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Matthew Walker
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2025
Solid shoes! Super rigid and easy to take on and off. The Boa system is fabulous and far easier to use than velcro or ratchet systems.
Laurie Olson
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2024
Incredibly comfortable on short 1 hr sprints or 156 mile long races. Very happy with these shoes. Softer than many of the overly rigid shoes I've tried. Just very comfortable, while having great energy transfer. 156 mile race last month zero issues - no blisters, no numb toes, no hot-spots. Love these shoes.
Dr$
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2024
Likes: works as advertised, good fit, and feels good clipped in once adjusted.Dislike: feet will be uncomfortable until adjusted properly and on particularly hot days your feet will swell slightly.
JD
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2024
Bike shoe fit can be a tricky thing. What fits great for one person, doesn't for another and vice versa. I bought a pair of XC-SH502s after my much less expensive pair of Shimano XC-100 broke (but was easily repairable).The SH502 looks like a terrific shoe and is well constructed and sturdy. The single boa helps make for adjusting for the right snugness and is easily releasable/adjustable, although the velcro toe strap doesn't allow for much of an adjustment in snugness.My problem is that after long rides, my feet hurt in ways that the my much less expensive & boa-less Shimano XC-100 shoes have never done. My feet swell on most rides, but I've had swelling & hotspots that I haven't experienced in the past, particularly in my left foot, and the toe area of the shoe seems to be more cramped than any other SPD 'clipless' shoes that I've worn.In fact, I've gone back to using my XC-100 on a regular basis despite the lack of a boa simply because they are comfortable and truth be told, perform as well, while I've saved using the SH-XC502s for shorter group rides and mainly for aesthetics since they're eye candy and I want to get some use out of them. Cue sunk cost fallacy, I suppose.I'm a dedicated Shimano fan and rarely disappointed by their gear or bike components, so count me as being a little disappointed about the comfort issue. But again, this might be particular to me as I am a bigger rider and shoe fit is a very individualistic thing. And despite this, I'd reiterate the shoes are extremely well made, which was never a question in my mind. Also, while there was a window for me to return them, I had missed it before really putting the shoes to the test. Lesson learned, I guess.
RG
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2024
Decided to upgrade from XC3 to XC5 to get the BOA closer to the ankle. Makes a big difference for confidence the shoe will stay on. Especially when walking the bike uphill.One thing I was surprised by was the comfort of this shoe. The inside materials are very soft and supportive almost like a regular sneaker.
John
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2023
Have not had higher end clipless shoes before. I use these for road bike use because I'm used to SPD cleats and pedals. Fit was true to size. Adjustability of cleat location allowed fir a huge range of adjustment. I have normal width feet. I was worried these were too snug on width. After reading a lot on them, I decided to give them a try. Wow! What difference! I feel much more locked in on bike/pedal. Width holds my foot still, but not uncomfortably. Love the recessed cleat, so I can stop for a coffee without sounding like a tap dancer. Love these shoes, highly recommend!
Stephen Mayfield
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2023
Took a little time to break in but not bad
Brian Rides Bikes
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2022
I wasn't sure at first about the boa design since I've always worn Shimano cycling shoes with 2 velcro straps and adjustable buckle strap. The boa design is AWESOME and shoes fit like a tailored glove!
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