On Monday, Shimano introduced the limited-edition RX8 and RX6 Flint Hills gravel shoes. The new footwear is inspired by the heartland of the American gravel scene in Flint Hills, Kansas, home to the legendary Unbound race. The RX8 Twilight, RX6 Moonlight, and RX6W Sunrise gravel shoes are all designed for comfort and performance in mind for those long days in the saddle on a mix of terrain.
RX8 Twilight
The RX8 Twilight gravel shoes combine the performance features of the popular RX8 gravel race shoe with a breathable design, while still remaining stiff and optimizing your power output. They come in a pink-to-purple fade and are a solid all-terrain gravel shoe for either races or adventures.
BOA Li2 dial
Synthetic leather upper
Stiff carbon composite sole
Scratch resistant TPU outsole
Weight: 268 g (size 42)
US Regular sizes: 38, 39, 40, 41, 42-45(half sizes), 46
RX6 Moonlight
The RX6 Moonlight features Shimano’s comfortable fit for gravel rides and bike packing. Suitable for both on and off the bike, the Moonlight is a versatile shoe that offers good grip while walking but will still deliver for those hard efforts on the bike.
BOA L6 dial
Stiff carbon reinforced outsole
Wider outsole for extra stability
Weight: 274 g (size 42)
US Regular sizes: 38-46 whole sizes only
RX6W Sunrise
The Sunrise Gravel shoes is a women’s specific option. The RX6W Sunrise gravel come in turquoise-to-pink fade, and even has course navigation lines from the famous route in Emporia. The versatile Sunrise are stiff and performance-driven, but also offer a comfortable, walkable design when off the bike.
Women’s specific
BOA L6 dial
Stiff carbon reinforced outsole
Wider outsole for extra stability
Weight: 274 g (size 42)
US Regular sizes: 37-43 whole sizes only
Shimano RX8 Twilight gravel shoes, US $275
Shimano RX6 Moonlight gravel shoes, US $180
Shimano Sunrise gravel Shoes, US $180
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