Shoes Shimano Alpencross
Barely a year into the endurance test and the successor to the SH-MT90 is already on the scene. As the SH-MT91 with the addition "Mountain Touring", it still has to prove whether it can top the previous model. Looking more like a hiking boot than a delicate bike shoe, the Alpencross lives up to its name and is primarily recommended for adventurers who value durability over lightweight.
The boot offers a very good fit, protects against twisting in rough terrain and, thanks to the Gore-Tex membrane, can withstand heavy rain and low temperatures. The hardness of the sole is perfectly adequate for biking and the pre-moulded, grippy Vibram sole means that even longer hiking/pushing passages are no problem.
***** (max. 6 stars)
CONCLUSIONSolid bike boot for alpine crosses and demanding terrain. Good fit and moisture protection are included.
PRICE 199 Euro (SH-MT91)
WEIGHT 1350 grams in size 45
DISTRIBUTION Paul Lange & Co., Tel. 0711/258802, www.paul-lange.de
Photo: Georg Grieshaber
