{"id":42403,"date":"2022-10-17T18:30:29","date_gmt":"2022-10-17T16:30:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=701040"},"modified":"2022-10-17T18:53:11","modified_gmt":"2022-10-17T16:53:11","slug":"the-new-shimano-rx8r-has-an-integrated-gaiter-to-keep-stones-out-of-your-gravel-shoes","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/the-new-shimano-rx8r-has-an-integrated-gaiter-to-keep-stones-out-of-your-gravel-shoes\/","title":{"rendered":"The new Shimano RX8R has an integrated gaiter to keep stones out of your gravel shoes"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By George Scott\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Monday, 17 October 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Shimano has updated its RX8 footwear, with the refreshed RX801 said to offer a more breathable design and refined fit, while the new RX8R features a knitted ankle cuff to keep gravel beneath your tyres, not in your shoes.<\/p>\n

The original RX8 arrived in 2019<\/a> as Shimano\u2019s dedicated, performance-focussed gravel shoe (it\u2019s one of the best gravel shoes<\/a> we\u2019ve tested), borrowing features from the Japanese brand\u2019s cross-country mountain bike footwear in a stripped-back, lightweight design.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s evolution, rather than revolution, as far as the new RX801 is concerned. First up, Shimano claims the perforated upper offers improved ventilation over the original shoe.<\/p>\n

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Shimano has introduced the second-generation RX801 gravel shoe.<\/span><\/figcaption> Shimano<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

As for the fit, Shimano has reworked the toe box to offer a wider, roomier shape. Shimano is now also offering the RX801 in additional half sizes from 39.5 to 47.5.<\/p>\n

Otherwise, the RX801 switches to the new, low-profile Boa Li2 dial.<\/p>\n

That aside, the updated shoe retains its carbon sole, minimalist tread pattern and two-bolt SPD cleat compatibility.<\/p>\n

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The Shimano RX801 has a heavily-perforated upper.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Shimano<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The RX801 is an evolution of the original RX8 gravel shoe.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Shimano<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Shimano\u2019s flagship gravel shoe is designed to combine race-ready, lightweight performance with mixed-terrain capability.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Shimano<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

Shimano RX801 specs<\/h3>\n