I'm with Mike. Owning both the ME7s and XC7s, while I don't mind when I have to wear the MEs, I too find they run hot, feel heavier, and more finicky to put on...but appreciate that awesome sole on the more hiking days. I'm always happier running the XC7s, lighter, cooler, snappier...but obviously the toe lugs wear down quickly when hiking (I put toe spikes in that have been ground down to help minimize the wear on the toe).
I keep waiting for Shimano to give the ME5 shoe the ME7 treatment, meaning make a more premium version of the ME5 with the better materials of the ME7 (stiffer, Michelin sole). I imagine however their athletes must like things the way they are...Mike, please give Jesse Melamed a shout and ask if he/they (other athletes) have any input on the shoes and if they like the ME7 just as it is.
July 7, 2022, 7:37 p.m. - robnow
I'm with Mike. Owning both the ME7s and XC7s, while I don't mind when I have to wear the MEs, I too find they run hot, feel heavier, and more finicky to put on...but appreciate that awesome sole on the more hiking days. I'm always happier running the XC7s, lighter, cooler, snappier...but obviously the toe lugs wear down quickly when hiking (I put toe spikes in that have been ground down to help minimize the wear on the toe). I keep waiting for Shimano to give the ME5 shoe the ME7 treatment, meaning make a more premium version of the ME5 with the better materials of the ME7 (stiffer, Michelin sole). I imagine however their athletes must like things the way they are...Mike, please give Jesse Melamed a shout and ask if he/they (other athletes) have any input on the shoes and if they like the ME7 just as it is.