Shimano GE500W denim

Shimano GE500 Denim Women's Gravity Enduro Cycling Shoes

The Shimano GE5W - denim are versatile SPD shoes designed for trail and enduro riding. They combine a skate-inspired style with technical features focused on stability, bike control, and comfort, with a women's-specific last to ensure a natural fit.

Designed for demanding off-road use, they feature a SHIMANO ULTREAD GE outsole optimized for enduro, a TORBAL 2.0 midsole for enhanced control on descents, and a widened pedal channel for improved stability when the SPD pedal is not clipped in. Stiffness index: 5/12.

Main features

• Made with SHIMANO ULTREAD GE rubber and a sole design optimized for enduro riding
• TORBAL 2.0 midsole offering torsional flexibility to improve control on descents and in turns
• Extended pedal channel for improved SPD stability when the shoe is unclipped
• Multi-layer EVA foam with intermediate height absorbs impacts while rolling and walking
• Breathable upper with skate-style lacing and a wide instep strap
• Women's specific shape for a natural and comfortable fit
• SPD midfoot positioning for improved stability and enhanced bike control
• Padded inner collar for added protection

Technologies

• ULTREAD
• TORBAL 2.0
• Pedal Channel
• SPD

Technical details

• Model: SH-GE500WOMEN
• Series: SHIMANO
• Model year: 2024
• Model year: 2025
• Sex: Female
• Segment: Offroad / Gravity Enduro
• Product name: GE500 Women's
• Shape type: Volume Trail Women's Last
• Stiffness index: 5
• Wedge system: SPD
• Recommended pedal: PD-ME700
• E-Bike Rated: Yes
• Midfoot cleat adjustment: Yes

Construction

• Closure: 1 strap, quick lacing
• Upper material: Fabric
• Outsole material: ULTREAD rubber
• Midsole material: Fiberglass-reinforced nylon + EVA
• Insole: Flat
• Weight (size 40): 375 g

Colors and sizes

• Colors: Black, Denim, Black/Amber
• Sizes: 36 to 44

Adhesion and use in technical terrain

SHIMANO ULTREAD GE outsoles, optimized for enduro riding, are designed for intense descents and to provide strong grip on technical climbs. The hexagonal pattern, widened pedal channel, and specific profile in the toe and heel areas improve control and stability on technical terrain and slippery surfaces.