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S-Works Recon Shoes

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Finding the perfect high-performance pair of off-road 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 shoes, you get off-road shoes that ready for any kind of adventure, whether it's gravel, cyclocross, or XC racing.

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-millimetre 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.

Rider Reviews

  • 4.4
  • 69 Reviews

To use for gravel, shoes

To use for gravel, shoes are super stiff and lightweight enough. Power transfer is efficient for climbing those tough terrains.

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Yes!

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Dave C.

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Super climbing shoes

Super comfy and strong at climbing, light weight, durable. Carbon soles is wow!!! Boa tension is super it’s stylish as well

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George

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The Boas fail

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.

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Patricia

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The new version is unwearable

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 :)

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Paul

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Great MTB shoes

Lite shoes, strong materiasl nice shape

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Marcos G.

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Light and painful

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.

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Jennifer

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Terrible design and product support

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!

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Shannon

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A great and comfortable performance

A great and comfortable performance cycling shoe!

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Bernardo T.

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great shoes!

great shoes!

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Roman K.

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Every Day Shoe

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.

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Randy

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