Shimano has massively boosted its range of cycle-specific footwear for 2016 with additions to its performance road, enduro, gravity, all mountain and women’s-specific series.
Developed in conjunction with downhill super-family Dan, Gee and Rachel Atherton, the new additions to the popular all-mountain range are aimed at gravity and enduro riders.
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Joining the line-up are the AM9 and AM7, clipless and flat respectively, and the AM5, an SPD option with a more relaxed style aimed at gravity and BMX riders.
Both the AM9 and AM7 feature many of the same features that made their predecessors, the AM45 and AM41, popular. These include reinforced high sidewalls, gravity specific rubber with a tread pattern designed for maximum pedal traction and Vibram soles. The armoured lace shields, a welcome protection from the elements, also remain.
New for the 2016 models is the pedal channel. This is effectively a scooped out portion of the sole, which Shimano states will make re-engaging with the pedal while unclipped a whole lot easier. This feature also brings a weight advantage, with a saving of 217g per pair (size 40) on the AM9 over the AM45.
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