In an effort to give you some insight into the products we plan to send through our rigorous testing process here at Dirt Rag, we’ve come up with the Stuff Preview series. Each week, we’ll present one product that is currently in the hands of one of our testing staff. We’ll post a photo of the product, and give you the basic skinny as put forth by the product manufacturer. These products will appear in a future issue of Dirt Rag, and you’ll have to subscribe or buy the issue to get the full review.

This week we have Shimano SPD Sneakers.

Karl, Dirt Rag Product Testing Coordinator, says: “When I was  looking to outfit Justin with some SPD-compatible shoes for his foray into DH racing, Shimano’s SPD Sneakers came immediately to mind. They’ve been around for a long time, and represent the de-facto standard in the category. I figured that it was high time for a Dirt Rag review.”

Manufacturer’s Features

  • Armored lace shield and side panels provide extra protection for more aggressive riding

  • Clipless & platform pedal compatible sole provides for stable pedaling under rough conditions

  • Mid-top ankle protection

  • Stable and durable fiberglass reinforced polyamide midsole

  • SPD compatible

Interested in Shimano SPD Sneakers? What do YOU really want to learn about them? Leave a reply below to let our tester know what you want to read about. Your feedback will allow us to deliver a more useful review for you, our readers.