Shimano RC9 SPD-SL S-Phyre Road Shoes (RC902)

Stiff. Light. Fast.

Stiffer, more supportive and as comfortable as ever, the RC9 SPD-SL S-Phyre Road Shoes deliver the finest level of performance for road racing and training. When you're looking to drop competitors on steep pitches and outgun them in the sprints, just like Mathieu van der Poel, the super-stiff carbon sole delivers as much power to the pedals as possible. In training, where you've got power targets to hit, they ensure every training session is optimal too. 

Function Specific Zones

Through careful study of pedalling dynamics, Shimano have engineered the RC9s with materials suited specifically to key characteristic needed in each part of the shoe. This sees non-stretch Kuraray Rovenica, Teijin Nanofront and PU laminated mesh materials all deployed to deliver the very best foot stability, perfect venting, minimal weight and minimised energy loss when pedalling. 

Shimano Dynalast 

The RC9s continue with Shimano's Dynalast design ethos. A 360-degree surround upper hugs the foot, offering a stable pedalling platform for efficient power transfer throughout your pedal stroke. It also sees an optimized toe-spring section that ensures efficient and powerful pedalling with a reduction in foot fatigue over long distances. The toe box shape has also benefited from further refinement and the improved design now offers comfort to a wider range of foot shapes.

To the heel, an anti-twist heel cup and glass-fibre reinforced heel stabiliser work seamlessly together to resist flex and instability during your higher power output efforts.

Dual BOA® Li2 dials

Two BOA® Li2 dials, replacing the Boa® IP1 dials of the previous model, provide the ultimate in customisable fit. Micro-adjustment for both tightening and loosening ensure you get the fit just as you want it every time you ride. And as feet swell in the heat or you want to tighten up for a sprint, you can make quick adjustments on the fly. The Li2 dials also benefit from an improved construction to aid durability while also being lower profile to enhance aerodynamics. 

Cleat Guidance

These Cycling Shoes are compatible with road bike pedal systems that use cleats with 3-bolt standards, such as: Look Delta and Keo, Shimano SPD-SL, Speedplay Light Action, Zero, X-Series (via 3-hole adapter plate), Campagnolo Pro-Fit, Mavic Zxellium, Time Iclic/Xpresso and Time Impact.