S-Works Recon Lace Shoe
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Why We Like The S-Works Recon Lace Shoe
The S-Works Recon Lace Shoe tackles it all—long-distance, gravel riding, mud and dirt—with confidence and speed that'll leave the haters in the dust. We like Specialized for their time-tested gear that's rider-approved, and we're not shy about our feelings for the Recon. It's ergonomically designed and scientifically tested for performance, speed, and durability. It's part of the Recon family, speedy and comfortable on the bike and off (we love a quick hike-a-bike). The Recon mountain bike shoes make no compromises for speed, and we're seeing exceptional power transfer and lightness that's unrivaled for cross-country riding. This shoe is stiff, but not uncomfortable. It's fast, but durable. It's what we're looking for when we're ready to hit the trail at top speed.
Details
- An ergonomic shoe that's lightweight and speedy
- The Recon can tackle everything from mud and dirt to gravel
- Stiff and light XC FACT carbon plate for max power transfer
- Form-fit with roomy toe box for additional comfort
- Item #SCQ00IG
- Upper Material
- synthetic
- Closure
- Lace
- Midsole
- XC FACT carbon plate
- Sole
- SlipNot rubber
- Cleat Compatibility
- 2-bolt mountain
- Claimed Weight
- 9.5oz
- Activity
- cycling, mountain biking
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited 2 years
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Overall Rating
4 based on 14 ratings
Review Summary
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageSeptember 27, 2024
These deserve a much better rep!
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- 39.5
I have an average woman’s foot and this is my third pair of Specialized shoes. The other two are road shoes, but the fit is identical and I had none of the weird rubbing issues that some reviewers commented on. The stiffness is excellent and durability excellent.
September 24, 2024
Amazing once you fix the ankle rub issue
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- 45.5
- Height:
- 5' 11"
- Weight:
- 169
I’ve read the reviews and own many generations of S Works shoes. Almost everyone will have the ankle bone issue because the material is too hard around Lateral and medial malleolus: the bony knob on the outside and inside of the ankles. Specialized has corrected this on most of the boa shoes by lowering the material, but they have not done it on this one. The solution is simple if you don’t want to wear band-aids while you wait for the material to break in. You take a heat-gun or powerful blow dryer and you heat the material that would touch your ankle bone and massage it while it’s hot. Don’t overheat the material it should be hot enough to touch with the hand and you will feel the material soften up. It’s not just the green area it an also the black padded area that has a stiff pipe like material in it. Once you break it in, which should take about 15 minutes to do both shoes, the shoes fit like a glove. I wore them before, when they were super stiff, and then after, when I softened them up and they were amazing. The toe box area is super comfortable compared to other S-Works shoes and ai think over time they will break in nicely. At 50% off they are totally worth it.
September 6, 2024
Works well for me!
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Size Bought:
- 46
- Weight:
- 200
I too was concerned about the ankle rub issues that some have experienced. I decided to take a chance and I am glad I did so. I have high arches and narrow ankle bones. No issues. I have about 150 miles riding in them and they are breaking in nicely. Good show @ the discounted price.
June 23, 2024
Ankle Stabbers
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- 45
- Height:
- 6' 2"
- Weight:
- 158
These are now a great shoe, but I had to cut the tops of them to not stab my ankles. If you're OK with some DIY modifications to make these work, they are light, stiff, and if you have other Specialized shoes the sizing should be spot on. (It was for me, at least.) I had to use an angle grinder with a sanding disk to clearance the tops of each shoe to not stab / cut into my ankles. Its really surprising Specialized missed it by so much. You can see by other reviews on here I am not the only one with this problem.
May 30, 2024
Super stiff and light but
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Size Bought:
- 46
Great shoe, super light and stiff, planning on using them on the gravel bike. Only issue is the tongue is not long enough so the edges of the show give me a nice blister where the tongue should be. Not a deal breaker but annoying, you have to where thick socks with them.
May 13, 2024
New life
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Size Bought:
- 42
- Height:
- 5' 8"
- Weight:
- 170
After getting used to the lace up style, my riding was very comfortable. The shoe feels very solid yet light. Easy to walk in without worry of damaging tge clete or anyone's floors. The ankle issues mentioned by others could be an issue if your ankle bones are low.
April 8, 2024
Specialized Recon S-Works Lace Shoe
- Size Bought:
- 44
I purchased the Specialized Recon S-Works Lace shoe in size 44. This shoe has a big toe box is lightweight and has a stiff sole! I am very pleased with this shoe!
March 23, 2024
Stiff sole, good for wider feet
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Size Bought:
- 44
Really happy with these shoes! stiffness of the sole is great for putting power down, but there's juuuust enough flex for limited off the bike!
March 10, 2024
Great shoe betrayed by a design flaw…
- Familiarity:
- I returned this product before using it
A potentially great shoe betrayed by the same issue others are reporting regarding the inside height of the shoe being too tall and rigid around the ankle for these to be wearable. I’ve owned many other Specialized shoes for road & mountain in the past and have never experienced this problem before. I wanted to believe the problem was unique to individual users, but alas I have to agree with others that there is an unfortunate design flaw that ruins an otherwise great shoe. Returned…
December 8, 2023
Ankle killer for me, too
- Familiarity:
- I returned this product before using it
- Size Bought:
- 41
- Height:
- 5' 8"
I thought "Maybe my ankles are different - after all, most of these reviews seem like they are from men. Maybe, since I'm female, these shoes won't hurt my ankle." I should have listened to all of the other reviewers. The left shoe hits me too high on the outside of my left ankle bone. The shoe hurt the moment I tried it on. I'm returning it. Otherwise, the shoes fit me very well and are so light. I really wanted them to work for me.
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