Shimano RX800 Black Gravel Shoes
Gravel is still an emerging segment, some riders find themselves struggling with footwear choices—especially for racing. Mountain bike shoes offer great walkability, but are often too heavy and overbuilt. This leads many riders opting for lightweight road shoes with ultra-stiff soles that boost pedaling efficiency, but the lack of tread is not ideal for the inevitable hike-a-bike sections found in gravel race events and adventurous rides. Shimano addresses these problems by combining the best characteristics of their high-end road and mountain footwear into one shoe that's specifically designed for gravel racing. Lightweight and stiff, but with grippy outsoles and just enough toe flex to be comfortable to walk in, the RX8 might just be the best option out there for dedicated gravel enthusiasts.
PRODUCT FEATURES:
- Featherweight shoes designed for gravel bike racing
- Carbon composite sole ensures maximum pedaling efficiency
- Surround Structure uppers provide a comfortable, glove-like fit
- Lugged rubber outsole adds grip for hike-a-bike
- Reinforced heel cup for stability under hard pedaling
- Boa dial and toe strap make it easy to get the right fit
- Perforations in the upper let your feet breathe
- Wider cleat-to-pedal interface is optimized for XTR M9100 pedals
SPECIFICATIONS:
UPPER MATERIAL: SYNTHETIC LEATHER + MESH
OUTSOLE MATERIAL: CARBON FIBER COMPOSITE
STANDARD INSOLE: HIGH DENSITY CUP INSOLE WITH ADAPTABLE ARCH PADS
STIFFNESS INDEX: 10
CLOSURE: 1 BOA (IP1), 1-STRAP
GENDER: MENS
SPORT: GRAVEL CYCLING
WEIGHT: 265 GRAMS (SIZE 42)
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