Shimano RC5 (RC503) Cycling Shoes - White (48) Size: 48

The Shimano RC5 (RC503) road cycling shoes deliver genuine race-level performance without the range-topping price tag. Sitting in the heart of Shimano's road line-up, this latest generation pairs a carbon-reinforced sole with trickle-down technology from the flagship S-PHYRE models, making it one of the smartest-value performance shoes Shimano has ever built. Carbon-Reinforced Sole for Serious Power Transfer A carbon fibre reinforced nylon midsole sits at the core of the RC503, carrying a Shimano stiffness rating of 8 on a scale that tops out at 12. The reinforcement runs beneath the ball of the foot and around the cleat mounts, stiffening the platform exactly where power is applied. The result is direct, efficient pedalling that holds its own on long climbs and hard sprints alike, with a low stack height keeping the foot close to the pedal axle for a connected feel. BOA L6C Dial and Engineered Lace Closure The updated closure system combines a micro-adjustable BOA L6C dial with a Shim