The advantages of the next generation S-Works 6 shoe can be summed up in two simple phrases—explosive speed & superior comfort. Recently featured in the RCUK 100:
Specialized’s latest incarnation of their flagship shoes were first spotted on the feet of a number of pro riders & they quickly became a firm favourite in the World Tour peloton.
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The speed comes as a direct result of great fit & better connection delivering more efficiency & power to the pedal. You’ll be hard pushed to find anyone that has put more time effort & research into bicycle ergonomics than Specialized have with their heralded Body Geometry system. The end result here is the ultimate performance road shoe – the S-Works 6 – combining world beating stiffness & efficiency coupled immense comfort & fit adjustment. Body Geometry sole & footbed – these have been designed with the specific ergonomics & stresses of cycling. Body Geometry features allow for better knee hip & foot alignment which reduces the chances of injury & has been proven to increase power output.FACT Powerline™ (patent pending) sole – the stiffest & lightest sole that Specialized has ever produced for a road shoe maximises the transfer of power into the drivetrain. Forget turning it up to 11 these are rated as 13 on Specialized’s stiffness index! Dyneema Cubic Tech™ directional fibres are thermo-bonded to create no stretch zones for ultimate connection. Boa Fit System – two Boa S2-Snap dials work independently on each shoe to deliver an amazing range of adjust to customise your fit which can be micro-adjusted on the fly. These are backed up by the Boa Lifetime guarantee. Padlock heel cup – The heel cup of a cycling shoe is extremely important in assuring a close fit & efficient pedaling. The Padlock moulded heel cup locks your heel in place preventing any lifting & the one-piece stroble upper works together with it to deliver a superior fit with revolutionarily light & strong materials. Titanium Cleat nuts – not only are these light & strong but they are designed to offer more versatility as they can be rotated to position the cleats 5mm reward giving more fit possibilities. Non-slip replaceable heel tread – Let’s face it even the greatest cycling shoes aren’t great for walking in. The non-slip material of the replaceable heel tread means that you’ll be able to keep your dignity intact when you’re walking to the podium (or the cafe for that matter). The fitting screws are also recessed to protect them so they’ll be easy to change in the future. Form Fit Last – Hours of design work has resulted in a proven last which supports the foot but leaves a nice roomy toe-box so you don’t feel constricted leading to the ultimate balance of comfort & connection to the bike. Three-Bolt cleat pattern – compatible with the major road pedals on the market. Approx weight: 224g (1/2 pair size 42)