Chinese Gravel/MTB shoes

[pandaGravel15]

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for a new pair of gravel/MTB shoes that offer a good balance between power transfer and 'hike-a-bike' comfort.

I've been checking out these Santic shoes https://it.aliexpress.com/item/1005004640769287.html. Has anyone here tried them?

Also, if you have any other specific recommendations for budget-friendly but high-performance shoes (maybe from other brands like Tiebao or Rockrider), please let me know! I'm especially curious about long-term durability of the BOA-style dials on these Chinese brands. Thanks!