The Shimano SH-GR701 provides everything you need from a high level, flat pedal shoe. Excellent grip from the Michelin rubber outsole, extra impact protection from its robust toe cap and padded ankle collar, and importantly, comfortable walking.

Who's It For: This shoe is designed for hard-hitting days on the pedals and is perfect for Aggressive Trail, Enduro or DH riding.

Pedal Interface: Flat pedals only.

Closure: Nothing too fancy here, they feature a traditional lace-up style closure.

Upper Materials: The upper is made from a combination of mesh and durable TPU. This stops the shoe from absorbing a lot of water and allows it to dry quickly (no more stinky bags). They also feature an asymmetrically raised padded ankle collar and sidewall sole for added protection.

Sole Materials: The sole is made with a high-grip Michelin rubber bottom, with EVA and a shank plate for extra protection.

Sole Type: The sole is divided into three parts. It features an extremely grippy middle section for your pedals and added tread for walking on the heel and toe sections.

Weight: 382gm for a size 42.

Last/Width type: Features Shimano's Volume Tour last which has extra volume at the ball of the foot for added comfort and support on and off the bike.

Find out more info about how Shimano shoes fit here.

Pros: They are grippy and offer a lot of protection against impacts, which is what you need in a shoe for gravity riding.

Cons: Probably a bit bulky for XC or light trail style riding.