Shimano 087 vs Shimano 106 cycling shoes

nolight
nolight Posts: 261
edited December 2012 in Road buying advice
Any experience with these 2 shoes? Both are similar except the material of the sole. Does glass fiber composite (not carbon sole) make significant difference to performance? It seems that Shimano 106 is actually heavier so its benefit has to come from increased stiffness. Is the improved stiffness worth the extra price and increased weight, or anything I missed out? Thanks.

Shimano 087: Glass fiber reinforced polyamide sole
Shimano 106: Glass fiber composite sole

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  • hulla the hulla
    hulla the hulla Posts: 338
    I have the 87's and IMHO the sole is plenty stiff enough and they are nice and light. In terms of VFM and comfort they are great.
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  • FlacVest
    FlacVest Posts: 100
    I Have the R106s and love them; very stiff; 2 velcro and a clicking strap. Easy in, easy out. Comfortable, and allows great breathability in hotter weather.

    I haven't used more than this pair, as it's my first, but I love them, and I have no foot discomfort during my 2+ hours of riding.

    Getting out of the saddle is quick, easy, and I feel like I have a lot of stability with the 105 paired pedals.

    They look great too; I haven't ever ridden int he rain with them, so can't comment on feel when wet.
  • nolight
    nolight Posts: 261
    If it's not too much diff I might settle on the 087.
  • migrantwing
    migrantwing Posts: 385
    R087's are a great shoe.
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