What does HS mean on the GE900 HS?

Hot Seat. Shimano calls the GE900HS the Hot Seat edition of its flagship enduro shoe, aimed at pro-level enduro and downhill racers and anyone pushing limits on the trail. Compared with the standard GE900 it gets a Force Control midsole with much firmer EVA foam (25% harder, Shimano says), a slimmer shielded BOA dial, a redesigned ankle collar and a refined toe cap.

GE900 GORE-TEX or GE900 HS?

They solve different problems. The GE900 GORE-TEX adds a waterproof GORE-TEX sock-style liner, a TORBAL 2.0 midsole that lets the heel flex torsionally, and a shielded BOA L6 dial Shimano says works with winter gloves; stiffness index 7, 464 g (EU 43). The GE900 HS (Hot Seat) is the race version: a Force Control midsole with much firmer EVA, 25% harder than the standard GE900 according to Shimano, a slimmer shielded BOA dial and a neoprene ankle collar, at 436 g, but no waterproof liner. Cold, wet winters: GTX. Racing and dry trails: HS.

Which pedals for the GE900 GORE-TEX and GE900 HS?

Both are SPD shoes with a midfoot cleat position and Shimano’s expanded pedal channel, which keeps the shoe stable on the pedal even when you’re not clipped in. Shimano lists the SAINT PD-M821 as a best-match pedal for both, but any SPD pedal works; our Deore XT PD-M8220 and XTR PD-M9220 SPD trail pedals are compatible too. They take standard 2-bolt SPD cleats (SM-SH51 or multi-release SM-SH56).

Do Shimano shoes run small, and what does Wide mean?

Shimano's own advice: cycling shoes are meant to be form-fitting and on the snug side, so if you are between sizes, size up. Measure your foot length standing with your heel against a wall and use the chart in the size guide. Wide sizes keep the same length and sole but add roughly 9–10 mm of circumference around the ball of the foot — the answer if the length is right but the forefoot pinches.

SHIMANO GE900 HS MTB Shoes

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The essentials

Best for

Enduro racing
Downhill
Bike park

SHIMANO GE900 HS MTB Shoes - White

Technologies

Specifications

Closure	Shielded BOA dial + strap
Sole	Force Control, carbon-reinforced nylon + EVA, ULTREAD GE
Weight	436 g (EU 43, Shimano)
Cleat system	SPD (2-bolt, midfoot)
Sizes	EU 38–48

Force Control midsole

A Force Control midsole plate with extra-firm EVA foam for the extreme stiffness powerful downhill riders need. Shimano says the midsole is 25% harder than the standard GE900’s.

Robust closure system

BOA Fit System with a shielded, low-profile dial and textile lace guides hidden between upper and tongue, to hold a precise fit on rough trails.

ULTREAD GE outsole

Enduro-optimised SHIMANO ULTREAD GE rubber compound and grippy tread for slick hike-a-bike sections.

Refined ankle collar

A neoprene collar that hugs the ankle to keep dirt and debris out.

Expanded pedal channel

An extended SPD pedal channel that Shimano says gives next-level stability on the pedal when you’re not clipped in, and smooth, fast engagement.

Neutral cleat placement

Midfoot SPD cleat placement that Shimano says improves stability and bike control.

SHIMANO GE900 HS MTB Shoes - White

Compare with

	SHIMANO GE900 HS MTB Shoes - WhiteThe Hot Seat edition of Shimano’s flagship enduro shoe, made for enduro and downhill racers: a Force Control midsole with much firmer EVA foam (25% harder than the standard GE900, Shimano says) for a stiffer, more stable platform, a slim shielded BOA dial, a neoprene ankle collar and midfoot SPD cleat placement.	SHIMANO GE900 GORE-TEX MTB Shoes - Black Choose it for cold, wet days: clip-in SPD with a GORE-TEX liner and a TORBAL 2.0 midsole.	SHIMANO GF800 Flat Pedal MTB Shoes - Black/Amber Choose it if you ride flat pedals: ULTREAD GF sole, Force Control shank plate and a shielded BOA L6 dial.
Regular price	€173,95	€171,99	€126,53
Safety rating	—	—	—
Closure	Shielded BOA dial + strap	Shielded BOA L6 + strap	Shielded BOA L6
Sole	Force Control, carbon-reinforced nylon + EVA, ULTREAD GE	Carbon-reinforced nylon + EVA, ULTREAD GE	Shank plate + layered EVA, ULTREAD GF
Weight	436 g (EU 43, Shimano)	464 g (EU 43, Shimano)	396 g (EU 43, Shimano)
Cleat system	SPD (2-bolt, midfoot)	SPD (2-bolt, midfoot)	None (flat pedals)
Sizes	EU 38–48	EU 38–48	EU 38–48
Waterproofing	—	GORE-TEX liner	—
Stiffness index	—	7	3
Last	—	VOLUME TRAIL	VOLUME TRAIL

Spare parts & accessories

SHIMANO Deore XT PD-M8220 SPD Trail Pedals - Black €96,99
SHIMANO XTR PD-M9220 SPD Trail Pedals - Black €133,95
SHIMANO MTB Cleats SPD SM SH51 - Black €8,25

SHIMANO GE900 HS MTB Shoes - White

Size guide

EU	US	Foot length (cm)	Foot length (in)
38	5–5.5	23.8	9.4
38.5	5.5–6	24.2	9.5
39	6	24.5	9.6
39.5	6.5	24.9	9.8
40	7	25.2	9.9
40.5	7.5	25.5	10.0
41	7–7.5	25.8	10.2
41.5	8	26.2	10.3
42	8.5	26.5	10.4
42.5	8.5–9	26.9	10.6
43	9	27.2	10.7
43.5	9.5	27.5	10.8
44	10	27.8	10.9
44.5	10–10.5	28.2	11.1
45	10.5	28.5	11.2
45.5	11	28.9	11.4
46	11–11.5	29.2	11.5
46.5	11.5	29.5	11.6
47	12	29.8	11.7
48	12.5	30.5	12.0

Shimano: cycling shoes are meant to be form-fitting and on the snug side — if between sizes, size up. Wide sizes keep the same length but add about 9–10 mm of circumference around the ball of the foot.

How to measure

Stand on a sheet of paper with your heel against a wall, mark the tip of your longest toe and measure the distance in centimetres. Measure both feet and go by the longer one.

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Description

The Hot Seat edition of Shimano’s flagship enduro shoe, made for enduro and downhill racers: a Force Control midsole with much firmer EVA foam (25% harder than the standard GE900, Shimano says) for a stiffer, more stable platform, a slim shielded BOA dial, a neoprene ankle collar and midfoot SPD cleat placement. For racing and hard riding; it has no waterproof liner, so for winter pick the GE900 GORE-TEX.

Force Control midsole with extra-firm EVA, 25% harder than the standard GE900 (Shimano)
Slim, shielded BOA dial with textile lace guides hidden under the tongue
ULTREAD GE outsole with an expanded SPD pedal channel
Neoprene ankle collar; midfoot SPD cleat placement
436 g (EU 43, Shimano)

Available sizes