Shimano AM5 MTB shoes review

Shimano AM5 MTB shoes review

Tough gravity-oriented footwear

Our rating

4

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Published: July 23, 2016 at 1:00 pm

Our review
DH focused, well protected shoe, best used with a platform clipless pedal Buy if, You spend most of your time going downhill and want good bang for your buck

Pros:

Stiff, stable, well-protected and comfortable

Cons:

Some may find them too warm; not ideal for hiking around in

The AM5 is part of the new AM family from Shimano, with the flat-friendly AM7 and high-end AM9. The AM shoes focus their attention at the gravity end of the scale, and the AM5 has a number of DH features.

The lightly waffled sole isn’t built for hike-a-bike, but miss a pedal and it’s a stable place to be. As you’d expect, the AM5 works perfectly with platform-based clipless pedals for extra stability.

The sole has just the right blend of stiffness – enough to transfer pedal power, but also enough flex to let you know what’s going on down there.

Up top, feet are well protected at the front and sides, with stiff panels shrugging off trail debris. The inner ankle also benefits from a raised shoe body, to help keep crank knocks minimised.

With the laces done up tight the inside is a nice place to be, although if you hike a lot you might prefer a shoe with more heel hold, and some may want a bit more arch support. Again, laces provide accurate closure, while the supporting strap is far enough down the shoe not to interfere with ankles.

The bulky nature of the shoe means it’s relatively warm, but if you get your kicks from descents, this is a great budget shoe.

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