Not the same as previous models

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Height

6` 1"

Weight

185 lbs

I've put about 30-40 hours of riding on these shoes which replaced a similar pair of 2 year old Specialized shoes with essentially the same design. These are inconsistent in the left vs. right foot where the left seems fine but the right is terrible. It doesn't seem to matter how I adjust the boa or toe straps and my cleats are spot on. The toe section is very narrow while the heal is loose. I'm constantly adjusting due to numbness, hot spots, or too loose. I would not buy them again.

Chris S.

Terrible Tounge

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Fit:

True to size

Size Bought

49

Height

6` 2"

Weight

180 lbs

mmmph...I really wanted to like these, but they are just not good. I use a size 49 and run these with Speedplay Zero pedals. Initially, I was impressed with the lightweight and stiffness. Rather quickly, I ran into problems getting the tounge in the right position and the Boa adjusted just so to make it comfortable and stable. But the way the Boas are cinching on this shoe makes it nearly impossible. The tounge is also cut in such a way that it rubs on the top part of your ankle. There is some padding on part of the "upper" in that area (near the Boa), but eventually, this wears out and it then continues to wear through and cut the tongue so the only thing left is your sock. Really, super poor design. Initially, after 2 - 3 rides, I was able to get things comfortable, so I just stuck with it. After a few hundred kms, it was noticeable that the wear was occuring and sometimes if I wasn't careful, it would wear a blister in my ankle area near the tongue. Eventually, after about 1500kms, I was having to add a couple of days in between rides to let the soreness go down and by the time I was searching for new shoes (2000km of use), I was having to skip road riding all together and just go on the MTB or gravel, as these shoes would rub a hole in my skin rather quickly. Finally got some different shoes and am much happier. Sorry Spec! I used earlier versions of your shoes for years, but you got this on wrong. Both tongues were worn through - fully spilt - after half a season.

kurt E.

I'm not a racer, just a rider

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Fit:

True to size

Size Bought

11.5

Height

5` 10"

Weight

231 lbs

I have to admit I like the tightening system. I fuss a little with the tongue while tightening, and it provides uniform hold across the whole foot. It's much less fussy than the multi strap and velcro. My feet are fussy, just ask anyone who's tried to fit me for a ski boot. I cinch once, and then I'm good for a 50 mile ride. When I bought my last bike (used) it was an upgrade, and I just figured I couldn't be seen in toe clips. The bike would die of embarrassment. So, I went to the LBS and they tried my feet in several shoes. Most felt like torture devices. They ordered the brand new Torch 2, and I was on the road. My only problem with the tongue is that it needs to be wiggled before and during tightening to make sure it doesn't develop a wrinkle which demands attention.

fred

I wear a size 11 US shoe. I have been looking online at size charts and have seen different answers. What size would fit me best?

tyl113922929

Could not get comfortable

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

Fit:

True to size

Size Bought

49

Height

6` 8"

Weight

220 lbs

I have been using the 1.0's for years now and I can barely tell I have anything on my feet. I tried these a couple times and kept getting persistent hotspots and regardless of sock choice, the top of the shoe near the BOA kept digging into my ankle. They do look great, but I was unable to ride more then 20 minutes without pain or rubbing.

Darian B.

Very Impress

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Fit:

True to size

Size Bought

40

Height

5` 5"

Weight

110 lbs

I've used SWorks in the past and saw this on sale so I bought one. This shoe almost has it all. Looks good, Stiff, Light, easy to wear. The only thing I can say about it is, its so damn Light that I always have this feeling that it would easily break apart😂

Mac L.

comfortable, high-end, stiff shoe

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Fit:

True to size

Size Bought

44.5

Height

5` 11"

Weight

170 lbs

This shoe is probably the best available for those of us who don't want to spend $400 on road bike shoes but want something stiffer than the $75 shoes out there. They are pretty comfortable and kept my feet dry during summer rides of 40+ miles. Good stiffness. Highly recommended! Backcountry makes it easy, including returns, which I had to do for wrong size.

Eric S.