Specialized Recon 3.0 shoes 2024

A shoe that looks good, feels good, and is light yet capable can be hard to find—well, it used to be

KOM/QOM chasers, race podium challengers, and all devotees of speed don’t need to sacrifice comfort, durability, or off-the-bike capability when searching for an efficient race-ready shoe with the scientifically proven performance benefits of Body Geometry. Meet the all-new Recon 3.0, a not-so-distant relative to its S-Works counterpart: made for speed, durability, comfort, and now lighter than ever before.

Body Geometry
Like every Body Geometry shoe, the Recon 3.0 is ergonomically designed and scientifically proven to improve comfort, increase performance, and reduce the chance of injury for every rider with patented technology, while improving power by 7 watts - validated by science.

Stride Technology
Stride technology provides a flexible outsole and upper around the toe box combined with a stiff cleat pocket, enabling the shoe to easily flex when walking and remain stiff and efficient when pedaling.

High Performance & Efficiency
The Recon 3.0 pulls its cable routing, Boa dial placement, and carbon plate directly from our halo S-Works Recon. Dual, premium Li2 Boa Dials offer optimized adjustability and fit, while the cable routing ensures a locked-in feel, minimizing movement within the shoe. The carbon plate keeps the Recon 3.0 lightweight and stiff for optimal power output on the pedal, not to mention shaving 10 grams off our previous generation.

Refined for dirt
The seamless upper and TPU toe mudguard provide extra durability and added protection. The refined outsole and sticky tread paired with our all-new Stride technology increase off-bike capability and make stepping up on that podium even easier.

Faster in the dirt
Recon 3.0 is a not-so-distant relative to its S-Works counterpart - made for speed, durability, comfort, and now lighter than ever before. Get all the details from the big brains at Specialized University on the all-new Recon 3.0.

Features

• Body Geometry sole and footbed are built with purpose and backed by science to boost power, increase efficiency, and reduce the chance of injury by optimizing hip, knee, and foot alignment.
• Carbon STRIDE toe-flex technology allows for natural toe movement off-bike but remains stiff for pedaling: Stiffness Index 10.0)
• Fully-welded upper reduces seams for superior step-in comfort.
• Independent BOA® Li2 dials for on-the-fly micro-adjustment.
• SlipNot™ rubber tread for confident traction on all terrain with removable toe studs.
• Two-bolt cleat pattern fits all major MTB pedals.
• Real weight: 335 g (UK 8)