Shimano M310 Shoes
BikeRadar verdict
4 out of 5 stars "The stiff, snug fitting Shimano M310 is the
McLaren F1 car of mountain bike shoes"
A direct descendent of the first Shimano SPD shoes
from 1990, the pro race level M310s have an exceptionally stiff
full-length carbon fibre midsole, with some abbreviated hard plastic
moulded tread blocks accompanied by a pair of blanked stud holes in the
toe. The magic, though, is found on the upper: when you buy the
M310 (and any Shimano shoe with Custom Fit uppers) you can opt to have
the shoes heat shrunk to fit your personal foot shape. (This is done in
store and can be redone a number of times.) Once moulded, the 310
is pretty much the best fitting mountain bike shoe. The
310’s smooth micro buckle keeps the shoe fitting snugly, with support
from the wide twin Velcro forefoot straps. The Shimano micro buckle is a
thing of beauty and helps tailor the fit perfectly to your foot. Durability
is very good – bordering on excellent – and despite its fancy looks,
the M310 is a genuine off-road workhorse capable of year-round daily
pounding. Be careful on wet and slippery surfaces, though, as the
exposed carbon on the sole can easily catch you out.
Price (each): $419.13 (was $479.00)
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