Specialized S-Works Recon Lace Gravel Shoes in Black

Where ever you ride, you should do so with a smile. The Specialized S-Works Recon Shoes now with laces provide a classic style for gravel miles.

A timeless look combined with tried and true Body Geometry features and the performance and durability that have become hallmarks of S-Works Recon shoes.

Built with Purpose. Backed by Science. Specialized's Body Geometry trio of the Longitudinal Arch, Metatarsal Button, and Varus Wedge work together to increase efficiency, optimize hip, knee, and foot alignment, and reduce injury risks. The S-Works Recon Lace uses the same high-performance dirt-specific carbon outsole found on their S-Works Recon shoes. This incredibly stiff carbon sole makes sure none of the power you’re putting down goes to waste. Because why would you want to waste all that power? Now, they have introduced another closure option for the style-obsessed gravel gurus out there.

Laterally Adjustable Closure Engineering - Laces do everything just right, every time. Lacing closures give riders multiple points of cincture to effect precise adjustment for a sublime feel right out of the box. If that even pressure distribution is what you’ve been looking for all along, you’re in luck. Laces are the age-old way of honing in your fit. They also removed any extraneous hardware from the upper to make the shoe supple and essentially create a hug for your feet. Because who doesn’t love hugs?

Key Features:

• Welded mesh/TPU and Dyneema® upper is supple yet supportive and provides a soft, buttery fit that won't stretch
• S-Works Recon Lace outsole
• 100% carbon torsion box construction: stiffness index 13.0
• Woven carbon is used on the outside surface for impact protection
• Contains all of the Specialized Body Geometry features
• Longitudinal Arch built into the outsole to prevent arch collapse
• +1.5mm forefoot Varus Wedge to prevent forefoot collapse (pronation)
• Metatarsal Button (spreads the toes to prevent numbness)TPU pontoons create stable engagement with the pedal while SlipNot™ rubber heel and toe tread provide confidence off the bike
• Replaceable toe spikes allow you to adjust the traction to the specific terrain
• External toe cap for protection
• Ti-alloy t-nut with extended slots is lightweight and allows for an additional 5mm of rearward cleat adjustment

Body Geometry:

• With a 1.5mm built-in Varus Wedge, Body Geometry shoes stabilize the natural movement of your forefoot and improve foot, knee, and hip alignment, which increases power output and adds an average of 10 seconds to your time to exhaustion during maximum efforts.
• The foot is built like a leaf spring. Great for running. Bad for riding. Body Geometry shoes are designed with patented, moulded arch support in the outsole to create a rigid structure, which is paired with customizable footbeds to prevent foot collapse and wasted power.