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S-Works Recon Mountain Bike Shoes - Speed of Light Collection

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Darkness, Light, Speed—three elements so intertwined they cannot exist without the…

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Darkness, Light, Speed—three elements so intertwined they cannot exist without the other. Nothing in the universe moves faster than light, but before and after is constant darkness. Inspired by this interplay and the futuristic landscapes our riders move through, the Speed of Light collection is equally intertwined—bikes and equipment existing together—to create our most stunning collection ever. 

Finding the perfect cross country race shoes can be tough going, but with the S-Works Recon shoes, we've made the choice simple. Exceptional power transfer? Check. Gram-counter approved? Check. Undeniable style? You got it. With the S-Works Recon you get XC-focused mountain bikes shoes that truly have no compromises.

We took a no-holds-barred approach to transferring every bit of your power to the pedals. The sole utilizes a rubber toe and heel for superior off-the-bike traction, while the pontoons are made of a harder TPU to provide excellent stability and power transfer to the pedal. A completely refined Padlock™ Heel, meanwhile, packs in more comfort with the same exceptional heel hold that you found in the previous iteration. And finally, the space-grade Dyneema™ material used in the upper doesn't stretch when pulled on, making sure that your foot stays where it's supposed to. With all of these features combined, you can be sure that we've kept in line with the motto "every watt is sacred."

In the comfort arena, we kept all of the Body Geometry features you know and love, like the Longitudinal Arch, Varus Wedge, and Metatarsal Button. Each one of these features have been ergonomically designed and scientifically tested to not only boost power, but also to increase efficiency and reduce the risk of injury. We also took luxury into account by designing the S-Works Recon to have form that complements its function, so you'll find seams that are bonded together, rather than sewn, cleaning up the lines and contouring to your foot with slipper-like comfort. The custom CNC'd alloy Boa® dials add some panache, but they also feature durable spring clutch internals and precise, one-millimeter micro-adjustments that let you perfectly dial-in your fit.

The S-Works Recon embodies everything we know about footwear, compacted into one shoe with no compromises, no shortcuts—just explosive speed and superior comfort.

  • Body Geometry sole and footbed are ergonomically designed and scientifically tested to boost power, increase efficiency, and reduce the chance of injury by optimizing hip, knee, and foot alignment.
  • Our stiffest and lightest XC FACT carbon plate maximizes power transfer: Stiffness Index 13.0
  • Dyneema® Mesh is trapped between layers of four-way stretch mesh and TPU to create no-stretch zones for the ultimate connection and comfort.
  • Independent alloy BOA® S3-Snap dials for on-the-fly micro-adjustment, backed by the BOA® Lifetime Guarantee.
  • PadLock™ heel construction cradles the heel and is proven to improve acceleration.
  • Titanium alloy cleat nut.
  • SlipNot™ rubber heel and toe tread for confident traction on all terrain with removable toe studs.
  • Form Fit last with a roomy toe box for the ultimate in connectivity and comfort.
  • Two-bolt cleat pattern fits all major MTB pedals.
  • Approximate weight: 300g (1/2 pair, Size 42)

Rider Reviews

5

2 Reviews

 

Bought these for my son,

Bought these for my son, who reported back that they are great. He said they need to be broken in. He wore them around the house (w/o cleats!) for a week or two before riding with them. They will break in within 100 miles. The heal cup is tight and does a great job of keeping your foot in the shoe. He has a pair of Recon 3.0’s, but these shoes do provide a more solid fit and all you to get a little more power out of a pedal stroke. Not as “walkable” as the Recon’s but they aren’t bad. He felt that he got more power than the Recon’s with the trade off being a little less walkable.

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Robert S.

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Great Shoes

I was looking for a comparable shoe to SWorks 7’s for gravel and MTB. Perfect compliment to my road shoes with a consistent feel and fit. Ultra stiff and comfortable.


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Brian R.

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