Shimano Road Bike Shoes SH RC9 S Phyre Cycling Shoe Women’s

Why We Like The SH-RC9 S-Phyre Cycling Shoe

With a more performance-first aesthetic, Shimano upgrades the women’s specific SH-RC9 S-Phyre Cycling Shoe for the modern peloton and local race-rides. Shimano uses a 360-degree fitting that integrates the midsole and upper material to envelop your foot for a secure hold comfortably. Upgraded dual Boa Li2 dials and PowerZone wiring guide cinch down for the optimum tension and offer a more performance-oriented and cleaner aesthetic. The Boa’s precision cable tension is key to unwinding from an epic five-hour climbing session or torquing down for a finish sprint in the criterium.

Shimano elevates the carbon era with a supremely rigid sole that tests at a stiffness of twelve, meaning you’ll never doubt whether your efforts are going into the pedals. This level of control and performance is what we’ve come to expect from Shimano’s top-tier road shoes, and what keeps us dedicated to their component line as well.

A unique trait for the RC9 is the incorporation of the Anti-twist heel stabilizer that holds the foot in place while performing high-cadence accelerations. Heel control is not an overly focused target of improvement, as modern-day training plans and single-ring gear ratios push normalized cadences higher and higher.

Details

• Pro-level carbon road shoe for all-day comfort and performance
• Stiff sole efficiently channels casual miles and intervals sessions alike
• 360-degree concept integrates midsole to upper for complete stability
• Boa dials fine-tune the fitting for the cafe or the sprint win
• Breathable mesh upper feels light and cooling under summer sun
• Heel retention system keeps the foot stable during high cadence

Tech Specs

• Upper Material: synthetic
• Closure: dual Boa Li2 dials
• Midsole: carbon fiber
• Sole: carbon fiber
• Cleat Compatibility: 3-bolt
• Claimed Weight: [size 37, single] 7.1oz (222g)
• Activity: road cycling
• Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year