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#5 in Cycling Shoes

Shimano SH-ME502

Name: Shimano SH-ME502
Brand: Shimano
Rating: 8.5 (1 reviews)

Shimano

$120.00 – $150.00

Trail and gravel shoe with a 2-bolt SPD-compatible sole, torsional midsole rated 5 of 12 for hike-a-bike walkability, and BOA L6 dial with a toe strap. Its rubberized outsole grips rocks and trail obstacles confidently.

8.5

Excellent

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #5 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

8.5

User Sentiment

8.4

Value Score

8.7

Complaint Risk

9.3

Freshness

7.9

Community

8.9

Availability

9.4

Pros

Walkable lugged sole
SPD compatibility suits gravel and spin
Secure BOA fit at mid price

Cons

Heavier than road shoes
Warm on hot climbs

Don't buy this if…

Don't buy for pure road racing, since the flexible lugged sole sacrifices power transfer for walkability.

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Shimano SH-ME502

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