2018 Torch 3.0 Road Shoes

Shoes felt ok in the shop, like any other new shoe. A dozen rides later, there as absolutely zero break in. I can still feel every seem, every pressure point in these shoes. That is, until my feet go completely numb 30-45 minutes into a ride. But, a light rain and road grit solved that last problem: The BOA closures are gummed up and no longer can be turned tight enough to properly secure the shoe. I’m shocked Specialized has been able to sell these shoes (at a fairly high price) for five years. I’ve always liked Specialized shoes, but in my experience, every high end shoe they put out in the 2022-2023 period were just terrible. Probably why they turned over the entire model line for 2024.

This is my goto shoe fit-wise. But yes, the dial grips on these are pretty difficult to get a good hold of.

I've had these shoes now for two years (about 7k miles). The material on the top of the heel is starting to shred. Probably from my heel rubbing too hard on entry. Also, the coating on one of the BOA laces has come off a small segment. It seems fine as the core is fully intact. Also, one BOA tends to loosen on its own now under high pressure (I'm not a sprinter, so it isn't that big of a deal). Perhaps they just aren't meant to last that long? Aside from that, the sole is very stiff and they feel great. Although not as great as I had hoped, being a victim of occasional hotfoot. I thought the design and science behind them would make a huge difference over my previous shoes (Giro).

Really good. love them. Cable ties are a bit tight to get on but are comfortable once wearing them.

Limited sizing USA market gets 1/2 sizes Australia NOT. No wide fitting. Purchased a pair of the with my bike feet cold. After a 50KM ride the pain in my feet was unbearable no room in the toe area no give in the synthetic material. Please realise specialised man is not built entirely the same bring 1/2 sizes and wide fit to the masses.