Shimano RC502 Road Shoes

Shimano’s latest RC502 road shoes are a superb mid-range option and our best seller.

For one, you get access to the ever popular BOA dial. It’s positioned at the top of the foot (not at the bottom like the RC300) so it’s suitable for a wide range of foot shapes - especially riders with high a instep.

The cup insole minimises any heel slip; reducing wasted power during the pedal stroke.

Shimano uses a TPU outsole for the RC502. It has a nice texture and improves resistance to oil, grease and abrasion.

Meshing across the top of the RC5 at the toe box and closure area means superb breathability, although riders who really feel the cold shoe definitely invest in a pari of toe covers or shoe covers for proper Winter.

Sole stiffness is rated a 8 out of 12. This makes it perfect for riders looking for their first proper clip-in road shoe and intermediate riders who are ready to upgrade from their old pair of riding shoes. It still has some flex for long rides but enough stiffness to make a difference when powering out of the saddles and on climbs.

FEATURES

• Mesh/TPU and Synthetic leather material covered upper in optimized part to provides comfortable fit and light weight.
• Surround wrapping upper structure reduces overlap and provides a glove-like fit.
• Integrated seamless midsole and upper construction set a new level of fit, stability and lightweight performance.
• BOA® L6 dial on instep strap quickly and comfortably secures a wide range of foot shapes.
• Carbon fiber reinforced nylon midsole for power transfer.
• Low stack height midsole stabilizes foot and maximizes power transfer efficiency.