Shimano SH RC7 Cycling Shoe Men's

Last year's road shoes are looking a little gray and frazzled, so you're making the jump onto the streamlined boa train on a budget with Shimano's SH RC7 Men's Cycling Shoes. Falling into Shimano's Road Performance category, the SH RC7's are meant for speed with a claimed 245g weight that sits at just two grams higher than the category topping SH RC9 for a size 42. With a stiff carbon sole and comfortable upper, these shoes strike a balance between race day aggression and training ride utility at a cost that pales in comparison to many similarly spec'd options.Shimano fashions the SH RC7s from perforated synthetic leather, chosen for both is lightweight comfort as well as its ability to usher cooling air throughout the shoe. Each shoe fastens with a micro adjustable Boa IP1 reel across the top, with wide anchor points evenly distribute pressure across the upper. A hook and loop strap spans the forefoot for additional adjustability and customization of fit. Underfoot, a stiff carbon fiber composite sole facilitates efficient power transfer with a high stiffness rating 10 on Shimano's 12 point scale, which means you don't have to worry about wasted watts or fatiguing sole flex.