Shimano RC7 cycling shoes review

Shimano's RC7 kicks provide many of the features we look for in top end shoes, but at a more manageable price point

Shimano RC7 cycling shoes
Cycling Weekly Verdict

An excellent pair of cycling shoes with a well balanced carbon sole. The dual Boa dials spread tension nicely to provide good fit without pressure spots. There is a lot of ventilation on offer - which will bode well in summer but you may need to bolster your overshoe approach in winter.

Reasons to buy
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    Roomy toes

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    Very breathable (in summer)

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    Stiff sole

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    Value for money

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    Great finish

Reasons to avoid
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    Very breathable (in winter)

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The Shimano RC7 cycling shoes were selected for an Editor's Choice award in 2020. This year's list contains 78 items which scored a 9 or 10/10 with our tech team - this gear is the best of the best, and has received the Cycling Weekly stamp of approval. 

One of my major gripes with the cycling industry is that it sometimes seems that shoe manufacturer believe that a person's dedication to cycling and the bone structure of their feet are interrelated properties. The more performance driven shoes become, the narrower they seem to be. I was relieved to discover that Shimano's RC7 cycling shoes show no hint of this distorted logic. 

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