What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: “On fast gravel days, these feel incredibly efficient without being harsh. That carbon composite sole transfers power really well, but the outsole still grips when I’m scrambling up loose terrain. The BOA dial tightens evenly with zero hot spots, and the wider fit gives my feet room to breathe on long rides.” We grab the Shimano RX801 Wide Mountain Bike Shoe when our gravel rides blend long miles, spirited climbing, and the need to hop off and explore rough terrain. Shimano combines a featherweight feel with impressive stiffness, so every watt pushes us forward while the wider fit keeps things comfortable for all-day efforts. The breathable upper stays cool on warm, dusty climbs, and the BOA Li2 dial gives us that precise, pressure-free lockdown that makes a real difference over mixed terrain. Off the bike, the high-grip rubber outsole makes short work of rocky connectors and steep hike-a-bike sections, giving us the confidence to move quickly without feeling slippery or unstable. A reinforced toe adds protection on technical routes, while the carbon composite sole ensures the efficiency we want during race days, fondos, or ambitious weekend loops.
Price: $178.75 from Backcountry
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"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""These shoes feel insanely light but still give you that stiff, efficient platform you want for racing gravel. The BOA Li2 dial tightens everything evenly without pressure points, and the outsole has just enough...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""These shoes feel insanely light but still give you that stiff, efficient platform you want for racing gravel. The BOA Li2 dial tightens everything evenly without pressure points, and the outsole has just enough...
The Shimano RX801 pulls the best features from Shimano’s high-end road and mountain line into a featherweight gravel racing shoe made to go fast. Featuring the stiffest carbon composite sole in Shimano’s gravel lineup, every pedal stroke is enhanced...