The new S-Phyre RC902 drooool!

[@ridesofjapan]

Sock links! Here are some for the ones in the video. Void Cycling: voidcycling.com Ridge Supply: ridgesupply.com ORNOT: www.ornotbike.com Maap: maap.cc (JP: cyclism.jp) Defeet: amzn.to/347tQe5 Moxy & Grit: moxyandgrit.com Please hit me with you favorite foot-tube brand tips... I need to add to the sock box!

[@ace_cwk]

Sako 7

[@jackvinz]

The socks galore reel by the end of the video is such a masterpiece!

[@Robinators]

The shoe comercial, they never made. Pleasure to watch! Cheers!

[@orengardz4191]

i never knew a review a about a shoe could be this entertaining. thank you. stay healthy and stay safe :)

[@michaelleung5529]

that last scene is fire

[@TheBikeSauce]

Your video editing skills have always been awesome, but this intro... just amazing! Watched the whole thing, and I don't even really care about shoes. Been using the same Shimano SPD mtn shoes for over 10 years. Very inspiring for brand new channels like myself. Keep it up! 👌

[@brutsalvadi]

I am really interested to know where to start studying to do something like the animation in the intro...

[@_________4292]

Best cinematography bike related channal on YT👏🏼👏🏼

[@d.lauricks3016]

Love your humor and sock reel at the end! Videography and Sound is top notch too! Keep them coming!

[@jimsigafoos8799]

A strong sock game! Love Ridge Supply (here in North Carolina).

[@stefoftheshire6373]

Wet weather, white shoes, maniac! 😀

[@EvilestGem]

Loved the sock bit at the end. Tbh it's really missing from nearly every cycling shoe review site. Yes shoes are stiff and blah blah blah but most important for me and a lot of buyers is WHAT DO THEY LOOK LIKE ON? You have gone beyond this with the sock montage which I think is brilliant. You sir get a sub! Thank you.

[@Baureo]

Your videos are a piece of art and always fun to watch and that doesn't even include the gear and parts you're not reviewing.

[@pedrozamora5723]

Loved the video, especially the sock part. Keep up the good job.

[@JetJackson24]

Amazing production quality once again. Fantastic video. Well done!

[@benstone9925]

Great video! Never thought I’d enjoy a shoe review this much. And the ending with the socks was perfect! This video convinced me not only to buy the Phyres but that I also must up my sock game!

[@EazzyFit]

I always look forward to your videos man! I get so psyched for new stuff you crack me up

[@pdrmnds]

Another great RoJ video! and the sock game section was the best! i'm going to watch it again, brb.

[@cup_and_cone]

👍 Currently rocking the RC9's...I didn't like them at first, but love them now that they're 'broke in'. These newer 902's look like a suitable replacement when the time comes to replace mine. Using a little water with a Daiso Magic Sponge (Japanese brand name, Mr. Clean Magic Eraser brand name in USA) will clean the exterior leather of shoes, get the scuffs off, and make them look minty.

[@rosscads]

Brilliant composition on the sock game scene! 🎞 Love the shoes too. 💛

[@cogfather34]

As always, educational and entertaining.

[@joshhiggins9431]

I don't even use clipless or care much for socks but I am here and not disappointed, awesome stuff !!!

[@KilometroFinal]

That ending scene was incredibly satisfying.

[@manji001]

the sock doping escalated rather quickly. Awesome Cinematography as ever! 👍

[@bengt_axle]

I like the extra space in the toe box. It was a standard feature in the older models but they dropped it afterwards. So many improvements have been made to shoes. Just compare these to your We are 90's!

[@Knud451]

Good review. Very nice editing with the socks!

[@notgibrein6213]

What a heck!!! This man should made more videos, the work is awesome, and he say it isn´t a full review. Nice work dude. Love all the socks, but clearly you need a good pair of white ones.

[@bujinkan_japan]

Great video, mate! I did LOL @ the "sock game" portion of the video and your punking of ankle socks! Haha! Great stuff!

[@shanew634]

Only you could make a cycling shoe review video so slick and interesting. Always room in a road cyclists locker for another pair of shoes.👍

[@M_Z_01]

Thanks for every vid

[@SIvers-or2ke]

Annnnnnd, check out those lean angles in the wet...... Impressed !

[@biketoshi5348]

You have a serious strong sock game! 💪

[@wasupwitdat1mofiki94]

Never been a fan of white shoes. But, I'm not a complete bore and only stick to black, I like some of the colorful artistic styles being offered now. I currently have the Rapha Silver laced shoes that have a somewhat chameleon effect in the sunlight.

[@chinov2933]

who doesn't love this kind of content!

[@seanpie5481]

Had to play this on the big screen. Ooooh. Mmmmmm. Nice.

[@kevinthomson6324]

After watching the end of this video and seeing your very impressive sock drawer in a previous one. I think it’s safe to say you’ve spent more on socks than I have on all my cycling gear combined. Lol great video as always!

[@ridesofjapan]

Hehe, socks is the cheapest way to spice up you cycling life ;) Cheers mate!

[@chuckylee1865]

Just gotten the black version. Awesome shoe

[@sebbelito2975]

Hahahha skojar du??!? De där sock transitions i slutet, SO SMOOOOOTH! Bästa transitions jag någonsin sett. Redigeringen från dina första videos, man kan ju inte ens tro att det är samma kille och kanal :D :D Såååå duktig är du!! Fantastiskt content, älskar det

[@ridesofjapan]

Tackar för det fina omdömet 🙌

[@kimkrimson]

You should get the shoes from Shimano for free for that high production value video. The smooth transition with the socks looked so nice. Great stuff 👍

[@markjthomson]

Epic sock review... the shoe was good as well.... :P

[@partyinparadise]

Another excellent video!!

[@dunigan3320]

Wow what a beautiful shoe

[@TheVolksbar]

Loved it !!!

[@lcooperdesign]

Bloody brilliant.

[@hjshoon5244]

I have the first version Sphyre RC900 wide fit size 42 and been using it for over 2 years. Had 2 crashes while wearing it but still usable. Was time to change and I got myself the specialized Exos shoe. However after 1 ride, I find that the mid foot was narrow for my right foot and decided to return it. Bought a pair of the RC902 as soon as it was available locally in SG for sgd385. Similar wide fit size 42, fits me comfortably. Was deciding between red and black, took black to be worry free from all the dirt. Weighs 476g a pair without cleat

[@Schwinni]

Can you tell me how long and wide your feet are?

[@chiefrocker12]

Great sock ending! Any suggestions for longer socks?

[@crazyjoedavola9002]

Why doesn't this suprise me?! 😂

[@ilovejimrogers]

Phew! (Sock game) - thought I had a problem. Thanks

[@mountainbiker9330]

Very good quality introduction, try spraying some silicon spray on your shoes or bike if you don't want to clean too much just like we use on our bikes.

[@MAGAmaniac1000]

Awesome review. The midsole does look like it can’t take much damage before it is shredded. This would be a shoe that I only wear when I know I won’t be walking in it like in a gravel parking lot at a race or grand Fondo.

[@drsus0]

The part that got me to buy these is the ability to re route the lower boa through the optional channels on the toe box to make toe box tighter….the way your gravel Shimanos are routed on tis video , yes you have one pair routed for skinny feet and one for wider feet right now : ) . I have skinny feet and this was clutch for me

[@sergiplanas6427]

production level 👌🏼

[@retovogler103]

Get some RoJ socks in that shop. 👌🏻

[@abduladzimshahabudin]

Socks segment wins all.

[@keithmalarick]

Just copped a pair of white wides 😎

[@Lestat1795]

I really don‘t care for road cycling shoes. 😉 But this video was really well done. You have outdone yourself with the socks in the end!

[@SIvers-or2ke]

I only watch the full ads beforehand for you mate. Now I want to buy shoes that I don’t need, aaarrrggghhh

[@ridesofjapan]

Haha, next time, ship the ads and buy the shoes ;) Cheers mate!

[@changrenyong7616]

Oh man, another RoJ gem!

[@aliancemd]

7:58 Those shoes look more comfortable with all that soft material.

[@cokebottles6919]

I don't have any real brand loyalty, but Shimano shoes fit "my" feet better than any other. I love my RC7's and hope to get the S-Phyre's when I can fork out the $$$

[@ridesofjapan]

Yep, same here, tried many brands and there a lot of nice shoes out there... but Shimano seem to fit my feet right out of box.... unrelated to that I’ll admit I’m a full on Shimano fanboy though 🤪

[@enzonewtown923]

hello, Really a very very good description, Shimano should pay you for this very good job you did 👍 For info I'm in the Caribbean

[@gone4aride]

Excellent video. White road slippers rock! Is the Shimano size chart accurate? Is a size 45 in this shoe truly a US 10.5?

[@ridesofjapan]

Sorry can’t say, last time I went by US sizing was my snowboard boots 10 years ago... (that was 10.5) Cheers!

[@aaron___6014]

The new boa dials are much nicer. Amazing editing on this video.

[@michaelborg3017]

Nice pair!! I am xonsidering buying the RC7! Is it possibke using shimano shoes with Look ckeats and pedals?

[@ridesofjapan]

Yes you can!

[@michaelborg3017]

@@ridesofjapan thanks a lot!! Also, I have read that look keo pedals are easier to unclip compared to shimano. Do you have any experience with look? I have been cycling on road with MTB pedals for the past 2 years and I am considering switching to a road shoe / pedal system. Thanks

[@pabloldv5911]

great video as usual. How do they compare in terms of fit with the giro empire?

[@ridesofjapan]

Can’t really give a fair comparison since haven’t had the empire in the same size. (Might have it in the future though 😬)

[@mannyf1441]

Need to add some Team Dream to that sock collection.

[@ridesofjapan]

Totally agree! They are so popular that almost nothing is in stock in size L though 😔

[@jnje108]

Could you do a 7 months review of the shoe? Cheers!

[@ridesofjapan]

I don’t have much to add other than I’m still super happy with them, even more comfortable now since they got worn in, but that’s only with my feet as reference :) They have also been very easy to keep clean! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJa5Xneqbthpiq8

[@damienm8416]

Have no love for cycling specific shoes. Even though you are sick in the head you still get a thumbs up.

[@velobey7832]

Thanks for the shoeprn :D. SPD or SPD-SL how would you compare them in terms of shoes and pedal system seperately?

[@ridesofjapan]

Do you walk a lot, SPD Do you like nice looking shoes, SPD SL Do you like easy clip-in-out, SPD Do you want the most quiet system SPD-SL Jokes aside, there not a universal answer, but in, general outside of road racing SPD makes a lot of sense… still I’ve been on SL for the last 6 months full time 🤪

[@selladore]

All those socks and not single pure white set for that pro look :D

[@ridesofjapan]

White socks and white shoes, the combination that is forbidden ;)

[@4shl3y38]

have you tried BONT CYCLING SHOES?

[@stevethistle7974]

does washing your shoes regularly affect or ruin the BOA dials and components??

[@marcfiollabres]

White shoes, white socks! 😉

[@stevethistle7974]

is there something you put on your shoes to keep them sparkling white? how do you keep them clean? any tips appreciated shoe guru

[@ridesofjapan]

Hot soapy water for proper cleaning, wet wipes for a quick clean

[@stevethistle7974]

@@ridesofjapan any issues with boa dials? I assume they are somewhat weather resistant so washing shouldnt degrade them

[@ridesofjapan]

Zero issues. If I had though, Boa has a super generous warrant policy and will send you new dials if any trouble occurs (I’ve read)

[@CharlesM236]

How many socks? Rewarding shoes 💯 Did you tell use the price!⁉️

[@miguelangellopez3575]

Great!!! ✌️ 🇲🇽 ✌️

[@DanHoopes211]

Curious what you think about Bont shoes. Because these shoes (and the Lake CX402/403) are basically copying their design of a wrap-around carbon tub instead of relying on the thickness of a carbon plate.

[@ridesofjapan]

Never been on my radar because on my vanity ;)

[@azispradana2726]

may I know what song that you used for this video? thanks man!

[@RB-lj7ge]

the time it must have taken to film that end segment omg

[@kristofpeiremans736]

I was thinking the exact same thing, getting off that bike each time, switching socks and then editing the video so the rotation looks fluent. Really impressive the amount of work that's gone into this vid.

[@ayowser01]

How do these compare with sworks 7?

[@ayowser01]

That's a lot of socks!

[@mitchoi3581]

Sock game stronk!

[@notwellknown123]

Please see "Hoot" more often

[@bright_h223]

How wide is the shoe for wide feet rider like me?

[@thaisonhorn]

Just got myself the wide version. They still too narrow. 🥲

[@mr_musette]

Please can you do a long term review of your pearl izumi shoes, thanks

[@ridesofjapan]

Sorry they are already sold, didn’t fit as good as the rc902 so ended never using them after I got these.

[@mr_musette]

@@ridesofjapan I see, were they too wide compared to the rc902? Or what?

[@ridesofjapan]

Too tight over the ankle.

[@mr_musette]

@@ridesofjapan cool, thanks, tried a pair on today, they were too tight for me too.

[@DanTuber]

Which sock brand do you like best?

[@ridesofjapan]

No favorite... but I have a weak point for the original The athletic. The sock brand I have most of is ridge supply

[@janethanlozada1444]

How are the shoes? Did the toe parts turn yellow?

[@ridesofjapan]

Yellow? No. You can see the shoes in their current state here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6q7mHZthZuUjLc

[@SenorBeanGrouse]

Still can't believe you haven't tried the S Works Exos shoes. Quirky but nutso light and so comfy.

[@ridesofjapan]

They don’t look good on the feet though.. all wrinkly and stuff ;) To be honest I’m mostly put off by previous experience with sworks shoes (last time I had a white shoe was the sworks sub6, beautiful shoe... did not fit my feet at all)

[@SenorBeanGrouse]

@@ridesofjapan mine wrinkle a bit, but I think they look great. I'm guessing you would absolutely die if you held them.

[@ridesofjapan]

@@SenorBeanGrouse oh I’ve held them... and weighed them :)

[@SenorBeanGrouse]

@@ridesofjapan I should have known.

[@pabloldv5911]

what size did you use in the Giro Empire SLX? I use a 43 in those and I comparing the cms I should get 43.5 Sphyres… but I’m not sure

[@ridesofjapan]

I had 44 SLX, bur they are too small... going back to them now I don't know how I did ride in them. But yes... from what I been reading it seems like people seem to size up going from Giro to Shimano. I still urge you to find a way to try it on before buying, or at least make sure the online store has a good return policy

[@MrDenden94]

the real question is will you be smart enough to preapply a layer of clear shoe goo on the outer sides of the uppers to protect from the dreaded side walk scuff?

[@ridesofjapan]

Probably not 😎

[@Mikekhoh]

Is a good 👍cycling 🚲shoes

[@robevans8625]

Are these wider than the prior version?

[@ridesofjapan]

Mine a really the regular version they also make a wide version, if that is wider then old wide I don’t know.

[@Talos353]

@@ridesofjapan I think he meant: is the regular new model wider than the regular old model?

[@ridesofjapan]

@@Talos353 I don’t have the 901 version, only the xc9... compared to that width doesn’t feel much different, but the front of the toe box has more volume as mentioned.

[@emilbaligod1935]

Love the socks. Where did you buy them?

[@ridesofjapan]

Take a peak in the description ;)

[@marcosbueno9026]

what sort of tape do you use to seal the vents?

[@ridesofjapan]

Frame protection tape usually.

[@MaksymilianSleziak]

Try Fizik VENTO OVERCURVE X3

[@playandteach]

How can you try to destroy something that expensive with that wet ride? I just bought my daughter a dance mat, for about the same money. It's been months and I still take off my shoes to walk on it. I have to walk over it to get to my exercise bike which is backed into the corner.

[@CharlesM236]

I THOUGHT AMSTERDAM WAS CRAZY ♥️👀💯😂

[@dakilangwaiter]

How does the white sole hold up, especially under the toes?

[@ridesofjapan]

Time will tell

[@ace_cwk]

We all know you bought them shoes just to flex your sock collection

[@ridesofjapan]

Isn’t that why we all buy shoes? 🤔

[@LeicaPunk]

I totally know what you mean with "scuffing up brand new shoes" , i always have the point where I try to click into the pedal, dont hit it right and slip off and scratch the carbon sole painting -.- fckthis