Specialized S-Works 8 Road Shoes?

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eins4eins
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by eins4eins

There are even many non-sponsored riders using the torch. Can't be that bad.
But fit is obviously a very personal thing and some like the 7 or Ares more.

Did 1k km with the torch and they're my preferred shoe currently.

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by ome rodriguez

Same here torch my preferred shoes. Both my 7 and vent aren't used anymore.

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by LanceLegstrong

eins4eins wrote:
Sat Jul 16, 2022 4:53 pm
There are even many non-sponsored riders using the torch. Can't be that bad.
But fit is obviously a very personal thing and some like the 7 or Ares more.

Did 1k km with the torch and they're my preferred shoe currently.
The Torch have been the first Specialized shoe I've been able to wear. I tried the Ares in 3 different sizes (45, 45.5, 46) and both the normal and wide versions and couldn't even wear them 15 minutes before I had hot spots and pain in various spots. I tried the SW7 in various sizes and widths and thought I had the right size, took them out for three rides before having to send them back due to excruiating toe pain after an hour into each ride (thank God for Specialized's return policy). The Torch seem to be the sweet spot for me and have done some 3-4 hour rides in them without issue.
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by tommyboyo

chris1234 wrote:
Sat Jul 16, 2022 4:09 pm
Is it me or are a sh*t load of pros in TdF still using the 7?

Sagan
Pidcock
McNulty
Jungels
Kamna

Are any using the Torch?

Do pros hate the Torch?
I have seen more using the Ares and the 7, than on the Torch.

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by tommyboyo

LanceLegstrong wrote:
Sat Jul 16, 2022 6:50 pm
eins4eins wrote:
Sat Jul 16, 2022 4:53 pm
There are even many non-sponsored riders using the torch. Can't be that bad.
But fit is obviously a very personal thing and some like the 7 or Ares more.

Did 1k km with the torch and they're my preferred shoe currently.
The Torch have been the first Specialized shoe I've been able to wear. I tried the Ares in 3 different sizes (45, 45.5, 46) and both the normal and wide versions and couldn't even wear them 15 minutes before I had hot spots and pain in various spots. I tried the SW7 in various sizes and widths and thought I had the right size, took them out for three rides before having to send them back due to excruiating toe pain after an hour into each ride (thank God for Specialized's return policy). The Torch seem to be the sweet spot for me and have done some 3-4 hour rides in them without issue.
A wide version of the Ares? That is news to me.

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tommyboyo wrote:
Sat Jul 16, 2022 10:21 pm
LanceLegstrong wrote:
Sat Jul 16, 2022 6:50 pm
eins4eins wrote:
Sat Jul 16, 2022 4:53 pm
There are even many non-sponsored riders using the torch. Can't be that bad.
But fit is obviously a very personal thing and some like the 7 or Ares more.

Did 1k km with the torch and they're my preferred shoe currently.
The Torch have been the first Specialized shoe I've been able to wear. I tried the Ares in 3 different sizes (45, 45.5, 46) and both the normal and wide versions and couldn't even wear them 15 minutes before I had hot spots and pain in various spots. I tried the SW7 in various sizes and widths and thought I had the right size, took them out for three rides before having to send them back due to excruiating toe pain after an hour into each ride (thank God for Specialized's return policy). The Torch seem to be the sweet spot for me and have done some 3-4 hour rides in them without issue.
A wide version of the Ares? That is news to me.
The all black version came in wide. At least in the US. Didn't notice a huge difference between the two to be honest though.
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by chris1234

eins4eins wrote:
Sat Jul 16, 2022 4:53 pm
There are even many non-sponsored riders using the torch. Can't be that bad.
But fit is obviously a very personal thing and some like the 7 or Ares more.

Did 1k km with the torch and they're my preferred shoe currently.
Do you have any names?

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Ewan.

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chris1234 wrote:
Sun Jul 17, 2022 9:45 am
eins4eins wrote:
Sat Jul 16, 2022 4:53 pm
There are even many non-sponsored riders using the torch. Can't be that bad.
But fit is obviously a very personal thing and some like the 7 or Ares more.

Did 1k km with the torch and they're my preferred shoe currently.
Do you have any names?
Just watch the Tour. Ewan, Perez, Barguil, etc

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by nycxandy

What's taking their online store so long to restock the white ones?

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nycxandy wrote:
Wed Jul 20, 2022 5:06 am
What's taking their online store so long to restock the white ones?
Specialized (US) sold out of the white shoes in most sizes within a day of being listed. I was able to source a size 41 for the wife from Performance Bike as the 41.5 size I got from Specialized where a touch to large and are now sitting idle in the box.
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by kode54

nycxandy wrote:
Wed Jul 20, 2022 5:06 am
What's taking their online store so long to restock the white ones?
I was on the fence, but decided that day they released it. Sure enough, white was the first color way to be out of stock on many sizes.
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MarginalChains
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by MarginalChains

I have a pair of brand new unworn white ones in size 43 that I'm looking to sell at cost. I managed to find a pair of 42.5 which are a better fit but I'm outside the return period for the 43s. DM me if interested (I'm in the UK).

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by tommyboyo

Wish they would come up with a better solution for flipping the cleat nuts.

The whole process is a right pain in the backside and having to take a knife to cut up bits of expensive new shoes should not be a thing ever.

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by ms6073

MarginalChains wrote:
Thu Jul 21, 2022 12:18 pm
I have a pair of brand new unworn white ones in size 43 that I'm looking to sell at cost. I managed to find a pair of 42.5 which are a better fit but I'm outside the return period for the 43s. DM me if interested (I'm in the UK).
Ditto - well sort of. White in size 41.5 that the wife used a couple times on the trainer, as well as a few rides on the road but I am in the US.
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