I dont know which i like better, the body of the vid with it’s humor, awesome editing, perfect pacing - or the bonus clips and the commentary. I guess i wont have to decide as they are both in the same video! Keep up the awesome work! I too am a Shimano shoe fan because of the fit more than the “cooool” factor.
Damn, that was scary at the end! Good job stopping as the other biker took no action to avoid a collision 💥 I just got a new pair of Lake CX332 and absolutely love them. Just cooked them in the oven to mold the heel 😂. Definitely an interesting experience cooking road shoes in the oven! They fit like a glove now 😀
Recently, after long years on Sidis and few weeks on Fizik (not my type) bought Vittoria Legend leather shoes. These are the most comfortable shoes I ever put my feets on! They simply hug you. Probably not the best for sprinting, but for long days on saddle they are the best I’ve tried.
Thanks for reminding me of why I consider myself too old for descending as fast as I can, as I used to do 20-25 years ago. I like my intact neck way too much for that...
@@ridesofjapan zero squeak. Have put 2500 problem free miles on them. Just started riding bikes last year(I’m 54). My previous shoes were MT03 Shimano. They were decent, but nowhere near the awesomeness of the RX-8s
Just found your channel through Path Less Pedaled comments section.. and well let’s just say your bonus clip and close call section just gives me anxiety! The camera angle and speed are really great though… so subbed! Love your humor, thanks for the review!
I'm more of a mountainbiker, but quite enjoy your videos. That said, I tried clipless pedals today for the first time. I think I'm keeping my flat pedals. (yes, I fall down four times, not beeing able to unclip in time) Maybe riding in snowy conditions also wasn't the best idea...
i rode clipless for a while, there are usually 2 versions of cleats, the one exit and multi exit models. the multi exit cleats allowed me to automatically unclip when i "panik" while falling down. i use both flats and clipless now, for any serious mountainbiking i will not use clips again. It does feel amazing though being able to controll your bike fully.
I rode spd clips for about 8 months. Gave up. Now I run mtb flat pedals and downhill shoes, no regrets (on road). Clips added nothing for me but were a huge hassle in heavy traffic.
@@Ropetable I believe that only applies to Shimano, I personally found crank brothers pedals easier to unclip and to clipe in with muddy shoes. I moved from Shimano to Crank in 2013 and never looked back. I still ride Shimano SPD SL on the road bikes though.
Shout Stain Remover with a microfiber cloth... magic eraser for the toe guard... soft tooth brush for the tighter areas... warm water.. everything gets soapy... and surprisingly white again... if only i did this deep cleaning more frequently...!
Great shoe for anyone who likes the convenience and durability of SPD mountain cleats but likes the look and weight of road shoes. If you don’t need wedges to cant the shoe, this and A520’s are a great combo, with wide support under the shoe. Adds a little bit of weight but well worth it if you are commuting or just riding into town. That other guy just got off the plane!
No question. After years on top shelf Sidi’s, highly regarded for their energy to pedal enhancing stiffness, and gorgeous carbon soles, but oh so slick surface for quick pedal engagements. These Shimano S-Phyres with the Michelin rubber mid-soles are absolutely sublime. No fear of sliding off pedals in slick conditions. I have two pairs. A blue and silver. Your beauties are, as you say the newest generation, and are def on my radar once available here in the US. BTW, walking more easily in the coffee shops, etc is paramount, so these shoes work for all occasions. Whether it be on brisk group rides or roads less traveled. Love them. The new secret sauce in cycling shoes as far as I’m concerned. Ride safe and ride often. Peace
I can fully recommend swissstop disc pads if you can’t get Shimano - discRS are great and the exotherm also if you need extra cooling for alpine descents 👍 - that’s a beast of a descent btw.
Have a look out for "l05a" pads. They haven't been officially released yet by shimano but you can find them for sale regardless in various random online shops.
If you ever fancied a break from consooming new product, there's a lot of tutorials for DIY weightweenie shoes - from adding cleats and a carbon sole to football boots, to making a full shoe out of carbon. All of them are lighter than any stock product and arguably better in many ways.
I’m all about fit also. Specialized shoes and helmet for my body. I was like, You didn’t even say sorry, til you said HE was on the wrong side of the road.🤦♂️
Oh no!!!!!!! The new shoe from Specialized is going to turn your head! It's the latest torch!! AND you don't have to worry about the inner liner turning gray from usage and washing 🙂
Hm, maybe there are not much reviews because you can't buy the 902s for now (at least in Germany and EU stores I checked). I have plenty of L03A brake pads, but would love to get hold of the XC902 in the wide version - and black please! Anyways, thanks for the video. And massive Kudos for staying calm at the end, true ZEN master you are!
I’m sure there’s ceramic brake pads now for bicycles you could try them, great scenery btw lol they arent as loud as my hopes on my mtb squeaky the resin pads
I have a similar issue but instead of shimano shoes, I am stuck with S-Works 7 shoes, they fit really well and I was not able to find another cycling shoe that fits me that well. I have tried the shimano S-phyre, but they were a little too the shoe box.
That would work for me, the RX8 in a 45 E did not fit me, while I have been using rp3 in 45 E for a while. I think it was the closure system difference, 3 velcro vs boa. RX8 wasn't wide enough in the pinky toe for me. But I have Lake MX237 now, so other than heavy and being not white, I am set for a while.
Visions of how Matej Mohorič would have felt while descending the Poggio to claim last Milano - San Remo came to mind while watching your adrenaline-fueled descent.
Did you find you were able to keep them relatively white ? I need new offroad shoes (Gravel, MTB,CX) and I'm considering the XC903....I'm trying to decide between blue and white....but Ive done blue before.... I'm white-curious, but some people seem to think its a crazy choice...
Cycling shoes... one of my biggest nightmare in cycling.. because I have a bigger volume, slightly wider in left foot, and normal volume in right foot. Shimano RC 902 Wide is the best for me, FIzik is too long, DMT shoes is no way for me(size 41.5 i cant even get my left food inside the shoes, 42 is too big for my right foot)
Just want to let you know that the BOA lacing on the bottom section is not done correctly in either pair of 902s-it should twist and double back over the toe box.
hade varit nice om du gjort ett "böj" test på sulan. Jag kör spd skor som landsvägsskor. Vill uppgradera men skulle gärna vilja veta hur styva dem är först. Vissa är väldigt mjuka : / Fän... ta hand om dig på vägen. Måste alltid tänka för två på vägen.
I just got the Northwave Mistral Plus in a 45. Usually im a 45, I confirmed that with my wrong purchase of a set of shimano MTB shoes in 44. So I had high hopes for the NW shoes, how wrong I was. They where WAY to big. I even went to the shop and tried some NW in 44 and could not fit me. So I ended up buying a set of Shimano RC7 and they fit perfectly. I then noticed on the 2 boxes. The NW in size 45 is a US size 12 but the Shimano size 45 is only a US size 10.5. Thats pretty strange.
due to availability last year I am running resin in the front and metal in the back. the back is so much stronger.... Will switch to metal after the front is done; I ride mostly in the dry. And I don't like "glazing"? (is that the right in english?) "verglasen" of Resin.
How is the fit compared to the older SH-R321? They were partially custom vacuum moldable which I love and they fit my narrow feet perfectly. Just struggling to find equivalent mtb shoes.
Hi Tobias. I recently had an accident where my roadie jumped off a few rumblers and we both lost balance and fell. A wound opened near the knee joint where it meets the shin and has been stitched up. I intend to get back on the cycle as soon as I heal. Would you recommend some safety gear for the joints? I'm using a helmet and gloves, but i don't know what gear to invest in for the joints. The regular knee pads and elbow pads don't seem like they're designed to take consistent long distance pedalling without losing their elasticity. Thanks and cheers from India.
Sorry mate, I don't have a good solution for that. scratches will happen with time and the finish of that heal cup unfortunately isn't the best at hiding them.
Nope, that "pass" is open to motorists as well. Usually these roads in the area have copious amounts of mirrors to see what's ahead, but this particular one may not. I only climb it, and descend somewhere else, so don't quote me on that though.
Probably not since they are white, other than that I think they are in the same ballpark… but I have not put them through as much as I have with the RX8, so hard to say for sure.
@@ridesofjapan good to know. My RX8s are starting to fall apart after 12000km (the carbon on the sole is fraying and clearly damaged), so I'm deciding what to replace them with. I'm surprised they are already having problems, but on the other hand I haven't been very kind to them...
@@donttouchthisatall depends whether you want road or offroad. I've ridden their top end models. Not amazing to be honest. I ride shimano road and offroad on hot days. Never had a problem.
I love and ride Shimano shoes however for hot summer mountain climbs along with my PZero SL´s sub7Kg aero bike setup: (Tip: white colour version is a bit lighter) Cosmic Ultimate III. PS: I´m sorry but Tipical IDIOT. Wrong side, freezes whilst steering the bike towards the incoming traffic and no sorry or something... Seen this already multiple times and pretty lucky RoJ didnt had a slippery ditch or something and the guy stopped closing the gap.
Good reminder why only noobs pin the descents in 2022. Too many things can go wrong. If you were going for it then both of you would be cooked from him zoning out and over into your lane. What camera and mic did you record that downhill with? Worked so good.
Only RoJ could do an impromptu brake pad review with a real life example of hard braking.👏👏👏
😂
If I were in his shoes I would be reviewing how well my cycling shorts handles brown matter.
I dont know which i like better, the body of the vid with it’s humor, awesome editing, perfect pacing - or the bonus clips and the commentary. I guess i wont have to decide as they are both in the same video! Keep up the awesome work! I too am a Shimano shoe fan because of the fit more than the “cooool” factor.
just yesterday I thought to myself, there could be a new RoJ-video coming soon. Thank you so much for the prompt delivery.
Damn, that was scary at the end! Good job stopping as the other biker took no action to avoid a collision 💥
I just got a new pair of Lake CX332 and absolutely love them. Just cooked them in the oven to mold the heel 😂. Definitely an interesting experience cooking road shoes in the oven! They fit like a glove now 😀
Recently, after long years on Sidis and few weeks on Fizik (not my type) bought Vittoria Legend leather shoes. These are the most comfortable shoes I ever put my feets on! They simply hug you. Probably not the best for sprinting, but for long days on saddle they are the best I’ve tried.
Great feeling when we find something that just fits! 👍
Thanks for reminding me of why I consider myself too old for descending as fast as I can, as I used to do 20-25 years ago. I like my intact neck way too much for that...
When you appeared in the video, I really thought „haha we have the same shirt“
then remembered where I bought it
Bought my RX-8s last year based off this channel. Best purchase I’ve made. Absolutely love em!
Happy to hear it!
Been happy with mine as well apart from the occasional rubber squeak.
@@ridesofjapan zero squeak. Have put 2500 problem free miles on them. Just started riding bikes last year(I’m 54). My previous shoes were MT03 Shimano. They were decent, but nowhere near the awesomeness of the RX-8s
Production quality is an A+!
Just found your channel through Path Less Pedaled comments section.. and well let’s just say your bonus clip and close call section just gives me anxiety! The camera angle and speed are really great though… so subbed! Love your humor, thanks for the review!
Cheers!
Fit is everything, I discovered Lake Wide shoes a few years ago and wish I'd jumped in years earlier.
I just wish they wouldn't be that heavy!
I'm more of a mountainbiker, but quite enjoy your videos. That said, I tried clipless pedals today for the first time. I think I'm keeping my flat pedals. (yes, I fall down four times, not beeing able to unclip in time)
Maybe riding in snowy conditions also wasn't the best idea...
i rode clipless for a while, there are usually 2 versions of cleats, the one exit and multi exit models. the multi exit cleats allowed me to automatically unclip when i "panik" while falling down. i use both flats and clipless now, for any serious mountainbiking i will not use clips again. It does feel amazing though being able to controll your bike fully.
@@Ropetable Thanks, didnt't know that. I'll read into it
I rode spd clips for about 8 months. Gave up. Now I run mtb flat pedals and downhill shoes, no regrets (on road). Clips added nothing for me but were a huge hassle in heavy traffic.
@@Ropetable I believe that only applies to Shimano, I personally found crank brothers pedals easier to unclip and to clipe in with muddy shoes. I moved from Shimano to Crank in 2013 and never looked back. I still ride Shimano SPD SL on the road bikes though.
Great fit! Converts power well with appropriately placed cleats! 10/10 would recommend!
Love the music choice!! Great video as always.
Shout Stain Remover with a microfiber cloth... magic eraser for the toe guard... soft tooth brush for the tighter areas... warm water.. everything gets soapy... and surprisingly white again... if only i did this deep cleaning more frequently...!
Love your bonus clips but every time, it takes a few nail biting turns for me to realize you are NOT on the wrong side of the road, ha!
Damn tge bonus clip is cycling heaven , its perfect.
The XC902 are pieces of art. Beautiful shoe!
Great shoe for anyone who likes the convenience and durability of SPD mountain cleats but likes the look and weight of road shoes. If you don’t need wedges to cant the shoe, this and A520’s are a great combo, with wide support under the shoe. Adds a little bit of weight but well worth it if you are commuting or just riding into town.
That other guy just got off the plane!
beautiful descent ✳︎✳︎
No question. After years on top shelf Sidi’s, highly regarded for their energy to pedal enhancing stiffness, and gorgeous carbon soles, but oh so slick surface for quick pedal engagements. These Shimano S-Phyres with the Michelin rubber mid-soles are absolutely sublime. No fear of sliding off pedals in slick conditions. I have two pairs. A blue and silver. Your beauties are, as you say the newest generation, and are def on my radar once available here in the US. BTW, walking more easily in the coffee shops, etc is paramount, so these shoes work for all occasions. Whether it be on brisk group rides or roads less traveled. Love them. The new secret sauce in cycling shoes as far as I’m concerned. Ride safe and ride often. Peace
Great review. Loving the Safa Brian-esque outro 😁
I can fully recommend swissstop disc pads if you can’t get Shimano - discRS are great and the exotherm also if you need extra cooling for alpine descents 👍 - that’s a beast of a descent btw.
+1 for swissstop. Great braking and silent unless its wet
Speed overlays in the bonus clips please. Awesome as usual!
not possible as Japan are strict on speeding and he could incriminate himself
Great intro, as usual! 🥰😍
Have a look out for "l05a" pads. They haven't been officially released yet by shimano but you can find them for sale regardless in various random online shops.
Still waiting for my "official" sources to get them 👍
L05A are the new & improved L03A pads?
This is how you properly review brakes, add a close call to the mix 😅
If you ever fancied a break from consooming new product, there's a lot of tutorials for DIY weightweenie shoes - from adding cleats and a carbon sole to football boots, to making a full shoe out of carbon. All of them are lighter than any stock product and arguably better in many ways.
I’m all about fit also. Specialized shoes and helmet for my body. I was like, You didn’t even say sorry, til you said HE was on the wrong side of the road.🤦♂️
Love my red XC701. Matches my custom paintjob on my bike perfectly. I don't think I'd want white shoes lol.
Stunning scenery
Oh no!!!!!!! The new shoe from Specialized is going to turn your head! It's the latest torch!!
AND you don't have to worry about the inner liner turning gray from usage and washing 🙂
Great spur-of-moment brake pad review 😂
I suggest looking to MTX ceramic brake pads! They take a while to get use to but once you get adjusted to how they feel they work great!
Hm, maybe there are not much reviews because you can't buy the 902s for now (at least in Germany and EU stores I checked). I have plenty of L03A brake pads, but would love to get hold of the XC902 in the wide version - and black please!
Anyways, thanks for the video. And massive Kudos for staying calm at the end, true ZEN master you are!
Shimano doesn't bring their wide models to EU area right
I thought that we where going to learn some Japanese swear words at 9:54...
Baka kaba, is what I learned from my Japanese friend.
Not really a sorry from him... wtf 😬😬😬
There will be a near max HR reading on that descent.
Swiss stop have resin & semi metallic finned pads for Shimano in stock. Worth a look.
I’m sure there’s ceramic brake pads now for bicycles you could try them, great scenery btw lol they arent as loud as my hopes on my mtb squeaky the resin pads
I have a similar issue but instead of shimano shoes, I am stuck with S-Works 7 shoes, they fit really well and I was not able to find another cycling shoe that fits me that well. I have tried the shimano S-phyre, but they were a little too the shoe box.
That would work for me, the RX8 in a 45 E did not fit me, while I have been using rp3 in 45 E for a while. I think it was the closure system difference, 3 velcro vs boa. RX8 wasn't wide enough in the pinky toe for me. But I have Lake MX237 now, so other than heavy and being not white, I am set for a while.
Visions of how Matej Mohorič would have felt while descending the Poggio to claim last Milano - San Remo came to mind while watching your adrenaline-fueled descent.
9:54 wow
That decent looks awesome. Got to get out into saitama sometime soon.
Did you find you were able to keep them relatively white ? I need new offroad shoes (Gravel, MTB,CX) and I'm considering the XC903....I'm trying to decide between blue and white....but Ive done blue before.... I'm white-curious, but some people seem to think its a crazy choice...
We got to get you on some Bont shoes.
And of course these come out just after I bought a new pair of RX8s
Cycling shoes... one of my biggest nightmare in cycling.. because I have a bigger volume, slightly wider in left foot, and normal volume in right foot. Shimano RC 902 Wide is the best for me, FIzik is too long, DMT shoes is no way for me(size 41.5 i cant even get my left food inside the shoes, 42 is too big for my right foot)
I looked at them as I also have some old Shimano XC shoes but unfortunately Shimano doesn't produce them in my size :-(
Just want to let you know that the BOA lacing on the bottom section is not done correctly in either pair of 902s-it should twist and double back over the toe box.
Not correctly, It's just another way to do it if you want it tighter (That I don't)
Been waiting since last year for these…no sign of them available anywhere!
hade varit nice om du gjort ett "böj" test på sulan. Jag kör spd skor som landsvägsskor. Vill uppgradera men skulle gärna vilja veta hur styva dem är först. Vissa är väldigt mjuka : /
Fän... ta hand om dig på vägen. Måste alltid tänka för två på vägen.
Love it🤩 question: What are the all-white shoes??
The supercaz shoes
Awesome🤩
That’s weird…. I can’t seem to find a single review of those beautiful shoes anywhere on TH-cam “
(Nudge,nudge,wink,wink)🙏🏻🤩😉
I find that Giro make the most natural fitting shoes for wide feet 🦶 the rest seem designed for skinny feet.
I wish you posted your stava so I can find places to ride in Japan..I just got here Feb in fussa.
It’s linked on the channel page 👍
I just got the Northwave Mistral Plus in a 45. Usually im a 45, I confirmed that with my wrong purchase of a set of shimano MTB shoes in 44.
So I had high hopes for the NW shoes, how wrong I was. They where WAY to big. I even went to the shop and tried some NW in 44 and could not fit me.
So I ended up buying a set of Shimano RC7 and they fit perfectly.
I then noticed on the 2 boxes. The NW in size 45 is a US size 12 but the Shimano size 45 is only a US size 10.5. Thats pretty strange.
I have made it a rule to go by the CM (Japanese sizing) over EU/US/UK sizing because it’s all over the place.
due to availability last year I am running resin in the front and metal in the back. the back is so much stronger.... Will switch to metal after the front is done; I ride mostly in the dry. And I don't like "glazing"? (is that the right in english?) "verglasen" of Resin.
How is the fit compared to the older SH-R321? They were partially custom vacuum moldable which I love and they fit my narrow feet perfectly. Just struggling to find equivalent mtb shoes.
Swedish reveal @ 9:26 🫶
🇸🇪
Yes please
Man, do you usually size up your Shimano shoes from your normal size? I read they are a little bit tight...and I'm on the market for a new pair
Shimano are my "Normal" size ;) Generally I go by the japanese size in centimeters, not EU or US. That way it seem to be more unified
Wow, these shoes are expensive! My Shimano xm900 MTB boots were less than half the price. Roadie/Gravel pricing is crazy.
they are MTB shoes
@@slimsasd but with the Road Look.😉
very brave to wear white shoes off road
How does fit compared to Sidi?
Does the Shimano have replaceable studs?
Hi Tobias. I recently had an accident where my roadie jumped off a few rumblers and we both lost balance and fell. A wound opened near the knee joint where it meets the shin and has been stitched up. I intend to get back on the cycle as soon as I heal. Would you recommend some safety gear for the joints? I'm using a helmet and gloves, but i don't know what gear to invest in for the joints. The regular knee pads and elbow pads don't seem like they're designed to take consistent long distance pedalling without losing their elasticity.
Thanks and cheers from India.
Sorry, for that type of protection you’re better off looking towards the mountain bikers for suggestions.
Which of these shoes are the closest to a roadbike shoe?
The ghost rider must have thought: "Dear Diary, today i nearly got hit by tobi, beautiful
I don’t know why I watch these descents. I can feel my blood pressure go up. 😬
Hi RoJ. May I know if you had scratches on the heels of RC902? If yes how do you fix or make them look good again? Thank you
Sorry mate, I don't have a good solution for that. scratches will happen with time and the finish of that heal cup unfortunately isn't the best at hiding them.
@@ridesofjapan sad to hear. Anyways thank you for the reviews and tips. keep up the good work and ride safe!
such nice roads, until the near head-on... Is it a road closed to cars?
Nope, that "pass" is open to motorists as well. Usually these roads in the area have copious amounts of mirrors to see what's ahead, but this particular one may not. I only climb it, and descend somewhere else, so don't quote me on that though.
What brand are your socks at 2:23? they look really nice but I can't read the brand
Fingers crossed
10:34 wearing a mask in the forest is interesting to see
I am size 45 as well for Shimano, do you have a pair to sell me RC-902 or RC-903 s-phyre wide? 😊
How do you find the second boa on the 902? Is there noticeably more secure foot retention than the gravel version?
Can't say I do, no.
Nice shoes
Only shoe wall I've seen
Do these give you the impression of being more durable or less durable than the RX8s?
Probably not since they are white, other than that I think they are in the same ballpark… but I have not put them through as much as I have with the RX8, so hard to say for sure.
@@ridesofjapan good to know. My RX8s are starting to fall apart after 12000km (the carbon on the sole is fraying and clearly damaged), so I'm deciding what to replace them with. I'm surprised they are already having problems, but on the other hand I haven't been very kind to them...
Well, you basically don’t have any exposed carbon at all on the XC902 so that might improve things in that regard.
I want you to know that if my wallet had feelings, it would be very upset with you.
I you wait for Shimano shoes to wear out before replacing, you will wait a LONG time. Shimano make indestructible shoes.
Any reason to upgrade from the RX8?
If you don’t have any problem with the rx8 then no, I don’t think so.
If you asking for my reason, I’m simply a bike shoe nerd :)
Nice to see all those other cyclists on the downhill, the roads always seem so desolate in your clips :)
hey ROJ, can you say how shimano "size" translates to say Specialized? I want to try some RC902 and Im in size 42 Specialized.
sorry, can't help you with that. Never had a specialized shoe that fit me.
@@ridesofjapan ok thanks. did length at least seem similar to the S shoes you tried?
@@trukweaz sorry I can’t say, was when the sworks sub6 was released (2016?) don’t use Shimano back then
How do,you keep the shoe stay white?
th-cam.com/video/veV-Dt9s6TM/w-d-xo.html
Do they squeek like the rx8's?
Not they don't (yet at least. Tool me a few months for the RX8 to squeek)
Great vid as always! I am looking for a summer/hot weather shoe. Anyone got any reccomendations?
If they fit, the Giro imperial, Empire SLX looks pretty airy (Haven't tried in hot weather myself)
Fizik makes knitted uppers. Unsure on long term stretch/durability. Definitely wouldn't want to snag them.
@@richcole3931 Thanks! I have never used Fizik - what type would you reccomend?
@@ridesofjapan The definitely do, much appreciated, thanks! (unfortunately not in my price range :( )
@@donttouchthisatall depends whether you want road or offroad. I've ridden their top end models. Not amazing to be honest. I ride shimano road and offroad on hot days. Never had a problem.
Please tell me you do advertising or video editing or something as a career.
6,8th
Sakura!!
I love and ride Shimano shoes however for hot summer mountain climbs along with my PZero SL´s sub7Kg aero bike setup:
(Tip: white colour version is a bit lighter) Cosmic Ultimate III.
PS: I´m sorry but Tipical IDIOT. Wrong side, freezes whilst steering the bike towards the incoming traffic and no sorry or something... Seen this already multiple times and pretty lucky RoJ didnt had a slippery ditch or something and the guy stopped closing the gap.
43 too small, 44 too big, thanx, Shimano.. (bikers in Europe have no 43.5)
Good reminder why only noobs pin the descents in 2022. Too many things can go wrong. If you were going for it then both of you would be cooked from him zoning out and over into your lane.
What camera and mic did you record that downhill with? Worked so good.
Organic pads
check out nimbl shoes