Product Description 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, GravelPedal System:2-bolt (SPD)Closure System:laces, hook & loop fastenerSole 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 adjustmentextremely grippy Ultread EX rubber sole with optimum tread for cycling and walkingEX midsole with EVA foam layer for cushioning in the heel area for soft, comfortable walkinglightweight, sporty upper with mesh inserts for breathabilityupper 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 walkingcleat positioned on the midfoot for improved pedalling comfort when riding at a leisurely pace with a moderate cadenceVolume Tour last with plenty of volume at the ball of the foot for all-day comfort on and off the bikeideal in combination with PD-T8000, PD-EH500 pedalsMaterial:Upper:textile, otherLining & Cover Sole:textileOutersole:otherTechnology: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:ESHEX500MGL01Solive:ESHEX500MGE07SContents:1 x pair Shimano EX5 (SH-EX500) touring shoes Weight: black | 42: 359 g Manufacturer: Shimano Europe B.V. High Tech Campus 92 5656 AG Eindhoven Netherlands info@shimano-eu.com