Shimano XM9s 44 or 9.5

[Escape Goat]

As much as I love how warm these boots are, I can't get the cleat far enough back. This doesn't affect normal people but I'm not normal. Cleats in a "normal" position puts strain on my patella.

Anyways, bought these off Alex for £59 including postage. So they're for sale for the same price.

Bloody good shoe. My feet were super toasty during the frost.

Pictures tonight.

Cheers!

[fatbikephil]

I don't want them Allan - I'm a 46 otherwise I would as mine are dropping to bits; but I had the same issue and managed to lengthen the slots with a dremel by about 6mm which made them work for me.

[daddylonglegs]

I'm interested, if you decide against carving the slot open.
How much hove they had? Have you tested the waterproofing?

[Escape Goat]

I managed to lengthen the slots with a dremel by about 6mm which made them work for me.

Did it affect the waterproofing? I didn't even think about that as an option.

I've tested the waterproofing and they're still waterproof.

I'm very keen on actually keeping them knowing someone has already done t his before.

You haven't got a picture have you of your adjustment?

[fatbikephil]

I went a bit mad with the slots which resulted in the cleats poking into the insole so I moved them forward a bit. The liner remained intact and the boots are still water proof. I was very careful doing it but you could slide back the cleat inner plate to prevent any chance of the dremel punching through the liner.

[Escape Goat]

Perfect. Thanks so much. I'll do this to them, they're great for the winter.