How Good Are Shimano R086 Cycling Shoes?
Shimano R086 Cycling Shoes are fully-featured sports shoes that are practical for club racing and recreational use, with an RRP of ?79.99.
They have reflective detail on the heel, the upper is stretch resistant synthetic fabric, therefore it ensures a breathable and long-lasting shoe with an exceptional fit. The outer sole is fibreglass backed nylon, that gives an excellent mixture of rigidity and compliance for club and sport riders. Plus the shoes have air holes for ventilation, buckle closure and two offset hook and loop straps. The cleat compatibility is SPD-SL style 3 bolt and SPD style 2-bolt.
These are certainly fantastic shoes for a very keen amount, on the other hand the vent at the front means they may be very cold in the course of autumn/winter.
With these shoes you have to go one size up from what you would usually take, but if you persist with this practice you should find the shoes totally comfortable and a fab snug fit with the ratchet tightening system. Not long ago I bought these shoes and have just performed a 60 mile sportive with no problems at all. I found them to be very comfortable and effective.
I genuinely can’t find many fault with these shoes so far. I upgraded from a three strap velcro shoe and these are a big improvement on the others. As mentioned in the past the ventilation is very good, from the hole on the bottom of the shoe, round an inch in front of the cleat. Nevertheless, on the cold Winter days you may want to close it up, as it is just too cold, a small length of foam bound with electrical tape is all it needs, keeps the water out too.The parts of the sole that you walk on are covered by a little rubber which makes walking a little more comfortable, less liable to slipping and less “clip clop”. They look out of this world, but a single ride in the rain will leave them looking a little drab, therefore if you want them to remain brilliant white you’ll have to wash them a little.
In general, a big thumbs up for the shimano R086 cycling shoes, a functional, value for money pair of road shoes.
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