Specialized Expert Road shoes review
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Specialized rate these shoes at 8.5 on their stiffness scale, compared to 12 for the S-Works equivalent, but don’t let that fool you. Even when you’re sprinting uphill in a big gear the difference is only slight.
You get the same foot-cosseting, leg-aligning, knee-saving Body Geometry technologies for your money, though there’s slightly less arch support, and the sole is still carbon fibre, albeit with fibreglass as opposed to the S-Works’s high-modulus carbon.
The excellent Boa Lacing System on the Expert has a single one-way dial that pulls out to release completely instead of offering one-click tension reduction. It’s complemented by a single Velcro strap running over the bridge of the foot that seals an extremely comfortable and secure fit.
Product Specifications
Product
| Name | Expert Road Shoe |
| Brand | Specialized |
| Available Colours | Black/Red Black/White |
| Weatherproof | No |
| Shoe Size Tested | 44 |
| Shoe Lining | Fabric |
| Shoe Features | 3-Hole SPD-SL Compatable |
| Lace Option | No |
| Hook And Loop Straps | No |
| Moulded Heel Counter | Yes |
| Lace Keepers | No |
| Weather Resistant | No |
| Heel Guard | Yes |
| Breathable | Yes |
| Re-inforced Toe Box | Yes |
| Sole Type | Carbon Reinforced Nylon Outsole |
| Goretex Lining | No |
| Shoe Sizes Available | 38 38.5 39 39.5 4 40 40.5 41 41.5 42 42.5 43 43.5 44 44.5 45 45.5 46 46.5 47 48 49 |
| Available In (Mens/Womens) | Mens |
| Shoe Closure | BOA IP1 |
| Shoe Compatibility | 3 Bolt Cleat |
| Shoe Type | Road |
| Features | Boa IP1 dial, FACT carbon composit sole, replacable heel bumper |
| Windproof | No |
| Waterproof | No |
| Water-Resistant | No |
| Adjustable Fit | Yes |
| Mesh Inserts | No |
| Fastening Type | BOA |
| Reflective Piping/Accents | Yes |
| Colour | Black/White |
| Weight (g) | 570 |
| Weight Of Pair Tested | 570 |
