Abstract: The present invention relates to a shoe (10), in particular for a hydrodynamic bearing, said shoe (10) being characterized by providing a polymeric material part (1) and a support base (2) in metal material, said support base (2) providing coupling means (3; 6; 7); said polymeric part (1) being cast on said base (2), so as to also fill said coupling means (3; 6; 7) provided on said base (2), obtaining a firm coupling and a shape complementary to that of the base (2). The invention also relates to a process for manufacturing the shoe (10).