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Shimano XC701

Great quality shoe, good balance of stiffness and comfort, boa adjustment is excellent and soles very grippy. I'm a UK9 and there was no need to size up they're a perfect fit. Highly recommended.

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Super comfortable

This review is for the XC7 Shimano shoes but we also have the XC9's as a comparison. The XC7's pound for pound are on par with the XC9's same super stiff carbon sole and Michelin rubber sole - but the benefit is the rubber sole extends the full length of the sole unlike on the XC9's so lots more grip. The uppers make slipping them on like slippers with great boa placement and easy on and off system. Only difference we can see is the tongue setup on the 7's seem a little lower on the bridge of the foot but no issues on the first ride. These are not a narrow fit like some brands - Giro or Sidi so are a super fit out the box with no need for a wearing in period. Would we buy another pair? Without a doubt. 10/10

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Great shoe for CX racing, fit is perfect and the red colour cleans up well.

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They look great and feel great on. The BOA fastening system is really good.

Great fit. Smooth tightening with the “loop” system. Rigid sole and remarkably light for a MTB shoe. Near perfect.

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This is my first pair of clip-in cycle shoes so I have nothing to compare them with. However, what I can say is they are extremely comfortable, fairly easy to walk in, the tightening and release is quick and simple and your feet don't get too hot thanks to the perforations in the upper. I have also worn them in sub zero temperatures on my three mile commute to work and my feet haven't got cold. Mine are red and I love the colour as it really stands out from all other shoes, great shoes I would definitely recommend.

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