Shimano Launches Updated 2020 Footwear Line 9

Cross Country

Shimano has redesigned the mid-level XC5 and XC5W (SH-XC501) women’s cross-country mountain bike shoes for 2020 to deliver more comfort, stability, and grip. The new XC5/XC5W like the RC5 siblings utilizes a one-piece composite material for the upper construction that improves comfort. The shoe’s design lowers the stack height which improves stability.

Shimano’s exclusive, grippy Michelin rubber outsole design has cascaded down from the premium XC7 shoe for the new XC5/XC5W. The outsole’s rubber compound provides optimal grip and traction in different parts of the outsole.

• Breathable composite synthetic-leather/mesh/TPU upper
• BOA L6 micro-adjust dial closure
• Stiffness rating: 7 of 12
• Shimano Dynalast
• Sizes: 36-44 in Women’s and 40-48 Men’s standard and wide
• Colors: XC5W – Navy Blue; XC5 – Black, Blue
• Weight: 340g
• MSRP: $160

Gravity and Enduro

Shimano’s flagship AM7/AM7W (SH-AM702) and AM9 (SH-AM902) gravity/enduro shoes were redesigned for 2020. Along with the new 2020 Shimano GR footwear, the new AM9 and AM7/AM7W shoes feature a new proprietary Shimano rubber outsole with an original compound and tread pattern that maximizes grip and durability. The outsole design has several unique features: A wider contact area optimized to connect with Shimano SAINT PD-M820 pedals; toe/heel tread patterns designed for walking traction, a new extended pedal channel providing a stable shoe to pedal platform when not clipped in as well as cleat position and adjustment range with more rearward range specifically tuned for gravity riding.

The AM9 (SH-AM902) maximizes protection for the abuse that extreme gravity riding conditions present. An armored lace shield provides extra protection from debris, covering the speed lacing system which allows fast, secure adjustments. A molded toe-cap shields the front of the foot while an asymmetrically raised padded ankle collar and sidewall guards against the drivetrain. The new AM9s also absorb less water and dry quickly.

• Stiffness rating: 6 of 12
• Volume Tour last
• Sizes: 37-48
• Colors: Black, Navy
• Weight: 375g
• MSRP: $160

Rounding out the new footwear additions, the ME5 trail and enduro shoe is now offered in an additional Shimano Blue color for 2020. 

New GR9 and GR7 Gravity footwear

The GR9 and GR7 flat pedal Downhill/Enduro shoes were redesigned for 2020 and offer improved grip as a central new feature thanks to a new Michelin rubber sole compound.

Both shoes also offer enhanced protection from a TPU reinforcement layer, robust toe cap and asymmetrically raised padded ankle collar. The shoes are available in new navy or black (GR9) and yellow or black (GR7) colors and new GR7W is women’s specific and available in grey/blue.

MT701 Hikeable mountain bike shoe

The mountain bike specific MT7 is a versatile cycling shoe built for mountain touring, hike/bike adventures or bikepacking. Both versions come with a BOA L6 dial, a rubber sole and shock-absorbing EVA midsole for pedaling efficiency and walking comfort.

MSRP $140

Head to Shimano's site for more pictures and information on the shoe line.