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The Next Generation Of S-Phyre
The Shimano Men's SH-RC903 S-Phyre Road Shoe is the next generation in ultimate performance. For the new 903s Shimano took the best and made it better, adding more ventilation, a more comfortable fit, and reducing weight.
From the ground up, the 903 starts with the same Shimano ultra stiff carbon sole (12 on their stiffness index) for unrivaled power transfer. For this iteration it's now ventilated at the heel and toe to keep your feet from overheating during your hardest efforts.
The fit is improved with a new 2-way BOA Li2 system to get your precise fit dialed in every time. The lacing has been updated to get you a more secure fit without hot spots, especially on the toe box. Combined with the supportive but flexible microfiber leather upper and redesigned anti-twist heel cup, this shoe is made to keep your feet locked in so you can stay focused on any sprint, climb, or descent you're pushing to the limit.
And with a claimed weight of just 225 grams in a size 42, the 903 comes in at least 10 grams lighter than the 902.
Features:
- Shimano Stiffness Index: 12 Carbon Sole
- Ventilated Toe and Heel
- Dual microadjustable BOA Li2 dials
- Anti-twist heel cup
Free Exchanges: This product qualifies for free exchanges within the first 60 days after order. We'll cover the shipping both ways for US customers if you need a different size and/or color of this product. Returned product must be in new condition with all labels and packaging. Free exchanges apply only for product in stock or available for backorder.
B-Stock - This product has one or more B-Stock units available. These units can be purchased at a discount (see option select). B-Stock units were returned from other customers and may have missing or damaged packaging materials. Cleats may have been mounted leaving minor marks on the soles. These units are otherwise as new. The full manufacturer warranty applies. Click Here for more information.
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Specifications
Cleat Compatibility: 3 Hole (Road) | |
Width: Regular | |
Black - 42 | Mfg PartNum: ESHRC903MCL01S42000 |
Black - 42.5 | Mfg PartNum: ESHRC903MCL01S42500 |
Black - 43 | Mfg PartNum: ESHRC903MCL01S43000 |
Black - 43.5 | Mfg PartNum: ESHRC903MCL01S43500 |
Black - 44 | Mfg PartNum: 192790506777 |
Black - 44.5 | Mfg PartNum: 192790452180 |
Black - 45 | Mfg PartNum: 192790515281 |
Black - 45.5 | Mfg PartNum: 192790452432 |
Black - 46 | Mfg PartNum: 192790511290 |
Black - 46.5 | Mfg PartNum: 192790510828 |
Black - 47 | Mfg PartNum: 192790442273 |
White - 42 | Mfg PartNum: ESHRC903MCW01S42000 |
White - 42.5 | Mfg PartNum: ESHRC903MCW01S42500 |
White - 43 | Mfg PartNum: ESHRC903MCW01S43000 |
White - 43.5 | Mfg PartNum: ESHRC903MCW01S43500 |
White - 44 | Mfg PartNum: ESHRC903MCW01S44000 |
White - 44.5 | Mfg PartNum: ESHRC903MCW01S44500 |
White - 45 | Mfg PartNum: ESHRC903MCW01S45000 |
White - 45.5 | Mfg PartNum: ESHRC903MCW01S45500 |
White - 46 | Mfg PartNum: ESHRC903MCW01S46000 |
White - 46.5 | Mfg PartNum: ESHRC903MCW01S46500 |
White - 47 | Mfg PartNum: ESHRC903MCW01S47000 |
White - 48 | Mfg PartNum: ESHRC903MCW01S48000 |
Silver - 42 | Mfg PartNum: ESHRC903SCS01S42000 |
Silver - 42.5 | Mfg PartNum: ESHRC903SCS01S42500 |
Silver - 43 | Mfg PartNum: ESHRC903SCS01S43000 |
Silver - 43.5 | Mfg PartNum: ESHRC903SCS01S43500 |
Silver - 44 | Mfg PartNum: ESHRC903SCS01S44000 |
Silver - 44.5 | Mfg PartNum: ESHRC903SCS01S44500 |
Silver - 45 | Mfg PartNum: ESHRC903SCS01S45000 |
Silver - 46 | Mfg PartNum: ESHRC903SCS01S46000 |
Reviews
These are simply amazing shoes. Breathable, light, stiff, and very comfortable. The dual BOAs Li2 allow for a perfect fit without hotspots and allow for micro tightening and loosening. The uppers are soft and there is a decent amount of room in the toe box thus you can go true to size. I am usually a 8.5 Adidas, 9 Nike, or 7.5 dress and my food measures 9.8" thus I try to aim for total length of 10.3"/26.2cm. Shimano's 41.5 fits me spot on and equates to a Men's US 8. The replaceable toe bumpers are a nice touch and the overall construction and materials seem to be top notch. What I am not in love with is the fact that the upper might be too soft and durability wise might not hold up and that bottom isn't bare carbon but rather two jointed halves of the uppers, thus cosmetically keeping this area clean might be troublesome. I am also not in love with the $450 MSRP, granted like many cycling apparel you can find these on sale or wait until the next iteration comes out. I mentioned that these are very cool with all the venting but that also makes these shoes a bad wet and or cold weather shoe, yeah you should buy covers but I am in the camp that a pair of cheap thermal/wet shoes is better than potentially destroying a $450 pair of shoes.
I started racing with Shimano shoes back in the 90's and I returned to them with the first iteration of the 900 series with the 901. It was so comfortable that I decided to get the newest iteration due to some blemishes I had with a crash. This 903 version had the perfect fit with the half size. I had the wide version with the 901 but this wasn't necessary for the 903. The upgraded BOA dials give a snug fit giving my feet a secure enclosure without being restrictive. They worked with both thin and thicker socks. There are two choices with arch support and medium worked for me. White shoes are hard to keep clean. Not sure if I should treat it with a spray. So far, just wiping it with a damp cloth keeps it clean. Here's hoping it stays that way for my racing season this year!
Its a very good shoes, good fit. Before this shoes I used sworks vent but this are narrower than shimano and I felt some pressure in the midle of the foot in the external face, but with shimano I dont. Very light and beauty shoes
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