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Shimano
SH-R321 Limited Edition Cycling Shoes - Men's

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Pro for the Tour.

Team Sky's Stannard and LottoNL-Jumbo's Kruijswijk were two of the 2015 Tour's most dedicated, unsung gregarios, sacrificing their own chances at stage success to help their respective leaders with long, anonymous hours toiling in the wind. Though Stannard is a rouleur for the stones and transitional valleys between climbs and Kruijswijk is a super domestique climber, they do have one thing in common; they both opt for Shimano's Limited Edition SH-R321 Cycling Shoes to carry them through their support duties.


The key difference between the standard and limited editions is the color, with Shimano bucking the black-or-white trend in favor of its own signature blue. And they definitely stand out — admit it, like us, you lusted after the R321 Limiteds immediately on first noticing them spinning along in sharp contrast to the celeste of LottoNL-Jumbo's Bianchi's and the yellow of the title sponsor. Happily for the stylish cyclist, their distinctive looks don't come at the cost of a weight, stiffness, or comfort penalty; other than the color, they include the same features as Shimano's standard white and black model.


These features start on a whimsical note with a mint-scented, antimicrobial treatment to the interior that'll keep them from stinking-up your kit bag by day 21. The customizable thermo-form fit of both the upper and the insole are a bit more necessary for mid-ride comfort, as they let you mold the shoes to your feet for a custom-made feel that may not even be trumped by a pair of one-off carbon cycling slippers from the mid-race, beer-swilling Hansen, who rides for the other Lotto team.


Shimano continues to up the ante with its proprietary Dynalast construction, which increases pedal efficiency by a claimed .56% on each stroke. While that doesn't seem like much at first blush, any cyclist who's ridden for longer than two hours understands the importance of marginal gains like this. They can be the difference between finishing a group ride or race at the front or struggling to hang on. Dynalast involves lowering the toe-spring and heel section in relation to the arch and metatarsal areas. This creates an optimal pedaling angle on either side of the up-swing, so the dead time spot is shortened.


The Dynalast construction's marginal gains are especially important for the R321s since they have the stiffest outsole in Shimano's lineup — despite the fact that their Hollow Channel design means that some of Shimano's hollow crankset technology has crept into the shoes, saving weight by clearing out unnecessary material. You can be certain that whether you're burying yourself on a climb or winding up for a sprint, the soles aren't costing you any watts because of weight or flex. The soles are finished with an air intake system that you can enjoy during the summer and easily cover with toe caps come the cooler months.


On top of that impressive list of palmares, the R321 shoes also boast all the same technology of the less expensive R171 model. This includes the Dynalast construction detailed above, as well as Teijin synthetic leather uppers that resist stretching so your fit remains unaltered during long days in the saddle. This is particularly important for the R321s because they incorporate an ingenious new ratcheting buckle closure that can be adjusted fore and aft, letting you dial the fit to an unprecedented level by changing the angle at which the strap tightens.


Upper Material
Teijin Avail 100 microfiber
Closure
1 ratcheting buckle, 2 hook-and-loop straps
Footbed
thermo-form fit
Sole
Hollow Channel Carbon
Cleat Compatibility
3-hole road
Claimed Weight
[size 40, pair] 489 g
Recommended Use
road cycling
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year

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