"I love thewe shoes. Lets me take a casual ride on the xc bike around the neighborhood and are well made and comfortable."
Open-Air Design
Designed to keep your toes in the breeze, the SD501 comes with a comfort liner for comfortable sockless wear. The open-toed design allows for maximum cooling airflow.
Pedaling Efficiency
The SD501 sandal is SPD compatible, allowing you to clip in to your SPD pedals so that you can maximize your power on even the most casual rides. Two hook-and-loop straps secure your foot while the lightweight and stiff fiberglass reinforced nylon sole transfers your energy directly to the pedal with each stroke.
Overall rating: 4.4 / 5 from 5 reviews.
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Straps for narrow feet only
"Since these are the only cycling sandals on the market, there is nothing to compare them to. If you don't want to suffer from the heat in closed shoes in the summer, but at the same time want to enjoy the benefits of the SPD system, you have to be content with them. However, there is a significant reason why I cannot give these sandals a high rating. In my opinion, this is a fundamental design flaw, it's a small thing that is incomprehensible for such a renowned brand as SHIMANO. I mean the placement of the Velcro counterparts on the shoe for fixing the straps over the instep. This half of the Velcro is placed so unluckily that a reliable hold is only guaranteed to a user who has very narrow feet and a low instep. And it is necessary to take into account the wear of the Velcro with normal use and the loss of grip that occurs over time. The explanation for this shortcoming that I can think of is almost comical. Is this defect due to the fact that production takes place in China and Chinese people have small feet? This is not just my observation. If you go through reviews across stores, you will come across a number of similar experiences, where the user is often forced to unsew the bottom part of the Velcro and sew it to another - correct place."
"Fits like a charm! They’re so comfortable and supportive on and off the bike."
Happy
"These were purchased as a gift. They arrived quickly and have been in use every day."
These run big !
"I’m having to exchange . I used the size guide for women’s 9 . Hoping sizing down fits . :("
Q&A
- I can’t find these in any local stores. Want to make sure they fit before dropping $140. Reviews say they run big. What size do you suggest for US men’s 11-11.5 narrow feet?
- Hello Vance, we recommend a size 46 for a US men's size 11-11.5. We also provide a measurement guide on the product page under the size guide link. Measuring as instructed is the most accurate way to get the correct size.


