Shimano MT90 Shoes Review - BikeRadar

These shoes work a treat. They fit nicely, are pretty much waterproof and warm.

The main reason I bought them was because my feet kept getting cold and going numb in other cycling shoes I had and they have solved all the problems. The goretex lining makes them windproof and keep my feet warm.

However just because they have a goretex lining doesn't make them waterproof. It's very easy for water to get over the top of the boot and get your feet wet. This is one part of the biggest problem with these boots. When they get soaked they take ages to dry out.

All in all though they are very good and worth the money.

If you wear waterproof leggings and they overlap the top of the boots your feet don't get wet.

There is a misconception that the boots are too warm in the summer. This is totally false. They are warm in the winter and cool in the summer. I take them touring for two weeks and you don't need any other footwear - unless you are going to a posh do.

They are about the most perfect piece of cycling gear I have. Ive had them 3 years, using them daily and there is still little sign of wear.

I snapped a lace on mine once. Other than that they've been excellent boots for all my cold/wet rides.

I got some of these last spring, and its been so wet that I havent taken them off all year.

Strengths: good in the rain, cosy all (UK) year round, good for walking. Can be worn round town as well as the mountains.

Limitations: water can come in the top; takes a while to dry out, bad ice traction. Stud mounts would be nice.

Really excellent boots. I've been using them for the last two years here in Iceland and nothing else comes close. In spite of riding on salted/gritted roads all winter long they still show very little wear.

I use them all year round, rain or shine, summer or winter. If you wear rainpants and pull them over the tops of the boots you will stay dry, no matter what kind of weather you encounter and I've used them in temperatures down to -12 C and stayed warm. The sole is plenty stiff enough for cycling and very nice to walk in, even for extended amounts of time.

They look good with jeans as well. Good for those casual rides down to the pub.

I walk with them everywhere and the cleats are so recessed they don't damage; and no problems clicking in.

My waterproofs are slightly too short so water still goes down my leg into the boot. I'm thinking of getting some gators or stiching some extensions to the trousers.

During the bad snow weather in London I had to walk the bike a few times on the footpath because of ice. The boots gripped really well.

If they ever wear out I'll be buying a second pair.