Nov 30, 2009
In my experience, mountain bike (MTB) shoes are a totally different beast than a road bike shoe. Apart from the obvious different such as the sole and cleat systems, mountain bike shoes will be typically a lot tougher and are designed to handle the abuse of the trail.
It is all good and well to have the sexist looking shoe on the trail but it’s going to get abused, dirty and perhaps, downright trashed. For this reason I am able to review the Shimano SH-M182 having been able to well and truely test them to their full potential.
The Simano SH-M182 is aimed at serious MTB enthusiasts with the efficiency, fit, stability and durability necessary for high-level off-road performance. The super tough SH-M182 show up to the trail ready to kick some serious butt.
The rigid carbon fiber-reinforced, nylon-polyurethane outer soles create highly-efficient power transfer, effectively using every ounce of the pedaling energy you send them. Removable composite toe spikes are provided to increase traction in mud or sand.
The SH-M182 is constructed from a polyurethane coasted synthetic leather with breathable mesh inserts for ventilation makes for a comfortable shoe on long rides . The synthetic leather upper material is extremely durable and can be hosed down after being caked in mud.
Off-set straps prevent pressure points, and a micro-adjust buckle allows for subtle adjustments, giving you a custom fit. This conbination of straps enables quick and easy adjustment whilst being on the bike.
The sole features the typical double slots designed for a range of MTB style cleats including Shimano SPD and the Crank Brothers Eggbeater range (if using the Crank Brothers pedals and cleats I do recommend installing the optional Crank Brothers protectors to protect the carbon insert of the sole).
The Shimano SH-M182 mountain bike shoes sells for a RRP AU$279
mountain bikes are great specially if you got those carbon fiber types:.`