User submitted reviews
Review by Solomona8Super comfy, stiff, and good fit for a wide toe boxby Solomona8Cycling EnthusiastSF Bay AreaMy foot is a challenge to fit because I have a wide toe box and a narrow heel. The Shimano RC 701, fit my foot really well throughout the entire ride. I am > 200lbs, and they remain stiff even when I stand on the pedals. I really enjoy riding with them.
Reviewed 10/9/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Solomona8 was helpful/No, review by Solomona8 was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
My foot is a challenge to fit because I have a wide toe box and a narrow heel. The Shimano RC 701, fit my foot really well throughout the entire ride. I am > 200lbs, and they remain stiff even when I stand on the pedals. I really enjoy riding with them.
Review by AnonymousStiff, light, by AnonymousCompetitive RacerPortland, OR6 of 6 customers found this review helpful.I wanted a solid Shimano road shoe with double-BOA and this fit the bill. They feel very stiff (10 out of 12 according to Shimano's own scale, FWIW) and the fit is great, I have wide-ish feet and Shimano usually works well for me. The BOA is super convenient, I've found myself making adjustments a couple times while riding which I haven't done before.
Reviewed 4/13/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I wanted a solid Shimano road shoe with double-BOA and this fit the bill. They feel very stiff (10 out of 12 according to Shimano's own scale, FWIW) and the fit is great, I have wide-ish feet and Shimano usually works well for me. The BOA is super convenient, I've found myself making adjustments a couple times while riding which I haven't done before.
Review by MKE bikerAwesome shoeby MKE bikerCycling Enthusiast530512 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Great looking shoe. Feet are really locked in with no slipping. My only complaint is that the material buckles on the insteparch area. Looks a little wide and sloppy looking down on it. It has happened with other Shimano shoes I have owned. Other than that awesome shoe.
Reviewed 11/26/2019Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by MKE biker was helpful/No, review by MKE biker was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Great looking shoe. Feet are really locked in with no slipping. My only complaint is that the material buckles on the insteparch area. Looks a little wide and sloppy looking down on it. It has happened with other Shimano shoes I have owned. Other than that awesome shoe.
Review by AnonymousReally nice shoes by AnonymousPurchased after getting too much toe and foot burn with some high end Sidis. More room in toe box with these. Doing well after 1000 miles and an Ironman. Boa dials are nice.
Reviewed 9/9/2019Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Purchased after getting too much toe and foot burn with some high end Sidis. More room in toe box with these. Doing well after 1000 miles and an Ironman. Boa dials are nice.
Review by Anonymousgood shoesby AnonymousGreater Vancouver Area, BCdouble boa helps grip foot where needed.
very easy to adjust mid ride.
stiff sole.
good ventilation.
there is a slit on the tongue of the shoe which needs to be centered at all times, if not circulation would be restricted.
overall good shoe.
Reviewed 7/15/2019Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
double boa helps grip foot where needed.
very easy to adjust mid ride.
stiff sole.
good ventilation.
there is a slit on the tongue of the shoe which needs to be centered at all times, if not circulation would be restricted.
overall good shoe.
Review by Anonymousamazing shoe!by AnonymousCompetitive Racer1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.I love this design. I love the twisty thingies and didn't want new shoes to have velcro. This was the verdict. Slick in looks, design, and function. I can get my foot snug. I would probably do a half size smaller next time, but I will definitely buy again
Reviewed 2/18/2019Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I love this design. I love the twisty thingies and didn't want new shoes to have velcro. This was the verdict. Slick in looks, design, and function. I can get my foot snug. I would probably do a half size smaller next time, but I will definitely buy again
Review by BillSVery comfortable shoeby BillSCycling EnthusiastAndover, Minnesota, United StatesI really appreciate the dual adjuster on each shoe. It helps me get the perfect fit. It also offers the ability to adjust the toe separately from the top strap. It is exactly what I wanted.
Reviewed 5/20/2021Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by BillS was helpful/No, review by BillS was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I really appreciate the dual adjuster on each shoe. It helps me get the perfect fit. It also offers the ability to adjust the toe separately from the top strap. It is exactly what I wanted.
Review by Grayson cloyLove them by Grayson cloyAtlanta ga They are amazing and definitely recommend them
Reviewed 2/5/2021Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Grayson cloy was helpful/No, review by Grayson cloy was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
They are amazing and definitely recommend them
Review by JohnAPerfect fit and love the Boaby JohnALos AngelesShimano shoes fit my feet well and these are no exception. They loosened up quickly and I really like how easy and precise the Boa closures are.
Reviewed 11/20/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by JohnA was helpful/No, review by JohnA was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Shimano shoes fit my feet well and these are no exception. They loosened up quickly and I really like how easy and precise the Boa closures are.
Review by SeattlePeteLove itby SeattlePeteCycling EnthusiastKirkland, WASLight, sturdy yet comfortable, love the Boa dials (will never go back to Velcro).
Reviewed 11/13/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by SeattlePete was helpful/No, review by SeattlePete was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Light, sturdy yet comfortable, love the Boa dials (will never go back to Velcro).
Review by StanSweet on the first ride!by StanBozeman, MT1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Im impossible to fit in road shoes. These are the best Ive worn yet, and Ive tried all the high end shoes. Feel soft, but plenty firm in the soles for power transfer. Highly recommend.
Reviewed 7/4/2019Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Stan was helpful/No, review by Stan was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Im impossible to fit in road shoes. These are the best Ive worn yet, and Ive tried all the high end shoes. Feel soft, but plenty firm in the soles for power transfer. Highly recommend.
Review by FJAwesome pair of shoes!by FJReview for Shimano SH-RC7 Road Shoe1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Comfortable, light well built carbon shoes. Great value for the money. I got about 1,000 miles on them and they feel great. Big fan of the BOA system.
Reviewed 4/8/2017Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by FJ was helpful/No, review by FJ was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Comfortable, light well built carbon shoes. Great value for the money. I got about 1,000 miles on them and they feel great. Big fan of the BOA system.
Review by BrianVery satisfiedby BrianBlaine WAReview for Shimano SH-RC7 Road ShoeI have been wearing Shimano shoes at this price point for 15 years. These are definitley the best version yet.
Reviewed 10/8/2018Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Brian was helpful/No, review by Brian was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I have been wearing Shimano shoes at this price point for 15 years. These are definitley the best version yet.
Review by Zues DuvalMy 1st pairby Zues DuvalLos Angeles,CaReview for Shimano SH-RC7 Road Shoe4 of 6 customers found this review helpful.I bought this pair just before Thanksgiving last year. I'm happy to say that they are spot on in comfort, fit, and durabilty. They are light weight and the soles allow for adjustable placements of the cleats. The boa dial is neat and with a twist you may adjust the fit to your needs. I especially like that with just a pull on the boa dial it releases it's tension and you slide your foot easily out of the shoe. Or you may reset the tension should you require a loose fit.Unfortunately I have no experience with other shoes so my opinion is biased. But,rest assured that if this were to be your first road shoes purchase, I'm sure you'd buy these shoes again.My humble opinion of course.
Reviewed 3/27/2018Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Zues Duval was helpful/No, review by Zues Duval was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I bought this pair just before Thanksgiving last year. I'm happy to say that they are spot on in comfort, fit, and durabilty. They are light weight and the soles allow for adjustable placements of the cleats. The boa dial is neat and with a twist you may adjust the fit to your needs. I especially like that with just a pull on the boa dial it releases it's tension and you slide your foot easily out of the shoe. Or you may reset the tension should you require a loose fit.Unfortunately I have no experience with other shoes so my opinion is biased. But,rest assured that if this were to be your first road shoes purchase, I'm sure you'd buy these shoes again.My humble opinion of course.
Review by FuelfoolGreat valueby FuelfoolCompetitive RacerPisgah National Forest, NCReview for Shimano SH-RC7 Road ShoeBought these for my wife. We both wear the mtb version off road. Great fit and plenty stiff. I sense zero flex for my 185lbs. My only quibble is that they didnt put the cats-tongue fabric on the heal of the RC as they did on the XC version.
Reviewed 2/26/2018Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Fuelfool was helpful/No, review by Fuelfool was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Bought these for my wife. We both wear the mtb version off road. Great fit and plenty stiff. I sense zero flex for my 185lbs. My only quibble is that they didnt put the cats-tongue fabric on the heal of the RC as they did on the XC version.
Review by JD PinillaGood looks but delicateby JD PinillaCycling EnthusiastReview for Shimano SH-RC7 Road Shoe0 of 7 customers found this review helpful.Good looks but delicate
Reviewed 1/12/2018Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by JD Pinilla was helpful/No, review by JD Pinilla was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Good looks but delicate
Review by FJAwesome pair of shoes!by FJReview for Shimano SH-RC7 Road Shoe1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Comfortable, light, well built carbon shoes. Great value for the money. I got about 1,000 miles on them and they feel great. Big fan of the BOA system.
Reviewed 4/8/2017Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by FJ was helpful/No, review by FJ was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Comfortable, light, well built carbon shoes. Great value for the money. I got about 1,000 miles on them and they feel great. Big fan of the BOA system.