Rated 5 out of
5
by
pedalmike from
So far so good......
I only have 20 hours or so on the shoes so far, but I'm encouraged by what I'm experiencing. The soles are very stiff, but the woven upper seems to combine with the stiff sole to provide a comfort level that doesn't punish your feet on a longer ride. I have a narrowish, B width foot. The volume in the shoe seems to be a good match with my feet. I wear a 45.5 in Sidi. The 45.0 is the right size for me in the Pro Team. I had a slight irritation with the cuff of the right shoe below my ankle bone. I took a foam pool noodle and a nylon tire iron, clamped them in the foot opening by tightening down the BOAs, and let the shoe sit for a few nights. That seemed to remedy the issue. The BOAs themselves are brilliant. Easy to micro-adjust while riding. Shoe exit is super fast and easy.
Date published: 2022-01-09
Rated 3 out of
5
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Chuck_26 from
Sliding tongue
Bought the shoes a month ago and have used them a few times. Very comfortable on the bike and really look great. Only issue is the Tongue of the shoe keeps sliding down and scrunching up at the toes. There has to be some kinda solution for this. I have tried tightening the boa which helps some but still slides.
Date published: 2020-05-04
Rated 5 out of
5
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WestCoastrider from
Finally found a great riding shoe for women!
After 15 hours of indoor training, I can conclude they are light, super comfortable with no pressure points. The shoe has accommodated my slightly wider right foot. I love the quick release buttons and stylish look. True to size. So far, the shoe tongue hasn't moved as many reviewers have mentioned. When I ride outside, that will be the true test. Very happy with the purchase especially as they were purchased on sale. So difficult finding high performance riding shoes for women. Thank you Rapha!
Date published: 2022-02-27
Rated 1 out of
5
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John Bikes from
Super hard to keep clean
Hate the fabric! Gets super dirty after just one ride. Constantly have to clean. Love the fit though
Date published: 2021-10-15
Rated 5 out of
5
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Kenjsc from
Love them in White
Love the shoes. They run a full size larger than my previous sidi shoes, but that is advertised on the website and the exchange process was very smooth. Normal shoe break-in woes but after a few rides they feel awesome and being able ratchet up and down the tension in two areas of the foot is great. I'm a relatively casual rider ~ 80 miles a week, so the performance aspect is a bit wasted on me. Also, these are my first white shoes so I appreciated the cleaning instructions in the box.
Date published: 2021-07-25
Rated 1 out of
5
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Eliou from
Bad experience
Based on the size chart on your website, I pick up size 42 when choosing this item as I wearing the same size of Fizie and 43 if Sidi. However, your 42 is smaller and I request a exchange on the date of receiving this item, I got a reply that there is no stock. This contradicts to what you promise your customer as stated in your website. Two to three days later, I found that there is stock in your website in other countries but your system didn’t allow me to buy.
With this bad experience, I prefer not to go online shopping.
Date published: 2020-03-15
Rated 4 out of
5
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tsar from
Here’s the rub
Overall a very nice cycling shoe. Look great, feel great (mostly) and are super stiff. Slightly more mid foot clear placement is spot on. Definitely leans to a warm weather, summer shoe as even in So Cal I can feel the breeze slightly when the temp dips below 60 degrees. There are only two small issues. The first is that there is some plastic backing near the upper cuff that really causes pain around the ankle area and has not improved as I continue to break them in. I bought some adhesive blister pads to place at the spot and they do the trick but this should not be an issue in the first place. Secondly , the Boa straps tend to back off a little during the ride, needing a little cinching up 2/3 of the way through . Not a big deal. Would I buy them again and/or recommend them. Yes, but make sure they don’t rub you the wrong way.
Date published: 2021-02-11
Rated 5 out of
5
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Ginger Diesel from
Light/Stiff/Colorful - beautiful color
These are a great, light weight and stylish road shoe. Great for indoor training or an airy shoe for those long rides in the sun. The fabric and color really pop and they almost shimmer in the light with the blue/purple.
Fit is great. Soles are stiff. The double boa helps you dial in the level of tightness or security you need.
These a a for sure upgrade over specialized Torch 3.0 and likely on par with an s-works shoe.
Highly recommend.
Date published: 2022-02-19
Rated 5 out of
5
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Janalyce from
Best bike shoes I have ever had!
These caught my eye in Bicycle Magazine when I first saw them. After doing a little research, I knew this would be a perfect fit for me due to my wide feet. They feel great and look amazing. I had to return for a larger size and customer service was also fantastic. I highly recommend these shoes, look great and feel awesome.
Date published: 2020-04-29
Rated 5 out of
5
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Spark from
My new favorite shoe
I thought I must be out of my mind buying cycling shoes online, since I usually have such a difficult
time with shoes. These shoes were perfect, right out of the box. On my first ride, I could feel immediately how stiff the sole was, a pro level shoe for great power transfer. The key features of these
shoes for me were, a great fit, with ample room in the toe box, a solid heel cup with no slipping for my
narrow heels, Boa dials, and an amazing sole. I usually buy white, but the matte black is really interesting. My other shoes are Sidi, and Giro Imperials.
Date published: 2021-01-08
Rated 5 out of
5
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DLAM888 from
Well worth the wait
Shoes are never an easy purchase. Especially when spending top dollar on. Having a wide foot makes it even harder. Compared to the previous Rapha Climbers these are well worth the money. They have excellent arch support, solid, stiff and snug. Maybe not quite as stiff as a Bont Vapour S but no different to an Shimano S Phyre. I did not size up I just stuck to my regular size in other shoes and couldn't be happier. Highly recommended.
Date published: 2020-05-03
Rated 5 out of
5
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Slice from
Functional ART - worth the purchase.
I waited to fully evaluate the shoes after multiple rides. I love them. They are much lighter than the previous leather GT version - at least they feel that way. The shoes look great and the material Rapha designed and uses is beautiful and durable. I have not use the shoes in inclement weather - at least no on purpose and therefore cannot comment of rain or significant dirt. I will say that sand brushes off easily. I heard there were issues with the tongue but honestly is one is careful in placement prior to tightening the BOA system - there are NO issues. The carbon is stiff and responds very quickly to an increase in WATTS. The inner sole if very comfortable and the overall shoe seems breathable especially in the humid conditions I typically ride in. Overall a beautiful aesthetic and functional shoe without issues thus far. Size fits as advertised.
Date published: 2022-11-01
Rated 5 out of
5
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alb16 from
my favourite pair of shoes
I love these shoes. They're light, the boa dials mean they sit nice and snug and there are no pressure points. The heel sits nice and sturdy so my foot feels very supportive. Would definitely recommend
Date published: 2020-09-29
Rated 3 out of
5
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docfink from
Looks great...functionality? Work in progress...
I wanted a lighter weight fully BOA shoe and I love Rapha design and function. These shoes fit (another pair I tried on were too small at a half-size smaller), but I have two concerns. I've used them approximately 4 times so far and I feel an uncomfortable "hot-spot" over my left 1st metatarsal head (great toe/foot joint), but not the right. Also, I wore them once on a cooler day (low 50s) and they were fine, but not as cool as I expected and the shoes were a bit damp inside when removed. I only wear thin wool socks all year and wonder how comfortable they'll be in the summer heat. I hope the "hot-spot" wears in as I get used to them, but previous shoes never caused me any pain. It didn't limit me on the bike, but it was present. If it continues, I reluctantly might have to return them.
Date published: 2020-03-11
Rated 5 out of
5
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HassS from
Rapha
Had great expectations and I didn’t get disappointed.
They look great and very comfortable. The sizing was accurate and I went for half a size smaller compare to my Shimano.
Date published: 2023-11-29
Rated 4 out of
5
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W57st from
shoes fit for both narrow and wide foot
I was worry if the shoes are too narrow to fit my foot (given the history of the Rapha shoes used parts that made by Giro). What a surprise, this one not only fit well, but once I wear the shoes on, it did not change the shoe shape. I am size 13 (47), it has some room for the front toe but holds very tight at the heel (a proper tightness that you can feel, the shoes efficiently transfer the power to the bike effortlessly.)
I am only riding with this shoe for around 25~30 miles range. I can't speak for how it feels when riding on longer journeys yet.
Date published: 2020-03-11
Rated 5 out of
5
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MattK17 from
Quality shoes that look and feel great
These shoes are simply well designed and function as they should. It does take some time to get used to the slightly higher inside foot (near your ankle) cuff, but after a couple of weeks you never notice it again. These shoes breathe well, feel solid on foot when putting out the watts and are barely noticeable as being there. They're a snug fit, but to date I have not had any issues with unwanted pressure or heat spots.
Date published: 2022-05-05
Rated 4 out of
5
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Killa from
Caution
Love the shoes, I did not have an issue with the tongue. The only problem the (light grey) are hard as heck to keep clean. Buyer be ware.
Date published: 2021-08-29
Rated 5 out of
5
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Véro Aguettaz from
Magnifiques et très confortables
Superbes chaussures très confortables. Elles sont assez étroites… je vous conseille de prendre une taille de plus.
Date published: 2022-07-21
Rated 3 out of
5
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Sgarzillo from
Not 100% satsfied
I'm not 100% satisfied with the shoes. They are comfortable and esthetically beautiful.They get dirty easily but I knew that as they are white but they are not easy to clean and the boa system does not always work well. I thought better.
Date published: 2021-04-15
Rated 4 out of
5
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AusTex from
Shoes you don't think about...
I always gird myself when buying new shoes, will they fit? will they pinch? will my foot all asleep in areas on long rides? why do they cost so much? Rapha shoes always come through. I've tried others, returned them all. As comfortable as one could expect and now easier to walk in there is not much to complain about. My history with Rapha has always been long term durability and comfort. Fit properly, shoes should be something you don't think about ever except when they need a cleaning or one has to replace cleats. These are those shoes.
Date published: 2021-04-20
Rated 3 out of
5
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Paulo Bia from
The good and the bad…defo not ugly.
Nice stiffness , quality built. Ventilation super poor. Not comfy. But beautiful.
Date published: 2021-06-24
Rated 5 out of
5
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Toomas Kukk from
:-)
I am very satisfied with the shoes. The best I've had so far. They are comfortable, soft and fit particularly well in the back part of the heel, so when the foot moves upwards, the shoe supports it very well. At the moment it is not the season for outdoor riding, but it will be seen in the spring, how is the so-called moisture retention of these shoes, how easy it is to clean these fabric shoes.
Date published: 2022-12-08
Rated 3 out of
5
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JNaumov from
Good shoe but needs a revision
They are a good comfortable shoe but need a protective cap on the front which covers the toes. If you're sitting stationary while clipped in, your front foot always touches the tyre if your bars aren't straight leaving a big dirty black mark on the shoes. If there was some type of cap on the front of the shoe, like the one on the back, this wouldn't be an issue. Both my friend and I use the same Pro Team shoes and we both have the same issue. After every ride, the front of the shoes always gets marked. Constantly cleaning this one spot.
Date published: 2024-08-08
Rated 4 out of
5
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Anonymous from
Super stiff soles
I bought the Pro Team shoes coming from a 8 year old pair of Sworks shoes, both were comparable in weight. The new boa dials are great. The carbon sole is very stiff and I noticed it really improved power transfer over my old shoes. It rained first ride and subsequently were stained from road grime being sprayed on them which won't come off even after wiping them with a damp cloth, so a bit frustrating. I have wide feet and have been suffering cramp in my right foot, the shoes seem like they would better fit someone with a narrow foot.
Date published: 2021-09-09
Rated 5 out of
5
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Travis H from
Great attention to details
These shoes reflect attention to details all over. The options for swapping out arch supports is great, and ensues a better fit from the start. The upper is breathable and comfortable, and the boas snug down the shoe very well. The heel cup grips my foot very well, and I don't ever feel any slippage. The sole--full carbon--is of course as stiff as expected. They simply feel high quality. Even the packaging they come in--wrapped in a fictitious Italian cycling newspaper--shows someone paid a lot of attention to the presentation.
Date published: 2020-04-26
Rated 5 out of
5
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powley717 from
the rapha pro team shoes AKA cycling slippers
this is the first pair of rapha pro team shoes i have ordered and worn. Straight out of the box these shoes fit and feel like they were made for my foot size and shape, my previous shoes are a sidi shot carbon, the rapha shoes are on a different level for comfort and fit and in every other aspect . i wear a size 43 trainer daily and the pro team shoe i am wearing is a 44 .
Date published: 2022-05-07
Rated 5 out of
5
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★★★★★ Cycle shoes are cycle shoes-right? Wrong these are exceptional shoes-perfect fit for me comfortable and stylish. Speed play cleats go straight on with no need for base adapter or shims. The shoe is super stiff. All in all outstanding best shoes I’ve come across. Well done Rapha!
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Date published: 2023-08-19
Rated 1 out of
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E Kindangen from
Looks good but poor ergonomic
The profile of the shoe is too slim for my foot. It’s painful to wear this for longer ride to a point where I couldn’t pedal anymore.
Date published: 2020-08-03
Rated 5 out of
5
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urs76 from
elegant black (not white!) shoes with perfect fit
very nice and light shoe. its a narrow fit but good for my feet. I ordered size 43.5 with a normal street shoe size of about 42.5-43. The conversion table to the other brands fits well.
The fabric is breathable. However I also ordered white and send them back as it seemed too delicate to clean. so i stayed with the very elegant black color. Im still missing a ride outside with them but the sole is really stiff and the shape of the heel as well as the BOA closing system are working really well to fix the feet while moving.
Date published: 2023-03-20