Shimano SH-RX600 Gravel Shoes Black 45

I bought these to replace a pair of Shimano XC1 MTB shoes that I had used for gravel riding. It is a challenge for me to get a decent fit because my toes are wide and my heels are narrow. The Shimano shoes do a pretty good job of having a toe box that is wide enough without the heel being too loose. The RX6 shoes fit pretty well like my old XC1 shoes. I had not had shoes with BOA dials before, but the BOAs work pretty well. I will have to wait and see how durable the dials are. The only negative thing I have to say is that the lugs on the soles of the RX6 shoes seems harder and less grippy than the lugs on my old XC1 shoes. If I was doing more difficult gravel riding where I had to get off and frequently hoof it, I think I would opt for a cross-country MTB shoe. I ... MoreI bought these to replace a pair of Shimano XC1 MTB shoes that I had used for gravel riding. It is a challenge for me to get a decent fit because my toes are wide and my heels are narrow. The Shimano shoes do a pretty good job of having a toe box that is wide enough without the heel being too loose. The RX6 shoes fit pretty well like my old XC1 shoes. I had not had shoes with BOA dials before, but the BOAs work pretty well. I will have to wait and see how durable the dials are. The only negative thing I have to say is that the lugs on the soles of the RX6 shoes seems harder and less grippy than the lugs on my old XC1 shoes. If I was doing more difficult gravel riding where I had to get off and frequently hoof it, I think I would opt for a cross-country MTB shoe. I have been pleased with the durability of the Shimano shoes I have had (these are the third pair).

The TPU outsoles feel slippery and unstable on hard surfaces and tend to feel like I may slip or twist my ankle. A huge no-no, if you are looking at these, go find some with rubber studs/lugs, like the XC's. Also, the cleats clatter like crazy when you walk in them, because the studs/lugs are too short to cover the metal, which is a huge bummer. I'm sure these aren't nearly as bad for walking, as some road shoes, but they are still bad. A huge disappointment. For riding they are great, but I wanted shoes I could walk in more or less comfortably and quietly.

Purchased these as already have some RX8's and admittedly was expecting a slightly lesser product in terms of weight and performance but to be fine for everyday usage.How wrong I was,they are a top quality shoe, very comfortable and with a sole that although slightly lower on Shimano's stiffness scale was not notably any less so than the RX8's.Would happily recommend these to anyone wanting a shoe that performs but also with all day comfort.