{"product_id":"shimano-sh-r171-cycling-shoes","title":"Shimano SH-R171 Cycling Shoes","description":"\u003cp\u003eA lot of  us have WorldTour ambitions without WorldTour budgets. That’s where the Shimano  SH-R171 Cycling Shoes can be our ideal footwear with champagne and caviar options  at beer and pretzel prices. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically,  these are second-tier shoes in the Shimano hierarchy, which is all the more  impressive since they offer the sort of techiness that only top-quality options  from other brands can even hope to have. One thing you should keep in mind is  that having the right sort of shoes does not only keep your feet comfortable,  but will also help relieve fatigue in your calves, hamstrings and lower back.  The SH-R171 alleviates any such mechanical troubles by focusing on producing a  shoe last design with an optimized toe-spring section that promotes a smoother,  more energy-efficient upstroke. They call this Shimano Dynalast, but what it  will mean to you is that the cycling shoe will play a role in supporting your  foot and pedal motion at the toe-spring section to keep the tension down in the  plantar, calf, and hamstring muscles. But it will provide enough support that  you won’t get a wiggly, inefficient pedaling motion. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe  elegantly cut, surround upper pattern not only provides the perfect balance  between secure hold and malleable comfort, they look super slick, and as a  result are ideally aero. It is a “surround” upper wrap design that will prevent  your feet from shifting inside, but will not cut off the circulation as you  tighten down the ratchet. And the synthetic leather will wear like steel. It is  pleasantly minimalistic and avoids the cluttered over-design that is unhappily  common on many cycling shoes. The ratchet offers an adaptable closure system  that will adjust itself to the various instep heights and shapes that are  inevitable for pros and amateurs alike. Then there are two hook and eye Velcro  closures at the mid foot so you can adjust to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe  super rigid, lightweight carbon composite sole provides perfect power transfer.  It is rated at a ten out of twelve on the Shimano scale of rigidity. But what  you’ll really appreciate is the level of ventilation the sole provides with a  great big intake channel right at the toes that will then work through the  customized channels in the insole onto the instep to govern the air through  your often over-toasted tootsies. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe  Shimano SH-R171 Cycling Shoes pairs best according to Shimano with their  PD-6800 pedal, though the soles do offer a wide degree of flexibility with cleat  placement. They offer an extra 11mm of adjustment fore and aft compared to  previous editions of Shimano shoes, ensuring you can use these with just about  any pedal out there that works with a three-bolt cleat. These are competition-oriented  shoes that will keep you comfy even on those epic centuries. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimano","offers":[{"title":"White \/ 39","offer_id":43520453476396,"sku":"ESHR171C390W","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"White \/ 40","offer_id":43520453509164,"sku":"ESHR171C400W","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 40.5","offer_id":43652132929580,"sku":"ESHR171C405L","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"White \/ 40.5","offer_id":44045401292844,"sku":"ESHR171C405W","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/7684\/9196\/files\/shimano-sh-r171-cycling-shoes-1399034.jpg?v=1771297508","url":"https:\/\/ricycles.com\/products\/shimano-sh-r171-cycling-shoes","provider":"RA Cycles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}