Last updated at 25/01/2026 23:56:13
originally posted on sigmasports.com
Bought these around 6 weeks ago.My first pair of carbon soled road shoes.Did the usual research and was a little apprehensive about the 12/12 stiffness tag attached to these as I was looking to wear them on longer rides (5-6 hours). However, I needn’t have worried.They are super comfy despite the narrow fit and I particularly like the double BOA fastening system as this allows the fine adjustments on the go as well as making them easy to put on and take off before and after rides.I would highly recommend buying and using this product but do take heed and go a size up (I am usually a 46 but ordered 47 as per respect advice.Delivery was also safe and speedy via courier although the £10 was a little pricey.Overall would definitely use Sigma again.
originally posted on sigmasports.com
I was never fortunate enough to experience the previous model of the S-Phyre's so I can't comment on the differences between the two. However, having spent time and money on a couple of other cheaper models, inc. the Shimano RC5's whilst trying to find a decent pair of shoes, I have no qualms about stating that you get what you pay for here.Before purchasing these, I used and still do use, a pair of Giro Empire lace ups, which are very comfortable. But, I wanted something to use on the road and regularly on the turbo, and not have to spend time doing up and undoing the laces, plus have something that I can tweak whilst on the bike should the pressure build up or the shoe feel loose.I guess I have 'normal width' feet as these feel ok to me, e.g. my feet don't ... MoreI was never fortunate enough to experience the previous model of the S-Phyre's so I can't comment on the differences between the two. However, having spent time and money on a couple of other cheaper models, inc. the Shimano RC5's whilst trying to find a decent pair of shoes, I have no qualms about stating that you get what you pay for here.Before purchasing these, I used and still do use, a pair of Giro Empire lace ups, which are very comfortable. But, I wanted something to use on the road and regularly on the turbo, and not have to spend time doing up and undoing the laces, plus have something that I can tweak whilst on the bike should the pressure build up or the shoe feel loose.I guess I have 'normal width' feet as these feel ok to me, e.g. my feet don't feel squashed at the sides (for info, my feet are approx. 10cm edge to edge at their widest and 27.5 - 28cm length). I'm normally a size 9 (eu43) in a trainer or normal shoe, and ordered a size eu44 for this road shoe. It fits just fine, with enough wriggle room. The fact that it has two BOA dials that can be tightened or loosened without having to start from scratch, allows for that fine tuning once you've been riding for 20 mins or so and your feet begin to react with the heat/cold/pressure etc.Unlike the RC5, they're easy to get on and off. They come with an additional arch support for those with a deeper arch, and also a bag to keep them as they should be. I didn't get on with the RC5's. As a few others stated in reviews, the single top BOA dial didn't allow for that tuning, and I got pressure points across the top of my foot. The S-Phyre's also have the option for replaceable heels, the RC5's were moulded as one.Would I normally spend £300+ on a pair of road shoes? No. Did I feel like I needed to, to get what I wanted? Yes. Do I have any complaints about doing so with these? Nope.Would recommend.
originally posted on bikeinn.com
Bonafide upgrade vs. my Specialized Expert Road shoes which have a carbon fibre sole are very good in their own right. The S-Phyres are materially stiffer, and it makes a difference. I noticed this on my indoor trainer, where any given resistance level seemed more manageable. I believe the snug fit also contributes to this. The wrap around design with 2 Boa dials is superior to the 1 Boa dial and velcro strap system on my expert road shoes. I found the sizing to be a bit small and opted to go up a size to 44 to be on the safe side. If 43.5 was available, this would have been perfect. Not an issue since my foot is a touch on the wide side, and the 2 Boa dials more than make up for a half size too big. Very happy with these shoes and highly recommend!!
| Part Type | Road Shoes |
Bought these around 6 weeks ago.My first pair of carbon soled road shoes.Did the usual research and was a little apprehensive about the 12/12 stiffness tag attached to these as I was looking to wear them on longer rides (5-6 hours). However, I needn’t have worried.They are super comfy despite the narrow fit and I particularly like the double BOA fastening system as this allows the fine adjustments on the go as well as making them easy to put on and take off before and after rides.I would highly recommend buying and using this product but do take heed and go a size up (I am usually a 46 but ordered 47 as per respect advice.Delivery was also safe and speedy via courier although the £10 was a little pricey.Overall would definitely use Sigma again.
I was never fortunate enough to experience the previous model of the S-Phyre's so I can't comment on the differences between the two. However, having spent time and money on a couple of other cheaper models, inc. the Shimano RC5's whilst trying to find a decent pair of shoes, I have no qualms about stating that you get what you pay for here.Before purchasing these, I used and still do use, a pair of Giro Empire lace ups, which are very comfortable. But, I wanted something to use on the road and regularly on the turbo, and not have to spend time doing up and undoing the laces, plus have something that I can tweak whilst on the bike should the pressure build up or the shoe feel loose.I guess I have 'normal width' feet as these feel ok to me, e.g. my feet don't ... MoreI was never fortunate enough to experience the previous model of the S-Phyre's so I can't comment on the differences between the two. However, having spent time and money on a couple of other cheaper models, inc. the Shimano RC5's whilst trying to find a decent pair of shoes, I have no qualms about stating that you get what you pay for here.Before purchasing these, I used and still do use, a pair of Giro Empire lace ups, which are very comfortable. But, I wanted something to use on the road and regularly on the turbo, and not have to spend time doing up and undoing the laces, plus have something that I can tweak whilst on the bike should the pressure build up or the shoe feel loose.I guess I have 'normal width' feet as these feel ok to me, e.g. my feet don't feel squashed at the sides (for info, my feet are approx. 10cm edge to edge at their widest and 27.5 - 28cm length). I'm normally a size 9 (eu43) in a trainer or normal shoe, and ordered a size eu44 for this road shoe. It fits just fine, with enough wriggle room. The fact that it has two BOA dials that can be tightened or loosened without having to start from scratch, allows for that fine tuning once you've been riding for 20 mins or so and your feet begin to react with the heat/cold/pressure etc.Unlike the RC5, they're easy to get on and off. They come with an additional arch support for those with a deeper arch, and also a bag to keep them as they should be. I didn't get on with the RC5's. As a few others stated in reviews, the single top BOA dial didn't allow for that tuning, and I got pressure points across the top of my foot. The S-Phyre's also have the option for replaceable heels, the RC5's were moulded as one.Would I normally spend £300+ on a pair of road shoes? No. Did I feel like I needed to, to get what I wanted? Yes. Do I have any complaints about doing so with these? Nope.Would recommend.
Bonafide upgrade vs. my Specialized Expert Road shoes which have a carbon fibre sole are very good in their own right. The S-Phyres are materially stiffer, and it makes a difference. I noticed this on my indoor trainer, where any given resistance level seemed more manageable. I believe the snug fit also contributes to this. The wrap around design with 2 Boa dials is superior to the 1 Boa dial and velcro strap system on my expert road shoes. I found the sizing to be a bit small and opted to go up a size to 44 to be on the safe side. If 43.5 was available, this would have been perfect. Not an issue since my foot is a touch on the wide side, and the 2 Boa dials more than make up for a half size too big. Very happy with these shoes and highly recommend!!
I am puzzled by some of the negative reviews on the S-phyre because I really like these shoes! I bounce back and forth between Sidi and Shimano as I find these two brands fit my narrow foot the best. The fit and quality is excellent and I really like the BOA system, which I believe provides just the right amount of tension for a snug fit. Be careful not to over tighten. My only regret was going to a local shop and paying for custom insoles. Ultimately, I didn?t find much of an improvement over the Shimano insole and could have saved some money. This might have more to do with the shop, but need less to say, the Shimano insole provides a good fit and excellent comfort similar to my last pair of Shimano shoes, I expect many miles of comfortable riding ahead.
True to size. Excellent product. Stiff as before. I have not yet worn this long enough to provide a detailed review. However, I am a proud owner of 2 RC9 shoes (both in white and black) since 2019 and 2020 and I never had any issues (heel slipping out nor hot spots). I’m hoping the RC902 will not disappoint and will have the same quality as my previous pairs and will have no other issue(s). I would’ve purchased the RC903 but Shimano did not offer them in my size (40.5). Hopefully Shimano will consider offering them in my size on their future road shoes when I’m ready to replace them.
Usual Shimano quality but at a high price point. Comparing these to my older top tier Shimano shoes these are both narrower and stiffer. The toe box is more tapered and rounded rather than square. The heel is also very locked in which further solidifies the feeling of being completely secured in with no heel movement. The feeling took some getting used as you feet do not move at all. It took a good 5-6 hours of bedding them in before they felt right. The boa dials are excellent and do their job perfectly so no complaints there. Overall a very good shoe but with a racier feel than older Shimano shoes. Quality seems good so hopefully last a long time.
As a woman with wider feet, I have always found Shimano’s men’s shoes fit me quite well. The toe box is roomy and the shoe wraps around my feet very comfortably. I’ve had no issues with any hot spots and power transfer feels excellent.My only other pair of shimano shoes are the gravel rx8s. In comparison, I would say the fit is similar and I wear the same size for both, but the RX8 actually feels somewhat narrower at the heel.
Very light and minimalist in material but still very comfortable and actually warm enough to survive November and December Richmond park loops.Carbon plate makes for amazing power delivery straight to every pedal stroke.The boa lacing allows a perfect level of grip around your foot.Comes with 2 heights of foot arch inserts, mid and high which is great for fit.Great Colours. I went for the red and it has a great 2 tone sheen. Running some old school Speedplay pavé pedals and they fitted fairly easily. A bit delicate. I noticed some scuffs under the shoe and in the sides after a few rides. Will be sad to see that great red sheen disappear.
These have a wide and roomy (tall) toebox, but fairly narrow in midfoot.Heel isn't as tight as I hoped.If you have properly wide feet, then avoid. (Nowhere near as wide as Lake CX238 standard fit, for example.)Dual boa closure fairly standard. Very good cleat adjustability.Shame that the wide models don't come in half-sizes.I found them OK rather than super-comfortable, but that's obviously personal.Good shoes, if they fit you.Sigma sport excellent service as ever.
I ended up with 3 options, Sidi Shot 2, RC902, Fizik R1 (New version)Having had Sidi wire carbon for 5 years, Sidi was the obvious choice however when comparing all 3 the sidi don't look as good IMO and aren't actually white, I also don't like the velcro on the tongue part. Fizik as ever look classy but I felt they were just a little loose, as for the Shimano they look fantastic, fitted the best and won me over. All shoes were 45 but with the Shimano I went wide as I felt this just allowed my toes to wiggle a little more freely, I always felt they were a little tight in the Sidi and I felt the Shimano 45 were narrower.The fit is lovely, they are really comfortable and solid, couldn't say if they were more solid that the Sidi mind you and OK up till now longest I ... MoreI ended up with 3 options, Sidi Shot 2, RC902, Fizik R1 (New version)Having had Sidi wire carbon for 5 years, Sidi was the obvious choice however when comparing all 3 the sidi don't look as good IMO and aren't actually white, I also don't like the velcro on the tongue part. Fizik as ever look classy but I felt they were just a little loose, as for the Shimano they look fantastic, fitted the best and won me over. All shoes were 45 but with the Shimano I went wide as I felt this just allowed my toes to wiggle a little more freely, I always felt they were a little tight in the Sidi and I felt the Shimano 45 were narrower.The fit is lovely, they are really comfortable and solid, couldn't say if they were more solid that the Sidi mind you and OK up till now longest I have ridden with them is 3 hours but thus far no issues. They feel very planted on your feet and have a real good grip on your ankle. I do prefer the Boa than the Sidi system, so much easier to use. Cleat position is great, no need to adjust the top bolt either.All in all for me these new Sphyre shoes are amazing and would highly recommend them but and there is always a but, for a pair of shoes costing £320 and being the top level shoe there is one little niggle, the material that the wraps around your foot. Having tried a pair on after getting off the turbo, I noticed they had marked very easily, Sigma as ever were very good and as I hadn't worn the shoes on the bike accepted them back and replaced them as we deemed it to be a one off, but its not. I have worn my shoes 4 times, only in the dry and not gone through any water and you will see from the pictures how the material has started mark. I accept it's a small thing but what will they be like after a downpour?? I would imagine MvDP and WVA must have a new pair every time they turn up on the start line as after Milan San remo there was no way they would have been white. As I say this is in the only fault for me in them for me and while over time they will get dirty, this was noticeable to me after 1 ride I did consider the red and while a nice colour, they are very much "look at me" also don't come in wide.
| Part Type | Road Shoes |
The flagship of Shimano racing shoes in black. The shoe has been given a technological overhaul that makes it even stiffer, but still more comfortable than its predecessor. The shoe comes with BOA Fit Li2 tensioning system, replaceable heel pads and Shimano's Dynalast fit. Shimano has used their stiffest carbon fiber sole, which optimizes the shoe's power transfer into the pedals, and makes the rider's accelerations faster than before. Extra comfort is achieved in the buckle system with a newly developed "wrap" function on the upper buckle that goes in and buckles around the shoe, and provides additional support on the foot, all the way around the outsole. The shoe weighs 235 grams.
The flagship of Shimano racing shoes in black. The shoe has been given a technological overhaul that makes it even stiffer, but still more comfortable than its predecessor. The shoe comes with BOA Fit Li2 tensioning system, replaceable heel pads and Shimano's Dynalast fit. Shimano has used their stiffest carbon fiber sole, which optimizes the shoe's power transfer into the pedals, and makes the rider's accelerations faster than before. Extra comfort is achieved in the buckle system with a newly developed "wrap" function on the upper buckle that goes in and buckles around the shoe, and provides additional support on the foot, all the way around the outsole. The shoe weighs 235 grams.
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last seen 25 Jan 2026
The lowest price we last saw for Shimano SH-RC902 S-Phyre Road Shoes - Black - 47 was $339.00 (last seen 25 Jan 2026). Prices may have changed since.
The all-time low we recorded was $302.67 on 2 Oct 2024.
Prices last updated 25 Jan 2026.
Shimano SH-RC902 S-Phyre Road Shoes - Black - 47
The flagship of Shimano racing shoes in black. The shoe has been given a technological overhaul that makes it even stiffer, but still more comfortable than its predecessor. The shoe comes with BOA Fit Li2 tensioning system, replaceable heel pads and Shimano's Dynalast fit. Shimano has used their stiffest carbon fiber sole, which optimizes the shoe's power transfer into the pedals, and makes the rider's accelerations faster than before. Extra comfort is achieved in the buckle system with a newly developed "wrap" function on the upper buckle that goes in and buckles around the shoe, and provides additional support on the foot, all the way around the outsole. The shoe weighs 235 grams.
The flagship of Shimano racing shoes in black. The shoe has been given a technological overhaul that makes it even stiffer, but still more comfortable than its predecessor. The shoe comes with BOA Fit Li2 tensioning system, replaceable heel pads and Shimano's Dynalast fit. Shimano has used their stiffest carbon fiber sole, which optimizes the shoe's power transfer into the pedals, and makes the rider's accelerations faster than before. Extra comfort is achieved in the buckle system with a newly developed "wrap" function on the upper buckle that goes in and buckles around the shoe, and provides additional support on the foot, all the way around the outsole. The shoe weighs 235 grams.
