. As MTB segments have become more specific, so has footwear. Consider the following characteristics of each style to find a fine-tuned shoe, perfectly fit for however you like to ride.  Cross Country For off-road riders and racers who demand uncompromising performance and speed combined with all-day comfort. XC shoes are built for speed ..read more