Shimano SH-RP5 Cycling Shoe - Women's for Sale, Reviews, Deals and Guides

8.0
out of 10
3 Positive, 0 Mixed & 0 Negative
from 3 Reviews
Retail Price:
$104.98
Used Value:
$62.99
Sale Value:
$94.48

If you are looking for your first pair of clipless road shoes—or an upgrade from you existing ones—the Shimano Women's SH-RP5 Cycling Shoes are certainty worth a look. Shimano constructs the SH-RP5s with some features that are a step above entry-level models so they can progress with you, but it does so at a price point that doesn't induce sticker shock. The shoes accommodate all 3-bolt road cleats, so if you're going road clipless for the first time, make sure you look for this in the pedals.

A synthetic leather one-piece upper is constructed on a women-specific last that maps narrower feet allowing for a secure fit. The lower hook-and-loop strap pairs with a Boa dial, providing micro adjustments typically reserved for pricier models. The light carbon fiber reinforced nylon sole offers excellent pedaling efficiency and scores an 8 out of 12 on Shimano's stiffness index. This translate to responsive power transfer for climbing and sprinting, yet it stays comfortable enough for all-day spins.

Specifications

Brand:
Claimed Weight:
[single, size 40] 275g
Cleat Compatibility:
3-bolt
Closure:
Boa, hook-and-loop
Footbed:
EVA
Lining:
nylon mesh
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 year
Midsole:
glass fiber composite nylon
Recommended Use:
road cycling
Sole:
nylon resin plastic, carbon
Upper Material:
synthetic leather, polyurethane

Full Reviews

8
These seemed great other than the fact that they run very small. I am normally a size 10, I ordered 10.5 (Euro 43) and my toes were jammed in the end pretty bad.
Michelle R., backcountry.com
March 25, 2020
8
I'm normally a size 5.5 or 6, and in these, I found the 37 was too small. Not expected, and returning. Otherwise, they are well-built and good-looking shoes!
Monika G, backcountry.com
February 26, 2019
8
All my bike shoes (5 pairs) are Shimano. I have small and wide feet, and women's size 36 always worked for me. Naturally, I ordered this model in size 36, but ended up discovering that my big toes touched the toe box. I had to return. Footbed arch, width, and heel cup felt right. Price point is good for Boa dial adjustment. I would have kept them if I didn't experience the toe box issues :(
Michelle K, backcountry.com
December 9, 2017