
Product Details
Specialized S-Works Recon Evo Gravel/XC Shoes
The heart of the Specialized S-Works Recon Evo Gravel/XC Shoes lies in its revolutionary PowerHug closure system. By utilising a redesigned, enlarged heel counter and a full-wrap architecture inspired by the world-class Ares 2, these shoes eliminate foot slip during high-torque efforts. Whether you are sprinting out of a technical corner or grinding up a steep fire road, the dual BOA® dials allow for micro-adjustments that keep you stable and connected. This isn’t just about a tight fit; it’s about a more explosive, efficient pedal stroke that feels as direct as a road shoe but is built for the dirt.
Lab-Tested Comfort for the Long Haul
Performance often comes at the cost of comfort, but the Recon EVO breaks that cycle using Body Geometry science. Built on the Natural Last, these shoes are designed to reduce forefoot pressure by a staggering 44%, significantly lowering the risk of "hot spots" during all-day epics.
By incorporating the Varus Wedge and Longitudinal Arch support, Specialized ensures your foot, knee, and hip stay in perfect alignment, boosting efficiency and reducing injury risk. Finished with high-traction TPU lugs for those inevitable hike-a-bike sections, the Recon EVO is the ultimate investment for riders seeking World Champion-level tech underfoot.
Sizing note:
Specialized shoes run approximately half a size small. When in doubt, size up — most customers find they need one size larger than their usual EU size.
Pedal Compatibility
These off-road cycling shoes are compatible with MTB and trekking pedal systems utilising the 2-bolt cleat system, such as Shimano SPD, Look Trekking and X-Track, crankbrothers Candy, etc..
Features
- Use - XC & Gravel racing
- Body Geometry Last - Body Geometry Natural Last reduces forefoot pressure by 44%
- Outsole Material - Unidirectional carbon
- Fit System -Patented PowerHug with BOA; Fit System featuring Dual-Dial Li2
- Compatible with 2-bolt cleats and clipless MTB pedal systems
- Cleats not supplied
- Manufacturer's claimed weight: Weight - 280g (per shoe, size 44)
Specifications
- Cleat Compatibility (Mountain Bike)
- 2-bolt-spd
- Shoe Size System (Footwear)
- EU
- Closure Type
- boa
- Discipline Compatibility
- Gravel, Mountain Bike
- Fit Note
- runs-small
- Gender
- Unisex
- Intended Use (Footwear)
- Mountain Bike/Cycling
- Primary Material (Upper)
- Synthetic
- Waterproofing / Membrane
- Non-waterproof
- Weight (grams)
- 280 g
- Width / Fit
- regular-standard
- Product code
- 2038286 / 54293166162266
Size Guide
| EU Shoe | UK Shoe | CM |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | 2.5 | 22.5 |
| 36 | 3.25 | 23 |
| 37 | 4 | 23.5 |
| 38 | 4.75 | 24.5 |
| 38.5 | 5 | 24.75 |
| 39 | 5.5 | 25 |
| 39.5 | 6.25 | 25.25 |
| 40 | 6.5 | 25.5 |
| 40.5 | 6.75 | 25.75 |
| 41 | 7 | 26 |
| 41.5 | 7.5 | 26.5 |
| 42 | 8 | 27 |
| 42.5 | 8.3 | 27.3 |
| 43 | 8.6 | 27.5 |
| 43.5 | 9.25 | 27.9 |
| 44 | 9.6 | 28.3 |
| 44.5 | 10 | 28.6 |
| 45 | 10.5 | 29 |
| 45.5 | 10.75 | 29.3 |
| 46 | 11.25 | 29.5 |
| 46.5 | 11.6 | 29.9 |
| 47 | 12 | 30.2 |
| 48 | 12.75 | 30.9 |
| 49 | 13.5 | 31.6 |
| 50 | 14.5 | 32.3 |
Sizing note: Specialized shoes run approximately half a size small. When in doubt, size up — most customers find they need one size larger than their usual EU size.
Accurate sizing guidance can be gained by measuring the length of your feet from the back of the heel to the tip of the big toe. This measurement corresponds to the "CM" column in our size chart.
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Shipping & Returns
Free UK delivery on orders over £50. Orders are dispatched within 1-2 working days and typically arrive 1-2 working days later.
Return unused items in their original packaging within 30 days of delivery. Return postage is £3.50.
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About Specialized
Innovate or die.
Founded in California in 1974, Specialized began with a simple promise: serious riders deserve serious gear. Half a century later, the brand still funds its own wind tunnel, builds its own carbon, and tests every bike with the world's best so that you ride your own best.
The first production mountain bike. The first cycling-specific shoes. FACT carbon, the Win Tunnel, S-Works. Specialized has a habit of building the things the rest of cycling ends up copying.




