Merging ULTimate rubber compounds with optimized TREAD patterns, Shimano’s discipline specific outsoles deliver increased durability, reduced weight, and exceptional grip on and off the bike.
Unique rubber compounds tuned for each off-road discipline
Engineered to deliver dependable grip on and off the bike
Progressive tread patterns specifically designed for how and where you ride
Low temperature formulation maintains peak performance in
the coldest conditions
Soft and durable compound with slow rebound characteristics for exceptional flat pedal grip
Engineered to provide reliable grip on and off the bike—especially in slippery conditions
Rigid, durable, and lightweight formulation ideally suited for off-road endurance racing
Tuned for all aspects of enduro racing, from technical descents to tough climbs on slippery surfaces, ULTREAD GE features grippy hexagonal tread, an expanded pedal channel, and gravity-specific toe and heel patterns.
Gravity-optimized ULTREAD GF combines soft and durable slow rebounding rubber with hexagonal tread pattern to improve flat pedal grip—especially on rough terrain.
Specially formulated for cross-country and cyclocross racing, ULTREAD XC is rigid, durable, and lightweight for maximum power transfer and rider control in all conditions.
Designed for bikepacking and adventure touring, ULTREAD EX combines lightweight rubber compound with grip-optimizing tread pattern to provide efficient pedaling performance and maximum stability and traction on and off the bike.
