The Shimano RC1 cycling shoe is the best shoe for all-round use and any budget buyer
The Shimano RC1 cycling shoes are a stylish offering from the well-known, respected Japanese Shimano brand – one of the biggest cycling manufacturing brands in the world. These shoes fit like a glove during testing, minus some stiffness around the toe box, and that’s why they sit proudly in our roundup of best shoes for Peloton . Clip compatibility: Look Delta, SPD-SL
Price and availabilityThe MSRP of the Shimano RC1 cycling shoes is $90/ £90, although we found this differed quite a lot between retailers. The shoes are stocked in the UK and the US via Amazon, but cleats and SPD adapters are sold separately. Still, we think this is a very respectable price considering the brand’s reputation. Cycling shoes like the Giro and Rapha Classic cycling shoes sweep in heaps higher, so you’re certainly getting plenty of bang for your buck.
ComfortWe recommend buying a size up from the RC1 collection as these shoes came up tight; this meant the toe cap felt uncomfortable anytime we pointed our toes downward – almost like we were knocking against wood during uphill climbs. This might not have mattered with a bigger shoe, though. During the push-pull phases of your cycling revolutions, shoes designed to slip on and off easily can expose cyclists to slippage, especially with only velcro straps for support. That wasn’t the case with these cycling shoes, and we were surprised the velcro straps held our feet so firmly in place. As we mentioned before, the toe box felt too firm, but a larger size could be the resolution.
VerdictIf you’re less fussed with heaps of high-tech features and more concerned about finding a solid investment in a durable shoe, we recommend the Shimano RC1 cycling shoe. While this is an entry-level option, the simplicity of this shoe appealed to our no-frills approach to fitness. However, the shoe doesn't cater well to those with wide or high-arched feet, and we strongly recommend buying a size up to avoid repeating our toe-crushing toe box fiasco.
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