Shimano SH-MW501 Winter MTB Shoe

I wanted warmer shoes for winter riding in Wisconsin. my winter riding is mostly road riding, but I ave done 8 or 9 trail rides qith them too.

I like the warmth and the ankle coverage.

They fit my wide feet very well, and have a very adjustable fit. If I am not careful I can get them too tight and my feet will be cold. Set them to the right tightness and they are warm and comfortable with great control.

I do have wide feet, and when set properly for my feet, there is a bit of the velcro visible. I wish the flaps were a bit bigger, but people with narrower feet probably feel the opposite.

So far they have worked great for riding about an hour and a half at a time six days a week in temperatures ranging from 11 to 60 degrees. Typically it has been in the 30-35 degree F range

It is often snowy, and I have been rained on about a half dozen times now, and my feet/socks have never felt wet showing that they breath pretty well too. WHen I wore shoe covers in the past my feet were often wet from sweating.

After using these shoes this winter I will never go back to shoe covers again.

Unfortunately, this is the first pair of Shimano shoes that fit me poorly. Unfortunately, I had to ride in them to figure out they horribly rub my outer ankles when peddling so I can't return them. I've tried to mitigate with adding thicker insoles which has helped a little bit. The good: they're warm. The bad: most everything else in my case unfortunately. Could entirely be just a personal fit issue, but I do ride/have had three other pairs of Shimanos which I really like, hence the trust in the brand. These ones are just not good for me nor my feet.

More and more I ride in the winter months whenever possible. Cold hands and feet are the bane of cold weather cycling. I rode on a mix of gravel trails and a bit of road with wind chill in the 20's. These boots are superior to my road boots in that they seem totally wind proof. Wearing a single pair of Castelli wool socks I couldn't believe how warm and comfortable my feet remained. Given how insulated they are I wouldn't ride with them over 35-40 degrees. When I did my feet actually felt a like clammy. I don't know how they'd hold up in the very wet conditions I've heard people describe. They do feel very heavy as well if that's important to you. As I said my road boots feel light but not as protective and warm.No need for chemical warmers with these for me anyway.Oh I sized up one size as recommend by Western staff for a perfect fit!

Fingers and toes can bring your riding to a close. Ever think you'll lose digits after a ride? I was riding in the 20-30 degree range with great shoe covers and chemical warmers because I really didn't ride my old heavy mountain bike much. There was some suffering. This year I wanted the option to take my Iron Horse 4.5 instead of my expensive road bike when sun glare and wet roads made riding too risky for me, I sized up from 46 (winter road boot and shoes) to 47 as suggested by Westernbikeworks staff, the boots fit perfectly! I rode yesterday in windy thirty-degree weather. Wow! What a difference! My feet were almost sweating with one pair of Castelli socks and no warmers. These boots look like they will last forever, and the price is right! very happy

Love the shoe. It keeps my toes warm and that keeps me riding. The size seems to run a bit larger than I am used to, but with winter socks the fit was perfect. Feels like these things are built like a tank, so if weight is your concern you may go elsewhere.

So, after years of riding with cold wet feet I decided to give the Shimano MW501 a try. The first ride out the temperature was at 22 degrees and wet. With a wool pair of socks these shoes rocked. My feet were warm and dry, which is a first while riding for a long time. I used to put the bike up for the winter but not anymore.

Pros:

Waterproof, a thin layer of flannel type of material, with wool socks they will keep ur feet warm, grippy, sturdy, made to last

Cons:

Price (but you get what you pay for) and they run a size big (I wear a 13 so I ordered my typical 48, had to return them for a 47).

Bottom line. GET THEM if you are tired of cold wet feet.

Good fit for my narrow/flat foot. Really warm. Have yet to truly test long wet ride. Unfortunately, one lace already developed a knot/bubble and does slide through the tightening strap. Should be easy replacement, but bummed it happened so soon (1-2 months in).

Good fit for my narrow/flat foot. Really warm. Have yet to truly test long wet ride. Unfortunately, one lace already developed a knot/bubble and does slide through the tightening strap. Should be easy replacement, but bummed it happened so soon (1-2 months in).

very warm and after sizing down, I think they may be the best fitting bike shoes in my collection. I have a "low volume" foot and fit them with superfeet insert.

Great shoe for getting out on those cold days on my gravel bike. Let me extend my season. Have worn them down to 40 degrees and wind and kept warm.

I love this shoe! It's warm on the trails and is also great for a commuter trip to the grocery store that might include icy walkways. The deep lug soles provide plenty of traction on combination snow, ice, mud & rock trails. It is a good fit for my D width foot and provides solid support with good power transfer to the pedals. So much easier than an over-boot or plastic bag inside my warm season shoes.

I have used them for fat biking in the snow. I plan to use them during the wet spring mountain bike rides. I think they will keep me dry for the most part. I'm hoping they will repel water through the peddling river crossings.

Feet are warm and dry. Typical ride is 40 miles 3-4X per week over a mix of paved gravel and single track. Shoes have been warm and dry. Layer over the top of shoe collar is key to keeping dry. Plenty of room for winter socks.

I have purchased much more expensive boots that didn't perform as well as this one.

I live and commute in Seattle. Our winters aren't REALLY cold, but they are damp and wet. This boot has been awesome.

I bought a larger size so I can put on a thicker winter sock, and it's fantastic. This morning was 34 degrees and damp. I never once thought about my feet.

They have a LOT of velcro, but after putting them on a few times, it becomes very second nature.

Highly recommend this boot, especially at this price!

6�-1� 210lbs daily commuter. I wear size 11 usually but sized up 11.5 for doubling up on socks to use these shoes year round. I no longer use use shoe covers thanks to these shoes,� perform so well. Warm down to -10�C on 1 hour early morning commutes and flexible for good pedal control & comfortable motion. Completely waterproof and wind proof. Just make sure no gaps between bib or tights at ankles. Killer shoes all round, great price, great design.

Use them for road and mountain biking now for several years. So far down to 6 degree celsius but would expect that they are also excellent down to lower temperatures. Never cold or wet feet, used them also in heavy rain. The laces are simple but effective - make sure that they don't get caught in the Velcro. Fit is great for my feet, would also work with thicker socks - although I never had to do that. I should have purchased them years earlier. Not cheap but worth the purchase.

This year I decided to invest in warm cycling gear to keep me riding beyond the typical season. This is a warm, dry boot that I use on gravel rides and my short work commute. I typically wear booties but they're never quite warm enough. My feet stay dry and warm without fussing with booties.

I like that there is enough volume in the shoe to wear a thick sock or even two socks if it's really cold. However, a thin sock might leave you wanting to add a thicker insole.

This has the bulk of a boot - it's intended for mtn biking. But I don't mind the bulk even on 1-2 hour gravel rides. This is Shimano quality at a reasonable price. I expect them to last a long time.

Bought these on end-of-season sale and wore them quite a bit before warm weather. The soft cuff is very adaptable to all ankle diameters and cycling characteristics. The cuff closure is also much preferred to a zipper. Didn't test at temperatures significantly colder than freezing, but with a wool sock, they were quite warm and dry in the 30's and 40's.

I bought some Shimano MW501 shoes and I really like them. I've been using regular MTB shoes and shoe covers for six years and these boots just make the whole getting ready and actually riding really nice :-) If you're used to using your regular MTB shoes and putting shoe covers over them for winter/rainy cold weather riding, you'll like these shoes. They are just a little stiff compared to my regular shoes..but they are boots, so that's expected..but they are comfortable and did I mention..WARM. Plus... the snow and rain and mush won't be pushing up through your cleats into your shoe like when your wearing shoe covers. Summary: you won't regret buying them...and you can still use your MTB shoes and covers to remind yourself occasionally...what it used to be like riding in winter. Oh..and if you can, buy some "Leg Shields" for winter riding too.

I bought these winter shoes on sale for about $130. I've worn them on two longer rides with no issues. My feet weren't too cold and the shoes were not constricting with a thicker sock. Initially I was worried that they weren't in the wide but the 45 fits me great. For reference, I wear size 10 in five ten biking shoes and all my other biking shoes are 45.