{"product_id":"shimano-sh-wm83-shoes","title":"Shimano SH-WM83 Shoes","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe  Shimano SH-WM83 Shoes represent the lady’s XC shoe in the Japanese brand’s  line-up. Engineered with stability, rigidity and light weight in mind, they  will help you hold the course over the roughest terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you  are wondering how these differ compared to the WM64, you’ll want to look at the  subtle, though important, changes in the sole. Since XC race shoes have many of  the same stiffness requirements that you’ll have for road shoes, but still with  the caveat that you will need to spend some time with your feet on the ground,  Shimano has been clever about designing the WM83 with a lightweight outsole  that is stiff and has a very low stack height that will keep your feet as close  to the pedal as possible. Polyurethane represents the main material used for  the sole, though it is layered with carbon fiber and reinforced with a glass-fiber  midsole shank to optimize stiffness. Then the polyurethane lugs work to shed  the mud to keep traction when you are on the ground, and ensure that you won’t  have any difficulty clipping in once you need to remount. The front section of  the outsole is also fitted with optimally-shaped spikes and blocks, which are  arranged to maximize traction. The toe spikes can be swapped out according to  the riding environment as well. The soles are pre-drilled and threaded to  accommodate the Shimano toe spikes that come packaged with the shoes as well as  a tool to add or remove the spikes. The spikes and tool are in a  small bag in the shoes box and do not come preinstalled. A threaded blank is  put in the place of the spike when the spike is not used. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe  uppers for the SH-WM83 have been just as carefully considered. Made from  Shimano’s durable synthetic leather, the uppers will mold comfortably to your  foot aided by the low-profile micro adjustable ratchet and the off-set Cross  X-Straps. The Cross X refers to the fact that of the two hook-and-eye Velcro  straps, one opens toward the bike, and one opens away from it. The idea being  that you will be able to customize the hold much more effectively with this  sort of configuration without cutting off circulation to your toes. The WM83  have been made with the Women’s Dynalast technology, which is intended to  provide a purposefully snug fit that will relieve fatigue in your calves,  hamstrings and lower back. It focuses on producing a shoe last design with an  optimized toe-spring section that promotes a smoother, more energy-efficient  upstroke. Your cycling shoe will play a role in supporting your foot and pedal  motion at the toe-spring section to keep the tension down in the plantar, calf,  and hamstring muscles. But it will provide enough support that you won’t get a  wiggly, inefficient pedaling motion. Finally, the heel cup is integrated with  the sole and fits the shape of the heel. It stabilizes the heel and holds your  foot firmly in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll  be excited to hit the trails with the Shimano SH-WM83 Shoes, and never worry  about losing feeling in your feet hours outside the nearest town. The two-bolt  cleat mounting pattern is standard for any pedal designed for soled cycling  shoes. And like the  road pedals, they have increased your range of adjustment from between an extra  5mm to and extra 9mm, depending on the size of shoe. With a stiffness rating of  five on a scale that reaches up to twelve, if you need to do a bit of walking  to get through some tough patches, you won’t feel like you are walking on  concrete. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimano","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ 36","offer_id":43520454524972,"sku":"ESHWM83C360L","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 37","offer_id":43520454557740,"sku":"ESHWM83C370L","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 44","offer_id":43520454590508,"sku":"ESHWM83C440L","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/7684\/9196\/files\/shimano-sh-wm83-shoes-8636751.jpg?v=1771297507","url":"https:\/\/ricycles.com\/products\/shimano-sh-wm83-shoes","provider":"RA Cycles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}