This article originally appeared on BikeRadar
Shimano has unveiled its latest road shoes, the SH-RP901 or in simpler terms, the RP9s. If that name sounds familiar, it's because the moniker has been used before for its endurance performance footwear. Like the previous RP9s, the new version caters to riders who want a light, high-end shoe but also want comfort and a bit less overall rigidity.
Lightest ever
Shimano stated the new $300 (UK£ and AU$ TBD) RP9s have a claimed weight of 224 grams. That's a decent weight reduction over the previous RP9 BikeRadar measured weight of 287.5 grams (size 43), but still a bit off of Giro's scale-tickling Prolight Techlace shoes which come in at 187 grams (size 45).
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Boa and a suction cup-like heel
The biggest difference is the new RP9s do away with one of the Velcro straps as well as the ratcheting buckle in favor of a Boa dial.
A Boa dial snugs up the upper portion of the shoe while a Velcro strap handles the toe area
S-Phyre trickle down
Women's model
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