RS Taichi RSS016 Drymaster Striker riding shoes

The RSS016 uses the BOA Fit System with a single dial in place of laces. You slip your foot in and turn the dial, and the cable tightens evenly around your foot, so there is no bending down to tie it step by step.

The left shoe has a pad on top, right where you hook the gear lever, so the lever does not wear through the upper. The toe and heel carry additional outer guards.

The box contains the shoes only, with no spare dial or cable, which is worth knowing before a long tour.

Inside the shoe is RS Taichi's Drymaster membrane, a water-resistant layer that still lets moisture out. BigBike has worn the RSS016 in rain and feet stayed dry.

The trade-off is that a membrane shoe feels a little warm in hot weather, especially at low speed in the city. The insole is removable, so take it out to air after each ride.

According to the brand, the sole is grooved for grip on wet roads, which helps when you put a foot down in the rain. BigBike does not promise dry feet in every downpour.

The collar rises over the ankle, with armor inside at the ankle and the toe. The label reads CE EN 13634:2017. Reflective details front and rear help other traffic see your feet after dark.

RSS016 sizing follows foot length in cm. The fit is true to size, so measure your foot and pick that number, and go up half a size only if your feet are wide. BigBike stocks seven sizes from 25.0 to 28.0cm in both black and black/red.

The armor and high collar are protective construction, not a promise of safety in a crash.

Choose the RSS016 when you need one pair for both commuting and touring, that keeps going in rain, walks comfortably off the bike and closes quickly with one dial.

Look at another model if you need shoes for track days or gymkhana, or you mostly ride in hot city weather and want a very airy shoe.

The smallest size BigBike stocks is 25.0cm. If you are unsure of your measurement, come to the shop to try a pair, or send your foot length on Zalo for a size recommendation.