Shimano introduces Flint Hills Edition RX8 and RX6 gravel shoes to celebrate the iconic Kansas landscape

Inspired by the heartland of the American gravel scene, Shimano introduces limited-edition RX8 and RX6 Flint Hills gravel shoes to celebrate the early mornings and late nights that riders undertake while pushing their limits in Kansas each summer. Featuring three unique colorways that immerse riders in the tallgrass prairie from sunup to well past sundown, the RX8 Twilight, RX6 Moonlight, and RX6W Sunrise gravel shoes deliver Shimano’s hallmark race and adventure performance with all-day comfort for tackling any ride. Further honoring this iconic region and the transformative powers it delivers to riders each year, Shimano shares traditional Japanese Haiku poems to accompany each shoe for a deeper look into the design elements and vision.

RX8 Twilight Gravel Shoes

Saluting the rolling hills and open range roads of the Flint Hills, the RX8 Twilight gravel shoes are made for pushing boundaries and searching for what you have deep inside. The new Twilight gravel shoes blend the performance features and efficiency of the much-loved RX8 gravel race shoe with the purple evening glow as night descends on the tallgrass prairie.

The RX8 Twilight shoes deliver a breathable design with a super stiff and efficient carbon outsole for your biggest efforts on the bike. Featuring a dreamy pink-to-purple fade with elevation profile of gravel’s biggest race of the season along with pedaling performance and off-the-bike capability, the RX8 Twilight is your all-terrain gravel shoe that’s sure to stand out at any time of day.

• BOA Li2 dial
• Synthetic leather upper
• Stiff carbon composite sole
• Scratch resistant TPU outsole
• Refined toe box fit
• Vivid inkjet printed graphics
• MSRP: $275 USD
• Weight: 268 grams (size 42)
• US Regular Sizes: 38, 39, 40, 41-46(half sizes), 47, 48

RX6 Moonlight Gravel Shoes

Riding through sunset and into the night, Shimano’s RX6 Moonlight gravel shoes celebrate the journey riders take each June in the tallgrass prairies of Kansas. Showcasing the sky’s transformation from day to night as the prairie clouds darken and night awakens, the RX6 Moonlight gravel shoes salute the adventure ahead and those riders ready to tackle the challenge of evening’s darkness. 

The RX6 Moonlight features Shimano's signature performance details and comfortable fit for gravel rides, bikepacking, and adventuring of all kinds. The celestial shoe design and turn by turn course map combines a stiff carbon reinforced outsole and widely spaced lugs for on- and off-the-bike stability no matter the terrain. Ready for all the mud, dust, and mixed terrain encountered across the Flint Hills, the RX6 Moonlight shoes offer smooth, powerful pedaling performance and superior grip that you can trust.

• BOA L6 dial
• Stiff carbon reinforced outsole
• Wider outsole for extra stability
• Vivid inkjet printed graphics
• MSRP: $180 USD
• Weight: 274 grams (size 42)
• US Regular Sizes: 40-50 whole sizes only

RX6W Sunrise Gravel Shoes

Ready to tackle rolling country roads at daybreak, Shimano’s RX6W Sunrise gravel shoes take their cue from glowing Kansas fields at sunrise as it transitions to day. With each mile and each turn of the course comes new possibilities in the Flint Hills, and with a day full of potential, the RX6W Sunrise gravel shoes are made for adventure.

Designed with a women’s specific last for a natural, comfortable fit, the RX6W Sunrise gravel shoes feature an eye-catching turquoise-to-pink colorway with course navigation lines stemming out from Emporia itself. The shoes also feature all the performance details found with the RX6 unisex gravel shoes. The versatile RX6W Sunrise shoes balance stiffness with walkability so you can hit the gravel road or trail with confidence for whatever the adventure ahead may bring.

• Women’s specific last
• BOA L6 dial
• Stiff carbon reinforced outsole
• Wider outsole for extra stability
• Vivid inkjet printed graphics
• MSRP: $180 USD
• Weight: 274 grams (size 42)
• US Regular Sizes: 36-44 whole sizes only

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NOTES TO EDITORS

1. Embargo: Monday, May 15, 2023, at 16:00 CEST
2. About Shimano Europe: Founded in 1921, Shimano is dedicated to helping its customers get closer to nature, supporting people to realize their dreams and create new lifestyles. That comes with the desire to create outstanding cycling products and apparel. With over 100 years’ experience in creating internationally renowned bicycle components, Shimano is proud to have developed products that continue to take countless athletes to victory and provide the means for limitless global bicycle journeys. For more information see: gravel.shimano.com