SHIMANOSPD Cleat Set Multi-Directional Release Type SM-SH56

I like being able to clip in, but the road bike cleats I've tried are too hard to clip out of and uncomfortable to walk on. I have a couple pair of mountain bike shoes that have the SPD cleats recessed so I can clip in and also walk normally in them. I prefer these cleats over the regular Shimano SPD cleats because they clip into the pedals easily and securely, but are also very easy to clip out of at a moment's notice. So far, knock on wood, I haven't had an embarrassing (and potentially dangerous) incident of falling because I couldn't clip out fast enough.

Easily went onto my cycling shoes and work great with my XTR pedals.

These fit any Shimano pedals and are easy to install on your bike shoes.

Wow! So nice! They clip in much easier than my 20 year old cleats! Did not come with Allen wrench, thought I read one was to be included.

Clipping in for the first time at 50 and I'd bought the shoes but they didn't come with cleats. These are standard, apparently, and were easy to install and worked as they're supposed to. Having no previous experience, I only know that they work well with me, easy to clip in and easy to get out quickly at intersections and stops.

I just got a Schwinn IC4 stationary bike for using inside during the snowy weather when I can’t bike outside. I had trouble finding out what cleat you need on your bike shoes to connect to the bike pedal. These SM-SH56 cleats are exactly what I needed. They were so easy to install on the bike shoes, even for an old grandmother! The metal is very sturdy. It is very easy to turn your foot a bit and click in and out of the bike pedal. It is so much better to spin when your foot is connected to the pedal as you can pull up and push down. You get a better workout. They were a great price also. I recommend these.

I got these cleats for the spin class at my gym and have been so happy with them. It took a couple of minutes to get the angles dialed in for my stance with my shoes but once I did it made a huge difference. I have noticed a huge difference in my power output and the overall workouts using these cleats. Best of all, they are really affordable compared to some of the other cleats out there and that was a huge bonus for me.

Hi Folks. These SM-SH56 cleats from Shimano work fine and are indeed easier to release. Until now I've used the unidirectional model, but started to move to the 56's, knowing that when in a hurry I can bail the pedal without hesitation. I've had a few falls and scares and are no longer young, so these clips keep me safe and confident. Easy to install, stout, well constructed. Recommended.