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_cwk3 жыл бұрын
Sako 7
@jackvinz3 жыл бұрын
The socks galore reel by the end of the video is such a masterpiece!
@Robinators3 жыл бұрын
The shoe comercial, they never made. Pleasure to watch! Cheers!
@TheBikeSauce3 жыл бұрын
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! 👌
@brutsalvadi3 жыл бұрын
I am really interested to know where to start studying to do something like the animation in the intro...
@orengardz41913 жыл бұрын
i never knew a review a about a shoe could be this entertaining. thank you. stay healthy and stay safe :)
@_________42923 жыл бұрын
Best cinematography bike related channal on YT👏🏼👏🏼
@EvilestGem2 жыл бұрын
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.
@stefoftheshire63733 жыл бұрын
Wet weather, white shoes, maniac! 😀
@cup_and_cone3 жыл бұрын
👍 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.
@jimsigafoos87993 жыл бұрын
A strong sock game! Love Ridge Supply (here in North Carolina).
@Baureo3 жыл бұрын
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.
@michaelleung55293 жыл бұрын
that last scene is fire
@d.lauricks30163 жыл бұрын
Love your humor and sock reel at the end! Videography and Sound is top notch too! Keep them coming!
@manji0013 жыл бұрын
the sock doping escalated rather quickly. Awesome Cinematography as ever! 👍
@benstone99252 жыл бұрын
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!
@joshhiggins94313 жыл бұрын
I don't even use clipless or care much for socks but I am here and not disappointed, awesome stuff !!!
@rosscads3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant composition on the sock game scene! 🎞 Love the shoes too. 💛
@pedrozamora57233 жыл бұрын
Loved the video, especially the sock part. Keep up the good job.
@JetJackson243 жыл бұрын
Amazing production quality once again. Fantastic video. Well done!
@EazzyFit3 жыл бұрын
I always look forward to your videos man! I get so psyched for new stuff you crack me up
@shanew6343 жыл бұрын
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.👍
@kimkrimson3 жыл бұрын
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 👍
@bengt_axle3 жыл бұрын
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!
@pdrmnds3 жыл бұрын
Another great RoJ video! and the sock game section was the best! i'm going to watch it again, brb.
@chinov29332 жыл бұрын
who doesn't love this kind of content!
@notgibrein62133 жыл бұрын
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.
@SIvers-or2ke3 жыл бұрын
I only watch the full ads beforehand for you mate. Now I want to buy shoes that I don’t need, aaarrrggghhh
@ridesofjapan3 жыл бұрын
Haha, next time, ship the ads and buy the shoes ;) Cheers mate!
@kevinthomson63243 жыл бұрын
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!
@ridesofjapan3 жыл бұрын
Hehe, socks is the cheapest way to spice up you cycling life ;) Cheers mate!
@wasupwitdat1mofiki943 жыл бұрын
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.
@bujinkan_japan3 жыл бұрын
Great video, mate! I did LOL @ the "sock game" portion of the video and your punking of ankle socks! Haha! Great stuff!
@cogfather343 жыл бұрын
As always, educational and entertaining.
@KilometroFinal3 жыл бұрын
That ending scene was incredibly satisfying.
@sebbelito29753 жыл бұрын
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
@ridesofjapan3 жыл бұрын
Tackar för det fina omdömet 🙌
@Lestat17953 жыл бұрын
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-or2ke3 жыл бұрын
Annnnnnd, check out those lean angles in the wet...... Impressed !
@seanpie54813 жыл бұрын
Had to play this on the big screen. Ooooh. Mmmmmm. Nice.
@enzonewtown9232 жыл бұрын
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
@hjshoon52443 жыл бұрын
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
@Schwinni2 жыл бұрын
Can you tell me how long and wide your feet are?
@biketoshi53483 жыл бұрын
You have a serious strong sock game! 💪
@crazyjoedavola90023 жыл бұрын
Why doesn't this suprise me?! 😂
@Knud4513 жыл бұрын
Good review. Very nice editing with the socks!
@ilovejimrogers3 жыл бұрын
Phew! (Sock game) - thought I had a problem. Thanks
@cokebottles69193 жыл бұрын
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 $$$
@ridesofjapan3 жыл бұрын
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 🤪
@M_Z_013 жыл бұрын
Thanks for every vid
@retovogler1033 жыл бұрын
Get some RoJ socks in that shop. 👌🏻
@mountainbiker93303 жыл бұрын
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.
@markjthomson3 жыл бұрын
Epic sock review... the shoe was good as well.... :P
@chuckylee18653 жыл бұрын
Just gotten the black version. Awesome shoe
@drsus03 жыл бұрын
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
@dunigan33203 жыл бұрын
Wow what a beautiful shoe
@abduladzimshahabudin3 жыл бұрын
Socks segment wins all.
@aliancemd3 жыл бұрын
7:58 Those shoes look more comfortable with all that soft material.
@aaron___60143 жыл бұрын
The new boa dials are much nicer. Amazing editing on this video.
@lcooperdesign3 жыл бұрын
Bloody brilliant.
@partyinparadise3 жыл бұрын
Another excellent video!!
@TheVolksbar3 жыл бұрын
Loved it !!!
@sergiplanas64273 жыл бұрын
production level 👌🏼
@changrenyong76163 жыл бұрын
Oh man, another RoJ gem!
@keithmalarick3 жыл бұрын
Just copped a pair of white wides 😎
@marcfiollabres3 жыл бұрын
White shoes, white socks! 😉
@damienm84163 жыл бұрын
Have no love for cycling specific shoes. Even though you are sick in the head you still get a thumbs up.
@selladore3 жыл бұрын
All those socks and not single pure white set for that pro look :D
@ridesofjapan3 жыл бұрын
White socks and white shoes, the combination that is forbidden ;)
@mannyf14413 жыл бұрын
Need to add some Team Dream to that sock collection.
@ridesofjapan3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree! They are so popular that almost nothing is in stock in size L though 😔
@chiefrocker123 жыл бұрын
Great sock ending! Any suggestions for longer socks?
@gone4aride3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. White road slippers rock! Is the Shimano size chart accurate? Is a size 45 in this shoe truly a US 10.5?
@ridesofjapan3 жыл бұрын
Sorry can’t say, last time I went by US sizing was my snowboard boots 10 years ago... (that was 10.5) Cheers!
@mitchoi35813 жыл бұрын
Sock game stronk!
@RB-lj7ge3 жыл бұрын
the time it must have taken to film that end segment omg
@kristofpeiremans7363 жыл бұрын
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.
@michaelborg30173 жыл бұрын
Nice pair!! I am xonsidering buying the RC7! Is it possibke using shimano shoes with Look ckeats and pedals?
@ridesofjapan3 жыл бұрын
Yes you can!
@michaelborg30173 жыл бұрын
@@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
@velobey78323 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the shoeprn :D. SPD or SPD-SL how would you compare them in terms of shoes and pedal system seperately?
@ridesofjapan3 жыл бұрын
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 🤪
@pabloldv59113 жыл бұрын
great video as usual. How do they compare in terms of fit with the giro empire?
@ridesofjapan3 жыл бұрын
Can’t really give a fair comparison since haven’t had the empire in the same size. (Might have it in the future though 😬)
@miguelangellopez35753 жыл бұрын
Great!!! ✌️ 🇲🇽 ✌️
@jnje1083 жыл бұрын
Could you do a 7 months review of the shoe? Cheers!
@ridesofjapan3 жыл бұрын
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! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rMuGYKelntmahIE.html
@CharlesM2363 жыл бұрын
How many socks? Rewarding shoes 💯 Did you tell use the price!⁉️
@DogDude4all3 жыл бұрын
Still can't believe you haven't tried the S Works Exos shoes. Quirky but nutso light and so comfy.
@ridesofjapan3 жыл бұрын
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)
@DogDude4all3 жыл бұрын
@@ridesofjapan mine wrinkle a bit, but I think they look great. I'm guessing you would absolutely die if you held them.
@ridesofjapan3 жыл бұрын
@@DogDude4all oh I’ve held them... and weighed them :)
@DogDude4all3 жыл бұрын
@@ridesofjapan I should have known.
@stevethistle79743 жыл бұрын
does washing your shoes regularly affect or ruin the BOA dials and components??
@CharlesM2363 жыл бұрын
I THOUGHT AMSTERDAM WAS CRAZY ♥️👀💯😂
@DanHoopes2113 жыл бұрын
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.
@ridesofjapan3 жыл бұрын
Never been on my radar because on my vanity ;)
@ayowser013 жыл бұрын
That's a lot of socks!
@stevethistle79743 жыл бұрын
is there something you put on your shoes to keep them sparkling white? how do you keep them clean? any tips appreciated shoe guru
@ridesofjapan3 жыл бұрын
Hot soapy water for proper cleaning, wet wipes for a quick clean
@stevethistle79743 жыл бұрын
@@ridesofjapan any issues with boa dials? I assume they are somewhat weather resistant so washing shouldnt degrade them
@ridesofjapan3 жыл бұрын
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)
@ace_cwk3 жыл бұрын
We all know you bought them shoes just to flex your sock collection
@ridesofjapan3 жыл бұрын
Isn’t that why we all buy shoes? 🤔
@willbert77153 жыл бұрын
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
@4shl3y382 жыл бұрын
have you tried BONT CYCLING SHOES?
@azispradana27263 жыл бұрын
may I know what song that you used for this video? thanks man!
@MrDenden943 жыл бұрын
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?
@ridesofjapan3 жыл бұрын
Probably not 😎
@Mikekhoh3 жыл бұрын
Is a good 👍cycling 🚲shoes
@notwellknown1233 жыл бұрын
Please see "Hoot" more often
@MaksymilianSleziak Жыл бұрын
Try Fizik VENTO OVERCURVE X3
@pabloldv59113 жыл бұрын
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
@ridesofjapan3 жыл бұрын
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
@mariosimas Жыл бұрын
bought recently the blue ones for 160€ :)
@ridesofjapan Жыл бұрын
Nice deal!
@mariosimas Жыл бұрын
@@ridesofjapan as you know the new model, 903, his already selling, and few people likes the blue version 🙂
@playandteach3 жыл бұрын
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.
@janethanlozada14442 жыл бұрын
How are the shoes? Did the toe parts turn yellow?
@ridesofjapan2 жыл бұрын
Yellow? No. You can see the shoes in their current state here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o9-ImqZotZzFhok.html
@mr_musette2 жыл бұрын
Please can you do a long term review of your pearl izumi shoes, thanks
@ridesofjapan2 жыл бұрын
Sorry they are already sold, didn’t fit as good as the rc902 so ended never using them after I got these.
@mr_musette2 жыл бұрын
@@ridesofjapan I see, were they too wide compared to the rc902? Or what?
@ridesofjapan2 жыл бұрын
Too tight over the ankle.
@mr_musette2 жыл бұрын
@@ridesofjapan cool, thanks, tried a pair on today, they were too tight for me too.
@marcosbueno90262 жыл бұрын
what sort of tape do you use to seal the vents?
@ridesofjapan2 жыл бұрын
Frame protection tape usually.
@11-inch3 жыл бұрын
Dou you think it's worth it to get a used battered giro empire on the cheap (60usd) to customized?
@ridesofjapan3 жыл бұрын
Hard to say without seeing them, if the outer is ripped at the toe for example it’s hard to make that look good with just paint.
@thaisonhorn3 жыл бұрын
Just got myself the wide version. They still too narrow. 🥲
@emilbaligod19353 жыл бұрын
Love the socks. Where did you buy them?
@ridesofjapan3 жыл бұрын
Take a peak in the description ;)
@ayowser01 Жыл бұрын
How do these compare with sworks 7?
@tomcruz37743 жыл бұрын
Real talk, how to walk in cycling shoes (not the mountain hike ones)? LOL. I legit felt pain in the inside of my knee when I tried to walk
@ridesofjapan3 жыл бұрын
In road shoes, you only walk too and from the bike ;) no hike-a-bike adventures!
@tomcruz37743 жыл бұрын
@@ridesofjapan Sadly, I have to cross the entire floor of my building and the lobby to get outside. Maybe I should just clip in one foot and use my bike as a huge scooter? Lol
@bright_h02233 жыл бұрын
How wide is the shoe for wide feet rider like me?
@robevans86253 жыл бұрын
Are these wider than the prior version?
@ridesofjapan3 жыл бұрын
Mine a really the regular version they also make a wide version, if that is wider then old wide I don’t know.
@Talos3533 жыл бұрын
@@ridesofjapan I think he meant: is the regular new model wider than the regular old model?
@ridesofjapan3 жыл бұрын
@@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.