Looking for some recommendations. I have a new gravel bike on order which will become my go-to for all things road, gravel, training and racing. I’m expecting an equal split of road and tame off-road; I have a MTB for anything technical, so not expecting to be hike-a-biking all that much or trawlin…

I have the RX 810 and they were decent. I recently upgraded to the Shinto s-phyre RX-910 and it’s a vastly superior shoes. I’d rate the 810 a 6.5/10 and the 910 a 9.5/10. It has a new(ish?) pontoon system around the spd cleat that gives you a sturdier and broader platform. The upper part of the sh…

Hmm definitely in the running, does look like a good choice. Seems they only come in the one colour?

Did consider this, but wasn’t sure how walkable they’d be and if the stack height would be noticeable. How did you find them?

RX-910’s are lovely and look like they fit the bill exactly. If I could find a good deal on them they’d definitely be a consideration!

They go on sale! I think I got both my pairs for like 30% off or so.

I have the Canyon off-road shoes and definitely like them. They use the same upper as their road shoe, just with a different sole.

Fit is the main thing for me. My aging feet are fussy I was using my road shoes on the gravel bike (Look pedals/cleats) which were fine until I need some hike-a-bike in mud. N.G. I switch to SPD pedals and put pontoons and SPD cleats on some old road shoes. That’s worked well. Still looking fo…

I wear S-Phyre Road and MTB shoes. I’ve never noticed they look any different other than one has lugs and the other doesn’t.

Road-like Gravel Shoes

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ZeroGravity January 27, 2026, 8:27pm 2

The Shimano RX8 gravel shoe might interest you.

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