Shimano has outdone themselves in 2016 by releasing a handful of new road-specific cycling shoes. Stiff but not too stiff, conforming but roomy, attractive but minimalist, the RP5 definitely hits all the sweet spots for long days in the saddle. The upper is a combination of faux leather and mesh, and two Velcro straps and a buckle closure system kept a good, snug fit. Plus, the rigid sole is glass fiber reinforced nylon with a carbon fiber composite plate. We found the shoe ran true to size, and it is both SPD and road cleat compatible. For a mid-tier road shoe, the comfort and power transfer of the RP5 can't be beat.