
DMT has had a recent resurgence, in part thanks to a double Grand Tour winner from Slovenia. Obviously, Pog's dominance isn't just due to his choice of footwear, but I was still curious to test their KM30 off-road shoes to see how they compare to the best gravel shoes.
I say off-road, as these are actually listed as XC and Marathon shoes, but for me, their light construction and stiff soles better fit the bill of a decent gravel shoe. DMT also says they offer exceptional breathability, which hasn't been a key criterion here in a very wet Yorkshire recently. Having said that, the lack of material should mean they dry reasonably quickly.