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
5
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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
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 5 out of
5
by
Nebula_Jang from
라파 프로팀 슈즈
면 소재라고 해야하나.
때 타면 답 없음. 주여..
하얀색 사실 분들은 각오하고 사셔야 함.
슈커버가 본인이 에어로 성능을 추구해서 구매하려고 찾아보기보단
신발의 청결함을 유지하려고 찾아보는 나 자신을 보게 될 것.
하얀색 많은 고민 해보시 길.
또 완전히 하얀색이 아님. 탁한 하얀색?
디자인은 예쁨. 발 볼이 넓다면 신었을때 핫도그처럼 나옴.
잘 신고 있고, 클릿슈즈의 본연의 기능도 완벽함.
별 5개.
Date published: 2020-07-13
Rated 4 out of
5
by
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