Shimano Launches Flint Hills Edition RX8 and RX6 Gravel Shoes

Three colorful designs pay tribute to riders embarking on all-day and all-night journeys across the rolling Flint Hills each June

Photo of Josh Patterson Josh PattersonLast Updated: May 15, 2023

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Just in time for this year’s edition of Unbound, Shimano has launched Flint Hills Editions of RX8 and RX6 gravel shoes to celebrate the iconic Kansas landscape. Read on for the details from Shimano.

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.

RX8 Twilight Gravel Shoes

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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 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.

Shimano RX8 Highlights

  • BOA Li2 dial
  • Synthetic leather upper
  • Stiff carbon composite sole
  • Scratch-resistant TPU outsole
  • Refined toe box fit
  • Vivid inkjet-printed graphics
  • Weight: 268 grams (size 42)
  • US Regular Sizes: 38, 39, 40, 41, 42-45(half sizes), 46
  • MSRP: US $275

RX6 Moonlight Gravel Shoes

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Riding through sunset 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
combine 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.

Shimano RX6 Highlights

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  • BOA L6 dial
  • Stiff carbon-reinforced outsole
  • Wider outsole for extra stability
  • Vivid inkjet-printed graphics
  • Weight: 274 grams (size 42)
  • US Regular Sizes: 38-46 whole sizes only
  • MSRP: US $180

RX6W Sunrise Gravel Shoes

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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.

Shimano RX6W Highlights

  • Women’s specific last
  • BOA L6 dial
  • Stiff carbon-reinforced outsole
  • Wider outsole for extra stability
  • Vivid inkjet-printed graphics
  • Weight: 274 grams (size 42)
  • US Regular Sizes: 37-43 whole sizes only
  • MSRP: US $180

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Photo of Josh Patterson Josh PattersonLast Updated: May 15, 2023
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Josh Patterson

Josh Patterson holds a master's degree in journalism and grew up working in bike and outdoor shops—a perfect combination for readers visiting Outside Pursuits for practical advice on bikes and gear. His home in Colorado gives him easy access to endless road, gravel, and mountain biking opportunities. A well-rounded outdoorsman, Josh also enjoys skiing, fishing, kayaking, backpacking, and trail running.

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