Rated 1 out of
5
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Mikey D from
Laces on cycling shoes? Me thinx no....
Laces on cycling shoes? Seems like style over substance and also dangerous if they come loose and get caught in the chain. As well as less proficient at tightening than a dial, and frankly a waste of time and a hassle. I sent them back: I hadn't even noticed they were laces when ordering - it had never even occurred to me for a second they would be as I didn't even think anyone made cycling shoes with laces!
Date published: 2021-04-12
Rated 5 out of
5
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tonyda 363 from
Comfortable and nice
My opinion there are just a half size bigger than a previous one.
Date published: 2019-04-11
Rated 2 out of
5
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Raphatrier from
Not a fan of these shoes.
The quality appears cheap and not as good as others that I have tried. Also not comfortable to walk even a few meters.
Made in China and the quality reflects it.
Date published: 2020-08-09
Rated 4 out of
5
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wannabefast from
Fit like good shoes should
Shoes can take a while to break in. These ones not more than a couple of rides. It was more about me and getting the correct tension. Excellent fit, with the laces system. The changeable arch supports are great too. The only downside I can see is if you want to adjust them on the fly you must stop. But so far I have not needed to. I am looking forward to many hours on the bike with these on my feet
Date published: 2020-01-27
Rated 5 out of
5
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Mark A T from
Classy shoe
A beautiful shoe with a great quality finish. I was worried switching from a different brand about my foot position but a few short rides to set the cleats worked well and I've had no problems from that. I did get some rubbing around the ankle from the tops of the shoe but this is really just a personal fit issue and something that was quickly resolved by bending and stretching the leather.
Date published: 2024-02-16
Rated 4 out of
5
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Tim L from
Timeless styling, roomy toe box, slightly high cut
Bought the shiny white one and love the styling as it goes with different kits. Bonus to learn the box included white and grey laces. I have wide and flat feet and toe box was indeed roomy as other reviewers have indicated. A minor annoyance is I find the cut a bit too high around the ankle bones - it is noticeable, goes away on 2 hour rides, but is noticeable again for longer rides.
Date published: 2021-05-21
Rated 3 out of
5
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Junfa from
inaccurate size comparison chart
Shoe runs true to size. There is no need to downsize- Sidi size comparison. Thought the shoes will expand as the size comparison suggested to downsize. After 4 rides, no give. Which is a good sign to most but bad news for me. Should had bought my usual shoe size of 41 instead of 40. Shoe looks awesome. Can’t rate on performance or comfort as it is too tight. 3 stars for looks alone.
Date published: 2020-04-29
Rated 4 out of
5
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MF1969 from
Almost perfect
I have been looking at these for a while - I like lace up cycle shoes . I bought size EU 44.5 which fit me perfectly . To give you an idea of sizing , I take a UK 9 in shoes and a UK 9.5 in Nike trainers.
These shoes are well made , and the toe box is perfect . I only gave them 4 stars as they took a while to break in , and not comfortable straight out of the box as described.
Date published: 2020-12-13
Rated 2 out of
5
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Marko523 from
Sizing is off
If you go by the sizing they recommend with other shoes it’s totally off. For s works shoes I’m a 43 so I ordered a 43 and they weren’t the same. Exchanged for a 43.5 and they’re fine except for rides over 6 hours. I contacted rapha about maybe getting these exchanged for another size after use and they basically said “too bad”
Date published: 2019-11-05
Rated 4 out of
5
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miltopantani from
Let down by quality checks
I had to have these new Rapha shoes and overall they are good but they have been let down by attention to detail at the manufacturing stage. Before I even went for my first ride in them I had a quality failure with the lace garage. As soon as I touched the lace garage the stitching that creates the little tab that you use to lift the lace garage failed and the tab came apart! So not a happy bunny!
Fortunately my wife is an embroider and soon fixed the problem with some new thread and her trusty needle but it should never have failed in the first place, especially on first use. During the first ride they were very comfortable and the toe box is a good size for someone like me with wider feet. I went a half size up from my normal 44 and the extra couple of mm in the shoe length is welcome. I also liked the finish on the sole which was a lot more secure when walking into the cafe for the traditional coffee and nibble!
Date published: 2019-04-12
Rated 4 out of
5
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EricML from
Comfortable and Great Looking
Like it’s earlier Classic Shoe, this version remains as comfortable as ever. The shoe also retains a classic aesthetic, but it is sleeker and lighter than the previous design. While Boa tightening systems have become the gold standard in cycling shoes, the lacing system is secure and form-fitting. Tucking the laces under the retention strap is a bit fiddly though.
Date published: 2020-01-19
Rated 5 out of
5
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Col Climber from
Great attention to detail
Stylish and comfortable, with lots of well-thought out detail - reflective sections, reinforced heel pads, etc.
They come with a choice of laces (outer colour or white) and draw string bag for storage. The fit is very snug, but very comfortable. There are separate arch supports for each shoe should you need them. Would definitely recommend them to anybody.
Date published: 2024-08-08
Rated 5 out of
5
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Roman Pop from
Simultaneously comfortable, stiff and stylish
Great shoes, besides being increadibly stlish with retro vibes they also perform. Simultaneously comfortable and stiff. They include insole inserts for various foot arches to maximize power transfer. I got them in light grey color. Don't know yet how they withstand autumn weather with dirt and rain. My regular shoe size is 43, got these in 44, perfect fit.
Date published: 2022-10-19
Rated 5 out of
5
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Arees from
Fantastic fit
I struggle with wide flat feet, and have historically found it nigh on impossible to find good cycling shoes that are both comfortable for me, whilst still being stiff and performing well. Enter the Rapha classic shoe. Stiff, comfortable (locks in my heel so well), and laces that stay where they should. So happy with this product that my feet are singing.
Date published: 2020-01-14
Rated 5 out of
5
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Jon from Canada from
Great Fit and Fantastic Price
Not being able to try these on before I purchased them was a gamble, but it paid off - these shoes fit well (something that’s a struggle for me as I usually find most road shoes too narrow) and look fantastic. I’m a big fan of laces over boa dials and would recommend this to anyone looking for a premium road shoe at a very competitive price.
Date published: 2021-07-17
Rated 5 out of
5
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The Bunnies from
Love the shoes..Laces work.
Finding the right pair of shoes is just as difficult as finding the right saddle. The shoes fit perfectly...Plenty of room on the toes...I was a bit hesitant about laces in cycling shoes before, I have change my mind... Once you lace up them...there is no need to adjust them...it just works..
Now thinking about a pair of the white ones...😉
Date published: 2022-10-12
Rated 4 out of
5
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Anonymous from
Velcro or Laces? The shoe is still solid!
My second pair of shoes from Rapha after my original lightweight hill climbing shoes. Same size, shap, fit and overall comfort. I do prefer the velcro straps of the old model for ease, clean look and comfort. However, I have adjusted to the laces as i break the shoes in and the elasticated sleeve does a good job of keeping them in order.
Date published: 2020-08-14
Rated 5 out of
5
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Aimes from
Size Up!
I love this cycling shoe. Lace up cycling shoes are not easy to find, but these do not disappoint. They have been comfortable from the first ride. I did find that they fit small (I ordered my normal cycling shoe size, and had to return to get a size larger than I usually buy).
They look great and I get compliments on them all the time!
Date published: 2024-07-17
Rated 5 out of
5
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Hugo H from
Very comfortable
I'm about 200km into using these and so far they are incredibly comfortable. I have quite wide feet so they were very snug to begin with but they're giving very nicely now (about one week after buying them). As with all Rapha products, very well made and look great with the small stylish details you would expect. Definitely reccomend!
Date published: 2020-04-30
Rated 5 out of
5
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5588ed from
Nice shoes well worth the money
Comfortable shoes which look great at a price which is far less than other manufacturers. Nice amount of stiffness from the sole which doesn’t make my feet feel sore after a long ride and the protection layer on the carbon is a nice touch.
The laces seem to come lose but the shoes feel secure and I haven’t had to re-tie mid ride.
Date published: 2022-10-03
Rated 5 out of
5
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2heavy from
Great shoes
I bought these for commuting and figured I would keep my Sidi wire's for racing. However, I was shocked that the Rapha shoes which are half the price of my Sidi's look great and fit wonderfully. I really love the lacing system. My only complaint is I wish they were made in Europe which initially affected my decision to buy them.
Date published: 2019-06-12
Rated 5 out of
5
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Andymcdb from
Great fit. Laces work perfectly.
Most importantly for these shoes is that they look great on. The slight pearlescent sheen means my eye is constantly drawn to them as I pedal. The laces were a bit of a gamble as I have always had Boa Dials, but quite honestly, they allow a perfect comfort fit. I have a narrow foot and the shoe fits very well. Great value.
Date published: 2021-08-24
Rated 5 out of
5
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Essen64 from
Lovely set of shoes
I had a pair of Rapha climbing shoes & wanted another pair of shoes. These are really comfortable and stylish. I usually wear a 43 but found cycling shoes I need to go a size up. I did order 43.5 and 44 and found the 44s ideal. Only worn once at the moment but very comfortable. I have wide feet and these are a good fit
Date published: 2020-05-05
Rated 4 out of
5
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Love to Ride from
Flashy Shoe
Great fitting shoe and it's an eye catcher! I both like and dislike the material. I like that it's easy to clean. I dislike how hot my feet get in them. I know the extra material over the center is to give the shoe a more snug feel but it also adds to the shoe retaining heat. This is why I gave it 4 Stars instead of 5.
Date published: 2020-08-11
Rated 5 out of
5
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dcharles from
Great Fit and feel
Great fit and feel. I use the Rapha/giro climber version in size 44 and bought these in 44.5 and the fit is spot on. Possibly more comfortable. Heel feels tight at first but has a nice locked in feeling once broken in a little. Laces stay tight and fit nicely in the given band. No issues for me. Highly recommended
Date published: 2019-05-29
Rated 5 out of
5
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stevecullen1 from
Classy
Great looking shoes. Very supportive in the heel and fore-foot, loads of room in the toes. I went for the half-size up and they fit perfectly. The cover on the sole is a great idea considering the carbon soles I’ve wrecked walking on very unfriendly gravel to reach the tarmac. Delighted with them; hope they last.
Date published: 2020-03-01
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Nothing to see from
Great shoes
Great looking shoes. Laces are great. You can adjust tension as you want. It fits my feet…i’m EUR 45 and length 29 cm and it fits like a glove. At first it feels like you made wrong decision with sizing but don’t worry-take your normal size. Can be a little chilly in them with autumnal weather. Would recommend.
Date published: 2022-11-08
Rated 5 out of
5
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DrDick from
Classy and comfortable
I have used SIDI shoes for the last 3 years and they are great shoes. I decided to try these new Rapha shoes and they are awesome. Very comfortable right out of the box. Sizing is just right. I have narrow feet and they fit perfectly. Also very nice to look at. Perfect for steel as well as carbon.
Date published: 2019-04-06
Rated 5 out of
5
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Jess L from
Very comfy and stiff
After suffering with knee pain, I bought these shoes to get a more consistent fit and arch support. Personally, I prefer the laces and find I’m able to get a much better fit over my whole foot than with the boa dial. I’ve never found they come loose nor ever too tight. Overall, very happy with them!
Date published: 2021-08-16
Rated 5 out of
5
by
arodriguezhn from
Top shoes!
This is my second pair, after buying black color about 3 months ago. I switched from using my other pairs (Sidi, fizik also Rapha climbers) to use this pair in all my rides. They are amazing comfortable and love how they look. Very hard for me to switch back to another brand for a couple of years!
Date published: 2019-11-12