Shimano SH-R215 Shoes


  • Average Rating: 4.4/5
  • MSRP: $ 240.00
  • # of Reviews: 20

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Product Description

New carbon graphite sole with hollow channels is 20% lighter than previous designs while increasing rigidity. Molded toecap and heel cup with functional air vents hold your foot comfortably. Insole is impregnated with an aromatic peppermint scent along with a deodorizer and antibacterial agent. SPD-SL design that is Look® compatible. 38-48, including half sizes 42.5-46.5. Available in “E” width with a roomier toe-box. SSX-ZF-A1


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Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by Ric a Recreational Rider from

Date Reviewed: November 29, 2008

Strengths:    Comfortable, cool, hold shape, narrow heel

Weaknesses:    None

Bottom Line:   
This is a little late because I don't think they make this particular shoe anymore BUT they were great. I left them on the ground after riding the Silver Comet Trail in Atlanta and miss them greatly. Light weight, comfortable and sturdy. I probably wore them 500 times and they still looked good. Great shoe.

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Favorite Ride:   Coffee Bean

Price Paid:    $200.00

Purchased At:   Canadian online

Bike Setup:   Litespeed Siena, Dura Ace setup


Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by Jerry Horner a Road Racer from

Date Reviewed: October 13, 2007

Strengths:    Light, stiff, excellent power transfer to the pedals, excellent fit, great ratchet strap and nice fat velcro straps give excellent support. TDF looks!

Weaknesses:    none

Bottom Line:   
WOW! Purchased new off EBay for the smokin' price of $36, the shoes are amazing in fit and performance. Light, stiff, with every watt of power transferred to the pedals thru the carbon fibre soles...and I don't know what everyone else is complaining about comfort for, I got the shoes yesterday and today rode 45 miles as a first ride in the 215's and they were perfect. No hot spots or numbness at all, maybe because I din't crank down the straps 'till my toes turned blue, just snug.
Amazing shoes, made my previous pair feel like I was trying to crank the pedals wearing marshmallows.
The blue/silver color combo earns style points, too...very sharp.

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Favorite Ride:   Whatcom County hills and flats

Price Paid:    $36.00

Purchased At:   EBay

Similar Products Used:   Pearl Izumi Vortex

Bike Setup:   Scott CR1 Team Issue, Dura-Ace derailleurs, Ultegra shifters, pedals & cranks, Mavic wheels, Michelin tyres and an FSA carbon fibre seat post for comfort (it keeps the A.B.C. happy!)


Overall Rating:3
Value Rating:4
Submitted by Allan a Road Racer from

Date Reviewed: May 8, 2007

Strengths:    Super stiff for out of the saddle sprints, or any type of accelerations.

Weaknesses:    Super stiff is probably not for everyone.

Bottom Line:   
Awesome looks with immediate killer power transfer!!! Unfortunately, it gave my different types of pain whenever I used them. Pain varies from either knees or feet. Used different insoles and shims to no avail. Switched back to Sidi. Not as super stiff for sprinting, but ALL the discomfort is gone.

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Favorite Ride:   Anywhere uphill...

Price Paid:    $65.00

Purchased At:   Ebay

Similar Products Used:   I upgraded from a Shimano R215 size 40 to a 41. Better pedal stroke with the 41, but came with more discomfort.

Bike Setup:   Merlin Agilis with Look KEO pedals.


Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by andy a Road Racer from

Date Reviewed: April 6, 2007

Strengths:    STIFF!!
Fairly light
Excellent footbed
Good closure system


Weaknesses:    Carbon sole tends to mark easily, a cosmetic concern only....

Bottom Line:   
I had planned to purchase the R151 shoes, as they were the cheaper model, but made the "mistake" of trying these on. They fit like a pair of socks with virtually minimal break-in, compared to the older shoes.

Buckle retention is excellent. Excellent ventilation - too bad its damn cold during wisconsin spring and I'm stuck wearing booties.

I had minor numbness after 60 miles until I put some thin orthotics in. Problem solved - one must realize these shoes are designed to be used with orthotics such as this.

I've got nothing but positive things to says about these shoes, except they are rather pricey. But, one shouldn't skimp with point-of-contact items such as saddles/shoes.

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Favorite Ride:   when its warm

Price Paid:    $225.00

Purchased At:   williamson bike work

Similar Products Used:   Older shimano road shoes

Bike Setup:   1981 Motobecane Jubilee Sport - classic Columbus steel....
w/Sugino, Shimano, Suntour....


Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:4
Submitted by delmont425 a Recreational Rider from

Date Reviewed: February 6, 2007

Strengths:    Good looks
Closure system
Stiffness/power transfer


Weaknesses:    Ratchet difficult to adjust on-bike
Hot spots develop after 70 miles or so


Bottom Line:   
These are good-looking, very stiff, well-performing shoes. Power transfer is quite excellent. They are comfortable for me up to about 60 or 70 miles; after that, hot spots develop and become unbearable the longer I ride. I finally bought Specialized inserts, which helped, but only somewhat. I am now going to try S-Works shoes in hopes that the whole Body Geometry thing works as advertised.

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Favorite Ride:   long, smooth and fairly flat

Price Paid:    $170.00

Purchased At:   Colorado Cyclist

Similar Products Used:   Nike Poggio II's

Bike Setup:   Trek 5200 stock setup (Ultegra); SPD-SL pedals



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Crazy question for Shimano SH-R215 shoe owners...

How does your ratchet-buckle mount onto your shoe? Is it just one screw at the far end of the buckle (ie, furthest from the ratchet-strap entry point)? A picture would be great.    Read More »

Shimano SH-R215 Shoes $159.99 @ coloradocyclist

Seems like a pretty good deal with a lot of size left. Free shipping til monday [url]http://www.coloradocyclist.com/product/item/SSXZAWKS[/url]   Read More »

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