Rated 5 von
5
von
pedalmike aus
Pleased So Far.....
I own the Pro Team Shoes...the last provides a comfortable fit for my feet. The Explore Powerweave appears to use the same last as the Pro Team, so the fit is terrific. The big question to be answered over time is how the shoes hold up to off-pavement riding. The material used for the BOA closure wires appears fragile at first look....will have to see how it fares over time. They feel great though right out of the box. For me, no hot spots or pressure points.
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2022-07-01
Rated 5 von
5
von
dougpvt aus
Great gravel performance AND walkability. Really!
Checks all the boxes for a gravel and clip-in bikepacking shoe. Comfortable, breathable, and (finally!) a stiff shoe with good power transmission that is walkable for hike-a-bikes. Fit is spot-on per the fit guide recommendations. I'm a 9.5 US and size 43 fits well- tight enough for good performance but with enough toe room to allow foot to expand or a slightly heavier sock in cooler weather. For reference, my usual sock is a lightweight, unpadded merino.
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2021-08-02
Rated 4 von
5
von
Nathan Tweed aus
If they fit well, they’re great.
I personally found the advice translating SIDI shoe sizes to Rapha shoes misleading. It recommended I need a 43.5, but the 44.5 ended up being the right size for me. This mainly seemed down to the quite rigid toe box, which is in my view a great feature for gravel shoes. Unfortunately despite me not previously feeling like I have wide feet, I found that with the perfect fit across the top of the foot (in a 44 same size as SIDIs) my little toe was squashed by this toe box. I settled on a 44.5 which with thin socks leaves me ever so slightly wider than perfect across the forefoot.
That said, in every other way these shoes are perfect for Gravel riding / bike packing. I love the appearance of the uppers, the soles are grippy, and hike a bike sections are very comfortable in them. The powerweave is cool, I do suffer from cold feet, but with mid weight socks I found them absolutely fine. The also dry very quickly, perfect for multi day outings.
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2022-05-05
Rated 4 von
5
von
CasparAvar aus
Nach 10.000km…
Ich bewerte hier meinen rapha powerwaeve den ich vor 1,5 Jahren gekauft haben.
Ich bin rundum sehr zufrieden mit dem Schuh, weshalb ich ihn mir vor kurzem auch noch einmal gekauft habe.
Er ist sehr steif, man kann aber trotzdem in im laufen. Das Oberflächenmaterial ist robust, windfest und wasserabweisend. Die beiden BOA-Verschlüsse sorgen dafür, dass der Schuh sehr gut am Fuß sitzt.
Er könnte vielleicht etwas leichter sein. An der Sohle könnte man mit Sicherheit noch etwas Gewicht sparen.
Das einzige Manko neben dem Preis ist, dass jetzt nach 10.000km die Sohle anfängt Risse zu bekommen. Der Schuh ist weiterhin sehr gut nutzbar, trotzdem scheint mir das etwas früh.
Ich beware den Schuh immer im Keller auf. Dieser ist trocken aber ungeheizt, kälter als 5-10Grad wird es dort aber nicht, das sollte der Sohle eigentlich nicht schaden.
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2024-01-03
Rated 4 von
5
von
Bronch63 aus
Great gravel shoe
I use them on my gravel bike where so far 75% pavement and 25% dirt road. Great looking shoe, light and for the most part fit very well. It's just a bit more narrow than ideal, but my feet are wider than average. I've ridden about 75 miles in them and although my feet feel somewhat constrained, it hasn't posed any issues yet. They're easy to walk in and have good traction. The BOA system is very convenient. Overall very happy with them.
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2022-09-10
Rated 2 von
5
von
Carlos Deperù aus
DISAPPOINTED
It is very nice and eye catching and very comfortable, but the thread on the toe of the shoe on one outing started to fray...a shame really, I don't know how long these shoes will survive. I saw that you can burn the frayed thread ... but for the price this should not happen and there is no guarantee. A protective toe cap on the toe of the shoe would have been the best shoe I ever owned instead of the worst,,,,
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2024-05-05
Rated 4 von
5
von
markbrookesny aus
Precise fit.
I immediately took out the standard footbeds (as I do with most shoes) and inserted one a few variants of custom insoles i use due to v high arch. Ultimately after a few weeks of adjustments I decided I didn't need them (they made the shoe fit too tight) - one of the two footbed inserts that came with the shows worked just fine. Overall great fit, stiff but not too stiff, they travelled unblemished/damaged on a recent 400 miles in Italy!
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2022-07-26
Rated 5 von
5
von
JJJH aus
Comfortable Quality classy shoe
Terrific shoe. Very comfortable once I got the right size. I used Rapha’s size guide, I’m a solid 45 in a Sidi, so Rapha recommended 44. Not even close so I returned them for a 44.5 I used those last year but this year I decided they were still too close to call them a good fit. This year I bought these in a 45 and perfect! Long story short, the guide didn’t work in my case. Heel cup is great, but these are narrow in the toe box.
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2024-04-18
Rated 4 von
5
von
Hannes23 aus
super …aber
mein erster schuh in dieser preisklasse
sehr gute passform, größenvergleich mit anderen herstellern passt,
fahreigenschaften sehr gut
schnürsystem etwas schwer beim ersten mal optimal einzustellen, gefühlt zu locker aber passt
obermaterial schick aber anfällig für leichten abrieb (nach steiler schiebepassage schuhspitzen centgroß abgescheuert) und dreck fängt sich auch leicht aber der look ist dann shabby
bin zufrieden
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2021-09-26
Rated 4 von
5
von
Tajrossi aus
Light and functional
Light and Functional these shoes initially looked far too small for me but were okay once worn in a little. They are very narrow so if you have wide feet you will have problems with sizing. They are light but cool to wear in warmer weather and good protection in cold/wet. They are not good for walking in which was disappointing for an explore shoe. The closures look fragile but are great and keep the foot in correct place
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2021-04-23
Rated 5 von
5
von
Adriankn aus
Exudes quality
I was very pleased to see these can with extra arch inserts, as I have a high arch and have to buy insoles for all my shoes. There are also superbly build. I was so impressed that even though the bike I had planned to use these with fell through within my return window, I decided to keep them for next year. Even though my Fizik road shoes are basically brand new I may also replace them with Raphas next season. Great job!
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2023-07-11
Rated 5 von
5
von
Fondo Bob aus
Fab Footwear
Great shoes! Always on the lookout for something new and cool to try, was eager for these to finally appear. Style is stately yet very pleasing, especially closeup; comfort is fabulous I think in large measure due to the fabric upper; the BOAs are amazing (most of my gravel shoes are lace-up variety). Really impressed, yet it's a Rapha product, so why wouldn't i be. I've recommended them to several friends.
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2021-05-04
Rated 4 von
5
von
WarrenB aus
Powerweave Performance
Awesome fitting performance shoe, comfortable from the first ride. I bought these for an 8 day endurance MTB event and had mostly success with them. Whilst riding they’re 100%, on the hike-a-bike part not so much, a little rubbing occurred on the heel. The fabric did wear pretty quick when up against some rough terrain. Overall a top shoe that due to the light nature I would wear for road and gravel too.
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2024-03-29
Rated 5 von
5
von
WyoStoke aus
I finally found my shoe
My old shoes were finally reaching end of life and I have tried several to find something else that fit my feet for long gravel days. I heard about these on a review from the Gravel Ride podcast and liked what I heard. I pulled the trigger and am super happy! I have been riding in them for about 6 weeks now before writing the review and believe that I absolutely found the winner, thanks Rapha!
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2021-11-09
Rated 3 von
5
von
Gravel gal aus
Numb toes
Really wanted to like these shoes and was hopeful as I initially thought the toe box had more room but once riding in then realized they are super tight from the top to the bottom at the ball of the foot and I can’t ride more than 10 minutes without losing feeling in all my toes. Very disappointed I spent so much money on these. The product does seem to be high quality materials/build however
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2023-03-13
Rated 5 von
5
von
Craigie aus
Powerweave excellence
The most comfortable cycling shoes I’ve owned. Super comfortable fit from the off - for riding and walking. Ordered two sizes to get the fit just right then sent other pair back. Boa allows great fit for both lightweight and winter (waterproof) socks. Able to double up supplied arch supports to suit my needs. Looks great with shorts or trousers - so good I’m tempted to buy a second pair!!
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2021-09-29
Rated 5 von
5
von
MarcinC aus
Great shoes.
They look amazing! Very comfortable. The ventilation is at a high level, even at temperatures above 30 Celsius it was well inside the shoe. They mask dirt and dust very well. Loosening BOA stripes is not a problem, the effect only occurs at the beginning, after putting on your shoes and walking before getting on the bike. During the ride, it is already ok. This is normal as the straps conform to the foot. The sole is well formed and walking is fine. You can collect pebbles and sticks in the forest, but this is common in mtb shoes. The tongue of the shoe is also perfectly designed and does not put pressure on the foot. What often is a big issue in other brands. After a few rides, the shoes have adapted to the foot and now I can forget that I have them on my foot. An extra thing, additional inserts for the insole additionally solved a problem of metatarsal pain which often occurred in the first 20 km of my cycling. Incredible!
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2022-07-07
Rated 4 von
5
von
Anonym aus
Mostly great...
Great shoe...very stylish and stiff but comfortable to walk in.
One thing though is I am very concerned about the long term durability of the outside of the shoe.
After only 1100k the toe on both shoes is showing damage..the fibres are coming up from the body of the shoe.
I would reconsider using that fragile material on a shoe sold as a Gravel bike shoe.
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2021-08-10
Rated 5 von
5
von
Rob React aus
Light, comfortable and tough
I've been wearing these throughout the spring here in the northeast of the US and they are as advertised. It's a really light, comfortable shoe that has worked well in all sorts of weather. The combo of the BOA system and the woven uppers is a winner. I can really dial in the fit. I'm really looking forward to seeing how they perform on an all-day ride.
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2021-05-05
Rated 5 von
5
von
Bob Perls aus
Good choice or real MTB shoes with some fashion
Very light MTB shoes for a fully lugged version. They are nearly as light as my racing XC shoes like Giro VR90 and Shimano S Phyre MTB shoes that I use for CX and XC, but truly lugged for when you have to walk on rocky and steep rocks. Very stylish and they seem robust, but I don't know yet. Carbon soles and a great interesting fabric like finish
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2023-04-09
Rated 5 von
5
von
Rapha2000 aus
Very Contento!!
Very good shoe. Very expensive but very luxury feeling. Always used Giro shoes and the size Translation worked fine. First order were a perfect fit. The different options for the feet arch helped very much in getting better leaded and painless fit. Bora and carbon sole did the rest. 5 from 5 for sure. By the way: Cool style and perfect look!
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2021-07-17
Rated 5 von
5
von
Stansmers aus
Great gravel shoes
I have few pairs of bike shoes and the Powerweave shoes is as comfy as the old Rapha GT shoe I’ve had for years. Bought a pair of these at the same time as a pair of Shimano RX8s. The big S shoes are for slightly stiffer but overall the Rapha ones take the best shoe tag. Double boa easy to adjust tension making them great for long distance.
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2022-08-06
Rated 1 von
5
von
Tom87 aus
Disappointed
Happy with the initial fit, feel, quality of these shoes. However, after a brush with the front wheel the power weave material on the toe of one of the shoes was damaged / unstitched. Approached Rapha about a repair or replacement and they don’t want to know about it. Very disappointing customer service and quality of this product.
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2024-04-25
Rated 5 von
5
von
Anonym aus
Solid purchase
Really happy with this purchase. My 2nd pair of Explore shoes- 1st were the original black ones. Extremely comforable from the get go. No break in period and never any discomfort, even after 3500 miles on the original. Advantage to the Powerweave model is the boa closures, with easy tightening over selective areas of the foot.
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2021-05-03
Rated 5 von
5
von
lawnton flyer aus
Even better than expected - and I expected a lot!
These are my first pair of Rapha shoes, and I am absolutely delighted. Have worn them mountain biking and gravel biking with crank bros pedals - and they are a beautiful fit. Boa dials work like a dream and the comfort is outstanding. As of yet, I cannot fault these shoes. Now it’s time for some Rapha Road shoes me thinks!
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2024-02-26
Rated 5 von
5
von
Romain Romain aus
Great shoes
Great after-sale service when I had issues (change of size and color). Great shoes, rode approximately 250 km in 3 rides before riding this review with mixed weather (+30 Celsius degrees and bright sun as well as rain). Great fit, never felt compressed thanks to adjustables boa's. Didn't slip in muddy terrain or gravels.
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2021-08-15
Rated 5 von
5
von
Daniel Markwig aus
Best cycling shoes I've ever owned
The best cycling shoes I've ever owned; light, breathable, comfortable, reasonable stiff sole, still easy to hike your bike with them! Great fit as well (really appreciate the wedges of different heights that come with the inlay sole).
All things considered: great shoes, would buy them again without hesitation!
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2021-12-20
Rated 5 von
5
von
Gazhump aus
Simply outstanding shoes
I have a pair of powerweave Road shoes which I love, so when I bought a CX bike the explore powerweave were my first choice. They are very comfortable, with great styling and perform very well. They make me want to get out on my CX bike almost more than my road bike…almost. Another piece of fantastic Rapha gear.
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2022-05-10
Rated 5 von
5
von
T25lemonn aus
So comfy and beautiful, built very well
So glad I paid the extra for these, worth every ££ the build quality is fantastic, thicker around the toes which protects from those Little Rock’s. Look great, space for cleat is idea, you can walk in them pretty well and I would recommend these 100% for anyone wanting a high quality shoe, that looks great
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2023-07-07
Rated 4 von
5
von
Held aus
Toller Schuh mit Geruch
Ein genialer Schuh, lange nicht so etwas bequemes getragen. Dazu noch robust und ja er sieht einfach schön aus. Was aber nicht zum Premium Anspruch passt ist der Geruch. Die Schuhe riechen wie billigste chinesische Plastikteile, das geht gar nicht. Hier unbedingt nachbessern. Dafür ein Stern abzug.
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2021-05-14