Shimano MT60 shoes

Features:

• Complete seam-sealed construction for optimal weather protection.
• Shimano developed lightweight trail sole with recessed cleat design enables easy walking with excellent traction if off the bike.
• Gusseted tongue helps to prevent water, dust, gravel, and other foreign objects from getting inside the shoe.
• Lace up closure system with lace holder ensures a secure and snug fit.
• Reflective detailing on the heel help keep you more visible in low light conditions.

One of the pitfalls of commuting by bike if you use SPD pedals is if you have a week of showers during your commute you tend to end up wearing damp shoes all the time. Although I now have three sets of SPD shoes I like to keep my MTB ones in reasonably good shape as I like a bit of comfort for my feet!

I have a pair of the excelent MW02 (I think that was the code) winter boots and I tend to use those off road during the cold and muddy winter months, unfortunately they are nearing the end of their life now, which I’m gutted about as they are the comfiest shoes I have ever owned

Anyway I got a pair of these MT60′s as they are goretex lined and so will be good for keeping my feet dry on my commute. They are a departure for me as I usually buy the more traditional racey SPD shoes and these look a bit more like a trainer crossed with a hiking boot.

I don’t find them quite as comfortable as a race shoe, but they certainly keep the elements out well and this is the part of my only real niggle with them. The sides of the tongue are gusseted, this helps keep them well sealed, however it means it is essential that you get everything comfy before you do the laces up or it can end up poking you in the top of the foot if you haven’t seated it properly. As long as you don’t pull the laces super tight they are OK, but I guess that could be said for most shoes!

However once you’ve got the hang of that they’re pretty good and don’t look quite as odd to non-cyclists as ‘proper’ SPD shoes. On top of that if you were riding somewhere that might involve a bit of hiking too they are quite a good sturdy boot with a very grippy sole, handy for getting up Snowdon perhaps Marko?

So a good weather proof all rounder and probably a bit more versatile than a race shoe if you want to walk around off the bike too.