Do Shimano shoes run small, and what does Wide mean?

Shimano's own advice: cycling shoes are meant to be form-fitting and on the snug side, so if you are between sizes, size up. Measure your foot length standing with your heel against a wall and use the chart in the size guide. Wide sizes keep the same length and sole but add roughly 9–10 mm of circumference around the ball of the foot — the answer if the length is right but the forefoot pinches.

S-PHYRE RC903 or RC703?

Shimano says the RC703 uses the same S-PHYRE fit technology as its pro road shoes, with a low stack height midsole, Power Zone lace guides and dual BOA L6Z dials. The RC903 steps up to two low-profile BOA Li2 dials, the anti-twist heel cup and a micro-fibre leather upper. The RC703 also comes in wide sizes from 40 to 50, which is often what decides it.

SHIMANO RC7 SHRC 703 Road Cycling Shoes

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€167,95

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The essentials

Best for

Road riding
Racing
Wide feet

SHIMANO RC7 SHRC 703 Road Cycling Shoes - White

Technologies

Specifications

Closure	2 × BOA L6Z
Cleat system	SPD-SL
Sizes	EU 39–48 + Wide 41–47

Cooler, drier feet

Vents ahead of the cleat mount channel air through the open structure of the midsole to keep feet drier.

Rapid drying

Drainage ports at the front and rear of the sole let water out, so feet stop sloshing and dry faster.

Flat forefoot contact

A flat contact point under the forefoot spreads pedalling force more evenly for stable pedalling and acceleration.

Two BOA L6 dials

A pair of compact BOA L6 Type Z dials for a precise fit.

Crossover lacing

A slim, low-profile crossover lacing pattern that secures the forefoot.

Breathable synthetic leather

A breathable synthetic leather upper with extra ventilation, shaped for fit.

DYNALAST

Shimano's cycling-specific last, the form that sets the shoe's shape and volume. Shimano says it secures the foot to reduce power loss at the pedal and fatigue on long rides, while an optimised toe spring reduces tension in the feet, calves and hamstrings. The Wide version adds volume around the ball of the foot on the same sole.

SHIMANO RC7 SHRC 703 Road Cycling Shoes - White

Compare with

	SHIMANO RC7 SHRC 703 Road Cycling Shoes - WhiteShimano says the RC703 uses the same S-PHYRE fit technology as its pro road shoes, in a race-ready shoe built for all-day comfort.	SHIMANO Sphyre RC9 SHRC 903 Road Cycling Shoes - White Choose it for S-PHYRE fit with two low-profile BOA Li2 dials and the anti-twist heel cup.	SHIMANO Sphyre SH RC903Pwr Road Cycling Shoes - White Choose it for sprinting and track: Li2 metal dial with power boost guide, Velcro toe strap, reinforced upper.
Regular price	€167,95	€259,99	€279,00
Safety rating	—	—	—
Closure	2 × BOA L6Z	2 × BOA Li2	BOA Li2 + velcro
Cleat system	SPD-SL	SPD-SL	SPD-SL
Sizes	EU 39–48 + Wide 41–47	EU 39–48 + Wide 47	EU 38–47
Sole	—	Carbon	Carbon

SHIMANO RC7 SHRC 703 Road Cycling Shoes - White

Size guide

EU	US	Foot length (cm)	Foot length (in)
38	5–5.5	23.8	9.4
38.5	5.5–6	24.2	9.5
39	6	24.5	9.6
39.5	6.5	24.9	9.8
40	7	25.2	9.9
40.5	7.5	25.5	10.0
41	7–7.5	25.8	10.2
41.5	8	26.2	10.3
42	8.5	26.5	10.4
42.5	8.5–9	26.9	10.6
43	9	27.2	10.7
43.5	9.5	27.5	10.8
44	10	27.8	10.9
44.5	10–10.5	28.2	11.1
45	10.5	28.5	11.2
45.5	11	28.9	11.4
46	11–11.5	29.2	11.5
46.5	11.5	29.5	11.6
47	12	29.8	11.7
48	12.5	30.5	12.0

Shimano: cycling shoes are meant to be form-fitting and on the snug side — if between sizes, size up. Wide sizes keep the same length but add about 9–10 mm of circumference around the ball of the foot.

How to measure

Stand on a sheet of paper with your heel against a wall, mark the tip of your longest toe and measure the distance in centimetres. Measure both feet and go by the longer one.

Find your size with a shoe you already own

Tell us a cycling shoe that fits you well and the size you wear in it. We compare the brands’ official foot-length charts.

Brand of the shoe you own Size you wear (EU)

An estimate from each brand’s official size chart. Width, volume and the last also change the fit — if in doubt, ask us.

Description

Shimano says the RC703 uses the same S-PHYRE fit technology as its pro road shoes, in a race-ready shoe built for all-day comfort. A low stack height midsole, refined instep straps and Power Zone lace guides make a stable pedalling platform; dual BOA L6Z dials and a surround wrapping upper fit a broad range of foot shapes, with wide sizes from 40 to 50.

Same S-PHYRE fit technology as Shimano's pro road shoes
Low stack height midsole and Power Zone lace guides for a stable pedalling platform
Dual micro-adjustable BOA L6Z dials over a surround wrapping upper
Perforated synthetic leather upper; wide sizes 40–50

Available sizes