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The Iconic Shimano SPD Sandal
The Shimano SH-SD501 Cycling Sandal is legendary in the global cycling community and continues to be an international bestseller year after year. It's no surprise that the SH-SD501 SPD Sandal is the longest-running, fundamentally unchanged product in Shimano's lineup. This is no doubt due to the fact that it's an extremely comfortable choice for casual riding in warm weather while still allowing the rider to maintain optimal pedaling efficiency.
Features
Warm weather casual riding option that wears like a sandal and pedals like a cycling shoe.
Fiber glass reinforced shank plate for optimum sole rigidity.
Stable rubber outsole for comfortable riding and walking.
Smooth mesh and synthetic leather liner for barefoot riding comfort.
Classic dual strap and open-toe design for an efficient and comfortable fit.
Same one-step sizing as Shimano cycling shoes.
SPD two bolt cleat compatible
Free Exchanges: This product qualifies for free exchanges within the first 60 days after order. We'll cover the shipping both ways for US customers if you need a different size and/or color of this product. Returned product must be in new condition with all labels and packaging. Free exchanges apply only for product in stock or available for backorder.
B-Stock - This product has one or more B-Stock units available. These units can be purchased at a discount (see option select). B-Stock units were returned from other customers and may have missing or damaged packaging materials. Cleats may have been mounted leaving minor marks on the soles. These units are otherwise as new. The full manufacturer warranty applies. Click Here for more information.
The product weight specified is an approximate weight based on the manufacturer's specifications (if available) or our measurement of one or two examples. For most products, the weight will typically vary by 5% to 10%.
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Great customer service as usual. I exchanged for a smaller size. Have used these sandals in spin class and occasionally outside for years.
by BC-MJB
Cycling Enthusiast
Gainesville Florida
Great price and quality construction. Shimano has great products.
Reviewed 10/31/2022
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Super comfortable and perfect for warm day riding!
by CyclingSteveGuam
Daily Commuter
Asan, Guam
I use my cycling sandals daily for commuting to work on Guam. I love their comfort and ease to use! I no longer need to use socks, allowing my feet to breath which is awesome! On wet cycling days I don't have to worry about whether by shoes will dry before I need them for my return commute. For tropical climates these are definitely the way to go!
Reviewed 10/7/2022
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The most versatile bike footwear I have ever used
by Barry Brenner
Cycling Enthusiast
Los Angeles, CA
3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
These SH-SD501 sandals are Slightly better than my previous pair of Shimano sandals which I have been using for six (possibly eight) years. They are more foot friendly in that they are lighter and have, I think, more of a rocker sole, which makes them easier to walk in. I can wear waterproof socks when it rains and more wool socks underneath them if it is too cold, since they are adjustable to accommodate the extra bulk. There is also the option of wearing Goretex overboots for even more insulation on top of all that. Altogether, they are the most versatile bike footwear I have ever used and I will not wear anything else unless someone designs a better product. I'm a year round cyclist and tourist and do not own a car.
Reviewed 7/21/2021
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Niche Product
Shimano has these dialed after years of production. Great outdoors in the summer but also great indoors year round with Zwift!
Reviewed 6/2/2022
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Great within limits
by Dr Bob
Cycling Enthusiast
PNW
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
These sandals are great with clip-in pedals, With flat pedals the insert covering the cleat hole is very hard material that does not grip well, One of the most comfortable shoes I have tried with cleats. Flatties a no go.
Reviewed 5/20/2023
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Great sandal.
I've owned the old 3 strap version for many years. They're coming to the end of their life and these two strap ones are a nice replacement. They fit well and are very comfortable. They're easy to walk around in as well as cycle in. I'd recommend them to anyone that wants to cycle in sandals.
Reviewed 5/16/2023
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Nice comfortable no hot foot
by Anonymous
Casual Cyclist
Illinois
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Very comfortable even for my wide feet. Velcro just catches enough even with socks in the fall weather. I get crazy tan lines but feet are cool in the summer and fall with socks. I use to ride in the winter in my younger years but now too cold so these sandals are great for my biking (triking)
My old pair of Shimano sandals were a size too big but were using when I was riding a road bike to protect my toes. Was getting the 'hot feet' so only used a few times even with wide MTB platform pedals.
When I transitioned to the recumbent trike I was still getting the 'hot feet' with the older pair.
The new pair I purchased the exact/correct size. I ride a recumbent trike now and setting my cleats all the way back toward my heel eliminates the 'hot feet' Cleats sit more behind the ball of my foot. Happy feet...now I can ride longer in my neighborhood. Great price now and these are actually my backup pair : )
Reviewed 1/9/2023
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Sandaled feet are happy feet!
by BikingOmi
Sammamish, WA
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
I ordered these sandals at a friend's recommendation. We cycled together for 2 weeks in 100+ temperatures. While my feet were miserably stuffed into cycling shoes, hers were happily open to the breeze. For my next trip, I was equipped with these sandals. What a difference! Instead of being constricted in a hard shoe, my feet had room to breathe. And yes, I probably gave up a little in performance, but the trade-off for comfort was well worth it!
Reviewed 9/29/2022
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Great for hot weather
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Good construction, comfortable, we ride in Florida & it�s hot. Much cooler than bike shoes.
Easy to walk in off the bike.
Reviewed 9/12/2022
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if you are going to wear sandals while riding... use these
by damnchap
Daily Commuter
San Francisco Bay Area
5 of 5 customers found this review helpful.
Okay I hated the idea of riding with sandals. Unfortunately, issues with my feet have forced me to try these shoes so I can keep riding. As much as I hate to admit it, I find that I enjoy riding with sandals now.
Wearing these, move me from the older "competitive racer" category to firmly into the daily commuter or cycling enthusiast and possibly into the casual cyclist - just because of these sandals.
All the snark aside, there is something amazing not having to squeeze my feet into uncomfortable and narrow cycling shoes (a possible origin to the issues with my feet), so I do recommend these sandals.
Reviewed 7/11/2022
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Shimano sandals
I�ve yet to try these since it�s still winter but they seem to fit fine. A little long as I�m between sizes. I�m typically a 10.5 so I ordered an 11. Wish they made half sizes.
Reviewed 1/26/2023
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Shimano sandals
I've yet to try these since it's still winter but they seem to fit fine. A little long as I'm between sizes. I'm typically a 10.5 so I ordered an 11. Wish they made half sizes.
Reviewed 1/26/2023
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super cycling sandal
great spd sandal. highly recommend this product
Reviewed 1/16/2023
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Indispensable summer riding shoes!
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Seattle
Saved my life in the Methow Valley Sawtooth range, but then it was time for a new pair. But, don�t try to use them on any Tour de France bike tour � the guides won�t let you, despite being stiff enough to use with eggbeaters.
Reviewed 1/20/2023
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So Comfortable!
by Bike Fanatic
Cycling Enthusiast
Livermore, CA
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
I've been needing a good quality pair of sandals for a while. This fit the bill for comfort and value. They look like they will last for years. The Shimano XT of sandals. I probably won't go clipless with them. The bolts for the SPDs are quite recessed so there's no worry of scratching wooden floors...
Reviewed 8/25/2022
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Used the Shimano sandals on a 2 week cycling tour and they were very versatile, in that they doubled as walking sandals.
by finbar
Cycling Enthusiast
Tacoma, WA
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
The only issue I had was the length of the straps, as I have high insteps. The company sent a larger size and that solved the problem. I liked the fact that sandals, minus cleats, can work as walking sandals as well, so less weight in my luggage.
Reviewed 7/14/2022
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Best cycling product I have bought in years
I have been trying to find a pair of these for years. They are the best cycling shoes I have own. I often keep them on when I finish my ride and have to walk the dog.
Very comfortable and perfect when I ride my recumbent.
Reviewed 7/14/2022
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Lighter weight but don't fit well
by Wiglet in KC
Cycling Enthusiast
Kansas City, MO
0 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
I like that these are lighter weight than my other cycling sandals... however, they are too wide on me and they can't be tightened far enough for me - allowing my feet to slip around inside too much that it is somewhat dangerous when I need to put my feet down. Now, I have fairly expensive shoes I cannot use. Guess it's off to try and sell them on marketplace - hopefully to someone with wider feet than me!
Reviewed 7/8/2022
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Replacing my worn-out Nashbar sandals
by rakon107
Cycling Enthusiast
Allentown, PA
If you like biking in sandals, then these are great! I was not too concerned about open-toe vs. covered toe, so not a factor here. A bit pricey, but not a big deal given the years of use I will get from them.
Reviewed 6/24/2022
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Good Quality Footware
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Even if I never ride a bike with these they are way cooler than Crocs and all the other dad shoes men are wearing nowadays.
Reviewed 10/31/2022
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