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Shimano's SH-R300 road
Fortunately, the technology has now trickled down to the cheaper SH-R220, This has a similar buckle, offset two-strap layout and
As with their more expensive brother, the shoes have to be fitted at a
The
Total weight for our test pair (EU size 43.5, UK 9, US 10) is 688g, complete with insoles,
The R220s fit quite well straight out of the box with the refined shape and substantial feel we’ve come to expect from Shimano. Though the mesh-and-synthetic upper isn’t
The custom molding process then takes the heel-hold one step further from
As there is no heat moldable material ahead of the ankle, the R220 is better ventilated – even without the extra midsole vent – thanks to a more
The molding process only affects the back of the shoe, though, so the
The custom-molded insole provides a marked improvement in comfort
The R220s are notably heavier than their ultralight
At US$249 (£139.99) per pair, they represent solid value for a custom-fit
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