The Santos Tour Down Under inspires us all by kicking-off the new racing season, so Specialized are bringing you a new S-works 7 shoe, inspired by the Australian Budgie. Flocks of blue, green, and yellow that represent the peloton itself, manifest in the best race shoe ever made. This limited colourway, like the bird itself, will move fast, so don’t miss out. Exceptional power transfer, superior comfort and undeniable style deliver high-performance with no compromises to make it the perfect cycling shoe.
It is hard not to be affected by the dramatic scenes in Australia, and it was this that inspired Specialized to do something to honour the country by creating a collection in support of the Australian Wildlife for the #TourDownUnder but also donating $100,000 to aid relief efforts from the devastating bushfires. The collection is designed to echo the plumage of the friendly budgie, a colourful icon of Australia's wildlife affected by the fires.
A no-holds-barred approach was taken to transferring every bit of your power to the pedals. The lighter and stiffer Powerline™ carbon sole is new and brought to you by the same team that developed Rider-First Engineering. This led to Specialized's lightest and stiffest carbon outsole to date. A completely refined Padlock™ Heel also packs in more comfort with the same exceptional heel hold that you found in the previous iteration. The space-grade Dyneema™ material used in the upper doesn’t stretch when pulled on, making sure that your foot stays where it’s supposed to. With all of these features combined, you can be sure that “every watt is sacred.”
All of the Body Geometry features you know and love were maintained for comfort, like the Longitudinal Arch, Varus Wedge, and Metatarsal Button. Each one of these features have been ergonomically designed and scientifically tested to boost power, increase efficiency and reduce the risk of injury. Luxury was also taken into account by designing the S-Works 7 to have form that complements its function, so you'll find seams that are bonded together, rather than sewn, cleaning up the lines and contouring to your foot with slipper-like comfort. The custom CNC’d alloy Boa® dials also add some panache, but they also feature durable spring clutch internals and precise, one-millimeter micro-adjustments that let you perfectly dial in your fit.
The S-Works 7 embodies everything Specialized know about footwear, compacted into one shoe with no compromises and no shortcuts, just explosive speed and superior comfort.
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This season the Down Under Collection has been inspired by the speed and colour of the Australian Budgie. As this noble little bird, and much of Australia’s wildlife suffers from devastating bushfires, Specialized is donating $100,000 USD to support wildlife relief efforts.
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Body Geometry sole and footbed are ergonomically designed and scientifically tested to boost power, increase efficiency, and reduce the chance of injury by optimising hip, knee, and foot alignment.
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Specialized's stiffest and lightest FACT Powerline™ carbon plate maximises power transfer: Stiffness Index 15.0
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Dyneema® Mesh is trapped between layers of four-way stretch mesh and TPU to create no-stretch zones for the ultimate connection and comfort.
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Independent alloy Boa® S3-Snap Fit System for on-the-fly micro-adjustment, backed by the Boa Guarantee.
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PadLock™ heel construction cradles the heel and is proven to improve acceleration.
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Titanium alloy cleat nuts can rotate to position pedal/cleats 5mm rearward.
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Non-slip, replaceable heel tread with internally recessed screws for security.
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Form Fit last with a roomy toe box for the ultimate in connectivity and comfort.
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Three-bolt cleat pattern fits all major road pedals.
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Approximate weight: 224g (1/2 pair, Size 42)
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This limited colourway is inspired by the plumage of the Australian Budgie.