The bike trainer has been on my shopping list for a long time. So having bought MBH her heart's desire this past Valentine day, it was a good time to add to my armoury. But what's the use of a trainer without cycling shoes? After all, there's the one leg pedal drills that require either a stationary bike or a trainer.
So after a good swim session in the morning (yelp, managed to swim 1000 m non-stop), I found myself with the enticing offer of a 40% discount of the Shimano R300 shoes. It is the top of the line moldable cycling shoes, on clearance as the replacement R310 came out last year. For SGD260, I thought it was a good buy.
Here's a review:
The Shimano R300 road shoe is designed for elite-level competition. It represents a ten-year engineering quest for the most efficient power transfer ever and a quantum leap in shoe technology. The heat moldable Thermo-form plastic infused upper panels enable the shoe to conform to the foot. A vacuum forming process is used to custom fit the shoe and insole conforming the shoe to the foot like a luxury sock. The new last better conforms to the structure of the foot giving a perfect anatomic interface.
Features
618 grams
SPD-SL and three-hole cleat compatible
Moldable insole forms to foot for a precise fit
Amazing anti-slip heel lining prevents heel lift
Thermo-form® moldable upper forms to foot for a custom fit
New anatomical curved last improves fit and increases shoe-pedal stability
Ultra rigid, lightweight Nanotec sole transfers your energy straight to the pedals
Micro-adjust buckle and dual offset straps securely stabilizes foot and allows subtle adjustments
There were many good reviews on the R300. One feature is that the shoes are heat moldable to custom fit. That should work well for my unequal-sized feet. Next stop, an appointment for shoe custom fitting.
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