I have been using the Shimano RX8 gravel shoes for about 1.5 years, since end of 2019. As mentioned in that post, it is a perfect blend of MTB SPD cleats and road shoe aesthetics. It is lightweight, uses the convenient Boa dials, and feels really good. Other cycling shoes that I have used can be found here.
As with all shoes, it experiences wear and tear over time, especially with frequent usage during gravel riding. Therefore, I wanted to get another pair of it as a backup, or to use it in rotation, so that I can wash one pair while still using the other.
A new colour option was available, which is the unique Cactus Berry colour shown below. It is quite a weird colour combination, you either love it or hate it. I decided to try out this new colour, instead of getting the exact same camo silver colour.
New RX8 gravel shoes! This colour is also called purple/green.
I have never seen this Cactus Berry colour combination before!
Comes with sole inserts if you wish to adjust the foot arch height.
Reflective purple colour at the front
Uses the same single velcro strap at the front of the toe box area. Normally it will not need to be adjusted once set.
Uses the same two-way Boa dial at the side, for adjusting the fit around the top of the foot.
Colour transits to a pale green colour at the back of the shoe.
Inside of shoe is lightly padded. Feels comfortable and still maintains good power transfer.
This side of the shoe is completely free of features, to avoid interference with the crank arm and chain stay during pedaling.
See how the purple and green colour fades into each other. Someone told me it looks like a fish!
Here is how it looks on the foot
Looks stunning under sunlight, as it is reflective.
Definitely an eye-catching colour for a shoe!
Comparing side by side with the other pair
Front view
Side view
Top view
Side view
Bottom view. Looks completely different between the new and used pair.
The features and fit of the new shoe are the same as the previous pair, just that now I have two pairs that I can rotate and use. If you are considering getting one, check out the comparison and decide which colour you like! There is also plain black colour if you prefer.
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