Shimano SH-R073 Shoes Reviews

Price Paid:  $50.00 at Albrecht cycle

Favorite Ride:
Stone Park Blvd.

Bike Setup:
Giant cfr 2 carbon with 105 components

Summary:
I tried these shoes on at the shop and they seemed good.But after a couple rides I quickly realized I was being a tight wad and bought abseloute garbage. Avoid and buy some body geometry from Specialized.

Strengths:
Good looking shoe,cheap,and thats about it.

Weaknesses:
Painful after about 20 miles,feels like you have rock slabs attached to your feet.

Similar Products Used:
Time shoes and pedals

Price Paid:  $30.00 at EBay

Favorite Ride:
Texas Hill country

Bike Setup:
2004 TREK 2200 with Syntace time trial aerobars and cowhorns and Shimano 105/Dura Ace mix.FSA RD 80 wheelset with Hutchinson Fusion Long Distance tires.
2006 FELT F55 with Campy Chorus/Centaur mix with Velocity Spartacus Pro Wheelset with Hutchinson Fusion Long Distance tires.

Summary:
I bought these to use as a foul weather or backup shoe for my Sidi Dynamics. These are definitely a BUDGET shoe in that the outer is not supple. The sole is stiff and the shoe is well ventilated. However, I find that the toebox seems to have a seam that impinges on my right pinky toe. This discomfort is much more noticeable if I am doing more pedal mashing than proper cycling cadence.

Strengths:
Nice graphics, stiff sole, good ventilation

Weaknesses:
tight toebox which seems to be the main complaints in other reviews

Similar Products Used:
Sidi Dynamic, Performance, Ditto

Price Paid:  $60.00 at Performance Bike

Favorite Ride:
The Boobs

Bike Setup:
Torelli Montare w/Campy Veloce components.

Summary:
The soles are stiff which makes for an efficient pedal movement. The straps are big and easy to use. If you're looking for a comfortable shoe, these aren't what you're looking for. The angle of the cut around the front toe area is too steep and cuts into my 3 outer toes. Feet become numb and hurt after about 1 hour in the saddle.

Strengths:
Stiff soles, good straps.

Weaknesses:
Uncomfortable.

Similar Products Used:
Pearl Izumi Vagabond - much better.

Price Paid:  $69.00 at Nashbar

Favorite Ride:
Any hill

Summary:
This is a good shoe with a stiff sole that makes for excellent energy transfer. The straps are large and easy to find for mid-ride adjustments. Whether you prefer it or not, these shoes provide lots of ventilation (be careful on cold days!). The shoes' shape and colors are pleasing to the eye, but I think they're overpriced. The interior isn't particularly comfortable. I've gotten a few blisters on my right pinky toe from sharp seam.

Strengths:
Look good. Perform well. Ventilation.

Weaknesses:
Price. Comfort on long rides.

Similar Products Used:
Shimano mtn shoes. Time road shoes.