Rated 5 out of
5
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PaulMP from
Gorgeous and fast!
These shoes are super stiff which I like. Power transfer is not compromised. They fit well and I love the BOA dials. However, and this is a small gripe, they squeak while pedaling. Now it does not bother me as I consider it to be like a metronome, a rhythmic reminder to pedal in circles but my riding partners sure do notice the noise.
Date published: 2021-01-21
Rated 5 out of
5
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spooky from
Close to perfect
These shoes (in black, at least) epitomize Rapha’s long-standing aesthetic of understated style and supreme function. The fit is perfect on my slightly wide, high-instep foot — meaning, I never notice them after I click in. Stiff, light, comfy, and $100 less than similar shoes from other makers. Everything I want in a shoe.
Date published: 2021-08-23
Rated 4 out of
5
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Darmour from
Very comfortable
Cracking, really lightweight but sturdy shoes. First pair with boa dials (previously sidi’s) and won’t go back. No more fiddling to get shoes open with cold hands. Just a brushing down brings them up good a new, and they are actually pretty warm.
Sizing wise, I was an 8.5 in Sidi but found the 9 was better in Rapha
Date published: 2021-10-10
Rated 4 out of
5
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Jonassjovaag from
Cool looking
200 kms into these, and they are a fine pair of shoes. Coming from Dromarti leather shoes with laces, I really cannot say anything about fit as leather shoes adapt to the feet and after 10000 kms nothing really comes close to that. However, these look good, feel nice, but do need some time to be broken in.
Date published: 2020-04-23
Rated 5 out of
5
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Merv Charles from
As comfortable as my favourite slippers
Comfortable right out of the box, very light and look amazing. Good for walking when you are off the bike too. Easy to keep clean though I'm not too impressed with their water resistance. Would be a great idea if the replacement heel pads, inner soles and instep arches were available online.
Date published: 2023-09-12
Rated 5 out of
5
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Cygnus Cyclist from
Love These Shoes
Pro Team shoes are a step up in price for me and worth every penny. Comfort is great and the connection to the pedals feels rock solid. I don't have problems with the tongue slipping as reported elsewhere. A little care in setting the tongues before tightening the laces keeps them secure.
Date published: 2021-06-23
Rated 5 out of
5
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BikePaulie from
Great, reliable shoes in a variety of colors.
I've tried shoes from Shimano and Bont and find Rapha Pro Team shoes to be the best overall. Stiff soles, good base traction for walking without slipping, sharp looking, and not too difficult to keep clean.
I wear the white pair when there's no rain and I wear a black pair for rough weather. I would prefer the shoe's tongue to be better-attached to the upper so it doesn't slip to the side while riding but I haven't found this to interfere with performance. I will likely buy another pair when these wear out.
Date published: 2022-05-04
Rated 4 out of
5
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Op riderT from
Shoes to big
I like my shoes but I ordered and got size 42 and a half thinking they would be the right size as after I watched your vidio it said they are a bit larger than your size so as i take size 43 I thought 42 half would be fine but there still a bit big, I can’t take them back because I have used them thinking I would get used to them and I think if I had gone to the shop and tried them on you can’t be sure there right until you try them so I will have to live with them and with the high price ot is not perfect
Date published: 2023-04-09
Rated 5 out of
5
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Jmhicks22 from
Best shoes!
I absolutely love these shoes. I've always worn Fizik shoes until this pair. While I really like Fizik I don't know if I will go back. The soles in these are really stiff and it makes a huge difference. I saw some reviews about the tongue slipping down but I haven't seen that.
Date published: 2021-03-28
Rated 4 out of
5
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ΑΡΣΕΝΗΣ from
Perfect
Thank you very much for asking my opinion, although I struggled a lot with the shipping to send back the wrong number and get the right one, the shoe is a fantastic nice fit, The only thing I found is much heavier than the previous shoes I had , but as an application it is.
Date published: 2021-11-28
Rated 5 out of
5
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Berti from
Sold on the Soles
As with all Rapha products they always exceed expectations... the quality of these shoes really becomes apparent when adding cleats and riding your bike. The fabric is way cooler in person and the fit and finish is as usual first class. I feel like these shoes are a bargain.
Date published: 2021-04-15
Rated 4 out of
5
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Anonymous from
Great shoes, shame about the insoles.
These shoes are excellent, the best I have ever had including more expensive pairs. Fabric, fit, stiffness, light weight and love the looks and the BOA's are amazing, top class. The only thing that lets these shoes down is the insoles. Simply put they don't match the quality of the rest of the shoes, they are too hard, little instep support and spoil what is otherwise a great shoe. When I bought some bespoke insoles though these shoes really came into their own and I would buy another pair in a heartbeat.
Date published: 2021-05-17
Rated 4 out of
5
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Craig Bartley from
Great shoes except...
Fits beautifully...except where the front plastic Boa buckle digs into where my big toe meets my foot. It seems an obvious design flaw and I'm hoping that the shoes stretch a little bit to stop this discomfort. Aside from that, they fit well and oh so pretty.
Date published: 2024-01-29
Rated 5 out of
5
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Benjamin Vandal from
Best. Shoes. Ever.
Best cycling shoes I’ve owned. Have had 4 pairs in the past and these are easily the most comfortable and are the highest quality. Lightweight and the mesh is nice to touch.
I have the black colourway. If I could ride a bit faster I’d be EXACTLY like Batman.
Date published: 2021-06-26
Rated 5 out of
5
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Daniel Martins from
A unique piece for any fan of Rapha
A unique piece for any fan of Rapha, the sole of the shoe is super stiff to distribute the force on the pedal, I've done a 150kms lap and they behaved beautifully. I love the black shoes, I just wish they were a little cheaper to be able to buy the oranges.
Date published: 2021-04-11
Rated 3 out of
5
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Jangra from
great shoes with but massive heal cap :(
great shoes, great fit. I have never owned a premium shoes, so cant really compare to anything out there. But definitely it feels premium. One thing I noticed is that the heel is bit oversize, it scratched my new S-works Venge on the non-drive side of chain stays - It hurts! I have another Bianchi Oltre and it did the same on it as well. I have for now put a protection sticker on the frame, but not sure how will it go with time.
Date published: 2021-01-11
Rated 5 out of
5
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Doc Amin from
Maybe we need Kevlar thread
The best shoes I ever had. Very comfortable when I went for a long ride. Unfortunately it got damage when I’m involved in bad traffic accident. Just a reminder that It is very difficult to prevent the threads from coming out when your shoes get scratched
Date published: 2020-07-31
Rated 4 out of
5
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Anonymous from
Size matters!
Buying shoes online is somewhat fraught - different manufacturers have different sizing - one maker’s 45 is another’s 44 and so on. My Fiziks had died and I wanted to upgrade to double BOA from single BOA, I had liked the look of the Rapha shoes for a while, read the reviews and while they seemed expensive, the reviews, when comparing them with offerings from other brands seemed to say that the price was very comparable. My Fiziks were size 45, but rather than just going with the same size I carefully studied the Rapha size guide and measuring my feet it seemed that 44 was the right choice. Eventually I settled on 44.5 - my left foot is a full size bigger than my right, so my rationale was to go for a middle course. I was very attracted to the mesh knit - I have a couple of pairs of regular sneakers that are built like that and they’re my most comfortable shoes. When I received the shoes I found that I’d probably made the right choice, but there’s a bit more slop in the right shoe than I’d like, and I worried that because the back of shoe is hard plastic against my heel I might suffer blisters since they might rub. I’m happy to report that though it feels everytime that rubbing might occur it’s actually never happened. The shoes feel really stiff and somehow a lot more positive against the pedal (Look Keo2) than any of my previous shoes. I do wonder if the 44’s would have been better considering the way the mesh holds the foot. I’m very happy with the shoes, except for the right foot sizing issue, but it has taken a while to feel totally comfortable, since they are a very different design and structure to anything I’ve worn previously. I’ve had a lot of compliments on the way they look so that makes me feel good. All in all a great purchase, I think my only caveat would be check the sizing chart really closely, since because of the design these shoes need to fit more snugly than others. Finally, so far I haven’t experienced my usual toe cramp in hot weather (always around 45miles into a ride!) so hopefully that continues and these shoes have solved that pain!
Date published: 2021-08-04
Rated 4 out of
5
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willfromsouthernUSA from
Very Light Shoes
These shoes don't fit me as perfectly as my beloved Sidis, but that's of course subjective and is a personal preference. They're extremely light and the sole is very stiff; I look forward to really getting in some miles when the weather gets warmer.
Date published: 2024-01-17
Rated 5 out of
5
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Brian63 from
Give your feet a treat!
These are very good quality shoes. The Boa system enables a perfect fit and is so easy to use. The cleats fit so close to the sole making pedalling very efficient. Survived a sudden heavy downpour with no ill-effect. And they look amazing!
Date published: 2020-06-22
Rated 4 out of
5
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Kris R from
Incredibly stiff and stylish.
Overall incredible shoes. They fit well, are very stiff and look fantastic. My one critique is that there could be more padding in the heel cup. I get slight irritation after several hours on the back edge of my heel.
Date published: 2024-02-15
Rated 1 out of
5
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Sylvia C from
Poor, painful fit for wide feet
Want to love this shoe, but it’s been too painful for me as I have wide feet (and with bunions too). The Powerweave material does not allow for stretch to accommodate. The side cut of the shoe is also on the higher side, thus constantly digging into my ankle bone, causing abrasions. Would not recommend this shoe to those with wide feet as it seems to be of a standard/ narrow width.
Date published: 2022-06-20
Rated 5 out of
5
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AndyWD115 from
So good, I bought a 2nd pair
Bought a pair in white, and was so impressed I bought a 2nd pair in black to I could wear them all year round without getting them stinking dirty. The white ones very dirty easily would be my only advice
Date published: 2020-06-21
Rated 3 out of
5
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SMeyer from
very stiff and uncoomfortable on long rides-
beautiful shoes, lightweight and sturdy but right inside heel incredibly stiff and painful. Great boa laces but not as good as my old rapha climber shoes which lasted me over 10 years
Date published: 2023-10-08
Rated 5 out of
5
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Geert Verbist from
Best shoes ever!
Over the years I've had problems with bad blood circulation in my feet during riding. With these shoes I've had no discomfort what so ever. They fit perfectly and are easy to clean.
Date published: 2021-06-28
Rated 5 out of
5
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DocA from
Best cycling shoe I’ve ever owned
Stiff sole. Comfortable uppers. Suitable for even slightly wide feet. Great ankle support. Perfect Boa dials. It’s so good I bought another.
Previous shoes: Sidi, Giro. Vittoria
Date published: 2021-05-01
Rated 5 out of
5
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CandyMckie from
Perfect for women with small feet.
I have been searching for shoes to fit my little feet, and these are perfect! They are super comfy and the heel doesn’t dig in like a lot of other similar shoes. I was hesitant about buying them online, but I Traced my foot and measured it to get the right size, and they are just right! The only disappointing thing was there were no interchangeable inserts, so I had to get arch supports made up.
Date published: 2020-06-05
Rated 5 out of
5
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77Mary77 from
Finally, shoes that fit!
Perfect fit for my average female foot with a narrow heel and well-defined arch. The Boas work better than others I've tried, and the padded tongue is very comfortable.
Date published: 2020-09-19
Rated 5 out of
5
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Bob S from
If Cinderella were a biker she would have had thes
Awesome looking and fitting shoe. Bought them at the beginning of winter in Minnesota so haven’t had a chance to ride with them yet, but cannot wait to do so.
Date published: 2021-02-15
Rated 5 out of
5
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Anonymous from
Excellent cycling shoe!
Shoes fit well and soles feel quite stiff. Understated design looks great and Boa system is easily adjusted. Comfort increased after about 100 miles.
Date published: 2021-07-12