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Shimano MP66 Shoes (09) | $82.09
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Shimano MP66 DX Shoes

BikeRadar verdict

4 out of 5 stars

"A hard-wearing, classic MTB trail shoe in clipless and non-clipless versions"

By Justin Loretz, What Mountain Bike

The popular Shimano MP66 crops up in places it was never designed to be used, like XC races and Alpine mountain passes. The MP66 DX model was primarily designed as a BMX shoe and is available in both clipless and non-clipless versions.

Riders quickly fell in love with the hard-wearing trainer style outsole and the stiff but walkable midsole and, thanks to the large wrapover lace cover and graze-saving ankle guard, the synthetic leather upper is water resistant enough to make the MP66 a great autumn/winter shoe.

You’ll either love or loathe the ‘football boot meets winklepicker’ look of the shoe, but we recommend it highly for its performance on almost any kind of trail – which is why you’ll find them anywhere that mountain bikers are.

Only wet clay seems to defy the low-profile pimples on the sole. Another must-try shoe for  trail riders.

Manufacturers description

* Armored lace shield and side panels provide extra protection for more aggressive riding
* Clipless & platform pedal compatible sole provides for stable pedaling under rough conditions
* Mid-top ankle protection
* Stable and durable fiberglass reinforced polyamide midsole
* SPD compatible


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  • User review of Shimano MP66 Shoes (09)

    Had mine a good few months now and very pleased with them. Quite broad in the fitting & very comfortable, Although they are sized small as i'm normally a 43 but ended up with a 45, so remember that if your buying them with a click of the mouse!

    Stiff enough to get the power down but you don't walk like you've had an curry accident either.

    Only clean them with Pledge, give them a wipe and they still look good.

    Deffo would buy another pair.

    0.3
  • User review of Shimano MP66 Shoes (09)

    Been trying to get a pair for a while, just can't find them in the shops to try on. Any ideas for the West Midlands?

    0.3
  • User review of Shimano MP66 Shoes (09)

    I have these, nice and water proof but very slippery when wet if you want to use them as flat pedal shoes. Also way to heavy and bulky and I wish my money had been better spent elsewhere - perhaps on the AM40's or AM60's ( i think thats what they are called).

    0.3
  • User review of Shimano MP66 Shoes (09)

    About as hard wearing as cheese on toast! Only deserve a "2" as the lace keeper keeps your feet dry(ish) and the ankle protector is worth having. If you want something hard wearing buy some northwaves. I've had a pair of base-model Lizzards for 18 months (about 3 times as long as BOTH pairs of MP66's I've owned previously) and I reckon they'll keep going that again. They're also about twice as heavy as said NorthWaves, but are poorly built and batter the crap out of your feet, even on a full suss! All-mountain? My arse!

    0.3
  • User review of Shimano MP66 Shoes (09)

    Those two little mesh vents in front of the lace cover let in too much water when you ride through wet stuff. They make my feet stink- a problem i don't have with other shoes.

    well made though. Fairly grippy on flats if you use grubs and not pins

    0.3
  • User review of Shimano MP66 Shoes (09)

    Buy a pair, try them, then throw them in the bin and get yourself a pair of Mavics new feet protector you stinky feeted moffuggers!

    0.3

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Specification

Name:
MP66 Shoes (09)
Built by:
Shimano
Price:
$82.09

Available Colours:
White
Shoe Closure:
Laces, Velcro Straps
Shoe Sizes Available:
39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48 UK
Sole Type:
Nylon
Uppers Material:
Synthetic Leather

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