Specialized's New $550 S-Works Recon EVO Mashes Up Ares 2 Fit & Recon Dirt

"The Specialized S-Works Recon EVO is the new top dog in Specialized's off-road footwear lineup. But for those worries about the S-Works Recon, don't worry - it's sticking around (much like the Torch is for the Specialized roadside). The Recon EVO is an option for those who want a locked-and-loaded fit with massive foot retention and a slightly roomier fit."

"The new Recon EVO borrows heavily from the Ares 2 playbook; it basically copied it. The new Recon EVO used the Specialized PowerHug closure system and structure. The unique retention system uses wraparound hold through the midfoot and heel. For those unfamiliar with this tech, Specialized created it to keep the foot planted, reduce wasted movement, and make every hard effort feel a little more direct."

"The Specialized S-Works Recon EVO and the S-Works Recon have carbon-fiber soles at first glance, but the new EVO uses the Body Geometry Natural last. It's the same as what you'll see on the S-Works Ares 2 and the S-Works Remco shoes. Instead of a boxy cone-ish shape, the new last fades away as the toes descend from the largest to the pinky."

"Most, if not all, of the updates come applied from the midsole forward. The result is a roomier toe box with less pressure on any digits (we'll go over it in detail below). The S-Works Recon uses the previous last, still roomier than the years before, but narrower"

Specialized S-Works Recon EVO is positioned as the top off-road footwear option in Specialized’s lineup. It keeps the S-Works Recon available while offering a locked-in fit with strong foot retention and a slightly roomier feel. The shoe uses the Specialized PowerHug closure system and structure, featuring wraparound hold through the midfoot and heel to keep the foot planted and reduce wasted movement. The EVO uses the Body Geometry Natural last, matching the S-Works Ares 2 and S-Works Remco. The last transitions from a larger forefoot to a smaller toe area, creating a roomier toe box and less pressure on toes compared with the prior Recon last.

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