4.6
132 Reviews
When the moment comes for an attack in the hills, a long solo move, or a full gas…
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.
When the moment comes for an attack in the hills, a long solo move, or a full gas sprint for the line, every watt counts, which is why we designed the S-Works Ares to be the most efficient and powerful performance shoe ever made. We combined decades of Body Geometry development with obsessive innovation working with the world’s best athletes to completely reimagine the race shoe. An entirely new, patent-pending closure system, Dyneema®-reinforced toungless sock, and ultra-stiff FACT Powerline™ carbon outsole eliminate foot roll, reduce pressure on tendons, and transfer every ounce of power to the pedals for unprecedented performance and comfort. It’s 1% faster than any shoe we’ve ever made, and at the finish line, that’s all that matters.
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.
Patent-pending closure design secures the foot for extreme, out-of-saddle efforts, locking the metatarsals and preventing lateral roll.
Dyneema® is sandwiched between layers of synthetic and TPU to create no-stretch zones for the ultimate connection and comfort.
Our stiffest and lightest FACT Powerline™ carbon plate maximizes power transfer: Stiffness Index 15.
Independent BOA® Li2 Fit System for on-the-fly micro-adjustment, backed by the Boa® Guarantee.
PadLock™ heel construction cradles the heel and is proven to improve acceleration.
Non-slip, replaceable heel tread with internally recessed screws for security.
Form Fit last with a roomy toe box for the ultimate in connectivity and comfort.
Titanium alloy cleat nuts can rotate to position cleats 5mm rearward and fits all major 3-hole road pedals.
Approximate weight: 220g (1/2 pair, Size 42)
4.6
132 Reviews
These are incredible. Sock upper means you need a shoe horn to get on but who cares—that is a very small price to pay for the perfect fit in the stretchy sock. No hot spots whatsoever. My only gripe is that Specialized still makes their lasts for people with dainty feet—just a few more mm in the toe area would be super helpful for a non-cramped, natural small toe position.
Recommended by LBS owner, went a half size smaller in these, and even with Specialized green insoles, they work perfectly and make road rides more efficient overall, sprints, climbs, high cadence, walking around, etc. Tight to get into the first few weeks but, they loosen up, these are high performance, stiff shoes, if that's not your jam, you may want to go down a few notches in shoe selection. If you can legit pull 1,000-1,400W for a 20-25sec. sprint, then give these a try. As a former racer (tri & XC mtb) who just rides now to burn some beer or pizza off, these were pricey but worth it.
Bad design beginning to end. Requires a shoe horn to get heel past the pointless high top sock cuff. Bifurcated internal heel bolster digs into heel tissue in some effort to better hold the heel in place during the 1000 watt sprint almost no one can do. Toe is too roomy, BOAs struggle to cinch down ridiculously stiff uppers. Foot can either be sloppy inside this shoe or completely numb. There is no middle ground.
A+
Hola me pueden ayudar con la medida del ancho del zapato porfavor
The sole of the shoe fell off within two months of use
처음으로 구매했는데.. 주변에서 신고 벗기 불편하다 해서 구매를 미루고 있었는데.. 보고 또 봐도 이건 사야겠다 싶어서 구매했습니다. 막상 신어보니 신을 때 빼고는 너무 좋네요.. 가볍고 이쁘네요. 가격도 할인을 해주셔서 득템한거 같네요.
S-Works Ares is my first pair of Specialized road shoes. My previous shoes were Shot 40.5 & the sizing is similar. The length is the same, while the toe box is roomier. I really like the Team White colorway & the light weight of the shoes. I would prefer a shoe upper made from a synthetic glossy white material, instead of the stretchy mesh material.
Chaussures cyclisme route SWORKS ARES : produit qui s'ajuste très bien à la forme du pied, même pour moi qui ait les pieds larges. C'est surprenant en terme d'efficacité et de confort au pédalage.
Calzano come un guanto, compde e rigide. Una vera scarpa da gara.
Grande marchio, e ottimo servizio
De vrais chaussons, on les oublies tellement les serrages sont bien pensés.
Chaussures hyper confortables, qui s’enfilent comme un chausson
Umschließt den Fuß ohne einzuengen! Top Kraftübertragung
Loving the S-Works Ares road shoes. By far the most comfortable road shoe I’ve owned. The carbon sole is nice and stiff and the dual boa system helps me to dial in the shoe perfectly. Nice and light, nothing but good things to say about the shoes.
Scarpe top. Purtroppo per come sono fatte dopo 5/10k la chiusura superiore comincia a slisare la calza interna e a bucarla. Difficili anche da pulire.
Ich bin vorher immer schon Specialized Schuhe gefahren (Torch 2.0 und 3.0) und hatte bei diesen aber das Problem der Zehenfreiheit im vorderen Bereich. Wenn ich die Schuhe zu fest zugedreht habe, sind mir die Füße eingeschlafen. Beim Ares ist das deutlich besser obwohl der Schuh eigentlich zur Gänze auf "Rennen" getrimmt ist, hat man vorne gefühlt mehr Platz ohne dass sich der Schuh schwammig anfühlt. Passform 1A - liegt dank dem Socken wie eine zweite Haut an, BOA System wie immer Weltklasse . Einsteigen in den Schuh ist etwas mühsam, benötige eine Schuhlöffel dafür ist der halt extrem gut und auch angenehm. Zur Größenorientierung: Normale Schuhgröße 41 lt. Specialized Größenberater 41.5 - Schuh wurde aber in 41 bestellt und passt wie angegossen
These shoes are difficult to get on and off. Plus, the Boa system isn’t great. The upper tongue comes undone and alters the fit. Perhaps I bought the wrong size but it still feels like bad construction. Specialized is a great company and I don’t want to leave a negative review. But I wouldn’t recommend these shoes in particular vs. their other amazing products. Caveat emptor.
Little hard to get in, after that it is great
Ne ho provate tante, ma queste sono in assoluto le migliori sul mercato, sono care sicuramente, ma non ha eguali. Sulle lunghe distanze, con lunghe salite in cui si spinge di più non danno alcun problema e hanno la possibilità di stringere bene il piede se vi piace una calzata bella aderente. Come un calzino è molto modulabile.
LA MEJOR ZAPATILLA DE RUTA. RIGIDEZ Y COMODIDAD
The best shoes that I had tried, such as Fizik, Shimano, Rapha, Bont, Giro and Gaerne. Very comfortable such that I can wear it for 5 hours and longer. It has very good power transfer.
Nice fitting shoe once I get it on. However, the extra time it takes to fit over my foot does, in my opinion, help with support and keeping my foot cool. I really like the color and new BOA fasteners. I hope it holds out better than my MTB S-Works shoes that are shot after 4-5 months of use.
With the bootie & design of the boa closure these really hug the foot and translate into better power delivery. My fav s-works shoes for sure
I have tried a fair number of bike shoes, including the S-Works 7, the Torch 2 and 3, and several by other manufacturers. The Ares is still my hands down favorite. Adjustable, COMFORTABLE, and tough. I picked up an extra pair (because...sale...) so I would have a backup in case it goes out of production and my main pair wears out (which it has shown no sign of doing)
I initially tried these shoes on and thought it was uncomfortable and difficult to put on and eventually ended up purchasing the Torch model. When they went on sale I couldn't help myself and ordered a pair. It turned out that there is a method to putting your feet into these shoes and after they are on they are totally comfortable. I rode the trainer for several days before taking them outdoors and they are fabulous! I had no way of knowing since I rejected them on the initial attempt in the store.
에스웍스는 넘사벽이라 엄두를 못내고 있다가, 내년 라이딩을 기대하면 큰맘먹고 구매했습니다. 라이딩까지는 아니어도 시착해본 결과로 대만족 입니다. 가볍고 발을 촥~ 잡아주는 것이 실제 라이딩하면 엄청 좋을 것 같아요. 통풍이 잘 되도록 설계된 듯 하여, 올해는 시즌이 끝났고 내년이 기대 됩니다.
Fit the feet like a bootee. Best shoes ever worn.
Excelentes muy cómodas como un guante
I was amazed how locked in my feet feel in sprints. The sole's rigidity and the shoe's lateral stability are fantastic. The shoe is somehow comfortable on century rides while remaining ready for full-gas efforts. Sizing is correct. No signs of wear after several thousand miles. Hands down the best road shoe I've ever had.
Comodidad, ligereza, rigidez. Sólo una pequeña dificultad al ponérselas, sin puntos de roce. Van 10 de 10.
Love the shoe
A little difficult to get on and off.
처음 신을 때는 이너 신발이 너무 꽉 조여와서 피가 안통했는데. 몇 번 라이딩하니까 조금 나아졌네요.. 신다보면 나아지겠죠? 이쁘고 다 좋은데 신을 때 너무 힘들고 가만히 있을 때 발을 조여오는 압박감이 단점이네요..아쿠아슈즈신고있는 듯한 느낌.. 라이딩할때는 가볍고 정말 편합니다.
I wear a EU 44 shoe in both my Road 6 and Road 7 and the fit is perfect - both length and width. Length of these are also perfect but unfortunately the width are narrower at the ball of my foot and I had to return them. I was nervous about the “built-in sock” style but I’ll never find out now! Very stylish shoe - hope your fit is better than mine.
Innovative, great fit top tier road shoe.
Most comfortable shoe ever.
I ordered both the regular and wide versions of the Ares in my size. Both are built on the same last, the wide version is no wider than the regular version. The wide version does appear to have more material in the upper, making it a “high volume” version, but Specialized shouldn’t claim that a shoe is wider when it’s not. The regular last does not come close to being wide enough for me.
Ein sehr guter Schuh, angenehm zu tragen. Man spürt die unmittlebare Kraftübertragung und Steifheit. Trotz allem trägt er sich gut und Komfortabel dank ausreichender breite im Zehenbereich. Zum anziehen benötige ich zwar einen Schuhlöffel da der Einstieg recht schmal ist doch dafür wird die Ferse gut umschlossen.
Sole stiffness is great and really noticeable when climbing but feeling some hot spots---only ridden in them one time so maybe that gets better
My foot is too narrow for this shoe but it seemed pretty good. Worth a try because specialized has great cs and easy return policy. I just returned them but will probably try a torch.
Very Comfortable shoes and I love the lacing system.
I recently bought a pair of Ares 49 Wide. They're wide enough in the forefoot, & narrow enough in the heel and ankle for me. Too much toe spring (which is completely redundant even if it is a sprinter's shoe, as the 'sock' and unconventional boa arrangement firmly plant your heel regardless), but bearable just about. Also despite using a midfoot adapter plate, thus moving the cleat back, they're badly lacking stiffness in the forefoot - it flexes a lot ... I assume they do not thicken and reinforce the carbon sole in the largest sizes, despite larger forces and levers. They're highly imperfect for the above mentioned reasons, but still better than anything else I've tried. The unique sock & boa arrangement, combined with the very soft upper make them both very secure and very comfortable in the heel / top of foot area. When these get refreshed, I hope they move to a flatter forefoot and stiffen it significantly in the largest sizes. Also, please add a metal mesh grille to the vent.
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Absolutly love this Shoes! They feel Great and look even better! Would keep on buying them!
To start the shoes look great and on one foot I could tell would feel great in a bigger size. My feet can be between sizes slightly wider and one bigger than the other…not ideal! Although I could get both on any swelling from heat on a ride and I could imagine numbness and I tried on with thin cycling socks not normal cycling socks. The closure definitely feels like it will hold your foot securely with no lift, a problem I’ve been having with some other shoes. Will look to go up a size and buy again. They run smaller than my older sworks shoes
Excellent fit and comfort. I bought the white ones and love them!
These shoes feel great, they fit perfect and with the carbon bottom you can really put the power down
Lo mejor
Colocárselas es toda una odisea por lo apretadas del empeine del pie. Sin embargo una vez las fines puestas todo cambia. Son fenomenales, comidas y sientes la transferencia de potencia.
Muy cómodas
Se ajustan muy bien. Si se utiliza un calzador facilita mucho ponérselas. Muy buena compra.
These are one of the best Sprinting shoes out there. However, they are made with short lived materials. The strength of the shoe becomes the weakness - the inner sock. It will start tearing apart after roughly 4 months of normal usage and by the sixth month the shoes will be rendered useless.
Phenomenal shoes. I feel like Goldilocks and Cinderella The shoes are just right and fit like a glove. Amazing
In terms of length, fit was true to size. Purchased size 42.5 (US 9.3). I wear 9.5 shoes. Regarding width, the fit was perfect for me. My foot is on the narrow side. With socks, my foot is 4 inches wide at the widest point and 3 inches wide between the midsole and heel. The toe box is roomy. The shoe tapers down quite a bit as it approaches the heel, which some reviewers have said is too tight, but for my foot it was perfect. Unlike other reviewers, I did not find the shoe tedious to put on and didn't need a shoe horn. I just used my finger as a shoe horn. On rides the shoe feels very connected to my Speedplay pedals and delivers power efficiently particularly standing up on the pedals. Not surprisingly, the shoes are much lighter and better than my DMT carbon sole shoes that are seven years old. Highly recommend this shoe.
Comfortable, looks great, feel secure in clipped in. The "sock" portion of mine ~1.5 years of use has started degrading with little holes through out. Mostly where I grab to slip it on since it's pretty tight. Don't think it has too much life left in it.
Best shoe. Wide toebox, narrow heel, no need to cinch them tight. Power numbers go up just by wearing this shoe
I got a pair of these while they were on sale. I wear 10.5-11 and got a 44.5. Sizing seems....accurate-ish! the length is fine, the toe box is ok for narrower feet but the mid section is pretty cramped. The sock type ankle area is nice but quite tight which makes them very difficult to put on. I suggest using a shoe horn. They're stiff and great looking, but time will tell if they remain a favorite or an expensive mistake.
Amazing shoes!
Fit great, love them, light, stiff and fast. Might order a second pair just to have a back up!
They are a challenge to get on, but once on they are indeed comfortable. The upper is supple and the BOA fasteners are fantastic! Probably the best I've seen on any shoe. The shoe is aesthetically pleasing and well built, (though time will tell). My only issue, and it's a kind of a big one, is the toe box. I have narrow to average width feet and these are quite tight on the toes! Borderline uncomfortable but...not quite. They are not bad enough to return them, but something to keep in mind when ordering. Sizing seems accurate; I don't believe going a size up would help that issue. Very nice cycling shoe but on the expensive side! These are a pretty recent purchase so I'm curious to see if they will stretch out a bit as leather shoes sometimes do. Specialized did a lot of R & D on this shoe, and it is quite noticeable!
Toller Schuh! Der Sockenartige Einstieg ist nichts für Personen mit höheren Rist. Ansonsten sehr gute Passform und genug Zehenfreiheit.
No es fiable el configurador de la talla. Según este, yo usaría un nº45, he pedido el 44 y tuve que cambiarlo por el nº 43, que es mi nº habitual de calzado. .Son duras de calzar, pero una vez el pié dentro son muy cómodas.
Eccellente
Regalo para mi marido. Dice que son las mejores zapatillas que ha tenido. Al principio se asustó un poco porque es de pie ancho y le costaba ponérselas, pero enseguida se han adaptado a su pie. Rígidas, envolventes....
Produkt ist super.
Ótimo sapatos, muito confortável
Buen precio
Für meine langen aber schmalen Füße m.E. die besten Schuhe auf dem Markt. Sie sitzen wie angegossen und nichts drückt oder zwickt. Durch die grosse Zehenbox werden die Zehen nicht zusammengedrückt. Die Passform liegt wohl u.a. daran, dass der Schuh keine Zunge sondern eine Art Innensocke hat. Auch für lange mehrstündige Touren geeignet und nicht nur für Sprints.
I wanted a comfortable and performing shoe and went by review and price point. The shoe runs true to European sizing (used my regular shoe size and match was good). I took the larger width version and that sizes a bit small so if you are hesitant between width size, I would err on larger. The tightening system works well. The shoe is a bit hard to get into, and is facilités by using a shoe horn (not essential). I used a special discount at 320 but would not pay full regular price. As comfortable as advertised but have yet to test on long putting
Comfortable and performs well.
Espetacular
Muito confortável e excelente para os resultados positivos nos desafios do ciclismo.
La mia es la roja y queda como un guante. Tengo las anteriores y estas tienen mejor ajuste.
Muito bom, correu tudo bem
Una de las mejores zapatillas del mercado, muy bonitas y muy cómodas
신을때 불편합니다. 하지만 신고나서는 편하고 일체화되어 신발이 발과같아요 추워져서 신고 라이딩을 못나간 관계로 신어본 소감만 올립니다
A grew shoe. Feels and fits nice, great.
Fantásticas
BASTANTE CONFORTÁVEIS E VALE O ESFORÇO AO CALÇAR.
Excelentes
Le maintien du pied est exceptionnel, déjà sans avoir besoin de serrer fort. Un peu difficile à enfiler au début, elles se mettent finalement facilement en place, et la « chaussette » évite tout soucis de languette de travers et supprime les points douloureux. Les coureurs avec un pied un peu fort regretteront peut-être quelques millimètres de plus à l’avant de la semelle.Elles apportent une nouvelle expérience sur le vélo, nouvelles sensations, un nouveau rendement ! (Pas que pour sprinter!) Vous n’oublierez pas votre première sortie !
Bought a few sizes under my Sidi road 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.
Rigidez al máximo , sin perder comodidad.
Já estou na quarta sapatilha SPECIALIZED e cada uma me surpreendeu positivamente em conforto, rigidez, qualidade e design, desde da Torch 1.0 que tem um ótimo custo benefício até as S-works.
Excellent shoes, they fit very well and power transfer is amazing.
Asethetic: 4/5 Fit: 5/5 Ease of wearing: 1/5 Durability: 4/5 Ventilation: 4/5 Asethetic - Polarising for some. Form follows function. Fit - S-works body geometry fits me like a glove. The toe box is roomier than road 7. Initially, the width felt very very tight. The hold on my mid foot is exceptional compared to the road 7. Inner sock looks high but it doesnt rub against the ankle Ease of wearing: Incredibly hard to wear compared to road 7 until i used a shoe horn. It was like the inner sock was going to tear. Durability: Rubberised toe guard is a positive over road 7. This will prevent scraping off the Dyneema on the toe area with wheel rub. Boa Li2 dials is non metal. Ventilation: Improved Summary: Exceptional footwear. The hold on the foot is nothing short of amazing, even coming from the pro level S-works Road 7. Look beyond the asethetic (form follows function), high price tag and shoe horn requirement and you will be duly rewarded on your rides. Hope this review helps
I really like this shoe! I i enjoy the fact that the socks allows you to enjoy a more chill ride without having to tighten up the laces, all while still feeling secure. Although i don’t have any issues taking the shoes on or off, i can see why others say it’s tad bit difficult due to the sock being so narrow. I also enjoy the ventilation the shoe offers. Most importantly, once you tighten those boas up the power transfer is elite!
Did just what I wanted them to. They stopped my knee hurting so well worth it
I consider my feet on the wider side (though I don’t typically wear wide sized shoes) — these shoes feel very roomy in the toe box but also tight in all the right areas for me. May feel uncomfortable the first few rides if you’re not used to snugness everywhere but the toes. Can also depend on how much you tighten them. Feels great 1-2 weeks in. As far as stiffness, I found it fine. Works for me. Ventilation is fine, the hole underneath the toe box is nice. Overall A- , only complaint is the wires feel kinda flimsy/cheap.
Zeer fijne schoen .soms door de extra sok wat moeite met aan treken . Verder top geen pijn aan de voeten Je kan hard duwen berg op
Excellent shoes. This is like my 4th pair of Ares. I hope they continue making this shoe and with more colors.
I previously had a pair of nice LG road shoes. They were great but I bought them on sale, they were 1/2 size too small, and their color is "neon yellow". Needless to say....they didn't go with any of my outfits / bike (total 1st world problem). Regardless - I bought the S-Work Ares shoes because I liked the idea of the addtional ankle support, which means the stretchy...taller part where you slide your feet in. In addition, Boa system was a must (the only way to go in my mind). Love the stiffness - but more importantly, I love the form and fit. The additional ankle support / fit makes me feel more connected to my pedling. Enjoy.
Great fitting product! Just worried about the material and durability over time. I would recommend this product because it is super comfortable and you can feel the power transfer instantly.
The heel lockdown on these just isn’t an secure as it needs to be. There is too much slippage. Other Specialized shoes have worked better for me.
Too warm for warmer climates with double wrap closure system and sock insert.
Great shoe fits nicely
Já tive outras sapatilhas Spz, mas essa é melhor que já experimentei, ela abraça o pé! Não me machucou na lateral do pé ou em provas, o solado é super rígido e tem o ajuste fácil do boa!
Excellent shoe. like the speed lacing. ability to dial-in how snug for your foot.
Great for wide feet, though hard to get one’s foot into the shoes.