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Review by Bob S.Reviewed 9/29/2023by Bob S.Competitive RacerFullerton, Ca1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Awesome lightweight shoeLightweight, not too expensive. Looks super cool and fits great!
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Lightweight, not too expensive. Looks super cool and fits great!
Review by turbomaticReviewed 4/20/2023by turbomaticCycling EnthusiastAthens, GA5 of 5 customers found this review helpful.Mixed comfort for me...your experience may varyThe upper boa strap really digs into the top of my foot--I have to be very careful about how much I tighten...too loose and I shift around in the shoe and it becomes unstable; too tight and it gets extremely uncomfortable. Unfortunately the line between too tight and too lose is microscopic--like 1 click on the boa dial, so I'm constantly adjusting while on the bike to find the ideal setting. After over 1,000 miles on the shoes, it's still a source of constant fiddling.
I do like that the toe box is quite generous. The soles also seem to be the perfect level of stiffness. Just the tiny-est bit of give for some level of comfort, but certainly plenty stiff for out of the saddle sprints.
The shoes also look aces--very sharp.
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The upper boa strap really digs into the top of my foot--I have to be very careful about how much I tighten...too loose and I shift around in the shoe and it becomes unstable; too tight and it gets extremely uncomfortable. Unfortunately the line between too tight and too lose is microscopic--like 1 click on the boa dial, so I'm constantly adjusting while on the bike to find the ideal setting. After over 1,000 miles on the shoes, it's still a source of constant fiddling.
I do like that the toe box is quite generous. The soles also seem to be the perfect level of stiffness. Just the tiny-est bit of give for some level of comfort, but certainly plenty stiff for out of the saddle sprints.
The shoes also look aces--very sharp.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 10/1/2023by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastWinston Salem, NC2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Comfortable, light, they are my second pairStiff sole
Light
Comfortable
Love 'em
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Stiff sole
Light
Comfortable
Love 'em
Review by Richard LReviewed 2/17/2023by Richard LEuharlee, GA1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.New Shoe DayAbsolutely love the new shoes. Fit perfectly based on chart. Love the look�toe is silver and then fades back to black. They look fast and the make me feel fast :). No break in period like other road shoes I�ve bought. Very comfortable and snug in the right places. BTD service and selection is second to none. I�ve been a customer for many years and recommend to all my cycling buddies.
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Absolutely love the new shoes. Fit perfectly based on chart. Love the look�toe is silver and then fades back to black. They look fast and the make me feel fast :). No break in period like other road shoes I�ve bought. Very comfortable and snug in the right places. BTD service and selection is second to none. I�ve been a customer for many years and recommend to all my cycling buddies.
Review by Audie ConradReviewed 7/10/2023by Audie ConradAuburn, ME1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Love these shoesJust purchased a pair of the Shimano RC702 shoes. I absolutely love them.
I have narrow feet and low in-step and these shoes fit, adjust and perform perfectly. My 3rd pair of Shimano shoes. They have never disappointed. Gr8 value! Highly recommended !!
Btw...excellent service & shipping from BTD!
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Just purchased a pair of the Shimano RC702 shoes. I absolutely love them.
I have narrow feet and low in-step and these shoes fit, adjust and perform perfectly. My 3rd pair of Shimano shoes. They have never disappointed. Gr8 value! Highly recommended !!
Btw...excellent service & shipping from BTD!
Review by RamjetReviewed 9/21/2023by RamjetCycling EnthusiastSt George, UTVery high quality at a very reasonable price!Wear them multiple times per week on training rides.
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Wear them multiple times per week on training rides.
Review by RGHReviewed 5/25/2023by RGHCycling EnthusiastGreat Quality Roa ShoesBought the same size as my Sidi shoes. They fit great. I like the BOA dials better than the Sidi adjustment system. Bike tires direct had a great sale price on these shoes. A great value for a great pair of shoes.
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Bought the same size as my Sidi shoes. They fit great. I like the BOA dials better than the Sidi adjustment system. Bike tires direct had a great sale price on these shoes. A great value for a great pair of shoes.
Review by nhmtnbkrReviewed 7/11/2022by nhmtnbkrCycling EnthusiastNashua, NH2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Excellent road bike shoeI've been a longtime fan and user of Sidi bike shoes and their road shoes have often been top notch. Recent iterations, while still good, haven't been as great in their stiffness and power transfer, nor quite as comfortable on long rides.
Decided to try these and very happy I did. Fit is excellent and they adjust well to compensate for feet expansion on long rides. They're comfortable on those long rides, with an excellent level of stiffness for strong power transfer, yet still walkable when off-bike. They breathe decently despite not having large vents on top, but are warm on the hottest days.
So far they've held up great in the nearly 1,500 miles I've put on them in the few months I've had them, which hopefully bodes well for long-term durability.
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I've been a longtime fan and user of Sidi bike shoes and their road shoes have often been top notch. Recent iterations, while still good, haven't been as great in their stiffness and power transfer, nor quite as comfortable on long rides.
Decided to try these and very happy I did. Fit is excellent and they adjust well to compensate for feet expansion on long rides. They're comfortable on those long rides, with an excellent level of stiffness for strong power transfer, yet still walkable when off-bike. They breathe decently despite not having large vents on top, but are warm on the hottest days.
So far they've held up great in the nearly 1,500 miles I've put on them in the few months I've had them, which hopefully bodes well for long-term durability.
Review by FRGatorReviewed 5/4/2023by FRGatorCycling EnthusiastPalm City, FL2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Great shoe for the price.I ride 4-5 days a week and have found these shoes to be perfect for my needs (have them in white too). Firm sole and good overall fit. During our club rides, when a sprint comes up, I don't feel any loss of power with these shoes. Materials seem to dry quick and don't retain any musty odor. Good buy!
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I ride 4-5 days a week and have found these shoes to be perfect for my needs (have them in white too). Firm sole and good overall fit. During our club rides, when a sprint comes up, I don't feel any loss of power with these shoes. Materials seem to dry quick and don't retain any musty odor. Good buy!
Review by Charles in BoulderReviewed 5/4/2023by Charles in BoulderCycling EnthusiastBoulder, CO1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Great Value - Comfortable ShoeThese shoes are very comfortable. I normally don't buy road shoes online, because I feel that I have to try them on first. But I was in a hurry, these shoes were priced right, and I took a chance on the fit. I have a fairly wide foot, and I always worry about road shoes being too tight. These are a perfect fit for me, they look great, and I like the double BOA tightening system.
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These shoes are very comfortable. I normally don't buy road shoes online, because I feel that I have to try them on first. But I was in a hurry, these shoes were priced right, and I took a chance on the fit. I have a fairly wide foot, and I always worry about road shoes being too tight. These are a perfect fit for me, they look great, and I like the double BOA tightening system.
Review by KayentaLoverReviewed 6/3/2022by KayentaLoverCycling EnthusiastSouthwest Utah1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.An extremely comfortable but stiff and efficient shoe!Have ridden Sidi, Shimano, and Giro high end shoes over the years of competitive riding. Now as a senior citizen logging 1500 miles/year, I was looking for a moderately stiff but comfortable shoe with a slightly roomier forefoot than racing shoes. The RC702 nails it for me. Wraparound design and BOA lacing spread the pressure uniformly and anchor my feet securely. Nice tight heel cup without excessive Achilles pressure I wear size 9.5 or 10 in athletic and street shoes and the size 43.5 is spot on. Workmanship and materials seem first rate. The cooling channel in the sole and well vented forefoot make then noticeably cooler than my Giros
These shoes are worth a look for anything short of racing.
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Have ridden Sidi, Shimano, and Giro high end shoes over the years of competitive riding. Now as a senior citizen logging 1500 miles/year, I was looking for a moderately stiff but comfortable shoe with a slightly roomier forefoot than racing shoes. The RC702 nails it for me. Wraparound design and BOA lacing spread the pressure uniformly and anchor my feet securely. Nice tight heel cup without excessive Achilles pressure I wear size 9.5 or 10 in athletic and street shoes and the size 43.5 is spot on. Workmanship and materials seem first rate. The cooling channel in the sole and well vented forefoot make then noticeably cooler than my Giros
These shoes are worth a look for anything short of racing.
Review by PeterReviewed 1/19/2023by PeterCycling EnthusiastOrange County CAlight weight, well ventilated, excellent fastening featuresThe shoe has very little flex although since I quit racing I'm not putting them through sprint stress
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The shoe has very little flex although since I quit racing I'm not putting them through sprint stress
Review by Dave SReviewed 10/21/2022by Dave SNJSolid BootThe boot provides a secure foot for power. The two Boa's is a significant upgrade from my previous boot with only one Boa and a Velcro strap across the toe box. This boot provides ample toe box area. My only knock was a bit of a stitch rub on the right foot during a Century. The second Century - no issue
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The boot provides a secure foot for power. The two Boa's is a significant upgrade from my previous boot with only one Boa and a Velcro strap across the toe box. This boot provides ample toe box area. My only knock was a bit of a stitch rub on the right foot during a Century. The second Century - no issue
Review by AnonymousReviewed 7/11/2022by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastAllentown, PAShimano signature quality and comfortThe RC702 shoe is just one example of Shimano's signature quality and comfort. I wear a 43.5 cycling shoe. This show fits perfectly. The heal cup keeps your foot planted. The shoe is very attractive and very well ventilated. The dual BOA work great.
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The RC702 shoe is just one example of Shimano's signature quality and comfort. I wear a 43.5 cycling shoe. This show fits perfectly. The heal cup keeps your foot planted. The shoe is very attractive and very well ventilated. The dual BOA work great.
Review by NotEnoughBikingReviewed 7/11/2022by NotEnoughBikingCycling EnthusiastMAWrong shape for my toes (all newer Shimano shoes)With the newer designs, Shimano has made the toe section too straight. As a result, the outer part of my big toe rubs against the side of the toe box, to great pain. That was not the case with my older R320 model. Too bad.
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With the newer designs, Shimano has made the toe section too straight. As a result, the outer part of my big toe rubs against the side of the toe box, to great pain. That was not the case with my older R320 model. Too bad.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 6/16/2022by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastGreat shoe for the moneyAlways hesitant when ordering shoes online, but ordered my normal size 45 and they fit great, no hot spots, no issues. I've done several hundred miles in them already including one century plus ride with no foot issues. After the first ride I wasn't sure, but they upper broke in quickly and are not an issue at all. The dual BOA closures make on bike adjustments easy.
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Always hesitant when ordering shoes online, but ordered my normal size 45 and they fit great, no hot spots, no issues. I've done several hundred miles in them already including one century plus ride with no foot issues. After the first ride I wasn't sure, but they upper broke in quickly and are not an issue at all. The dual BOA closures make on bike adjustments easy.
Review by FrankReviewed 5/31/2022by FrankPacific NWJust right for meI have normal arch, slightly narrow foot and this shoe is ideal. What I really like is...I was able to get a snug fit with room in the toe box. Out of the box, onto the trainer, no sox - and I experienced no chafing or irritation. Yeap, I'm keeping them! Great value with recent BTD promo
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I have normal arch, slightly narrow foot and this shoe is ideal. What I really like is...I was able to get a snug fit with room in the toe box. Out of the box, onto the trainer, no sox - and I experienced no chafing or irritation. Yeap, I'm keeping them! Great value with recent BTD promo
Review by Sean MReviewed 2/27/2023by Sean MI like them but dont live themThey are great in every way. There is something i am not fully in love with though. Might be the slightly lise fit despite being the right size.
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They are great in every way. There is something i am not fully in love with though. Might be the slightly lise fit despite being the right size.
Review by BenReviewed 3/24/2022by BenMiami BeachGreat show for the priceThese shoes look cool and feel stiff. They're a little heavier than a premium race shoe and they run about a size smaller than other brands. However, these are perfect trainers for someone looking for a stiff carbon shoe, with a nice price.
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These shoes look cool and feel stiff. They're a little heavier than a premium race shoe and they run about a size smaller than other brands. However, these are perfect trainers for someone looking for a stiff carbon shoe, with a nice price.
Review by DanaReviewed 7/8/2022by DanaMint HillBest road cycling shoe ?? Perfect all round comfort and fit.
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Perfect all round comfort and fit.