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Shimano MT31 Sport Shoes - Men's

Shimano MT31 Sport Shoes - Men's

Item # 748415
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These Shimano® sport shoes are well suited for commuting, casual riding and touring, with stiff midsoles and a great tread pattern.

  • Mesh/leather uppers are ruggedly built for long-wearing durability
  • Shoelace keeper loop keeps shoelaces tucked away from chain
  • Reinforced toe helps protect the uppers from brush and toe clip abrasion
  • EVA midsoles enhance pedaling efficiency yet also allow walking comfort
  • Rubber tread outsoles deliver walking traction, while the removable sole plates make cleat installation a snap
  • Cleats not included

Average weight specification is per pair, based on size 40.

Imported.

Item 748415

Shimano MT31 Sport Shoes - Men's Specs

Specification

Description

UpperLeather/nylon mesh
LiningNylon
FootbedEVA
MidsoleEVA
OutsoleRubber
Average weight1 lb. 14 oz.
Cleat drill hole patternSPD

Shimano MT31 Sport Shoes - Men's Customer Reviews

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Shimano MT31 Sport Shoes - Men's
 
4.2

(based on 12 reviews)

92%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Good for walking (10)
  • Simple to use (9)
  • Durable sole (8)
  • Good traction (6)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Commuter shoes (8)
    • Everyday riding (8)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid cyclist (7), Casual adventurer (5)

    Reviewed by 12 customers

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    Apr

    15

    2008

    (16 of 16 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Great for Commuting

    By Maddog Chiu

    from Mountain View, CA

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Durable Sole
    • Good for Walking
    • Good Traction

    Cons

    • Too soon to see Cons

    Best Uses

    • Commuter shoes
    • Everyday riding

    Comments about Shimano MT31 Sport Shoes - Men's:

    I mountain bike with cleats (SPD shoes), but when I would occasionally ride to work with my mountain bike I would wear my regular hiking shoes. It’s not that comfortable, but it’s more convenient than wearing SPD shoes, pack a pair of walking shoes, then switch shoes at work, and change them again after work. Now with the Shimano MT31, the ride is much more efficient and I can walk with it while at work without feeling like I’m tap dancing (because of the cleats). I’m not saying that it’s the best walking shoes compare to sneakers and casual hiking shoes, after all bike shoes should be stiff for support. I am saying, however that in my opinion it’s the best pair of walking shoes for biking. While walking, the soles have good traction and only occasionally would you hear the metal cleats grind against the concrete floor. While on the bike, I feel no difference from my other mountain bike shoes. Safety is also what I had in mind when I bought these shoes for commuting. I WILL not walk down the stairs from my apartment carrying my bike & wearing my mountain bike shoes bike they lack the traction. My co-worker has told me that he has witnessed road bike/train commuters that would slip off the stairs getting off the train because they were wearing road biking shoes. I have a lot more confidence walking down and up the stairs with these shoes. There are a great pair of shoes for my needs.

    • Sizing:
    • Feels true to size
    • Width:
    • Feels true to width

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (16 of 16 customers found this review helpful)

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    Apr

    15

    2008

    (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Worth every cent!

    By [YDK]Syphon

    from Milwaukee, WI

    About Me Avid Cyclist

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Durable Sole
    • Good for Walking
    • Good Traction
    • Simple to Use
    • Well Ventilated

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Commuter shoes
      • Everyday riding
      • Long-distance riding

      Comments about Shimano MT31 Sport Shoes - Men's:

      I have wide feet and these fit perfectly. I would recommend these to anyone. The shoelace holder does work and works well. Stylish.

      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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      Sep

      27

      2007

      (4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Good shoe, but not great for wide feet

      By nobleviola

      from Portland, OR

      About Me Avid Cyclist, Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Durable Sole
      • Good for Walking
      • Good Traction
      • Simple to Use

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Commuter shoes
        • Everyday riding

        Comments about Shimano MT31 Sport Shoes - Men's:

        These were a step up from my previous Specialized brand shoes. They can get a bit cold on early morning rides, but a good pair of wool socks can solve that. Main problem is that they are a bit narrow for my 4E gunboats.

        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size
        • Width:
        • Feels too narrow

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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        Sep

        12

        2007

        (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        No-frills, tough shoes

        By jamimaria

        from Chicago, IL

        About Me Commuter

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Durable Sole
        • Good for Walking
        • Simple to Use

        Cons

        • Finicky Closures

        Best Uses

        • Commuter shoes

        Comments about Shimano MT31 Sport Shoes - Men's:

        I got these shoes when I started thinking about going clipless, these are good for the price and work quite well for me during my commute.

        The shoes are definitely comfortable for walking. I'd even wear these when I wasn't riding my bike. They offer support and it's easy to walk in them.

        The design of the shoelace keeper doesn't make sense and doesn't really work for me. I've never had a problem with my laces getting caught, but sometimes I worry cause the keeper doesn't keep my laces in all the time. Usually I just tuck long ones into my shoe rather than deal with the keeper.

        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size
        • Width:
        • Feels true to width

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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        Aug

        10

        2008

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Great first cycling shoe

        By douglasnj

        from Cheshire, CT

        About Me Avid Cyclist

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Durable Sole
        • Good for Walking
        • Good Traction
        • Simple to Use

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Everyday riding

          Comments about Shimano MT31 Sport Shoes - Men's:

          I bought this shoe as my first cycling shoe and love it. It works fine for both my MTB and Road bike. It looks great and I can wear it around the house when getting ready to set off on a ride. Having never used cycling shoes before I will never go back. It makes a huge difference.

          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size
          • Width:
          • Feels true to width

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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          May

          31

          2008

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Fashionable Mountain Bike Shoe

          By Outdooraholic

          from Pleasant View, TN

          About Me Avid Cyclist

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Good for Walking
          • Simple to Use

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about Shimano MT31 Sport Shoes - Men's:

              What I like most about these shoes is they don't look like your typical bike shoe. They look like a regular pair of shoes.

              • Sizing:
              • Feels true to size
              • Width:
              • Feels true to width

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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              Nov

              19

              2008

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              Good shoe but not for wide feet.

              By nobleviola

              from Portland, OR

              About Me Avid Cyclist

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Durable Sole
              • Good for Walking
              • Good Traction
              • Simple to Use

              Cons

              • Not Adjustable

              Best Uses

              • Commuter shoes
              • Everyday riding

              Comments about Shimano MT31 Sport Shoes - Men's:

              I've been wearing these shoes for about two years, and they're still going strong. Very durable. Not waterproof, so if you're riding in wet conditions you'll either want a waterproof sock bootie or toecaps or an over the shoe bootie. They were only available in M width when I bought them, and they are a bit narrow for my EE feet. They'd be perfect if they came in wide widths.

              • Gift:
              • No
              • Sizing:
              • Feels true to size
              • Width:
              • Feels too narrow

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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              Nov

              15

              2008

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              Great Shoes!

              By goatheadgumbo

              from Wisconsin

              About Me Casual/ Recreational

              Pros

              • Good clip no-clip feel

              Cons

              • A Tad Heavy

              Best Uses

              • Clipped or un-clipped mtb

              Comments about Shimano MT31 Sport Shoes - Men's:

              These are GREAT shoes! I am fairly new to mountain biking and bought some PI mtb shoes that are good but offer very poor non-cliped in pedal traction. These Shimanos are fantastic clipped in or non-cliped on the flat side of my pedals for very difficult terrain (ie. bail out). I will buy another pair in a larger size for thicker wool socks for winter riding. Bottom line - awesome shoes!

              • Gift:
              • No
              • Sizing:
              • Feels half size too small
              • Width:
              • Feels true to width

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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              Dec

              17

              2007

              (1 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Very nice shoes

              By cooldan98@yahoo.com

              from Cary, NC

              About Me Avid Cyclist

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Cleanup excellent
              • Durable Sole
              • Good for Walking
              • Good Traction
              • Simple to Use
              • Well Ventilated

              Cons

              • No cons yet

              Best Uses

              • Climbing
              • Commuter shoes
              • Everyday riding

              Comments about Shimano MT31 Sport Shoes - Men's:

              Great shoes once broken in, just like any shoe. Very durable and clean up great!

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (1 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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              Sep

              24

              2007

              (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              Good value

              By aandrew

              from San Diego

              About Me Casual/ Recreational

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Good for Walking
              • Simple to Use

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Everyday riding
                • Mountain biking

                Comments about Shimano MT31 Sport Shoes - Men's:

                These are my first cycling shoes. Up till now, I've be mountain biking in running shoes. The stiff soles make it easier to apply power to the pedals. The cleats have more side-to-side adjustment than is necessary. I have the shoes set almost all the way to the outside to keep them from hitting the crank arms (with Shimano 647 pedals). As already noted, the lace keeper is weird, and useless.

                • Sizing:
                • Feels true to size
                • Width:
                • Feels true to width

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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