{"id":2044471,"date":"2026-07-15T11:26:25","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T08:26:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2044471"},"modified":"2026-07-15T11:26:25","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T08:26:25","slug":"quoc-m-pro-lace-cycling-shoes-review-same-fantastic-styling-but-with-improved-foot-retention-and-a-lower-price","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2044471","title":{"rendered":"Quoc M Pro Lace cycling shoes review: Same fantastic styling, but with improved foot retention and a lower price"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHyQYfuVn6dhTFkBqamm2X-2560-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><article class=\"page-content-onecol flex-1\nreview-article\n\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-area-group widget-area-group-2col flex flex-wrap box-border\">\n<div id=\"widgetArea16\" class=\"widget-area basis-full md:basis-2\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-2-3 page-widget-area-16\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"contentparsed\" id=\"content\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-contentparsed widget-content widget-contentparsed-content widget-content-parsed widget-content-parsed-content_document \">\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<section class=\"content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"pretty-verdict\" data-component-name=\"pretty-verdict\">\n<div class=\"pretty-verdict__heading-container\">\n<h3>\nCyclingnews Verdict<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pretty-verdict__verdict\">\n<p>The M Pro Lace is a strong addition to the Quoc road shoe line. The brand has kept the styling it has become known for, but the addition of laces and the execution of the design provide a better foot hold and fit that results in better all-around performance, and for less money than the brand&#8217;s dial-equipped shoes.<\/p>\n<aside data-model-name=\"Quoc M Pro Lace Cycling Shoe\" data-name=\"TOP widget\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-show-widget-title=\"0\" data-widget-type=\"review\" class=\"hawk-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-main-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-wrapper hawk-merchant-link-widget-left-alignment\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\"><span class=\"hawk-display-price-merchantlink-transparent-price\" data-type=\"retail\"><span class=\"hawk-display-price-price\">$326.25<\/span><\/span> at Merlin Cycles<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\"><span class=\"hawk-display-price-merchantlink-transparent-price\" data-type=\"retail\"><span class=\"hawk-display-price-price\">$400<\/span><\/span> at Backcountry.com<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\"><span class=\"hawk-display-price-merchantlink-transparent-price\" data-type=\"retail\"><span class=\"hawk-display-price-price\">$400<\/span><\/span> at Competitive Cyclist<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"200\"> Check Amazon<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pretty-verdict__pros\">\n<h4 class=\"pros__heading\">\nPros<br \/>\n<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span>+<\/span>\n<p>Great aesthetics and styling<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><span>+<\/span>\n<p>Good foot hold and tension distribution from laces<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><span>+<\/span>\n<p>Laces don&#8217;t work loose<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><span>+<\/span>\n<p>Lightweight, comfortable and stiff<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pretty-verdict__cons\">\n<h4 class=\"cons__heading\">\nCons<br \/>\n<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span>&#8211;<\/span>\n<p>Laces may need more tlc to keep them looking fresh<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><span>&#8211;<\/span>\n<p>No black option if this is what you prefer<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><span>&#8211;<\/span>\n<p>No half sizes available<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"pretty-verdict\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" class=\"w-full mt-5 border-t border-[#ededed] border-solid\" data-nosnippet>\n<div class=\"mt-5 text-base font-bold text-black pb-2.5\">Best picks for you<\/div>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col pl-4 pr-2 bg-none \">\n<li class=\"w-full mb-2 list-disc list-outside -indent-0.5\" id=\"recirculation-related-pretty-verdict-1\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-pretty-verdict-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-pretty-verdict-1\">\n                    Best cycling shoes 2026: Our pick of the best shoes for road cyclists, tested and reviewed\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"w-full mb-2 list-disc list-outside -indent-0.5\" id=\"recirculation-related-pretty-verdict-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-pretty-verdict-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-pretty-verdict-2\">\n                    Best gravel shoes 2026: All the best options for every kind of gravel cycling\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"w-full mb-2 list-disc list-outside -indent-0.5\" id=\"recirculation-related-pretty-verdict-3\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-pretty-verdict-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-pretty-verdict-3\">\n                    Best indoor cycling shoes 2026: Fast and cool shoes for indoor cycling\n                <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"text-xs leading-5 mb-2 text-left py-2 md:px-4\" id=\"how-we-test\"><span class=\"font-bold text-primary-500\">You can trust Cyclingnews<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span>Our experts spend countless hours testing cycling tech and will always share honest, unbiased advice to help you choose. Find out more about how we test.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\" class=\"text-copy bodyCopy auto paywall-locker\">\n<div class=\"fancy-box\" id=\"elk-dd9512fc-7ac9-11f1-ace9-ff8b6d9547cf\">\n<div class=\"fancy_box-title\">Tech specs<\/div>\n<div class=\"fancy_box_body\">\n<p class=\"fancy-box__body-text\"><strong>Price:<\/strong> MSRP \u00a3290 \/ $400 \/ \u20ac 360<\/p>\n<p class=\"fancy-box__body-text\"><strong>Weight:<\/strong> 263 grams per shoe &#8211; Size 44<\/p>\n<p class=\"fancy-box__body-text\"><strong>Sizes:<\/strong> 38-47<\/p>\n<p class=\"fancy-box__body-text\"><strong>Colour:<\/strong> White<\/p>\n<p class=\"fancy-box__body-text\"><strong>Cleat compatibility:<\/strong> Three-bolt<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-dd95137e-7ac9-11f1-b543-051a404a3fb4\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Quoc M Pro Lace shoe launched in March this year, and along with the more affordable Escape Road models, brings a lace-up option to the already popular Quoc road shoe range.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The M Pro Lace shares a lot of the same design features as the existing M3 Pro and M3 Air shoes that I have tested and reviewed over the last couple of years.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-dd95137e-7ac9-11f1-b543-051a404a3fb4-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Lace-up road shoes are, if not fully in vogue, certainly a lot more popular of late amongst the best cycling shoes. There\u2019s the aero angle, and they are regularly cited as being more aerodynamic than a boa or ratchet-equipped shoe, and the sports big names such as Tadej Poga\u010dar, Jonas Vingegaard, Remco Evenepoel and Isaac del Toro are all using lace-up shoes from a range of manufacturers right now.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand inline-flex items-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] block h-[18px] w-auto shrink-0 brightness-0 invert\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aspect-video w-full min-h-[200px] lg:min-h-[330px] relative overflow-hidden bg-black\" data-jwp-carousel-container>\n<div class=\"absolute inset-0 size-full items-center justify-center bg-white\" data-jwp-carousel-fallback><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] max-h-12 w-auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Quoc says the shoes are \u2018born from the pro peloton\u2019s growing preference for lace precision\u2019 and I have found the lacing system to offer more stability and better foot retention than the dials used on other Quoc models.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The shoes feature the existing Quoc carbon fibre sole, with a three-bolt drilling pattern, and a similar type of upper; the laces and new ankle opening design to facilitate them are the talking point here.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The shoes are also a little less cash than other top-level Quoc options; laces, it seems, are cheaper than dials, and the shoes carry an RRP of \u00a3290 \/ $400 \/ \u20ac 360<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">I&#8217;ve used them exclusively since the start of the year for all of my riding, training and three road races plus track meets; I\u2019ve even crashed in them (not by choice). Here\u2019s what you can expect if you are considering buying a pair.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-p6ChsVhywktEWedbW2hHSh\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-p6ChsVhywktEWedbW2hHSh slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-model-name=\"Quoc M Pro Lace Cycling Shoe\" data-name=\"Inbody widget\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"phones\" data-widget-type=\"inbody\" class=\"hawk-root\">\n<ul class=\"hawk-inbody-container\">\n<li><span>Quoc M Pro Lace Cycling Shoe at Backcountry.com for $400<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-p6ChsVhywktEWedbW2hHSh-7qHvFHD3BtGay2c4xvc0Q3YyNF8I0ChF\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-p6ChsVhywktEWedbW2hHSh-7qHvFHD3BtGay2c4xvc0Q3YyNF8I0ChF slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 3<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sTNNCdcJaxLwa2WVJqo2YX-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sTNNCdcJaxLwa2WVJqo2YX-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sTNNCdcJaxLwa2WVJqo2YX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sTNNCdcJaxLwa2WVJqo2YX-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sTNNCdcJaxLwa2WVJqo2YX-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sTNNCdcJaxLwa2WVJqo2YX-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sTNNCdcJaxLwa2WVJqo2YX.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sTNNCdcJaxLwa2WVJqo2YX.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sTNNCdcJaxLwa2WVJqo2YX.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Each pair comes with what you see here. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GzjPRZ4T2JvgQJ4jm9FqeX-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GzjPRZ4T2JvgQJ4jm9FqeX-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GzjPRZ4T2JvgQJ4jm9FqeX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GzjPRZ4T2JvgQJ4jm9FqeX-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GzjPRZ4T2JvgQJ4jm9FqeX-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GzjPRZ4T2JvgQJ4jm9FqeX-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GzjPRZ4T2JvgQJ4jm9FqeX.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GzjPRZ4T2JvgQJ4jm9FqeX.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GzjPRZ4T2JvgQJ4jm9FqeX.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The soles are the same as other hih end Quoc models.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lk7gBJtDsUwxHtt3a3y8KX-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lk7gBJtDsUwxHtt3a3y8KX-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lk7gBJtDsUwxHtt3a3y8KX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lk7gBJtDsUwxHtt3a3y8KX-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lk7gBJtDsUwxHtt3a3y8KX-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lk7gBJtDsUwxHtt3a3y8KX-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lk7gBJtDsUwxHtt3a3y8KX.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lk7gBJtDsUwxHtt3a3y8KX.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lk7gBJtDsUwxHtt3a3y8KX.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">They look super slick. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"design-and-aesthetics-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Design and aesthetics <\/h2>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-p6ChsVhywktEWedbW2hHSh-SbyEKMqN19EMXWMjAzRuQ50QLWEhDp9I\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-p6ChsVhywktEWedbW2hHSh-SbyEKMqN19EMXWMjAzRuQ50QLWEhDp9I slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 4<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HSUwoUFGGNA7nxwV65S7sU-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HSUwoUFGGNA7nxwV65S7sU-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HSUwoUFGGNA7nxwV65S7sU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HSUwoUFGGNA7nxwV65S7sU-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HSUwoUFGGNA7nxwV65S7sU-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HSUwoUFGGNA7nxwV65S7sU-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HSUwoUFGGNA7nxwV65S7sU.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HSUwoUFGGNA7nxwV65S7sU.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HSUwoUFGGNA7nxwV65S7sU.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The cleat bolt holes have worked for me. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oGDnWjeBzGhgQLXAjL3rHX-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oGDnWjeBzGhgQLXAjL3rHX-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oGDnWjeBzGhgQLXAjL3rHX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oGDnWjeBzGhgQLXAjL3rHX-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oGDnWjeBzGhgQLXAjL3rHX-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oGDnWjeBzGhgQLXAjL3rHX-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oGDnWjeBzGhgQLXAjL3rHX.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oGDnWjeBzGhgQLXAjL3rHX.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oGDnWjeBzGhgQLXAjL3rHX.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The M3 Lace&#8217;s bring the style. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FuWoACNnZ7oTWe8ygfndfW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FuWoACNnZ7oTWe8ygfndfW-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FuWoACNnZ7oTWe8ygfndfW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FuWoACNnZ7oTWe8ygfndfW-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FuWoACNnZ7oTWe8ygfndfW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FuWoACNnZ7oTWe8ygfndfW-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FuWoACNnZ7oTWe8ygfndfW.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FuWoACNnZ7oTWe8ygfndfW.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FuWoACNnZ7oTWe8ygfndfW.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Some of the main changes have occured at the ankle compared to other models. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hgvq7qDWj9Bx2JrgU5cDfW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hgvq7qDWj9Bx2JrgU5cDfW-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hgvq7qDWj9Bx2JrgU5cDfW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hgvq7qDWj9Bx2JrgU5cDfW-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hgvq7qDWj9Bx2JrgU5cDfW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hgvq7qDWj9Bx2JrgU5cDfW-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hgvq7qDWj9Bx2JrgU5cDfW.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hgvq7qDWj9Bx2JrgU5cDfW.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hgvq7qDWj9Bx2JrgU5cDfW.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">There&#8217;s minimal Quoc branding.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-dd951464-7ac9-11f1-83e8-a549c897d5df\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Quoc appears to have a formula for its road shoes, and the M Pro Lace is very much in keeping with that blueprint, design and aesthetics-wise.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The shoes use the same carbon fibre sole as the M3 Pro and M3 Air; it is a stiff unit that has always been plenty stiff enough for me for any performance-focused road riding. It is also a three-bolt-only setup, so you will need a four-bolt adaptor for Wahoo Speedplay cleats.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The uppers are also very similar in feel and looks to the aforementioned models. It\u2019s a slightly textured mesh TPU surface with perforations all along the front two-thirds of the shoe and two smooth panels, a \u2018laminated toe border\u2019 in the brand&#8217;s words at the front and rear, which makes cleaning them easier.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The major change has come with the addition of the laces, and with them a different tongue and ankle opening area which, to my mind, works better than the previous offerings.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">I asked the brand about aero considerations, and it confirmed that aerodynamics hadn&#8217;t been a specific consideration; the addition of laces was more about &#8216;fit, durability and comfort&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">12 eyelets route the laces up to the split tongue, which splays across the front of your ankle comfortably; at least it has for me. There\u2019s also an elasticated band about halfway down the tongue to tuck the laces under; they have never moved in use for me, and this has worked very well.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The shoes come in one colour, and that\u2019s white, which is always music to my ears. If white isn\u2019t for you, you will have to look elsewhere, I\u2019m afraid.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The shoes themselves look super clean and stylish, and they generated plenty of praise on Instagram and online at launch. Styling is simple, with a \u2018Quoc\u2019 wordmark on the outside front of each shoe and a \u2018Q\u2019 on the toe box.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Included with each pair is a Quoc tote bag for storage, and three sets of interchangeable polystyrene arch supports, the same as its other models; these stick on, and whilst they aren\u2019t in the same league as G8 or Solestar when it comes to insoles, it\u2019s useful that riders can at least tweak their arch support to suit.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-p6ChsVhywktEWedbW2hHSh-XBnOc30qPIB2CVr05Spxua9teiDkkr8P\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-p6ChsVhywktEWedbW2hHSh-XBnOc30qPIB2CVr05Spxua9teiDkkr8P slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 3<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S3ad87pzrvXw88npL8CR2X-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S3ad87pzrvXw88npL8CR2X-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S3ad87pzrvXw88npL8CR2X-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S3ad87pzrvXw88npL8CR2X-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S3ad87pzrvXw88npL8CR2X-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S3ad87pzrvXw88npL8CR2X-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S3ad87pzrvXw88npL8CR2X.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S3ad87pzrvXw88npL8CR2X.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S3ad87pzrvXw88npL8CR2X.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The laces mean a new ankle area that gives a lot more support <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHyQYfuVn6dhTFkBqamm2X-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHyQYfuVn6dhTFkBqamm2X-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHyQYfuVn6dhTFkBqamm2X-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHyQYfuVn6dhTFkBqamm2X-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHyQYfuVn6dhTFkBqamm2X-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHyQYfuVn6dhTFkBqamm2X-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHyQYfuVn6dhTFkBqamm2X.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHyQYfuVn6dhTFkBqamm2X.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHyQYfuVn6dhTFkBqamm2X.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The shoes clean up will with some scrubbing<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHCh4H4CU6WgWTT445zyNW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHCh4H4CU6WgWTT445zyNW-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHCh4H4CU6WgWTT445zyNW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHCh4H4CU6WgWTT445zyNW-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHCh4H4CU6WgWTT445zyNW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHCh4H4CU6WgWTT445zyNW-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHCh4H4CU6WgWTT445zyNW.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHCh4H4CU6WgWTT445zyNW.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHCh4H4CU6WgWTT445zyNW.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The tongue has been totally comfortable and contours to your ankle well <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"performance-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Performance <\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-dd951554-7ac9-11f1-9d48-07307156fa48\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It\u2019s worth saying straight away that if white shoes are your thing, you will not be let down with these. I think it\u2019s fair to say they are some of the slickest-looking road shoes you can choose right now; clean, minimalist and stylish, at least to my mind.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">I\u2019ve ridden them for several months straight and have had a very good experience again. The cleat bolt holes are in a decent spot, not too far forward, and I didn&#8217;t feel I had any issues in that department, although again, it&#8217;s a personal one.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">I actually sized up with this model to an EU 44, and have been happier for it. It\u2019s a personal one; the shoes run true to size, I would say, but the added size has given my toes a bit more room and left me with a better feel overall &#8211; food for thought as these aren\u2019t the widest or most voluminous shoes on the market. For wider shoes, consult our best wide cycling shoes guide.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The shoes aren&#8217;t as comfortable as the Q36.5 Unique Pro shoes, a personal benchmark for me, but those sit at least a price bracket above.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Stiffness isn\u2019t a concern for me; I\u2019ve sprinted at the end of road races, on the track and done 45-second max uphill intervals and have never once wanted a stiffer shoe. All good on that front.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">What is a big improvement for me is the improved foot retention and stability that the laces bring to the table. One of my few gripes with the M3 Pro shoes was the slightly subpar performance from the closure dials, which didn\u2019t do the best job at tightening the shoe down and doing it evenly.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The laces allow you to tighten things down more evenly, across the whole foot, and importantly they haven\u2019t developed slack or worked loose, something I feared.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The eyelets extend around the ankle, which helps lock things in, and the shape of both the laces and eyelet holes, and the not huge amount of stretch in the laces means they stay put. It\u2019s an effective combination all round.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">I\u2019ve called Quoc shoes slipper-like in the past due to the open, almost cutaway ankle area; the laces mean this area has changed, and the shoes offer improved ankle support and a better hold when everything is closed down and the laces are tied.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Performance in the heat has been good; I\u2019ve experienced slightly sore feet at the end of a long, hot road race, but this is down to overall fit more than a shoe&#8217;s ventilation, I think.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The shoes scrub up nicely; it isn\u2019t an effortless wipe-clean job, and you might need to do some light scrubbing and possibly wash the laces or replace them if they really get dirty, but they clean up nicely all told.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6c93832a-7acb-11f1-9e01-9f38afd8a4ba\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Cf5vxiYxf6aUNkxV4CAvhE-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Cf5vxiYxf6aUNkxV4CAvhE-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Cf5vxiYxf6aUNkxV4CAvhE-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Cf5vxiYxf6aUNkxV4CAvhE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Cf5vxiYxf6aUNkxV4CAvhE-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Cf5vxiYxf6aUNkxV4CAvhE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Here&#8217;s the M Pro lace compard to the M3 Pro, note the ankle differences <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"value-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Value <\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-dd95163a-7ac9-11f1-9c1d-fd629aaeed6c\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In the context of the Quoc range, these shoes are a little cheaper than the M3 Pro and Air models, which have dials, and for me, having used all three pairs, they would be my choice.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">A new product being cheaper is refreshing these days, so that\u2019s a positive.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Overall, the shoes are still a lot of money, but it\u2019s fair to say they are in line with or even cheaper than many premium road shoes these days, and they look fantastic, which is always going to draw you into buying something.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">A key competitor is probably the Specialized S-Works Torch lace, which retails for around the same money. The Torch may have a slightly stiffer sole, but shoes are a personal choice.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"verdict-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Verdict <\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-1ab43576-7acc-11f1-9773-bb5e72124d75\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The M Pro Lace is my favourite addition to the Quoc range so far. They still look fantastic, but the laces improve the shoes&#8217; retention, foot hold and overall performance. I think more riders will be able to get a fit that works for them in them.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">They are also cheaper than the dial equipped options, and if being able to tighten your shoes down well is of importance to you, I&#8217;d recommend you go for these and save a few dollars.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-table-p6ChsVhywktEWedbW2hHSh-5YbV5gx8XOK3Os1DB2aqN7Guw4oZWs7I\" class=\"slice-container table-wrapper table-p6ChsVhywktEWedbW2hHSh-5YbV5gx8XOK3Os1DB2aqN7Guw4oZWs7I slice-container-table\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">Swipe to scroll horizontally<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<caption class=\"table__caption table__caption--top table__caption--left\">Testing scorecard and notes<\/caption>\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Deisgn and aesthetics <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Super stylish, and the new laces improve the shoes foot hold and fit for less money than existing models. <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>9\/10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Comfort<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Very comfortable for me, going up a size has also led to more comfort for my feet.  <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>8\/10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Weight<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>263 grams per shoe for a size 44, not the lightest on the market, but competitive. They aren&#8217;t heavy. <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>8\/10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Stiffness <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>The carbon sole is going to be stiff enough for most, it is for me, no complaints<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>9\/10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Value<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>In line with plenty of premium options. Bag and arch supports included, quality is good with no issues for me. <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>8\/10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Total <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 5 &#8211; Cell 1 <\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>42\/50<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-model-name=\"Quoc M Pro Lace Cycling Shoe\" data-name=\"BOT widget\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-widget-type=\"review\" class=\"hawk-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-main-editorial-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-title-container\">Quoc M Pro Lace Cycling Shoe: Price Comparison<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-items-container hawk-review-items-grid-items\" data-stacked=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-container hawk-review-items-grid-item\" data-expandable=\"0\" 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Three-bolt<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-dd95137e-7ac9-11f1-b543-051a404a3fb4\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Quoc M Pro Lace shoe launched in March this year, and along with the more affordable Escape Road models, brings a lace-up option to the already popular Quoc road shoe range.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The M Pro Lace shares a lot of the same design features as the existing M3 Pro and M3 Air shoes that I have tested and reviewed over the last couple of years.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-dd95137e-7ac9-11f1-b543-051a404a3fb4-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Lace-up road shoes are, if not fully in vogue, certainly a lot more popular of late amongst the best cycling shoes. There\u2019s the aero angle, and they are regularly cited as being more aerodynamic than a boa or ratchet-equipped shoe, and the sports big names such as Tadej Poga\u010dar, Jonas Vingegaard, Remco Evenepoel and Isaac del Toro are all using lace-up shoes from a range of manufacturers right now.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand inline-flex items-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] block h-[18px] w-auto shrink-0 brightness-0 invert\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aspect-video w-full min-h-[200px] lg:min-h-[330px] relative overflow-hidden bg-black\" data-jwp-carousel-container>\n<div class=\"absolute inset-0 size-full items-center justify-center bg-white\" data-jwp-carousel-fallback><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] max-h-12 w-auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Quoc says the shoes are \u2018born from the pro peloton\u2019s growing preference for lace precision\u2019 and I have found the lacing system to offer more stability and better foot retention than the dials used on other Quoc models.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The shoes feature the existing Quoc carbon fibre sole, with a three-bolt drilling pattern, and a similar type of upper; the laces and new ankle opening design to facilitate them are the talking point here.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The shoes are also a little less cash than other top-level Quoc options; laces, it seems, are cheaper than dials, and the shoes carry an RRP of \u00a3290 \/ $400 \/ \u20ac 360<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">I&#8217;ve used them exclusively since the start of the year for all of my riding, training and three road races plus track meets; I\u2019ve even crashed in them (not by choice). Here\u2019s what you can expect if you are considering buying a pair.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-p6ChsVhywktEWedbW2hHSh\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-p6ChsVhywktEWedbW2hHSh slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-model-name=\"Quoc M Pro Lace Cycling Shoe\" data-name=\"Inbody widget\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"phones\" data-widget-type=\"inbody\" class=\"hawk-root\">\n<ul class=\"hawk-inbody-container\">\n<li><span>Quoc M Pro Lace Cycling Shoe at Backcountry.com for $400<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-p6ChsVhywktEWedbW2hHSh-7qHvFHD3BtGay2c4xvc0Q3YyNF8I0ChF\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-p6ChsVhywktEWedbW2hHSh-7qHvFHD3BtGay2c4xvc0Q3YyNF8I0ChF slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 3<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sTNNCdcJaxLwa2WVJqo2YX-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sTNNCdcJaxLwa2WVJqo2YX-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sTNNCdcJaxLwa2WVJqo2YX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sTNNCdcJaxLwa2WVJqo2YX-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sTNNCdcJaxLwa2WVJqo2YX-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sTNNCdcJaxLwa2WVJqo2YX-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sTNNCdcJaxLwa2WVJqo2YX.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sTNNCdcJaxLwa2WVJqo2YX.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sTNNCdcJaxLwa2WVJqo2YX.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Each pair comes with what you see here. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GzjPRZ4T2JvgQJ4jm9FqeX-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GzjPRZ4T2JvgQJ4jm9FqeX-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GzjPRZ4T2JvgQJ4jm9FqeX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GzjPRZ4T2JvgQJ4jm9FqeX-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GzjPRZ4T2JvgQJ4jm9FqeX-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GzjPRZ4T2JvgQJ4jm9FqeX-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GzjPRZ4T2JvgQJ4jm9FqeX.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GzjPRZ4T2JvgQJ4jm9FqeX.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GzjPRZ4T2JvgQJ4jm9FqeX.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The soles are the same as other hih end Quoc models.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lk7gBJtDsUwxHtt3a3y8KX-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lk7gBJtDsUwxHtt3a3y8KX-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lk7gBJtDsUwxHtt3a3y8KX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lk7gBJtDsUwxHtt3a3y8KX-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lk7gBJtDsUwxHtt3a3y8KX-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lk7gBJtDsUwxHtt3a3y8KX-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lk7gBJtDsUwxHtt3a3y8KX.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lk7gBJtDsUwxHtt3a3y8KX.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lk7gBJtDsUwxHtt3a3y8KX.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">They look super slick. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"design-and-aesthetics-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Design and aesthetics <\/h2>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-p6ChsVhywktEWedbW2hHSh-SbyEKMqN19EMXWMjAzRuQ50QLWEhDp9I\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-p6ChsVhywktEWedbW2hHSh-SbyEKMqN19EMXWMjAzRuQ50QLWEhDp9I slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 4<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HSUwoUFGGNA7nxwV65S7sU-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HSUwoUFGGNA7nxwV65S7sU-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HSUwoUFGGNA7nxwV65S7sU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HSUwoUFGGNA7nxwV65S7sU-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HSUwoUFGGNA7nxwV65S7sU-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HSUwoUFGGNA7nxwV65S7sU-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HSUwoUFGGNA7nxwV65S7sU.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HSUwoUFGGNA7nxwV65S7sU.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HSUwoUFGGNA7nxwV65S7sU.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The cleat bolt holes have worked for me. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oGDnWjeBzGhgQLXAjL3rHX-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oGDnWjeBzGhgQLXAjL3rHX-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oGDnWjeBzGhgQLXAjL3rHX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oGDnWjeBzGhgQLXAjL3rHX-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oGDnWjeBzGhgQLXAjL3rHX-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oGDnWjeBzGhgQLXAjL3rHX-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oGDnWjeBzGhgQLXAjL3rHX.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oGDnWjeBzGhgQLXAjL3rHX.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oGDnWjeBzGhgQLXAjL3rHX.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The M3 Lace&#8217;s bring the style. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FuWoACNnZ7oTWe8ygfndfW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FuWoACNnZ7oTWe8ygfndfW-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FuWoACNnZ7oTWe8ygfndfW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FuWoACNnZ7oTWe8ygfndfW-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FuWoACNnZ7oTWe8ygfndfW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FuWoACNnZ7oTWe8ygfndfW-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FuWoACNnZ7oTWe8ygfndfW.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FuWoACNnZ7oTWe8ygfndfW.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FuWoACNnZ7oTWe8ygfndfW.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Some of the main changes have occured at the ankle compared to other models. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hgvq7qDWj9Bx2JrgU5cDfW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hgvq7qDWj9Bx2JrgU5cDfW-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hgvq7qDWj9Bx2JrgU5cDfW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hgvq7qDWj9Bx2JrgU5cDfW-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hgvq7qDWj9Bx2JrgU5cDfW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hgvq7qDWj9Bx2JrgU5cDfW-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hgvq7qDWj9Bx2JrgU5cDfW.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hgvq7qDWj9Bx2JrgU5cDfW.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hgvq7qDWj9Bx2JrgU5cDfW.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">There&#8217;s minimal Quoc branding.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-dd951464-7ac9-11f1-83e8-a549c897d5df\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Quoc appears to have a formula for its road shoes, and the M Pro Lace is very much in keeping with that blueprint, design and aesthetics-wise.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The shoes use the same carbon fibre sole as the M3 Pro and M3 Air; it is a stiff unit that has always been plenty stiff enough for me for any performance-focused road riding. It is also a three-bolt-only setup, so you will need a four-bolt adaptor for Wahoo Speedplay cleats.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The uppers are also very similar in feel and looks to the aforementioned models. It\u2019s a slightly textured mesh TPU surface with perforations all along the front two-thirds of the shoe and two smooth panels, a \u2018laminated toe border\u2019 in the brand&#8217;s words at the front and rear, which makes cleaning them easier.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The major change has come with the addition of the laces, and with them a different tongue and ankle opening area which, to my mind, works better than the previous offerings.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">I asked the brand about aero considerations, and it confirmed that aerodynamics hadn&#8217;t been a specific consideration; the addition of laces was more about &#8216;fit, durability and comfort&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">12 eyelets route the laces up to the split tongue, which splays across the front of your ankle comfortably; at least it has for me. There\u2019s also an elasticated band about halfway down the tongue to tuck the laces under; they have never moved in use for me, and this has worked very well.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The shoes come in one colour, and that\u2019s white, which is always music to my ears. If white isn\u2019t for you, you will have to look elsewhere, I\u2019m afraid.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The shoes themselves look super clean and stylish, and they generated plenty of praise on Instagram and online at launch. Styling is simple, with a \u2018Quoc\u2019 wordmark on the outside front of each shoe and a \u2018Q\u2019 on the toe box.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Included with each pair is a Quoc tote bag for storage, and three sets of interchangeable polystyrene arch supports, the same as its other models; these stick on, and whilst they aren\u2019t in the same league as G8 or Solestar when it comes to insoles, it\u2019s useful that riders can at least tweak their arch support to suit.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-p6ChsVhywktEWedbW2hHSh-XBnOc30qPIB2CVr05Spxua9teiDkkr8P\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-p6ChsVhywktEWedbW2hHSh-XBnOc30qPIB2CVr05Spxua9teiDkkr8P slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 3<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S3ad87pzrvXw88npL8CR2X-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S3ad87pzrvXw88npL8CR2X-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S3ad87pzrvXw88npL8CR2X-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S3ad87pzrvXw88npL8CR2X-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S3ad87pzrvXw88npL8CR2X-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S3ad87pzrvXw88npL8CR2X-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S3ad87pzrvXw88npL8CR2X.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S3ad87pzrvXw88npL8CR2X.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/S3ad87pzrvXw88npL8CR2X.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The laces mean a new ankle area that gives a lot more support <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHyQYfuVn6dhTFkBqamm2X-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHyQYfuVn6dhTFkBqamm2X-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHyQYfuVn6dhTFkBqamm2X-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHyQYfuVn6dhTFkBqamm2X-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHyQYfuVn6dhTFkBqamm2X-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHyQYfuVn6dhTFkBqamm2X-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHyQYfuVn6dhTFkBqamm2X.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHyQYfuVn6dhTFkBqamm2X.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHyQYfuVn6dhTFkBqamm2X.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The shoes clean up will with some scrubbing<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHCh4H4CU6WgWTT445zyNW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHCh4H4CU6WgWTT445zyNW-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHCh4H4CU6WgWTT445zyNW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHCh4H4CU6WgWTT445zyNW-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHCh4H4CU6WgWTT445zyNW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHCh4H4CU6WgWTT445zyNW-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHCh4H4CU6WgWTT445zyNW.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHCh4H4CU6WgWTT445zyNW.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHCh4H4CU6WgWTT445zyNW.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The tongue has been totally comfortable and contours to your ankle well <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"performance-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Performance <\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-dd951554-7ac9-11f1-9d48-07307156fa48\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It\u2019s worth saying straight away that if white shoes are your thing, you will not be let down with these. I think it\u2019s fair to say they are some of the slickest-looking road shoes you can choose right now; clean, minimalist and stylish, at least to my mind.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">I\u2019ve ridden them for several months straight and have had a very good experience again. The cleat bolt holes are in a decent spot, not too far forward, and I didn&#8217;t feel I had any issues in that department, although again, it&#8217;s a personal one.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">I actually sized up with this model to an EU 44, and have been happier for it. It\u2019s a personal one; the shoes run true to size, I would say, but the added size has given my toes a bit more room and left me with a better feel overall &#8211; food for thought as these aren\u2019t the widest or most voluminous shoes on the market. For wider shoes, consult our best wide cycling shoes guide.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The shoes aren&#8217;t as comfortable as the Q36.5 Unique Pro shoes, a personal benchmark for me, but those sit at least a price bracket above.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Stiffness isn\u2019t a concern for me; I\u2019ve sprinted at the end of road races, on the track and done 45-second max uphill intervals and have never once wanted a stiffer shoe. All good on that front.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">What is a big improvement for me is the improved foot retention and stability that the laces bring to the table. One of my few gripes with the M3 Pro shoes was the slightly subpar performance from the closure dials, which didn\u2019t do the best job at tightening the shoe down and doing it evenly.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The laces allow you to tighten things down more evenly, across the whole foot, and importantly they haven\u2019t developed slack or worked loose, something I feared.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The eyelets extend around the ankle, which helps lock things in, and the shape of both the laces and eyelet holes, and the not huge amount of stretch in the laces means they stay put. It\u2019s an effective combination all round.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">I\u2019ve called Quoc shoes slipper-like in the past due to the open, almost cutaway ankle area; the laces mean this area has changed, and the shoes offer improved ankle support and a better hold when everything is closed down and the laces are tied.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Performance in the heat has been good; I\u2019ve experienced slightly sore feet at the end of a long, hot road race, but this is down to overall fit more than a shoe&#8217;s ventilation, I think.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The shoes scrub up nicely; it isn\u2019t an effortless wipe-clean job, and you might need to do some light scrubbing and possibly wash the laces or replace them if they really get dirty, but they clean up nicely all told.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6c93832a-7acb-11f1-9e01-9f38afd8a4ba\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Cf5vxiYxf6aUNkxV4CAvhE-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Cf5vxiYxf6aUNkxV4CAvhE-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Cf5vxiYxf6aUNkxV4CAvhE-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Cf5vxiYxf6aUNkxV4CAvhE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Cf5vxiYxf6aUNkxV4CAvhE-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Cf5vxiYxf6aUNkxV4CAvhE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Here&#8217;s the M Pro lace compard to the M3 Pro, note the ankle differences <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"value-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Value <\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-dd95163a-7ac9-11f1-9c1d-fd629aaeed6c\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In the context of the Quoc range, these shoes are a little cheaper than the M3 Pro and Air models, which have dials, and for me, having used all three pairs, they would be my choice.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">A new product being cheaper is refreshing these days, so that\u2019s a positive.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Overall, the shoes are still a lot of money, but it\u2019s fair to say they are in line with or even cheaper than many premium road shoes these days, and they look fantastic, which is always going to draw you into buying something.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">A key competitor is probably the Specialized S-Works Torch lace, which retails for around the same money. The Torch may have a slightly stiffer sole, but shoes are a personal choice.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"verdict-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Verdict <\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-1ab43576-7acc-11f1-9773-bb5e72124d75\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The M Pro Lace is my favourite addition to the Quoc range so far. They still look fantastic, but the laces improve the shoes&#8217; retention, foot hold and overall performance. I think more riders will be able to get a fit that works for them in them.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">They are also cheaper than the dial equipped options, and if being able to tighten your shoes down well is of importance to you, I&#8217;d recommend you go for these and save a few dollars.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-table-p6ChsVhywktEWedbW2hHSh-5YbV5gx8XOK3Os1DB2aqN7Guw4oZWs7I\" class=\"slice-container table-wrapper table-p6ChsVhywktEWedbW2hHSh-5YbV5gx8XOK3Os1DB2aqN7Guw4oZWs7I slice-container-table\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">Swipe to scroll horizontally<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<caption class=\"table__caption table__caption--top table__caption--left\">Testing scorecard and notes<\/caption>\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Deisgn and aesthetics <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Super stylish, and the new laces improve the shoes foot hold and fit for less money than existing models. <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>9\/10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Comfort<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Very comfortable for me, going up a size has also led to more comfort for my feet.  <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>8\/10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Weight<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>263 grams per shoe for a size 44, not the lightest on the market, but competitive. They aren&#8217;t heavy. <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>8\/10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Stiffness <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>The carbon sole is going to be stiff enough for most, it is for me, no complaints<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>9\/10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Value<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>In line with plenty of premium options. Bag and arch supports included, quality is good with no issues for me. <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>8\/10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Total <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 5 &#8211; Cell 1 <\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>42\/50<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-model-name=\"Quoc M Pro Lace Cycling Shoe\" data-name=\"BOT widget\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-widget-type=\"review\" class=\"hawk-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-main-editorial-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-title-container\">Quoc M Pro Lace Cycling Shoe: Price Comparison<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-items-container hawk-review-items-grid-items\" data-stacked=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-container hawk-review-items-grid-item\" data-expandable=\"0\" 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