Shimano

If the shoe fits it's the best shoe. Shimano S-Phyre shoes have been the most comfortable shoes I've worn. It was Giro and before that Soecialized. But hands down s-phyres are my favorites.

That said each generation from SC-9 to 902 to now 903 has become more minimalist and a little less cush. The 903's are very spartan. The uppers feel very light weight and lack the softness of the prior generations. There is a break in / get to know you period with the 903's that I never had with the sc-9's.

But after a few weeks of tweaks they are starting to feel like the high performance kit additions they were designed for.

One 903 highlight is the heel stability. You feel locked in more than other versions. Boas are good. Toe box is ample but I have low volume feet anyway.

If you're looking for the out of the box slipper comfort of the sc-9's it's gone. If you're looking for the next iteration of the best shoe on the market 903's will be great.

I used Speedplay pedals for many years. I got stuck in them several times-meaning I could not break the cleat free from the pedal because dirt was in the cleat. Not again.

These Shimano pedals are a good value. I can't see ever getting stuck in them. Exiting the pedal is easy.

I don't like how the pedal is alway turned to the wrong side when I try to clip in. I wish they were weighted so the enty side was alway up. (Speedplay you could use either side) Not a big deal but if you are on a race start you would be left in the dust trying to clip in.

These are my go-to resin pads for my Shimano disc brakes. I've tried the lower cost versions from other manufacturers, but they never have the feel, quality or life expectancy as the genuine Shimano. Better yet, you can trust that BikeTiresDirect is going to carry genuine parts and not knock-offs. If bedded-in properly, these pads offer reliable braking, no noise, and plenty of life.

Awesome shoe. Got the white version and it looks sharp. The entire upper is of a smooth synthetic material and lightly padded. The both BOA dial assembly are in the perfect location. The upper cinches the upper portion of my feet really well and the lower one cinches the entire lower portion of my feet very securely. Just loved the way this shoe provides secure wrap around feel once BOAs are secured. For my size, the heel cup is very secure and comfortable. I love the rubberized heel padding and it is very comfortable.

The sole is very stiff. I have the RX8s and it was already stiff enough at the index of 10, this one is at 11. This is all out a racing shoe, very similar to the RX8s, but provides much better comfort for me.

I wear size 9.5 shoes with normal width and 42.5 fits me perfectly. With normal cycling socks, my big toe is just touching the front edge of the shoe. The width of my feet, especially near the ball of my feet fills out the side of the shoe.