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Shimano Mens SH-RC702 Road Shoe

ShimanoMen's SH-RC702 Road Shoe(Return to Product Page)

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Review by Bob S.

Reviewed 9/29/2023
by Bob S.
Competitive Racer
Fullerton, Ca
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Awesome lightweight shoe

Lightweight, not too expensive. Looks super cool and fits great!

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Review by turbomatic

Reviewed 4/20/2023
by turbomatic
Cycling Enthusiast
Athens, GA
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5 of 5 customers found this review helpful.
Mixed comfort for me...your experience may vary

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.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 10/1/2023
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Winston Salem, NC
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Comfortable, light, they are my second pair

Stiff sole

Light

Comfortable

Love 'em

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Review by Richard L

Reviewed 2/17/2023
by Richard L
Euharlee, GA
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
New Shoe Day

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.

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Review by Audie Conrad

Reviewed 7/10/2023
by Audie Conrad
Auburn, ME
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Love these shoes

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!

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Review by Ramjet

Reviewed 9/21/2023
by Ramjet
Cycling Enthusiast
St George, UT
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Very high quality at a very reasonable price!

Wear them multiple times per week on training rides.

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Review by RGH

Reviewed 5/25/2023
by RGH
Cycling Enthusiast
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Great Quality Roa Shoes

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.

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Review by nhmtnbkr

Reviewed 7/11/2022
by nhmtnbkr
Cycling Enthusiast
Nashua, NH
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Excellent road bike shoe

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.

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Review by FRGator

Reviewed 5/4/2023
by FRGator
Cycling Enthusiast
Palm City, FL
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2 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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Review by Charles in Boulder

Reviewed 5/4/2023
by Charles in Boulder
Cycling Enthusiast
Boulder, CO
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Great Value - Comfortable Shoe

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.

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Review by KayentaLover

Reviewed 6/3/2022
by KayentaLover
Cycling Enthusiast
Southwest Utah
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1 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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Review by Peter

Reviewed 1/19/2023
by Peter
Cycling Enthusiast
Orange County CA
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light weight, well ventilated, excellent fastening features

The shoe has very little flex although since I quit racing I'm not putting them through sprint stress

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Review by Dave S

Reviewed 10/21/2022
by Dave S
NJ
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Solid Boot

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

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 7/11/2022
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Allentown, PA
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Shimano signature quality and comfort

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.

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Review by NotEnoughBiking

Reviewed 7/11/2022
by NotEnoughBiking
Cycling Enthusiast
MA
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Wrong 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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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 6/16/2022
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
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Great shoe for the money

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.

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Review by Frank

Reviewed 5/31/2022
by Frank
Pacific NW
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Just right for me

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

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Review by Sean M

Reviewed 2/27/2023
by Sean M
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I like them but dont live them

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.

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Review by Ben

Reviewed 3/24/2022
by Ben
Miami Beach
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Great show for the price

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.

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Review by Dana

Reviewed 7/8/2022
by Dana
Mint Hill
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Best road cycling shoe ??

Perfect all round comfort and fit.

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