Shoes

A few notes on this shoe -- This product combines our SW Vent upper with our race winning SW Recon outsole to create a one-of-a-kind shoe perfect for long hot days in the saddle. We see this product as the ultimate gravel racing product for hot summer races. - Built with Purpose. Backed by Science. Our Body Geometry trio of the Longitudinal Arch, Metatarsal Button, and Varus Wedge work together to increase efficiency, optimize hip, knee, and foot alignment, and reduce injury risks. - The Vented Mouthport toe box pulls air in through the front of the shoe and channels it around your feet, while the entire-new, engineered mesh upper and tongue let that air flow freely throughout the shoe—aiding in both cooling and sweat evaporation. Along with the engineered mesh in the upper, we added a layer of Dyneema Mesh to keep strong-hold of your foot, ensuring pro-proven power transfer. - Our stiffest and lightest XC FACT carbon plate maximizes power transfer: Stiffness Index 13.0 - For power transfer, our PadLock heel construction cradles the heel to ensure optimal power transfer. In fact, it’s been scientifically-proven to improve acceleration. Pair that with two independent, alloy BOA S3-Snap dials backed by the BOA Lifetime Guarantee, and you can fine-tune your level of foot-hold on-the-fly. - Two independent, alloy BOA S3-Snap dials backed by the BOA Lifetime Guarantee so you can fine-tune your level of foot-hold on-the-fly. - Titanium alloy cleat nuts can rotate to position pedal/cleats 5mm rearward. - SlipNot rubber heel and toe tread for confident traction on all terrain with removable toe studs. - Two-bolt cleat pattern fits all major MTB pedals.

From recent road converts, to sultans of gravel speed, the new S-Works Recon delivers pavement-bred performance to the gravel discipline. Guided by more than 100,000 foot scans from our RETÜL fit data, we recognized that both a standard and a wide carbon base plate would best serve the spectrum of human foot shapes. An internal I-Beam adds stiffness and strength, eliminating the need for additional bracing. The result is an intentional fit, that's stiff, comfortable, and tunable—to put the power down. Inside and out, Body Geometry technology is baked into the S-Works Recon. Driven by nearly two decades of development and validated by data, we ensure there is no pain points, only performance, where your body meets the bike. Through our creation of the Varus Wedge, Longitudinal Arch, and Metatarsal Button, your feet stay in their most optimal position when pedaling—as well as in line with your knee and hips. - High-density pontoons and new shims allow riders to tune their pedal interface for maximum efficiency and a road-like pedal platform - Features Body Geometry technology by way of the Varus Wedge, a Longitudinal Arch, and Metatarsal Button - Asymmetrical heel counter supports the medial side while removing material from the lateral side, allowing for a lower collar. - Using an Internal I-Beam adds stiffness and strength—eliminating the need for additional bracing and allowing the shoe to stay extremely lightweight - Zoned reinforcement across quarter and forefoot maximizes support while the updated BOA® routing improves lockdown—eliminating the need for a toe strap - Additional 3mm, 6mm, and 9mm pontoon shims for leg length discrepancy and cleat stacker available through Specialized Rider Care. - For a wider fit — the new base plate is 4mm wider than the standard width (8mm wider than S-Works Recon Mountain Bike Shoes). - 280g for a size 156