RAPHA ROAD SHOES
Rapha Pro Team Shoes
~250g per shoe (size 42)
Upper Construction: 100% woven polyester
Closure System: Dual BOA® Fit System
Outsole: Carbon fibre
Sizes: 36-47 EU (40.5 to 45.5 also in half sizes)
RAPHA PRO TEAM SHOES REVIEW SUMMARY
Pros
- Super stiff sole for great power transfer
- Very comfortable (straight out of the box)
- Looks
- Weight
- BOA dials/great adjustability
- Excellent ventilation
- Supple/comfortable upper
- Heel cup support
Cons
- Hard to keep the white coloured shoes clean (especially grime/mud from wet roads)
- Check the fit as they run a little narrow
- One reviewer found that the tongue can bunch up and cause discomfort
Rapha Classic Shoes
~250g per shoe (size 42)
Upper Construction: 100% microfibre
Closure System: Laces - 100% polyester
Outsole: Carbon fibre
There is an alternative version called the RCC Classic Shoes
Sizes: 36-47 EU (40.5 to 45.5 also in half sizes)
RAPHA CLASSIC SHOES REVIEW SUMMARY
Pros
- Stiff sole for great power transfer
- Durable rubber sole
- High level of comfort
- Good fit
- Stylish/classy looks
- High quality finish
- Plenty of room in the toe box
Cons
- Weight – not the lightest lace shoes around
- One reviewer found that the ventilation was limited
- One reviewer found that the laces can slip undone if not tied up properly (as expected)