Name: SH-RC502
Brand: Shimano
SKU: ESHRC502MCL01S40000
Price: 170 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (5 reviews)

Lightweight and Breathable Performance Cycling Shoe

$170.00

Men's Women's

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Freehub & Cassette Compatibility Chart

Men's Shoe Conversion Size Chart

How to Measure for Shoe Size

Place a piece of paper on the floor against a wall. Stand on the paper with your heel against the wall and mark the longest toe on the paper. Measure the distance from the wall to the mark. Note: Cycling shoes are meant to be form-fitting and on the snug side. If between sizes, size up.

US	EU	CM
1.5	33	20.4
2.5	34	21.1
3	35	21.8
4	36	22.4
4.5	37	23.2
5	37.5	23.5
5-5.5	38	23.8
5.5-6	38.5	24.2
6	39	24.5
6.5	39.5	24.9
7	40	25.2
7.5	40.5	25.5
7-7.5	41	25.8
8	41.5	26.2
8.5	42	26.5
8.5-9	42.5	26.9
9	43	27.2
9.5	43.5	27.5
10	44	27.8
10-10.5	44.5	28.2
10.5	45	28.5
11	45.5	28.9
11-11.5	46	29.2
11.5	46.5	29.5
12	47	29.8
12.5	48	30.5
13	49	31.1
14	50	31.7
15	51	32.2
16	52	32.8

40 / M7

42 / M8.5

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Boasting top-of-the-range road racing technology, the RC502 is a high-performance cycling shoe without the high price tag. The breathable, lightweight upper provides all-round comfort and an unrivalled fit, while the carbon-reinforced midsole delivers the kind of stiffness and stability you’d expect from a professional cycling shoe.

⚠️ WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

The SH-RC502 is a Lightweight Road Cycling Shoe Packed with Pro Features: Affordable, comfortable and built for performance

Best-in-Class Fit: Full surround upper integrates seamlessly with the midsole for a snug and secure fit

Lightweight & Stiff: Low stack height carbon reinforced midsole stabilizes your foot and transfers more power to your pedals

Supremely Comfortable: Synthetic leather and breathable TPU mesh upper keeps you comfortable and dry on long rides

Compatible with SPD-SL Cleats: Easily clip into SPD-SL pedals for optimal pedaling efficiency

Cleats sold separately

Ground (non-expedited) orders will leave our distribution centers within 72 hours.
Expedited orders (Overnight and 2-day) will leave our distribution center within 24 hours.

We ship Monday - Friday and are closed weekends and holidays. We cannot guarantee carrier travel time. Delivery time is only an estimate and is based on standard conditions and carrier service estimates.

Flat Rate Ground Shipping $5 $20 Return Fee Up to 1 Year Warranty

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Designed For Comfort

Constructed using a seamless pattern of performance materials, the upper securely wraps your foot and reduces unwanted gaps or pressure points. Supple synthetic leather and lightweight TPU mesh keep you ventilated and cool, while the BOA® L6 dial allows you to make adjustments quickly and easily on the road.

Engineered For Stability & Power

Borrowing design methods used in pro racing shoes, the RC502 features a carbon-reinforced nylon midsole for impressive stiffness and rigidity. The lower stack height helps to create a more stable pedaling platform, reducing foot movement and increasing power transfer from rider to road.

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Overall rating: 4.6666665 / 5 from 6 reviews.

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"When you tighten down, the overlap bunches up."

— John (4/5)

Bottom line, " I'll keep this one"

"Good shoe for the value. Boa works as it is designed. However, the binding strap seems to be non functional - with respect to providing additional tightening and support. Result is lots of room and no snugness causing my feet have some minor float/slopiness when pedaling. Could be a sizing issue. I've tried 44 and 45 in the RC 300 series which neither were a good fit. So I moved up to RC502. Bottom line, this will work for my current cyling regimen - cardio riding 48- 75 miles a week."

— Michael F. (4/5)

Step Up from My Last Shoes

"I had a version down from these and the SH-RC502 a big step up without the huge price jump. The shoe feels stiffer and gives a little more power when pushing on those pedals!!!"

— Kevin M. (5/5)

Fantastic shoe for the $

"Replaced my worn out Shimano shoes (approx 10,000 miles), with the RC 502. There was an immediate improvement in energy transfer from shoes to the pedals."

— Mark N. (5/5)

Fit is accurate

"Fit is accurate"

— Ryan S. (5/5)

Great Show

"This is my second Shimano shoe, my 1st one lasted 7+ years. The first one was a 47 this was a 48 but I think it was more my feet, they stretched due to my age, I'm a baby boomer I ride over 65 miles per week. So they may be true to size or slightly smaller."

— Glen M. (5/5)

Q&A

How wide of a your road shoes in standard and wide on a size 43 eu: Hello Steven, this [Dynalast Technology chart](https://bike.shimano.com/technologies/details/last-technology.html) details sizing of our Dynalast Technology Footwear. This will help you determine fit. It uses Length and width measurement of the foot. The areas in blue are where our shoes fit in those measurements. Our customer service team can help with further questions.

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