The Rovenica upper material on Shimano’s SH-R315 road flagship (left) is much softer than the outgoing model. The second-tier SH-R240 uses more traditional heat-mouldable materials but is available in a wide lastJames Huang
Vents in the toe of Shimano’s upper-end carbon soles help bring in cooling airJames Huang
The rear end of the Shimano SH-R315’s carbon outsole partially wraps around the heel for greater foot stabilityJames Huang
Shimano’s new SH-M315 mountain bike shoe flagship (left) boasts lighterweight materials and a far more supple feel than before while the new SH-M240 sticks to more traditional heat-mouldable materials for more durabilityJames Huang
The updated Shimano SH-M315 sole features more rubber to reduce the chance of slipping a pedalJames Huang
The minimal toe area on the Shimano SH-M315 shoes almost mandates the use of spikes for tractionJames Huang
The T-shaped add-on on the back of Shimano’s top-end SH-M315 shoe aims to more securely lock in your heelJames Huang
Shimano beef up the middle of their road range with four new models for 2011James Huang
The Shimano SH-R087 road shoes readily accept three- or two-bolt cleats with no adapters requiredJames Huang
Shimano have revamped their all-mountain shoe range with higher cuts on the ankle side, more protective lace covers and additional armouring on the sidesJames Huang