4.6
138 Reviews
Whether it’s a sweltering climb at the Vuelta or a toasty afternoon in your hometown,…
We deliver! Just say when and how.
The riders have spoken. We are proud to announce that Specialized took top honours for best brand in road and gravel shoes at the 2022 Gran Fondo Best Brand Awards. When we focus on what our riders want the most, it makes sense that our shoes are loved year after year. Featuring our proven Body Geometry technology, we continue to lead the way in comfort and performance.
Whether it’s a sweltering climb at the Vuelta or a toasty afternoon in your hometown, we developed the S-Works 7 Vent to keep you comfortable on even the hottest days.
With new features like the Vented Mouthport toe box and an all-new engineered mesh upper, the S-Works 7 Vent delivers exceptional ventilation and aides in sweat evaporation.
Pair that with World-Tour-proven features like our Body Geometry Longitudinal Arch, Varus Wedge, and personalized insoles with a Metatarsal Button, the PadLock™ heel, a FACT Powerline™ carbon outsole, and machined alloy BOA® S3-Snap dials, and you’re set for any ride or race, no matter how high the mercury rises.
The key to more comfort, less injuries, and higher power output comes from our ergonomically designed, scientifically tested Body Geometry Features—Longitudinal Arch, Varus Wedge, and personalized insoles with a Metatarsal Button. When used in harmony, these three features align the hip, foot, and knee, while also limiting medial/lateral knee movement and maintaining good circulation down to your toes.
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.
We have utilized the same 66-gram FACT Powerline™ carbon outsole found in our EXOS line. With its mesh-covered ventilation holes, the sole furthers the shoe’s cooling properties, all while dropping weight to 233 grams (1/2 pair, Size 42).
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.
Titanium alloy cleat nuts can rotate to position pedal/cleats 5mm rearward.
Non-slip, replaceable heel tread with internally recessed screws for security.
Three-bolt cleat pattern fits all major road pedals.
Approximate weight: 223g (1/2 pair, Size 42)
4.6
138 Reviews
I suffer from hot foot on long summer rides. I have tried various remedies and thought the Vent shoe might help. It did, but by the end of the summer the perforated material used for the upper had developed a hole on one shoe. I purchased them at the end of April (after quite a search as they were discontinued - now I know why!) so the hole occurred within 6 months. The Specialized store was very friendly (spent a generous amount of time examining my hot foot) but suggested I repair them. I was hoping they might have offered some kind of exchange/replacement arrangement.
Keep the feet cool and dry. The mesh material won’t stay white but very durable and looks great. Cleats position a bit too far to the front , runs a little bigger than giro/ rapha shoes.
je m'attendais a ce que la chaussure épouse mieux la forme du pied 🦶
Très satisfait de ces chaussures que j’ai acheté cet été en promotion. Elles sont très ventilées et donc parfaite pour l’été! Elles sont aussi très confortables et se font oubliées.
너무 좋네요…ㅎ
스마트 로라용으로 통기성이 좋은 제품을 찾던 중 외국 리뷰 사이트에서 실내 트레이너용으로 아주 좋다는 리뷰를 보고 구입했습니다. 신발은 신어보고 사야지만 시마노 41, 시디 42 사이즈여서 온라인에서 41로 주문했는데 잘 맞네요. 테스트 라이딩 3시간 정도 했는데 아주 좋습니다.
내발에 잘맞음
Firstly, without seeming obvious, in the wind and rain your feet will get very wet! But in the summer they're perfect. The boa system is great although I have had little slip when puttimn yhe power down. The sole is the best part of this shoe, and is what amkes them worth the money and the fit is excellent. Never had any issues, and literally ridden thousands of miles in them. My favourite shoes by far. Had for 2 years now, they have hole in from a little altercation with the chainring, and keeping them white is impossible, buy they are great shoes.
I did 50 miles my first day wearing them and they were comfortable from start to finish. And let’s talk about the look for these beautiful shoes. I must say I was getting a lot of looks.
Stiff, light, well ventilated
Spedizione veloce Scarpe top
Drückt nicht und sitzt gut. Ich habe eine halbe Nummer größer gekauft.
Top notch Summer shoes. Way roomier in tow box than previous Sworks 6 shoes
Légères et ventilées tout en gardant une bonne rigidité. Très confortables, serrage précis. La toile très aérée permet de rafraichir le pied rapidement avec un petit coup d'eau sur la chaussure par grosse chaleur. Je ne les quitte que l'hiver.
Very well
These shoes look great but I got an incredibly defective pair which leaves me questions Specialized quality control. The cleat attachment part was just all wrong. First, the threading was too small for standard SPD-SL bolts. It was so tricky getting em on, I tried 3 different sets of bolts and they all were slightly too big. Second, the part where the cleat attaches would not stay put. My cleat just wiggled everywhere. I think the only way to fix it would have been to cut into the footbed of the shoe. I didn't want to risk voiding my return so I didn't do that. I just sent them back. Overall the fit and look of the shoe was great but my experience with trying to install cleats was abysmal. No thanks, hard pass.
J'ai ces chaussures depuis 6mois. Les chaussures en elle même sont très bien, super confortable. Mais j'ai un gros problème avec ce qu'il appelle le calage Varus. Le pied n'est pas droit dans la chaussure, il est incliné vers l'extérieur. Ça me cause des problème de genoux et de l'inconfort sur les longues sorties.
This is the second pair of S-Works Vent Road Shoes that I have purchased. One pair for Southern Florida, and another pair for Washington State summers. I really like the ventilation which allows my feet to stay cool and dry. I also like the stiffness and transfer of power. Great shoe!
I love these shoes. Transformed my riding experience. Frankly way more than I thought they would.
Excellent airflow, perfect toe box, and love the ease of adjusting fit! Great value!!
Overall the shoes is gorgeous, however, underneath the shoe at the top, the rubber broke off when I was doing a bike fit. Quite tragic. Not sure whether it was due to long storage at shop or what caused it. Doesn’t affect anything but for someone to break upon first wear can be quite sad.
To begin with, I already owned a pair of 45 eu Torch 3.0 shoes, which turned out to be quite tight for me. In order to avoid a similar sizing issue, I took the initiative to call Specialized and confirm if their sizing was consistent across different models. They reassured me that it was indeed the case. Trusting their word, I decided to go for a size 45.5 eu, assuming it would provide a more comfortable fit. However, to my dismay, the 45.5 eu shoes turned out to be way larger than expected. They felt more like a size 46.5 eu, leaving me with a sloppy and imprecise fit. The lack of precision was further exacerbated by the fact that the shoes put excessive pressure on my first metatarsal, causing discomfort and irritation. Overall, this experience has left me with a sense of dissatisfaction, as the shoes failed to live up to my expectations.
Super Schuh wenn er passt😊
Le hice el favor a un amigo de pedírselas, cuando llegaron las tuve que abrir y estan muy hermosas, ligeras y de muy alta calidad, lo malo es que no habia de mi talla
rigid on the bottom and fits well！
Great looking shoe. Very stiff and light shoe. Overall awesome.
Son unas zapatillas muy cómodas, ofrecen seguridad. Lo que más me gusta es sentir la ventilación en mis pies. Cómo una segunda piel. Muy feliz!
Awesome fit and quality
Perfekter Schuh
I downgraded this from a 5 star as I struggled with installation of the cleat on one of the shoes. One of the nuts inside the shoe pushed in and freely rotated which made the installation of the screw very difficult. I didn't expect this from a shoe of this caliber and cost. Overall though, very comfortable.
Love all the features of the shoe wish my foot wasn’t quite as broad the toebox
A bit bigger in town box than prior. Model.. but great shoe and quality
Alles sehr gut geklappt,gerne wieder
Purchased a pair for my wife for use on her Peloton. While I am a pretty easy fit for cycling shoes, my wife is not but these shoes look and fit great (sigh of relief) and are true to size (36). Because these shoes will be used indoors, their exceptional venting has no potential drawback for possible outdoor weather intrusion. Bottom line, happy wife....
Perfect hot weather riding, if cooler weather recommend wearing good wool sock or put a shoe sock over the shoe, runs 1/2 size bigger than my Swork 5 shoes, I like so much I got a blk pair 1/2 size smaller, fits perfect still roomy in the toe box no pinches anywhere or hot spot.
This is my first pair of high-end shoes and since it's February, I have not worn them too many times yet. I like the boa-dials on these shoes. With 2, the top locks the heel in and the lower can be adjusted through the ride for comfort or better energy transfer. Compared to some of my other shoes, these run a little big. They are a half size larger than I need but having plenty of room in the toe is better than not enough and the dual boas still allow for a good fit. As warmer weather arrives, I expect I'll appreciate them even more.
The hype is real! These shoes simply rock. They fit extremely well, very comfortable, stiff, no hot spots, the list goes on. If you’re in the market for a nice pair of road shoes, put these on your shirt list. They’re so good, I bought a second pair!
Perfect, highly breathable quality shoes for my peloton sweat sessions. I like how it helps me line up my joints in a straight line for a hard workout without strain on my knees.
Absolutes wert , super gemütliche schue.
Gute Wahl, wenn man auf kühle Füße steht, oder überwiegend sehr warmeBedingungen oder Indoor fährt. Da ich im Norden wohne, habe ich ihn wieder zurück geschickt, weil hier z uselten die passenden Temperaturen herrschen.
Technisch perfekter, leichter Sommerschuh, der allerdings in exakt an den Fuß angepaßter Größe getragen werden muß, weil das Obermaterial sich nicht dehnt.
Prima service !
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Rien à redire ! Chaussure au TOP Conseil : ne pas mettre en période de froid 😅
Great shoes.
Great shoe! Comfortable and light. The BOA are a must for quick adjustments while riding.
Ok, so I tried these shoes because some of the reviews stated that there was ample room in the toe box area or otherwise said that they ran a bit wide. I have a fairly wide foot and decided to take a chance for the current great price. I did size up slightly (about 1/4 of a size) from my usual shoe size due to the Euro sizes . Well I put them on and walked around inside, they fit great and are super comfortable.! I also removed the inserts from my SHIMANO wide sized shoes and they matched up exactly ! I haven’t installed the clips and tried them on my bike yet but I’m really looking forward to using them this summer. Obviously I would say that they run wide (great for me !)
Nicely ventilated, specifically bought for indoor training and hot summer days.
Muy cómodas me encantaran desde el primer día de uso
very light and comfort. and good looking
Incredible fit / I wear size 8.5 and have a somewhat wide foot so a 42 fits perfectly. The comfort is unlike any cycling shoe I have ever worn. The power response, because of the stiffness, is equally amazing. Being winter with really cold temps and one storm after another I have only rode indoors on my trainer since the shoes arrived, but I push it hard and it’s a perfect way to break them in. I can’t wait to ride in warm to hot temps to benefit from the airflow and the engineering to keep riders feet cool. Lastly, it’s a really good looking shoe and have researched how to keep it looking white and like new for as long as it lasts. Get this shoe while you can at the incredible sale price of half off. You’ll not regret it.
the shoes are good and comfortable
These shoes are totally awesome, quality is incredible and was blown away when I took them out of the box they look amazing. And would highly recommend them to anyone.
ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL
A cyclist’s dream shoe. Super light with great ventilation. Plus a stiff sole that puts all your power straight into the pedal.
Overall the shoe is great! I would pay attention to the sizing chart as there are increments of 1/4 for US sizes. but other than that, the shoes have been wonderful. incredible boa system. roomy toe box for wider feet folks. vents are solid for indoor sessions.
Perfect cycling shoes.
Perfect, very nice shoes.
Great comfort and performance. Vent system works very well. Will be greatly appreciated in the summer Arizona heat.
가볍고 좋습니다 아직 여름이 안되어 라이딩은 안해봤으나 여름에 아주 시원할것 같네요 ㅎㅎ
I’ve ridden about 200 miles in these shoes and my initial impressions are mostly positive. Let me start by saying the shoes fit large both as to width and length. I usually wear a 46 in Lake, which is my go to shoe, but ordered a 45.5 in these based on existing reviews. I could have fit a 45. The shoes are very stiff and exceedingly comfortable for warm weather riding. My feet stayed cool in 80 degree temperatures. Judging from a sub 36 degree ride they wouldn’t be suitable for colder climates even with booties. The white shoes do stain very quickly and are not easily cleaned. I could not remove grass stains from the toe cap with scrub and shine. If you are meticulous black should be your choice. All in all a great shoe, especially if you get them on sale.
So I have the SW Recon on the same size of this, but this one is slightly bigger.
Normall use 47 had to go down to 46.5
Vale todo o investimento. Comprei a branca na Elite Bike em vitória/ES e não me vejo usando outro modelo de sapatilha, estou super satisfeito. Secagem rápida. Fantástica.
These S-Works shoes are well ventilated and my toes are bunched up fighting for position. A must have for those dog days of the summer.
👍👍👍
Nice shoes. Fit like typical Specialized shoes, which compliment my feet well. Only thing I don’t like is the way that the mesh on the toe box lies when your foot is in the shoe. The mesh is wavy and not pulled taught.
I haven’t risen the shoes yet, but they fit true and are comfortable.
Zials altijd , zit als gegoten
Eccezionale prodotto x i miei giri in bici
Schoenen sluiten bij de tenen niet goed. Zijn veel te breed, waardoor er veel stof opplooid, ook met een brede voet
Calidad top 👍
Una maravilla de zapatillas, ligereza y confort excelentes
¡Excelente producto!
Excelente qualidade, tamanho perfeito. Só falta parar a chuva para poder experimentar...
Top schoenen
This is my second pair of the same model. Comfortable and fits well.
Tenho S-Works 7, que é uma excelente sapatilha, mas a Vent supera muito principalmente no quesito conforto.
Despite the very generous and stretchy mesh located on either side of the toe box, the Vents were still too narrow for my E width foot. After a couple of test rides it became apparent that they just weren’t going to work out for me. I did like the overall design, they’re very light and well ventilated, and the sizing was spot-on, but the lack of a wide option means I’ll need to return them. I may try the new Torch, now available in a wide option.
A well designed (comfortable and breathable) road bike shoe that matches the size listed on specialized’s size chart. The price point is high.
Unfortunately it doesn’t look and feel like a higher quality than my entry level torch’s. Even though it is wide, the second BOA presses on to the feet. You can visually see yellow glue all around the shoe, corners of glued pieces like the bottom and BOAs. My friend got the white color and the mesh part immediately turned gray, looking old and dirty in a few rides. Overall it’s not bad but it sure doesn’t deserve this price.
I really wanted to like these shoes. But much like the S-Works 7, the BOA cables don't align with the padding over the top of the foot and end up cutting into your foot. Exos, Ares, Torch 3.0 are all a better choice.
Great service and shoes! Arrived in 24 hours and fit perfectly. Great air movement as well
Great for hot days and definitely on the trainer - not so good for rainy days unless you definitely want wet feet
Ventilates as expected. The generous toe cap is welcome for a toe overlap with the front tire. As always with late model S-Works shoes, the heel cup is secure and the toe box is spacious.
Really comfortable shoe and great ventilation
Nice and light with lots of airflow, yet supportive & comfortable.
cool shoes for summer or indoor
Very happy. Fits great, as expected. Very cool in warm weather.
I have really wide feet and need a wide toe box. The mesh venting material on the side of the toe box area for these shoes make them VERY COMFORTABLE for my feet.
Great shoe with the right amount of stiffness. Looking forward to wearing this shoe through summer
Ma paire de prédilection par températures chaudes ou lors des sessions en intérieur. Le pied respire et le confort est toujours de mise sur cette gamme!
Beautiful /comfortable shoes, true to size .
Great shoes, nice and cool when cycling in over 30 degrees in the summer, a little extra room in the toe area was a bonus too.
These are wider and have more give than my standard SWorks 6 shoes which is good as I have wide feet. Seem better finished as well with lower toe caps to prevent scuffing. The fabric areas help as when my feet get hot allows for better expansion due to swelling of the foot which i suffer from and different socks don't seem to cure this. The true test will be a long ride but so far so good. Recommend.
The shoes are beautiful, well built and very light. The shoes are longer than I expected so I would say they run big. They would fit riders with long and thin feet best. Mine were large, but the return process with Specialized was wonderful. Easy and fast, like a good ride :)
These shoes are very well made, lightweight and GREAT for hot weather—the venting is amazing. A few notes about my experience: the toe box is roomier than the Bontrager shoes than I’m replacing, so I need to really cinch down on the tie-downs to keep them snug. I thought there might’ve been a problem with the Boa dials (the shoe seemed to be loosening during the ride), but I think the material needed to stretch a bit. Now the shoe fits well.
Good fit
very comfortable even on the first ride. Needs the inserts though, worth getting.
Great shoes i have been using this shoe and the predecessors for the last 10 years and they are great. This version seemes to be even easier to get used too. The only thing I noticed is that you need to make sure the shoe tong is under the BOA closure otherwise it is giving a sharp pressure on the top of the foot. Ze