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
Extra rubber on the outer edge of the Shimano SH-AM45 shoes helps protect from impactsJames Huang
