Shimano

I got these to replace my worn out budget shimanos..... these are basically the same shoe, but with a BOA dial instead of a ratchet strap. I use these as my "around town" shoe, for commuting, store runs, etc. because they are inexpensive and very comfortable to walk in. I'm not sure I would recommend for riding long distances or durations, as the sole is not very stiff and you can definitely feel the pedal through them. Would be a great first shoe for someone just starting cycling or trying clipless for the first time. Was a great value at the sale price.

These are the first cycling shoes I've ever used, and they have been great. The listed size was accurate, and the BOA system allows for good adjustment of the tightness during rides. I've put about 600 miles on them in 2 months on my road bike and have had no issues. The nice part is that they don't look flashy and the cleats themselves are recessed under rubber treads so they are pretty easy to walk around in when not on the bike. Overall, great shoes

I purchased these with high expectations - thought they were a step up from the multi exit SH-56 cleats. Glad I tried them out before my Arizona trip.

I am not quite sure what Shimano tried to accomplish with these cleats - they work but for me not as well as the SH-56. As soon as I put them on I went back to the SM-SH56. I did not feel I could get out of them as quickly and easily as I liked for mountain biking. Maybe for gravel biking they are ok, but so are the SM-SH56. I still prefer SPD over platform pedals and the SM-SH56 in the lowest retention setting are a good compromise for me.

I have moderate Raynauds, which makes winter riding difficult. I've tried all the tips for people like me, and finally ordered these boots two winters ago. They help for temps in the low 40sF, but below that, or even for long rides in low 40s, my toes still become painful and white (going through all the colors with rewarming...). At very low temps, I add battery powered heated socks. The battery packs are annoying, but so is not riding :-)

I will say that the boots are quite comfortable and have held up well.

I'll also add that Pearl Izumi's lobster gloves are the best that I've found for my Raynauds fingers. A little awkward with Di2, but they do work.