Budget doesn’t sacrifice quality Placed well on the lower key end of the Shimano shoe range, the RC100 is perfect for those wanting a quality shoe at a reasonable price. Ideal entry level shoe These entry level RC100 shoes utilise an effective triple hook and loop closer strap. With their lesser features, they come in better in the weight game than the high spec S-Phyre range. In short, they have everything you need to get going on the bike in a comfortable and reliable shoe.
Budget doesn’t sacrifice quality Placed well on the lower key end of the Shimano shoe range, the RC100 is perfect for those wanting a quality shoe at a reasonable price. Ideal entry level shoe These entry level RC100 shoes utilise an effective triple hook and loop closer strap. With their lesser features, they come in better in the weight game than the high spec S-Phyre range. In short, they have everything you need to get going on the bike in a comfortable and reliable shoe.
Budget doesn’t sacrifice quality Placed well on the lower key end of the Shimano shoe range, the RC100 is perfect for those wanting a quality shoe at a reasonable price. Ideal entry level shoe These entry level RC100 shoes utilise an effective triple hook and loop closer strap. With their lesser features, they come in better in the weight game than the high spec S-Phyre range. In short, they have everything you need to get going on the bike in a comfortable and reliable shoe.
Budget doesn’t sacrifice quality Placed well on the lower key end of the Shimano shoe range, the RC100 is perfect for those wanting a quality shoe at a reasonable price. Ideal entry level shoe These entry level RC100 shoes utilise an effective triple hook and loop closer strap. With their lesser features, they come in better in the weight game than the high spec S-Phyre range. In short, they have everything you need to get going on the bike in a comfortable and reliable shoe.
Last updated at 03/19/2026 13:57:11
Shimano RC100 Shoe - Black 48
originally posted on sigmasports.com
I've yet to really wear these in anger but my first impressions are pretty positive.I'm a bog standard UK size 10 and find that EUR size 45 fits me perfectly - I have another pair of Shimano shoes and a pair of NorthWave, that are both size 45 and perfect fits. They are however MTB shoes.This is my first pair of road shoes and whilst they fit fine in terms of length, and will fasten, they do seem slightly narrow. I appreciate that road shoes may well be more sleak than MTBs anyway, and that they might just feel odd to begin with.The shoes have a good sole, which is pretty stiff and certainly good enough for general riding. I don't really need a pair of high performance shoes, but I'll still go for the best quality for what I need. I'm a fan of Shimano shoes and ... MoreI've yet to really wear these in anger but my first impressions are pretty positive.I'm a bog standard UK size 10 and find that EUR size 45 fits me perfectly - I have another pair of Shimano shoes and a pair of NorthWave, that are both size 45 and perfect fits. They are however MTB shoes.This is my first pair of road shoes and whilst they fit fine in terms of length, and will fasten, they do seem slightly narrow. I appreciate that road shoes may well be more sleak than MTBs anyway, and that they might just feel odd to begin with.The shoes have a good sole, which is pretty stiff and certainly good enough for general riding. I don't really need a pair of high performance shoes, but I'll still go for the best quality for what I need. I'm a fan of Shimano shoes and that's why I've got these.
originally posted on altitude-sports.com
Have had these for about 2 months using both inside and outside and I have no complaints. The velcro straps work well and keep my foot secure. I'm a size 9 in pretty much all other shoes, and the size 9 in these cycling shoes fits very well. If you're going to using with thin cycling socks, you could consider going a half size down, but not necessary. Fits pretty well true to size.
originally posted on shimano.com
These shoes are a great value and good for indoor and outdoor use. They are true to size and completely adjustable with the three velcro straps. The toe box is very generously sized and comfortable.
Shimano RC100 Shoe - Black 48
I've yet to really wear these in anger but my first impressions are pretty positive.I'm a bog standard UK size 10 and find that EUR size 45 fits me perfectly - I have another pair of Shimano shoes and a pair of NorthWave, that are both size 45 and perfect fits. They are however MTB shoes.This is my first pair of road shoes and whilst they fit fine in terms of length, and will fasten, they do seem slightly narrow. I appreciate that road shoes may well be more sleak than MTBs anyway, and that they might just feel odd to begin with.The shoes have a good sole, which is pretty stiff and certainly good enough for general riding. I don't really need a pair of high performance shoes, but I'll still go for the best quality for what I need. I'm a fan of Shimano shoes and ... MoreI've yet to really wear these in anger but my first impressions are pretty positive.I'm a bog standard UK size 10 and find that EUR size 45 fits me perfectly - I have another pair of Shimano shoes and a pair of NorthWave, that are both size 45 and perfect fits. They are however MTB shoes.This is my first pair of road shoes and whilst they fit fine in terms of length, and will fasten, they do seem slightly narrow. I appreciate that road shoes may well be more sleak than MTBs anyway, and that they might just feel odd to begin with.The shoes have a good sole, which is pretty stiff and certainly good enough for general riding. I don't really need a pair of high performance shoes, but I'll still go for the best quality for what I need. I'm a fan of Shimano shoes and that's why I've got these.
Have had these for about 2 months using both inside and outside and I have no complaints. The velcro straps work well and keep my foot secure. I'm a size 9 in pretty much all other shoes, and the size 9 in these cycling shoes fits very well. If you're going to using with thin cycling socks, you could consider going a half size down, but not necessary. Fits pretty well true to size.
These shoes are a great value and good for indoor and outdoor use. They are true to size and completely adjustable with the three velcro straps. The toe box is very generously sized and comfortable.
Purchased these with a friend’s recommendation.I’m only a year into cycling and I wanted a semi decent spd shoe to get started. After about 250miles of use, I’m very happy with these shoes.Even though I normally get CrossFit shoes for general wear due to having a wide toe box, I never had and issue with these being too narrow. Great ventilation, so much so that I had to tape up the vents during my first outings of the year (late February) so they will be great in summer too.
I bought these when upgrading my hybrid bike's pedals to the Shimano SPD SL system. This is my first foray into proper road shoes and I couldn't believe how incredibly light these shoes are after using MTB shoes (without cleats) but they also feel very sturdy. The three velcro straps provide a great fit around the foot. I am usually a UK size 9 shoe so went up to the EU 44 (UK 9.5) and they are pretty snug - I probably could have got away with the EU 45 but I'm not in any discomfort when riding or walking. There is also plenty of ventilation through the shoe which I noticed as soon as I started riding in them. I look forward to many more miles in my Shimano RC1s!
I am new to road cycling (6 weeks in) and purchased these about a week after transitioning from flat pedals to clipless pedals . Whilst i don't have anything to compare these to, I'm very pleased with my purchase. Easy to put on/take off and the velcro straps make it easy to adjust to the right comfort level.The longest I've worn these for so far is 2.5 hours and there was no signs of discomfort.I followed the size guide online, however they actually came up a little small (I wear Nike size 9 so ordered EU 44, which was recommended), so I quickly ordered the next size up (EU 45) and they fit perfectly!I would highly recommend these cycling shoes.
These are my first cycling shoes and honestly I didn't expect them to be comfortable. It's uncomfortable to ride with cleats for a first few days. On my first 200km ride I fell thrice as I forgot I had cleats on but by my next 300 km ride I got the hang of it and these shoes performed superbly in the entire 300 km of wet weather. After so much of rough use, didn't find a scratch on them and they appear as good as new after the first wash. Happy I went with the Navy color as it looks suttle yet stands out of the black ones.
I ordered yellow shoes and received Lime Green. But your Customer Service Dept corrected my misconception that because the shoes were advertised as yellow did not mean that they were actually yellow. CS explained to me that yellow was just the name of the shoe and in no way inferred that the shoes were actually yellow. Does your CS Dept believe that all your customers are idiots?
Well finished and good looking shoes. They are a bit roomier than expected around the forefoot, and the uppers tend to flex more than I would like, but they are certainly good value. I couldn’t see anything comparable at this price point. It’s also good to see consistency in sizing (shoe length) from previous Shimano models.
I have the top of the range shimano s-phyre shoes for my road bike and love them so I thought I'd get these lower cost ones for my peloton bike at home as couldn't be bothered to constantly switch the cleats over on my other shoes. These RC1 shoes are a different fit and much more unstable. They come well reviewed on other websites for use on peloton but I'm suspicious now that they're just paid reviews. Not the quality I would expect from shimano at all.
