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Scott Road RC

FIRST

This is Scott’s top of the range shoe that will soon be replaced by its new generation carbon fiber.

 

The superb Road RC uses carbon for the sole’s rigidity and a power transmission that we found to be very high performance.

 

This highly priced shoe is not necessarily reserved for elite riders, it carries a certain amount of comfort thanks to the intelligently designed foot form. So you can ride for hours without having any noticeable pressure points.

 

The Boa system is highly appreciated, optimum precision to the millimeter. Whilst riding you can adjust the pressure with your fingertips. And not just one but two Boa systems that spread the tightening to three points: the cable goes right to the front of the foot for top precision. It is such a pleasure to ride wearing a shoe that you can adjust so quick and easily.

You simply pull out the knob and it loosens the shoe. Some testers used the shoe during triathlons and found it perfect for transitioning, you just need to take care, as the sole is rather slippery out of the pedal; as all bike shoes are.

 

The semi-rigid tongue is very efficient in its role of spreading out the pressure and also positions itself to the millimeter without sliding around during the action. Care also needs to be given to the small Boa devices as they have a tendency to slide along the cable and can sometimes block it.

 

The heel is held firmly in place, comfort is placed higher than precision in this instance. The form of the shoe is suited to a medium width foot; toes aren’t restricted, unlike other top of the range shoes.

 

Assembling and adjustment is done following the finely graduated sole. It’s a child’s game fitting the clip-ons.

 

The inner sole seems classic at first glance but actually provides multiple inserts to encourage forefoot comfort and good foothold. We didn’t need to customize this zone.

 

The Scott Road RC has amazing ventilation. Used in the summer our testers felt the benefit of this ventilation with no sweating, which was very appreciated. But as soon as the temperature drops very quickly your feet get chilly.

 

Is there anything that we can really reproach this shoe for? Probably the fragility of the forefoot when touching the wheel, and the heel foam is sensitive to impacts (do not walk in gravel!) Other than that overall it is an excellent top of the range product, high performance yet comfortable even after many miles. This is a superb product for performance, but not only.

 

"Other than that overall it is an excellent top of the range product, high performance yet comfortable even after many miles. This is a superb product for performance, but not only."

Rating

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  • Ease of putting on
    8
  • Tightening system
    9
  • Comfort
    8
  • Transmission
    9
  • Walking ease
    4
  • Breathability
    8

Price : 329

Weight

297

Overall Rating

7.67

LONG TERM TEST

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