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Shimano XC3 Mountain Bike Shoes - Men's
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Built for cross-country trails where light weight and efficiency matter, the men's Shimano XC3 mountain bike shoes are a high-performance choice that are comfortable to wear on and off the bike.
- Integrated, seamless midsole and upper construction sets a new level of fit, stability and lightweight performance
- Offset center flap mounted Boa® L6 dial creates a sleek profile and provides quick adjustments
- Perforated synthetic leather composite uppers enable superior fit and breathability
- Surround-wrapping upper structure reduces overlap and provides a glovelike fit
- Low stack height midsoles stabilize feet and maximize power-transfer efficiency
- Lightweight glass fiber–reinforced nylon soles deliver efficient power transfer
- Rubber XC racing pattern outsoles promote stable pedal engagement and secure walking grip
Imported.
View all Shimano Men's Mountain Bike Shoes| Best Use | Mountain Biking |
|---|---|
| Upper | Synthetic leather |
| Footbed | Compressed Foam |
| Outsole | Rubber |
| Cleat Design | 2-hole |
| SPD Compatible | Yes |
| Time Mountain Compatible | Yes |
| Look Mountain Compatible | Yes |
| Crankbrothers Compatible | Yes |
| Footwear Closure | Dial Lace |
| Traction Tread | Yes |
| Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 5.8 oz. |
| Gender | Men's |
Shimano Footwear - Men's
| 38 | 39 | 40 | 40.5 | 41 | 41.5 | 42 | 42.5 | 43 | 43.5 | 44 | 44.5 | 45 | 45.5 | 46 | 46.5 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 EU | |
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| U.S. Men's | 5-5.5 | 5.5-6 | 6.5-7 | 7-7.5 | 7.5-8 | 8 | 8-8.5 | 8.5-9 | 9 | 9-9.5 | 9.5-10 | 10-10.5 | 10.5 | 11 | 11-11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5-12 | 12-13 | 13 | 14 |
| EU | 38 | 39 | 40 | 40.5 | 41 | 41.5 | 42 | 42.5 | 43 | 43.5 | 44 | 44.5 | 45 | 45.5 | 46 | 46.5 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 |
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Most Helpful Favorable Review
Comfort at "last"!
Anonymous4 years ago
These shoes are THE answer to W I D E foot problems. After 20 + years of suffering with foot, metatarsal, pain my doctor "recomended" I use a wider shoe. I bought the LAKE shoes because they have a reputation for being wide. Along with wide they are very high quality. Side by side with my new old shoes and my new Lake shoes the quality was astonishing. My old "new" shoes were about a week old so no wear to speak of so fit and finish was the only distinguishing mark. The fit and finish of the Lake shoes was clearly better. More surprising was the price point of the Lake shoes was only $20.00 to $30.00 more than the "old" shoes and neither of them were anywhere close to the top of the lines.
This is a great shoe, they fit wide feet and they are incredibly well made. Should last a lifetime.
Anonymous
CO
5 people found this review helpful
Most Helpful Critical Review
Bad design for wide feet
Loblaw4 years ago
I got the wide version of this shoe. It seemed like a medium width, not much room in the toebox. Since the Boa is in the middle of the shoe, trying to tighten it snug near the ankle really puts the squeeze on the toes. Worse, the Boa doesn't open up as much as regular fasteners, making it very difficult to get the shoe on and off the foot. Bring back the old ratchet straps!
Loblaw
OH
14 people found this review helpful
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Rico
Greensboro NC
Great for spin bike, gravel, and city biking too!
4 years ago
I was originally looking for spd clip on shoes for my new schwinn ic4 indoor bike i bought 4 winter training, i took chance with these shoes labeled mountain bike shoes, im so glad i did!! The boa system makes it fit like a glove, super comfy, lightweight, work great with indoor bike! Cant wait for spring to try them on my regular bike. I dont do any mountain biking yet these will be great for my gravel and paved greenway biking where u do some walking on breaks, my point is dont worry about mtn biking label :)
Age:35–44
Weight:200–225 lbs.
Height:5'9"
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 10.5
Experience Level:Experienced
Riding Frequency:Multiple times per week
Yes , I recommend this product
Mersault
Marin County Yo!
Decent shoes for the price. Loose fit tho
1 year ago
Decent shoes for the price. I've been riding these for about 3 years. The problem with one Boa dial is that it tights the front of the shoe more than the year. So, one must tighten more on the trail once the Boa laces have shifted around. I liked My Diadoras with 2 Boa button as the fit was more adjustable. Just today I hit a rocky hill on the side of a very narrow single track and somehow the lace was severed. Fortunately Boa has an excellent warranty and they supposedly are going to send me a replacement lace. Would I get these shoes again? Probably not. Again, good price point, and they've held up. But the fit is a bit loose on my average width size 10 feet. My next MTB shoes will probably be a model with 2 Boa dials instead of just one.
Age:45–54
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:6'0"
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 10
Experience Level:Experienced
Riding Frequency:Multiple times per week
No, I do not recommend this product
Paul
Denver, CO
Hard edge cuts into front of ankle
3 years ago
The top flap overrides the padded lower flap when tightened, causing the hard edge of the upper flap to cut into the tendon on the front of my ankle. I have narrow low-volume feet, which may have contributed to this problem. Also, the BOA setup doesn't allow one to vary how much each portion of the top is tightened, causing the shoe to be overly tight around the ankle while still being too loose around the midsection and toes. I ended up returning these and replacing them with the XC1 shoes, which don't seem to have this problem, and also allow me to tighten each portion of the top independently for a more custom fit. Too bad, as I would have preferred the BOA setup since Velcro usually wears out before the shoes do.
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:6'0"
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 12
Experience Level:Experienced
Riding Frequency:Multiple times per week
No, I do not recommend this product
JDub
Beware the Boa
3 years ago
Nice shoe. Decent quality for the price. The Boa makes it nice and snug with no noticeable pressure points and easy to adjust while riding. Unfortunately, my left Boa wire broke after only 4 rides. I was not doing anything radical....maybe snagged it on a branch... can't be sure. I was only a mile from the trailhead but this was not safe. Boa replaced it by mail free of charge but its not really practical to carry a spare of shoes on your bike so......
Age:65–74
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:6'0"
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 13
Experience Level:Experienced
Riding Frequency:Multiple times per week
No, I do not recommend this product
Alan
Vermont!
Great balance of fit, performance and price
1 month ago
I use these shoes for gravel riding and am very pleased with them. I have used Shimano shoes for this purpose for years; this is my first pair with the Boa fit system. They fit me very well (size 48) and may run on the narrow side for some people (I have narrow feet). They are lighter than my other shoes (with their straps and buckles) and are more comfortable (although the comfort of the other shoes was satisfactory). Stiffness is more than adequate as is ventilation. For someone who likes the walkability of shoes with SPD cleats, they're also suitable for recreational paved road riding (IMHO). Bottom line: strongly recommended!
Age:65–74
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:6'3"
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 13
Experience Level:Experienced
Riding Frequency:Multiple times per week
Yes , I recommend this product
Frank
Alexandria, VA
Light, stiff, comfortable,
2 years ago
I’ve been using these shoes on my gravel bike for about 5 months now, and really like them. They’re light and relatively stiff. They have a low stack height for a more natural feel on the pedals. Boa dial works great, as usual. They feel like a road shoe or gravel racing shoe, but not as rigid. The only thing is, I have hammer toes, which need a taller toe box, and synthetic leather doesn’t really mold itself to them. Still, I commute to work 3x/wk on paved bike path, ~7mi. each way, and they’ve been comfortable even for me.
Age:55–64
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:5'6"
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 10.5
Experience Level:Experienced
Riding Frequency:Multiple times per week
Yes , I recommend this product
cvp217
Looks nice, a little too tight
3 years ago
Shoe has a very clean look and the all black looks nice. I never rode with the shoe because the toe box was a little too tight and I knew right away this shoe wasn't for me. The BOA system is typically very good. The location of the BOA dial in the middle of this shoe didn't feel right to me. It made slipping into the shoe a little difficult. The velcro strap at the top combined with the BOA dial in the middle limited my ability to adjust the front toe box, making the shoe uncomfortable.
Age:55–64
Loblaw
Ohio
Bad design for wide feet
4 years ago
I got the wide version of this shoe. It seemed like a medium width, not much room in the toebox. Since the Boa is in the middle of the shoe, trying to tighten it snug near the ankle really puts the squeeze on the toes. Worse, the Boa doesn't open up as much as regular fasteners, making it very difficult to get the shoe on and off the foot. Bring back the old ratchet straps!
No, I do not recommend this product
Anonymous
Poor design, uncomfortable
4 years ago
I’ll be returning these. On tightening the shoe the lower flap on the top slides under the upper flap allowing a hard edge to cut into the tendon on the front of my ankle. Very uncomfortable. I’ve had several pairs of Shimano MTB shoes over the years and never had to return a pair before.
Age:45–54
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:6'0"
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 11
Experience Level:Experienced
Riding Frequency:Multiple times per week
No, I do not recommend this product
Dan Dan
Henderson NV
Excellent cycling shoe
2 days ago
Bought a size 47E (about a size 12 wide) Shimano XC3 because I needed comfort for the mountain and road bike. I placed SPD cleats on them. For me they fit perfectly, snug enough to spin up the hill without slipping out and they breathe well in 110 degrees heat.
Weight:225–250 lbs.
Experience Level:Experienced
Riding Frequency:Daily
Yes , I recommend this product
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