OUTSOLE-TECHNOLOGY
Meet ULTREAD, the all-new mountain bike shoe sole technology that delivers superior durability and an extraordinary grip. With an all-new rubber compound from Shimano, ULTREAD combines precisely engineered tread patterns with an advanced proprietary rubber blend to keep riders planted on and off the bike.
Lightweight ULTREAD XC rubber outsole delivers competition-grade grip and riding performance that lasts. Our MTB cross-country and cyclocross racing formulated rubber is optimally applied with lightweight outsole patterns to maximize performance in dry and wet conditions.
• Specially-shaped sections of the outsole provide excellent SPD engagement and traction when clipped out of the pedals.
• Durable scaled arch rubber reliably catches the pedals to maintain rider concentration and pedaling stability between clip-ins.
• Hard-wearing rubber compound stands up to repeated scrapes, smashes, and scuffs.
Gravity-optimized ULTREAD GR rubber compound and tread pattern deliver legendary pedal grip and control. This specially-formulated soft, springy, and durable rubber compound is laid out in a grippy hexagonal block pattern to help the shoes sink in and grip pedal pins from any direction.
• Contoured toe tread provides better walking traction.
• Angled grooves around hexagonal blocks and drainage channels along the sides quickly drain mud and water.
• Raised heel texture helps absorb harsh impacts and soften heel strike.
XC902 & XC702 ULTREAD XC outsoles are thinner, lighter, and tougher.
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ULTREAD GR with hexagonal block pattern improves pin catching stability and walkability with more grip than previous rubbers.
1. Wide contact area for the pedal pins to bite into.
2. Hexagonal pattern increases multi-directional stability.
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OTHER OUTSOLES
Our outsole patterns and materials are also tailored for each type of riding surface, style, and course. SHIMANO off-road shoes feature highquality rubber outsoles that offer great traction on various surfaces, better grip to pedal via pins, and even higher durability. The performance of off-road shoes is also heavily influenced by the pattern and quality of the rubber outsole material. Through co-development with specialized brands, we are able to provide the best outsole for each riding style.
Better grip on dirt, mud and wet rocks.