The Shimano PD-EH500 is a platform and click pedal in one. On the one side it is flat for using street shoes, on the other side it is suited for SPD compatible shoes. The Light Action pedal's easy release mechanism makes geting in and out faster while the flat side still offers sufficient grip even in wet conditions. All this makes the PD-EH500 Explorer a comfortable road bike and touring pedal under all conditions which has also been optimized for urban riding and is ideal for the combination with Shimano CT and MT shoe models.