Description
Shimano MTB Racing Shoe XC61L Size 47
With the Shimano SH-XC61L Shoes, you will have access to a lightweight pair of durable kicks for your toughest trail riding and XC racing.
Since XC race shoes have many of the same stiffness requirements that youâll have for road shoes, but still with the caveat that you will need to spend some time with your feet on the ground, Shimano has been clever about designing the SH-XC61L with a lightweight outsole that is stiff and has a very low stack height that will keep your feet as close to the pedal as possible. Polyurethane represents the main material used for the sole, though it is layered with carbon fiber and reinforced with a glass fiber midsole shank to optimize stiffness. Then the polyurethane lugs work to shed the mud to keep traction when you are on the ground, and ensure that you wonât have any difficulty clipping in once you need to remount. The front section of the outsole is also fitted with optimally shaped spikes and blocks, which are arranged to maximize traction. The toe spikes can be swapped out according to the riding environment as well. The soles are pre-drilled and threaded to accommodate the Shimano toe spikes that come packaged with the shoes as well as a tool to add or remove the spikes. The spikes and tool are in a small bag in the shoes box and do not come preinstalled. A threaded blank is put in the place of the spike when the spike is not used. With a stiffness rating of seven on a scale of twelve, you can bet that these soles are just what youâll need to enhance your pedaling efficiency, especially on the hard long climbs.
The uppers for the SH-XC61L have been just as carefully considered. Made from Shimanoâs durable synthetic leather, the uppers will mold comfortably to your foot aided by the low-profile micro adjustable ratchet and the off-set Cross X-Straps. The Cross X refers to the fact that of the two hook-and-eye Velcro straps, one opens toward the bike, and one opens away from it. The idea being that you will be able to customize the hold much more effectively with this sort of configuration without cutting off circulation to your toes. The XC61L have been made with the Dynalast technology, which is intended to provide a purposefully snug fit that will relieve fatigue in your calves, hamstrings and lower back. It focuses on producing a shoe last design with an optimized toe-spring section that promotes a smoother, more energy-efficient upstroke. Your cycling shoe will play a role in supporting your foot and pedal motion at the toe-spring section to keep the tension down in the plantar, calf, and hamstring muscles. But it will provide enough support that you wonât get a wiggly, inefficient pedaling motion. Finally, the heel cup is integrated with the sole and fits the shape of the heel. It stabilizes the heel and holds your foot firmly in place.
The Shimano SH-XC61L Shoes come in black and weigh 632 grams in a size 40. For best results, Shimano suggests you pair these with the PD-M8000 mountain bike specific pedal, though they are compatible with any pedal that uses two-hole mountain cleats. And like the road shoes, they have increased your range of adjustment from between an extra 5mm to and extra 9mm, depending on the size of shoe. The success of a ride rests entirely on the efficiency and durability of your equipment. Donât let anything get in the way of your fitness.
