SHIMANO SM-SH45 SPD-SL Cleat Covers

Some years ago, after wearing out several sets of Shimano SPD cleats, I went looking for cleat covers. Shimano's were expensive so I tried a different brand that was $5-6 cheaper. They worked but they weren't that snug and eventually one of the covers fell off and I lost it. Stupidly, I ordered another set of the same brand and—no surprise—had the same results. So I decided to try the Shimanos. They are very snug and provide excellent protection for the cleats. They are snug enough that it's a little hard to get them on and off with one hand, which took some getting used to, but it's a small price to pay for not having to worry about them falling off. I wish I had bought them years ago!

Walked on grass and dirt with these on and they kept my cleats clean! they snap on easily and are slim enough to keep in your jersey pocket. They feel sturdy, like they’ll last awhile, so the $18 price feels reasonable.

Unlike other brands, these actually stay on the cleats so you don't have to worry about losing one every 15 steps. They're made from a very firm rubber that stretches just enough to go over the cleat, but then contracts to grip it tightly. That makes them a little fiddlier to put on/take off than the softer alternatives, but I think it's well worth it. There also narrower than the alternatives because they only cover the center part of the cleat; the side clips will stick out, but the rubber sole is thick enough that they won't contact the ground, so you can walk on relatively smooth surfaces without worrying about damage. If you're picking your way through a rock garden you would want to be careful that you don't bash the protruding side tips against anything, but you probably won't be negotiating that kind of terrain in hard cleats anyway. (That's why MTB shoes use the recessed cleats!) The sole is textured and grippy; it don't have any slippage on smooth sealed concrete, and I expect that even ice will be negotiable in the winter.

I noticed walking on my gravel driveway was causing my new cleats to deteriorate quickly. Walking in the grass was messy so I purchased the cleat covers to reduce wear to my cleats. They snap on easily, stay on, and protect my cleats from the rocks. Just pull them off just before I take off, and drop in my jersey pocket. I am happy with my purchase. I can’t testify to durability as I just purchased them this week. I can say that I am glad I purchased them. An ounce of prevention is worth a ton of trouble later on. Hopefully they will prolong the life of my cleats, therefore saving me money.

These really snap on and fit well, but they are just a pain in the butt to carry with you. As you would imagine, you walk on them, and they get very dirty. So you have to find a place to carry them and they are not smile nor convenient. I rarely use them because of that, but they do work well as intended. I just don’t have room for them in my saddle pack as I like to keep it very small, and I hate throwing, dirty rubber feet in my jersey pockets. So they do work great, but I end up not using that most of the time.

I like these cleat covers a lot. Easy to put on and easy enough to remove. Could see it being a problem if you have nothing to support you and you’re not good on one foot when removing. Protects mud from getting on the cleat for sure. I’ve had times when I forgot them and any amount of mud makes it difficult to click in. These do the job. Just don’t forget to take them off when getting back on the bike. Your buddy won’t let you forget…with laughter. The only thing I wish it came with was some type of carrying pouch. Cause you gotta put the muddy covers in your back pocket. No problem if you have a bike bag with room.

I had a pair of cleat covers that were made out of soft rubber that did not last very long. These cleats are made of harder and more durable material. They have been working well.

Fit is perfect. Not too tight to put on easy. Not too loose to somehow fall off. The little pads on/at the rear of the cleats are still exposed but the cover sits a bit thicker and higher from those, so likely no issue, but only time will tell. We have new fake wood floors and I can now walk on those with no worries. And these are a good rubbery feel so not slippery. I would buy these again.

Have been using them on daily basis for a week. Great stuff and I can now walk easily without risk of slipping

Goods received in good condition.

Excellent and authentic Shimano product. Fits & protects cleats perfectly.