4.5
124 Reviews
Finding the perfect cross country race shoes can be tough going, but with the S-Works…
The riders have spoken. We are proud to announce that Specialized took top honors 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.
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 for a 1/2 pair, size 44
4.5
124 Reviews
To use for gravel, shoes are super stiff and lightweight enough. Power transfer is efficient for climbing those tough terrains.
Super comfy and strong at climbing, light weight, durable. Carbon soles is wow!!! Boa tension is super it’s stylish as well
I have had a pair of S-works MTB shoes since the end of September 2022, a little over a year. One of the boa closures failed about a month ago. Today, the second one has failed. It gets stuck after a muddy gravel ride and there is no way of giving it some maintenance to clear it from dirt that is bound to get in. So I have to replace the Boa. The shoe itself is fine. Relative to my 2018 S-works shoe, there is less material around the foot — the sole is the same width but the 2018 has more slack in the toe box, which is something I like and fail to understand why the newer shoes (at least until last year) where made narrower in the toe box. But the problem with the stuck Boa is maddening beyond anything that can be written in a review.
Preis-Leistung sehr gut.
Uma sapatilha formidável. Já fiz várias competições com ela, uma cicloviagem de 15 dias com 1.000 km e 21 mil de altimetria e uma prova Bikingman, também de 1.000 km e 19.000 de altimetria, durante 5 dias e mais de 70 horas de pedal. Ela se mostrou muitíssimo resistente e confortável para essas situações, o que me surpreendeu em se tratando de um produto de alta performance. Empurrei muito bike com ela, andei em pedras cortantes e mergulhei muito em agua e lama. A sapatilha seca muito rapido e parece se desgastar pouquíssimo. É preciso tomar cuidado com o sistema de fechamento BOA, com sujeira (sempre limpar) para não ficar agarrando. Ele é muito eficiente em seus quatro pontos de tração. O solado é super rígido e oferece imediata transferência de potencia. Os dois pinos de tração na ponta da sapatilha fazem a diferença no empurra bike morro acima na lama e podem ser substituídos na medida do desgaste, o que é muito bom.
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Muy cómodas livianas
I have an older version of these without the giant S-WORKS on the side. I absolutely love them! They have been through many endurance races including one last weekend. I bought a pair of the new ones with the giant S-WORKS on the side around two years ago that I simply can't use due to a bad fit around the ankles. I tried stretching them out with hammer gel jugs and glass jars for weeks but within an hour or two of wearing them I'm in pain and want to take them off. I was checking back to see if something had changed, but I see very recent complaints about this same thing still being posted, so no way am I going to buy another pair. My old ones are simply too stinky now, they went through a lot of water crossings in the last race and they stink BAD, but I still love them. I replaced the velcro and the boa straps and reduced the stink a few times, but it's really bad now and I just want a new pair of shoes. Time to go Italian I think :)
Lite shoes, strong materiasl nice shape
Pressure / hot spots on my anterior tibialis riding and walking. If I have to walk the edge of the shoe also digs into the tendons on the lateral side of my ankle.
Ein Top Produkt- einmal s-works, immer s-works💪😃
Fijne schoen in vele opzichten!
Save yourself the disappointment and money - avoid the SWorks Recon shoe. After receiving the shoes, we went for a greenway ride to break them in. After about 5 miles, the tops of my feet below my ankles felt like the part of the shoe above the BOA was pressing into the tendons on top of my feet, causing severe pain. Apparently, it’s due to a poor design that many others are experiencing. Now I can’t return these expensive shoes because they’ve been worn and specialized is only willing to give me a 15% discount to buy a new pair. Terrible design and poor support. Thanks Specialized! Extremely disappointed with they claim to be the best… definitely the most expensive!
Excelente conforto e estabilidade!
Zelfde goede fit als mijn Recon raceschoen. Gelukkig in halve maten verkrijgbaar. Goede stijve schoen. BOA-sluiting is top. Gebruik ze voor mijn Diverge. Leuk is dat ze precies de kleuren hebben van mijn Tarmac. De Diverge is zwart. Topschoen!
Faltou só liberar a promoção pra outras numerações, a mesma Sapatilha tamanho 47 em relação ao número 41 está mais de mil reais mais cara. Specialized abre oportunidades da promoção aí pra tamanhos diferentes também. É injusto com os clientes, quem tem pé maior paga mais barato.
A great and comfortable performance cycling shoe!
Könnte im Vorfußbereich enger sein in dem das Seil des Boa-Systems weiter nach untern reichen würde und eine zusätzliche Schlinge umfasst
Bonnes chaussures
Goede pasvorm en lekker licht.
Iedere voet is anders. Voor mij heeft deze schoen een ideale pasvorm; mijn hiel zit (eindelijk) goed vast, de breedte aan de voorkant heeft genoeg ruimte voor mijn voet en het zooltje (apart gekocht) zorgt voor een correcte houding. De BOA werkt lekker makkelijk en kan onderweg goed worden bijgesteld. De zool is bizar stijf, ook dit is heel persoonlijk. Vergeet niet een goede afstelling van de SPD plaatjes te doen, dit zorgt samen met deze schoen voor een fantastische combinatie!
great shoes!
멋지네요
horma adaptable a cada tipo de pie.
Anfangs hatte ich Schmerzen unter den Knöcheln außen, nach 3 - 4 Fahrten und "einschwitzen" sind die Schuhe sehr bequem. Die Sohle ist wie erwartet sehr steif. Die Zwei-Richtungs Boas sind sehr praktisch. Ich bin sehr zufrieden.
Best shoe i ever had
I am in this shoe daily; from a 1 hour recovery ride, to 8 hours at The Leadville 100 and everything in-between. The S Works Recon delivers the fit and performance that require day in and day out.
prettige schoen. Mooi en makkelijk aan te trekken
Super schoenen. Perfecte pasvorm.
Ottima qualità e super comoda.
The best fitting and best supporting performance MTB shoe you can get.
Ein Top Schuh den ich auch noch in anderen Farben habe. Für mich ein sehr bequemer Schuh, trotzdem mit einer sehr harten Sohle. Top Performance. Vorbehaltlos zu empfehlen
Diseño y calidad notoria.
Me gustaron mucho los zapatos, son muy cómodos, no están duros y además son muy ligeros. Muy recomendables. Estoy contento con mi compra.
Top schoenen
Excelente producto, zapatos muy cómodos y ligeros.
Se adapta con el pie muy bien, sorprendentemente buenas,
좋습니다.
Bester Bikeschuh!
Perfekte Passform, top Produkt!
De lo mejor del mercado, cómodas y reactivas
Zapatillas increíbles, con una estética impresionante y una calidad superior. Lo mejor el precio al 50 por ciento en el Black Friday
Compra efectuada com segurança e dentro do prazo estabelecido. Sapatos de excelente qualidade
Muy cómodos y las boas sujetan muy bien
produto TOP
Extrem leicht. Fusspitze und Ferse optimal verstärkt geschützt!
Recomendo
I’ve had trouble over the years finding a shoe that actually wrapped my foot. These work great, especially with the heat moldable custom insoles.
Super chaussure... sauf que j'ai été obligé de recouper le dynema juste devant le boa car ça venait appuyer contre la partie avant de la cheville au pédalage causant ainsi un inconfort et même une douleur insupportable... vu le prix et la technicité de la chaussure c'est un peu aberrant
This shoe is light and stiff made me much faster
Bought a few sizes under my Sidi MTB shoes based on the sizing chart but still running big with too much room in the toe box (my opinion). Still tweaking cleat position to remove “hot” spots. These are nice and light and the BOAs work well. Bottom Line: will rate a yes with caveats on sizing and toe box.
Love love love these shoes. Here is what I love the most: - Toe box is roomy, but not too roomy. - My arch feels nicely supported without loosing blood flow in toes - Heel is hugged without having to overly tighten top boa dial - Very light shoe with great quality. I've had light shoes before where the shoe tread doesn't last long because of it Overall, a great all around shoes. I like them better than many high end competing shoes. The insoles are pretty sweet too. No complaints.
Spent a long time breaking these in. Similar to other reviewers I had discomfort due to the placement of the upper boa hook. The material around the hook is pretty stiff and tends to dig into the top of the foot/ankle. Been riding them for >1yr now, and they are tolerable but still do not have a supple fit in this area. Additionally, the tread on either side of the pedal cleat has worn away prematurely. Both shoes seem to be affected equally. I don't get off to walk much, but when I do the pedal cleat is definitely the first thing to strike the ground in this area, such is the extent of the wear on the tread. Otherwise, the shoes look awesome and are super stiff. They may give a 5W boost for cool factor.
I have a 2018 S-Works pair of road shoes that has more volume in the toe box, allowing for good toe splay. I was a bit disappointed the newer S-Works have a narrower toe box than the old ones.
Outstanding shoe,brilliant design and fit.
Just a really well made, quality, performance shoe. It is light, but not at the expense of durability. Great for xc and trail mountain biking, excellent for gravel, decent even for road. Big toe box, slim middle, tight heal cup.
Love the color. Boas get full of dirt though, but still continue to work.
These shoes fit like a glove. When I tried them at the store, they were the only pair I wanted. Love wearing them. I am thinking of buying another pair in a different color because of how perfectly they fit. Definitely recommend them.
Finally a mountain bike shoe that fits and feels comfortable. I ordered the wide and I am very happy with how they feel while riding. Plus the soles are super stiff. No flex while pedaling.
What are the finest cycling shoes I’ve ever worn!
Zeer tevreden van deze MTB schoenen. Sluiten goed en zitten zeer comfortabel. Zou geen andere meer willen
Great colors! Fit is awesome!
Best clipless boots i've ever worn thus far in my 36 years.
Scarpa meravigliosa , daltronte Specialized non si smentisce mai
The shoes are incredible. They fit well but hurt at the top of the "R" on left shoe and middle of "W" on right shoe. From research many have had same issue but claim it breaks in. I use a piece of foam there now until that happens. They are super light and super stiff but walking in them is not a problem.
I have now had 4 pair of these shoes. They tend to fit me really well. I have narrow feet, and I've talked with people who don't like these shoes, but I know they had wide feet. They are light, stiff, and the toe box is awesome, so my toes never rub the front or sides of the shoe during long descents. I've ridden several 5 and 6 hour rides in these shoes, and my feet always feel fine (you know it's good when you don't think about your feet). My feet have always been sensitive to hot spots and rubbing, but not with these shoes. I did have a pair of the lace-up version, and it did rub just below my outside ankle bones, but I have not had that problem with the boa versions. I keep buying these shoes because they just work. I have never had any issues with the quality of the shoe itself. Although, the boa knobs can be flimsy. But this is true for any boa (not specific to Specialized).
Very stiff yet still comfortable shoe. Not much ventilation will cause your feet to sweat considerably on warm days. BOA dials have very tight indexing to allow perfect adjustment. Did have some rubbing on the tongue and sides which broke in after a few miles. Overall great shoes. .
he tenido varias zapatillas para mtb de varias marcas; estas son mis primeras zapatillas specialized para mtb y definitivamente son las mejores que he probado, son muy livianas, comodas y permiten caminár por senderos sin ninguna dificultad, además de su espectaculár diseño.
Me gustó la rigidez al pedalear, son livianas y cómodas. El ajuste de las calas la realicé a 5Nm, No presentó problema.
Pros: exactly what you would expect from a higher end double BOA shoe. Super stiff carbon sole and the special dials are very nice. Super easy to slip on and off and toebox is generous for my feet. Cons: I'm fortunate enough that the tongue doesn't cut into my feet like it does for other ppl. But when I am walking I do notice it and I can see how this can be a huge issue for some people. The space between the cleat and the rubber parts also is quite tight so clipping in takes an adjustment depending on the shoe you are coming from. I would recommend this shoe, but I would definitely try it on first. This could very potentially be a horrible shoe for the wrong foot.
Really like these shoes. I typically wear size 12 US and the size 46 fit perfectly. Shoes are very light. They’re appropriately stiff and I'm finding them easy on my knees due, I think, to improved foot/knee alignment. Also the security of the heal is better than any other shoe I’ve used. High marks!
Son muy cómodas y a la vez rígidas. Con la posibilidad de elegir diferentes plantillas Body Geometry se adaptan muy bien a la planta del pie. He leído en otros comentarios problemas de pase de rosca, pero yo no he tenido ningún problema, apretando a 6Nm, el máximo del rango que indican, la rosca aguanta perfectamente.
These are hands-down the best cycling shoes around. I have several pairs and use them for MTB, gravel, and road cycling. Their stiffness really helps with power transfer. The soles are durable and very grippy for any sections of trail you may need to walk (unlike a lot of XC race shoes). The shoes are well ventilated, durable, easy to clean, and dry quickly. Like any stiff race shoes, they did take a couple of rides to break in but after that they fit perfectly. I recommend wearing them around the house for a bit to help with this.
comoda, leggera, rigida, ottimo sistema di chiusura. Consigliatissime
Really love the quality of this shoe. The boa buckles are the best I've ever used. Sole is stiff and the design aesthetics are outstanding. Only complaint is lack of comfort around the shoe opening, especially in the tongue area. Unlike other shoes I have, you can feel the shoe opening through the tongue. The result is a couple of pain points.
J'ai retaillé de quelques mm autour des chevilles en raison de douleurs causées par le matériau dyneema trop rigide, sinon impossible de serrer. Vu le tarif c'était risqué mais depuis c'est beaucoup mieux. Je préfère mes sw xc6 plus légères et confortables, donc ce qui est nouveau n'est pas forcément mieux.
J'ai retaillé de quelques mm autour des chevilles en raison de douleurs causées par le matériau dyneema trop rigide, sinon impossible de serrer. Vu le tarif c'était risqué mais depuis c'est beaucoup mieux. Je préfère mes sw xc6 plus légères et confortables, donc ce qui est nouveau n'est pas forcément mieux.
After a few rides, I'm very pleased with them. They are very comfortable and stiff souls for excellent power transfer. I wear a wide, but my old pair was very tight around my toes. The new pair is also a wide and signficantly much more comfortable due to having a wider toe box.
The best of the best. Great toe box, the heel cup is just right. I've tried so many different brands but have been sold on S-works. I've got two pairs of S-Works 7 road shoes and two pairs of S-Works Recon. I would recommend using the European sizing to get the best fit, their US conversion is off.
I purchased these shoes I tried to break them in for a week and at the top front part of the shoe was hurting my foot after a couple rides I had a pretty serious cut mark Front part of the foot ankle level so that made it very hard to walk with them. I love the performance of the shoe Specially when walking on rocks the shoe performs very well,other than it being too hard around the edge if that problem or what I consider a problem gets updated I will definitely repurchase these shoes.
This shoe comes from years of experience with pro riders and a top notch factory. A tailored fit, you'll want to get the right size. SPD cleat placement is exact. Every time I put these shoes on, I'm excited to ride. Derived from a pro road shoe platform, this shoe is light, minimal and all about speed. Short of a new bike, this is the best equipment purchase I've made in the last year.
Great looking shoe and well built. If your looking for a super stiff racing shoe for XC or CX then you will love the Recon. It is not an overbuilt, enduro type shoe so keep that in mind if your looking to spend a lot of time hiking and bashing rocks... I have another pair of SW Mt bike shoes that were getting near the end of their life so I decided buy these. I wish I could have kept them but I ended up returning them due to the toe box being too wide for my foot. Specialized obviously changed the shape slightly as my last pair was slightly narrower. That being said, I have a narrow foot so if you have a slightly wider foot or prefer lots of wiggle room these shoes will be most likely fit fine.
I've had this for over a year now, bought them from my local shop. They have been great, haven't had any issues with them from a durability standpoint. They seem bullet proof. As for people complaining about fit, I guess it is a personal choice. But for me these shoes fit amazingly well. Love the stiffness and power transfer I feel. Great product.
Tutta la componentistica Specialized, dalla base alla S-works, si distingue per qualit? costruttiva e progettuale da fuoriserie. Queste scarpe non fanno eccezione. Sono al mio primo paio e sono molto contento dell'acquisto. Vorrei sapere la reperibilit? dei ramponi anteriori per il fango....
Es increíble la sensación de ligereza, sujetan muy bien el pie, cada vatio en la pedalada va directamente a la rueda, son muy rígidas pero a la vez cómodas, desde que las tengo no puedo estar más contento.
The shoes are amazing but as soon as I tried them with my inserts i could barely tighten them over the tongue. My lace up recons work perfectly so I thought these would be fine. Unfortunately they weren't.
First ride impressions were bad. Same pain in my upper top foot area from the laces that other reviewers talked about. Almost returned them. Figured out I was outside the return window (was using old shoes in the 'mud' season.) Then I figured it out. Cross the darn laces. 💥 BAM 💥 Problem solved. Fantastic shoes now. Here's my theory. They were designed to have the laces crossed and then the marketing guys got a hold of them and didn't cross them, took nice photos, and everyone's feet suffered and bled as a result. ...Along comes this review, everyone's problem is solved, everyone's feet heal and all the MTBers lives happily-ever-after. *Mic-Drop, walks away.😜
Have put 6000km onto these shoes now, Brilliant, like being in slippers , great all day marathon shoe.
UNICO NEO LE MISURE. SONO PASSATO DA UN 42, SEMPRE SPECIALIZED, AD UN PAIO SWORKS, MEDESIMA TAGLIA, MA CALZATA COMPLETAMENTE DIVERSA. SUGGERISCO, SE PASSATE DI MODELLO COME ME, DI PRENDERE MEZZO NUMERO PIU GRANDE
I really wanted to like these shoes, but as others have mentioned there is a major design flaw that makes them unrideable. The top boa closure hook is too high and has no padding, so it digs into your tendon and metatarsal bones even when not tightened down. This is super painful, particularly when you drop your heels on a descent. I've been on more than 15 rides with them, and they are not breaking in or getting any better or more comfortable.
I have been using S-Works MTB shoes for years. And I got to say they were always amazing. Incredibly light and stiff while really comfortable. Now the Recon is a great disappointment: I believe the upper strap is fixed too high up and hence puts undue pressure to the foot tendon. It is also to be said that my foot tendon is not particularly high. So big downgrade from last model due to a error of engineering in my view.
While on the search for my gravel shoes I found the SWorks Recon...search over. I really like these shoes, first and foremost, the sole transfers every bit of effort. I have about a thousand miles in them now, and the parts that should, still feel like new. Heel hold is fantastic, the boa adjustment is rock solid and offers for precision tuning. One thing I've learned is to adjust the Velcro first and work my way back, this prevents the dreaded tongue bulge at the toes. Also a note about usage, I could walk a mile in these if I had to, but I wear these for long gravel rides, not jaunts to the cafe. These are serious cycling shoes for your serious rides.
I love rigidity in cycling shoes. These are probably the stiffest I've ever owned. I'm primarily a road rider but I wanted to level up my cyclocross and gravel shoe game but didn't want to spend the $400+ on any offroad shoe that was bound to take a good amount of abuse. Seeing as we're in the middle of this pandemic and a CX season is unlikely, my Recons will likely see less frequent use. But first impressions on a 30 mile gravel adventure were mixed. Performance-wise, these shoes are outstanding. The stiffness and power transfer are unmatched in my experience. The Boa system is flawless. The fit is superior..I almost forget I have them on. My one gripe is the stiffness and relative harness of the ankle edges of the shoe. They tend to dig a bit into my ankle bone. However, the stock footbed is also super thin. So my next step is to invest in some BG footbeds in hopes of giving my foot a tiny big of a rise up from the footbed to take the pressure off my ankles. On a smaller scale, the front ankle area tended to feel a bit harsh as well. I was able to help that by backing off on the upper Boa tension a bit. I also am hoping after some use these will ""break in"" a bit. But considering the materials and construction, I'm not counting on it. Again, I have one ride in these so time will tell. But so far, just from the sheer improvement in pedaling efficiency over my previous pair of mtb shoes, these are winners.
I'm a road rider but I like SPD cleats so I decided to dish out the cash for a top notch shoe. So glad I did! I have Torch 2.0 but I really wanted the SPD and a carbon sole. These fit true to size - I wear 45's in the Torch and these are the same fit. Carbon sole with a rubberized arch is genius!
Put the S Works Recon to the test during a single day, 200 mile mountain bike ride, resulting in nearly 12 hours of saddle time. Normally I would employ the services of a shoe that did not have a stiffness rating of 13 for this type of ride, however the S Works Recon did not disappoint. The S Works Recon proves that you can have one shoe for XCO, XCM, and Ultra-Distance riding, without sacrificing performance and/or comfort...
Corroboro lo comentado por Javier, recién compradas al poner las calas se ha pasado la rosca de la fijación a pesar de usar dinamotretica con el torque especificado. No recomiendo la experiencia
I bought these to replace some very well used Giro Code MTB shoes which I used to death. To this point Giro was my favorite shoe brand, however their quality has deteriorated and I won't buy them again. I've had these Recon shoes for nearly a year and oh my, I'm impressed. Great fit, and a very secure closure with the alloy BOA closures. I've used these for several thousand miles and the only downside has been BOA failures. When they get packed with dirt they wont fully open. On the plus side BOA replaces them immediately without hassle. I also bought the S-Works footbeds but frankly I like the shoes better without them. Overall I'm extremely pleased and I would buy them again.
Trovato occasione e non me le dono fatte sfuggire Ottima scarpa avvolge bene il piede calzata perfetta buon appoggio sui pedali LOOK X TRACK
Scarpa stupenda in ogni suo particolare curata con cura Calzata perfetta e comoda
Have worn several pair of S works MTB shoes, these do not stack up. The toe box is very tall and wide which makes the tongue and top of toe box crease. Very uncomfortable from start of ride, and does not improve with wear.