Having read and watched good reviews of the Decathlon Van Rysel RCR carbon racing shoes online, I decided to buy them as soon as they were back in stock. I was disappointed that they do not meet my expectations!

If I'm honest, although the spec sheet looks promising, Decathlon have cut many corners to get the shoe down to a price of £169. The compromises made and corners cut are difficult for me to overlook and I'll be returning the shoes. In this video I explain why I don't recommend you purchase this shoe. It may be good for anyone on a tighter budget but I think in the long run you are better saving up an extra £100 and buying a premium cycling shoe. Let me know your thoughts in the comments!


00:00-2:02 Intro
2:03-4:53 Unboxing and Overview of the Design
4:54-5:37 Criticism 1: Position of the Li2 Dials
5:38-7:00 Insoles and Width Measurement
7:29-8:40 Criticism 2: Quality of the Upper/Lack of Breathability
08:45- 10:18 Criticism 3: Flimsy Vents
10:22 - 11:50 Criticism 4: Labu Dials vs Boa Dials
12:00 - 12:24 Criticism 5: QC Issues
12:48 -16:59 Criticism 6: Weight - These Shoes are Heavy!
16:20 - 18:43 Tl;dr
18:44 - 21:24 - Summary
21:25 - 31:40 POV: Why they don’t fit my feet
31:41 - 34:19 Visit to Decathlon Store/Trying the EU 44 Size
34:20 - 36:02 Conclusion