Too narrow, foot can't expand; gives me terrible hot foot in 45 miles even after professional Specialized Retul Fit for bike and shoe cleats and even after sizing up to point of toe strike. Usually I can go 100 miles without issues with feet.

Upgraded to these from fizik R5 tempo and felt an instant change in power output and comfort. The double multi directional boa really means I could get nice a tight fit on my foot but still being easy to adjust while I was on move

The best shoe I’ve worn, my second pair. Love them.

The fit is great. Feels like a solid shoe no foot pain after four hours of Cycling and hill climbing

Satisfied with the confort

Long time Specialized shoes customer (15+ years) and recently got a pair of Sworks 7. Like others, I am hoping that this is an issue with a longer than expected breaking-in period, but I get SEVERE pain around the BOA and tongue placement near the top of my foot. It is very uncomfortable and almost forces me to stop riding. I typically have to loosen the BOA's to the point that the shoe is barely touching my foot. My right foot has been experiencing numbing due to the smaller toe box. Disappointed so far, but not giving up. I have logged about 400-500 miles in them so far.

Great quality, unfortunately had to return. I have the torch 3.0 in size 46. I needed 46 1/2 in this s works version as my toes where touching. Good boa system lightweight comfortable big toe box. Runs small. But not compared to other of the s works line.

I bought these in preference to the new S Works Torch which I found a bit of a sloppy fit and less supportive of the medial arch. Not only did I get a pair of shoes that fitted my narrow and low volume feet but I got them at a great end of line price. I put in some blue BG footbeds which snugged up the mid foot really well although you do lose a little room in the toe box. Stiff and uncompromising for sure but a great fit and comfortable and will no doubt break in and improve with good use. Very well made, stylish and great on the bike. Boas work really well and the whole shoe feels built for heavy work despite their light weight. What a shame that these are to be discontinued.

Best performance cycling shoes I have ever owned!

Look fantastic, finish is generally good (wonky specialized logos on the toe may send perfectionists a little mad), but the problem is they’re unbearably uncomfortable under the ankle. Have been riding with them as good as open for the first hour of rides until the collar foam softens up. They seem to be improving with each ride, but still uncomfortable. Has been exactly the same on 2 different pairs (2 different colours too), so not just a one off from a bad batch.

Perfect for me in every way.

Amazing shoe! Super stiff and definitely takes about a week to break in! Plenty of ventilation and overall amazing shoe!

The best shoe I’ve ever had. Improved over my last pair of S-Works. Buttery soft, durable and the best BOAs ever. Very comfortable from the first 50 mile ride.

Great shoe. Very comfortable and stiff from day one! Sizing is a bit off: I am a 43.5 in running sneakers (Adidas, ON) and 44.5 fits me perfectly. This was the recommendation from the "sizing calculator” on the specialized website after inputing foot measurements. Note I am using custom insoles.

These shoes are absolutely awesome. Fit is excellent and the power transfer is outstanding, so much more efficient than my Sidi and Shimano shoes. These were comfortable right out of the box on the first 40mi ride I did and have only gotten more so with a half-dozen successive rides. The heel stays locked in and the dual Boa dials do a great job keeping the shoes snug without being pinchy. They feel blended into my foot. About the worst thing I can say about these is they are a little challenging to get on, because of how fitted they are, even with the dials opened up all the way.

A fair price for a good shoe that is comfortable although it take a little more adjusting to put it on.

I own a pair in white and black in this model. After a year of hard use, the white still look “as new”, exceptional construction. Highly recommended!

Very comfortable shoes. I am happy with the product.

Fits exactly like the previous Specialized older model I had

Great shoes and feels good.

WOW. Perfect size for me (narrow foot with wide toe box). Cleats can be set further back and immediately helped with knee position. Sweet-looking as well!

Great shoe, best I have used

Feet hurt on the first 5 rides or so, and then once the shoes got broken in all the foot pain was gone and I was flying. The difference between a lower end pair of shoes and a higher end (this) is extremely noticeable when putting down power. The new boas are great too.

Needs a break-in period, but great shoes!

Great shoe, lots of toe box and lots of stiffness. Only draw back is not as comfortable as new s-works torch

Run lager than prior version but so much better!!!

I've been riding Specialized shoes since 1995. It is the only brand I use. Currently have Pro Comp, S-Works 6 and 3 pair S-works 7. The sizing number I feel is off. In EU size I wear 42/43, but S-works 45. Once you get past that the fit is good all over. And once you get the sizing right, you don't have to try on for the next pair. 45 S Work 6 feels the same as 45 in S Work 7's.

Quite expensive, but obvious attention to detail in the manufacture and design of these shoes . I have a pair of torch 3s, which are also very good shoes once on, but are absolutely miserable to get on and off because the top boa cable is too short for anyone with a reasonably high instep to get into without removing the cable from the clip. The road 7s do not have that problem – – they are easy to get on and off.

Very stiff, very plasticky, doesn’t breathe, and expensive. Wide-ish toe box and the last folds nicely over your instep. A fine race shoe.

Got the wrong size. Easy free return process. Ordered new size, arrived super quick. Great shoe.

Love these shoes!!

Awesome shoe, stiff, light and comfortable. Wide toe box allows my toes to move freely. Got them in color white and couldn’t be happier. Will definitely continue to get sworks shoes

not very wide but great

Excellent shoe, best heel retention ever!

Shoe had a rough break in period as it was rubbing on both my ankle bones. Customer service made this right by offering recommendations and tips. I eventually added some low heat from hair dryer and massaged the shoe. Very quickly broke in and does not rub at all now. Highly recommend the shoe and purchasing from specialized.

I purchased the wide but still feel I could do with a little more room. In hindsight should have gone up half a size. Have out about 300 miles on them and they still look good with no demonstrable signs of wear. My watts are up as well so a nice bonus.

Comfortable and light weight. Great shoe.

After trying these on before mounting cleats I was pretty sure I was going to return them. My right shoe was digging into my ankle and the left tongue was causing some irritation on the top of my foot. Decided to give it 3 weeks and see how it felt, after a few rides I was still aching, but stuck with them. They are now the most comfortable cycling shoe I’ve ever worn and really pleasant all around. Aesthetically they’re 10/10, and after the break in the comfort is 10/10 as well.

Fantastic shoe. Great fit, extremely comfortable and great quality. I wasn't able to try a pair on before ordering and debated between standard width and wide as I feared they might run on the narrow side. I went with the standard width, and it's just right for my feet that are towards the wide-side.

Great shoe. Super light, and much more comfortable than expected for what is essentially a racing shoe. It’s all-day ride comfortable. And I love the blingy oil-slick look. Power transfer to the pedals is remarkable. Worth the price of admission.

Best road shoe bar-none i have had most top of line shoes from other famous makes ,and even previous S works too . This one is the body geometry king . Great comfort and best carbon sole, to sprint and pedal.

Has been very breathable in the northeast United states summer heat. Very comfortable shoe for long hours and the stiffness has been a great upgrade to my previous shoes. You cant beat how sick the shoe looks!

Having used kangaroo Lakes, Bontragers, 15 index stiffness top of the line, I was expecting a semi comfi performer, especially considering its synthetic materials. However, these shoes are surreal. First, that varus adjustment of 1.8 degrees eliminated wedges. Then the ergonomics- NO PRESSURE POINTS! Yes, I could have gone wider, but it would have been a tad too roomy. By keeping the front LOW med tension, and top MED, the forefoot has more room that any single Boa system I ever used. Then the speed- paired with Speedplay Aero, the want to revv revv revv 90-105 RPM. I was not surprised to see 1-2km hr gains over 35 km hr, and steady pushes to 40. Ironically, I was semi recovered from a flexor fascia injury, yet I was healing while galloping through 40, 50 60 km sessions. No stiffness issues, despite high effort and out of winter 86kg, got ways to drop to 78... Easy to lean in and adjust; best adjustment is 5mm behind metatarsal line (feels nearly aligned from the seat). They do work terrific with the Specialized body geometry soles. Initially, they almost numbed my right foot, but front BOA tension resolved it. They are tru to fit so if you measure 270- you are a 42.5- not 43. Stiff, forgettable, fast, some 300 grams each with cleats, they are a sort of techno vodoo from Specialized. YES, Lake kangaroo is more comfy on the top, but flexier and SLOWER. Bontrager loosens. These things are LOCKED AND LOADED once set, and good to go, with only tightening needed if deciding to push above 40 km hr. Comfy uphill, caught myself getting out more often. Again, I cannot fully explain how Specialized delivered a shoe improving my speed by 1-2 km/hr, fast, light and forgettable, they just did. ONE DRAWBACK- they are techno age ventilated and they are AS COOL AS THEY LOOK COOL. 2021 Spring came in March- Canadian record. Below 15C (59F), foot gets chill in racing socks. Below 10C (50F), feet get COLD and 7C (45F) numbing cold, and no room for wool socks (perfect fit after all).

I've worn a pair of S-Works 6 size 46 since 2015 and wanted to check out the 7s. I have LOVED the 6s. Best shoes I've ever owned. I normally wear a US size 11.5 running shoe, normal width. Specialized's size chart says I should be a 45. I tried a 45, way too narrow in the fore foot. Too much rubbing. I tried a 46 and the width in the forefoot was better, however, my big toes would still feel a bit snug after about 30 minutes of riding with climbing, which makes me worried about ""hot foot"" -- I experienced that a few times with shoes before I got the 6s, and only once with the 6s but on a super hot day after nearly 7 hours of a hard riding and a lot of climbing. I also found the 7s to be just a hair -- not much, but immediately noticeable the first time I picked them up, and that was without cleats yet -- heavier than the 6s. I also found the 7s really cut in at the ankles on the front (this didn't dissipate even after breaking them in over the 30 days I had to try them out), and there's a lot of excess fabric on the forefoot such that the fabric folds inward which isn't the nicest look, esthetically, and bothered me -- especially since my 6s are size 46 and they don't do this. So to pay full price for a pair of 7s that is now 3 year old tech, and while obviously a nice shoe that many will undoubtedly love, has a few annoying niggles, just wasn't for me. I'm now trying a pair of Shimano S-Phyre RC9 2.0 (new this year), size 46E (wide) because 46 was too narrow and 45 not long enough, and so far, so good, but the jury is still out.

I have now been riding in the Sworks shoe for 3 seasons, these are just the newest addition. I love the fit, the stiffness, and the comfort. I can ride all day in these shoes with little discomfort.

Design and comfort all rolled into one.. been riding my s-works 7 for about four months now and I love them Dearly. Lightest most comfortable shoe I've ever owed

Light, comfortable, sturdy, and really, really, impossibly good looking. These shoes are the best.

This is my 4th pair of Sworks 7 shoes definitely are pricey but it worth every penny, Stiff , fit and feel great. True to size.

I've used s-works shoes exclusively for a decade, and these are a step above in build and style. The new boa is great, and the shape an awesome fit around the foot... not as extreme as the 6, although I grew to love how tight that was. I do need half a size smaller on these than the 6 though. But the insoles - what have you done!? I can't get on with the standard ones at all, the arch lump hurts immediately. Using the insoles from my old pairs of sub-6 perfects them straight away. I m aware that I am flat footed, but this has never been an issue before. And I'm aware that there are optional insoles available.... but there is no real guidance on them, and I can see they all have the arch bump...

I know the shoe is pricey but the fit, feel, and ultimately, the biomechanical interface it affords are second-to-none. Years ago I was partial to high-end carbon Carnac road shoes. After wearing out the only pair I had, I tried to find something comparable. The Specialized S-Works 7 is the closest thing I would come to near-perfect fit, feel, and wear comparable to the old Carnacs.

I'm excited to wear them on the S Works Aethos I ordered and just might get sometime this year!

These are the most comfortable biking shoes I have ever owned.

I started on Fizik, then to Shimano, then to Giro, and now I'm here. SW's road 7s are awesome. IMO, shoes are one of the most important pieces of the fit....these things are fantastic. I ride longer, faster, more powerful....comfortably.

After buying these 5 years into cycling and using other brands/lower price point shoes, there is no turning back. There is no competition in the market for these shoes / really the sole construction.

Very lightweight, confortable, yet very firm underneath

Bomb. Bomb. Bomb. Da bomb! 💣 I'll be buying these in black too ... (to match my S works tarmac of course!)

Already have 1,000+ miles on these shoes (including 4 imperial+ century rides) and give them two thumbs up. After 35,000+ miles on my Torch 3.0's, the sole started coming away from the right shoe so I finally decided to replace them. The Torch's were a bit tight in the toe area for my foot, so I was a bit cautious that the S-Works 7 shoes would be similar. Happy to report they were a bit more roomy, now I wish I had tried these sooner. The BOA adjusters are significantly better than the Torch, which were hard to turn open and close. As other reviewers stated, the S-Works 7's are a bit tight around the opening of the shoe (left shoe only), with some thicker socks and after about 400 miles of riding, they formed to my foot and not an issue - recommend giving them a reasonable break-in period.

I've been searching for a shoe that accommodates my wide footbed and after several reviews, I tried this shoe. The S-Works 7 Road shoes were recommended for someone with wide fit... but unfortunately the sizing didn't work for me and I purchased the next size up, only to have to return them. If you have a normal sized foot, I'm sure this one would be great. But if you have wide feet, then I wouldn't recommend it.

AS a 72 year old long time cyclist, I was unsure of the level of comfort level going from Specialized Expert 8.5 stiffness to SWorks7 at 15. But these shoes are more comfortable than the Expert shoes. Also noticed that I am climbing better and sprints are faster. Am pleasantly surprised. Love the ease of using the 2 BOA's especially in putting on and taking off shoes - and adjusting on the fly.

fits great, super stiff, excellent power transfer

I received my S-Works 7 road shoes today and was blown away by their looks and more importantly their performance. I got a quick ride in after work and set seven personal records on Strava on sections that I really did not think there would be a difference. In 36 years of road cycling these by far are the best shoes I have experienced. Can't wait to take them on a long weekend ride. The stiff carbon fiber sole and tight mid sole and heel cup made for an amazing fit. I could not imagine a custom shoe fitting any better. The proof is in the shoe.

IMO, S-Works Shoes are the Best.

Love this shoes

Been riding the S-Works 7 road shoe for 3 weeks. Excellent stiffness and power transfer while being very comfortable on long rides. Love the fit especially in the heel of the shoe and the BOA system allows for micro adjustments even on the fly.

I have a high arch, high instep and narrow heel. This shoe is perfect! Stiff like it should be. I am very happy with its performance.

I was so upset when my 6s broke. Bit these shoes are even better. Super stiff yet wide enough to be comfortable. And the dials are so much easier to turn. Love em.

I didn't think I was going to like these as much as I do! Specialized Wide road shoes tend to not be terribly wide, but these in W are perfect for me. Originally, the lack of any padding and some other reviewer's complaints that the BOA dials or the tongue cause pain gave me pause, but all of those issues turned out to be unfounded. Even in extreme Texas heat, I never get foot pain as my feet swell up. My only complaint and it's a big annoyance: make your Wide shoes in colors other than black. You guys have some great colorways, but unfortunately, I cannot partake.

Significant improvement over my old Northwave shoes. Great power transfer. I ended up swapping my Icebug insoles for the specialized green Insoles. No issues with fit or hot spots.

Nice shoe, great sole, but extremely painful on top of my foot. There is a very stiff portion on the flap above the boa that jams into the crease between my foot and ankle when flexing ankle. I trimmed it back as much as possible, but still very painful. I see others have same problem — the top flap is just too high on the foot. It would be a nice shoe for those it fits, but I can't use it.

Longstanding s-works 6 wearer and pumped to try these. The 7 was a huge disappointment from a like for like fit standpoint. I've tried new cleat placement, different socks and the pain I'm experiencing in my left foot is brutal. The shoe is so well made but the fit for my marginally wide feet isn't great.

These shoes are very comfortable and a game changer in terms of speed and hence fun. I had a pair of Bontrager circuit shoes size 46 and my feet would swell up. I did not want to spend $400.00 on a pair of shoes and tried the torch 1, 2 and 3. The moment I tried these sworks shoes, I could tell they were on a whole new higher level in terms of comfort. So, I got an early Father's Day present. Riding these shoes were an eye opener. Just unbelievable how much faster I could go . In summary, I am very happy and can say they are worth the extra money. My feet no longer swell up and I feel much better.

I've bought them on many colors just because they are awesome and I want to use them everyday

The shoe feels great when you first put them on, especially in the forefoot and toe. Unfortunately on the outside edge of the ankle the padding cuts off abruptly and there's a seam. You wouldn't think it would be a big deal, but on rides it's very painful. I tried all kinds of adjustments, including practically leaving the upper Boa loose and no matter what I tried, I dreaded every bump on the road because it would send shooting pain into my lateral ankle. I tried to push through for 100 miles in the hopes it would break in...no dice. Really a shame because compared to my Torch 3.0 I prefer the front end of these...but I can cope with some of the discomfort in the toe on the Torch; I can't fight through the discomfort in my ankle.

These shoes fit well, except that the upper BOA is too high, specifically the part where the strap clips on is about 8 mm too far up on my feet. This, and the fabric to which it is attached, tend to dig in to my foot. Crossing the strap to make it an X pattern helps a bit, but doesn't fix it. I might be able to heat it up and bend it into the proper shape, but I'm hesitant about doing this to a $400 pair of shoes.

I went from the s works 6 to this shoe and they just keep getting better and better! Can't wait for the s-works 15...I'm sure they'll be awesome.

I've always worn Specialized shoes since my first cheap pair with my first cheap bike to my S-works 7 (1 black and 1 red pair) which I use with my S-works Tarmac. Red for serious days out in the sun, black for everything else and all my winter bike riding. Yes, I use them all year round. I'm lucky that the Specialized footbed fits me perfectly and the 7 shoes do fit like gloves. When I first wore them I thought they were going to be awful. Too tight, too unforgiving, too structured. Then I rode with them and realised, afterwards, that I had forgotten I was wearing new shoes. I almost forgot I was wearing any shoes. They are really light and super stiff. They give %s more power transfer and I just feel more connected to the bike. It is a fab bike too, by the way. So, I would recommend these if you have already worn and been happy with Other Spesh road shoes. They will feel tight and close. Start with thin socks and dial up the Boa until the gloves fit closely. Enjoy.

I rotate through three pairs of shoes (Bontrager XXX, Rapha's new road shoe, and these), and these are fantastic. Especially suitable for those with a narrow heel, high arch, and in need of a wider toe-box. Top-notch.

Most uncomfortable pair of shoes I have ever owned. Boa wire at the top of the shoe will dig into your foot.

Just picked up the 7's in the ""hyper"" color. This is my fourth pair of S-WORKS road shoes. They've come a long way over the years. I've gone from the 4, 5, 6 to the 7... By far the best looking, lightest, stiffest, and most comfortable model to date. I've gone through Mavic, Sidi, and Northwave shoes and they don't even compare. Technology and construction are unparalleled for the price. They just keep getting better and better. I put over 4K miles a year on my bike and I will never use another shoe. Don't flinch at the price tag. They're worth every penny in your pocket.

The size was great, confortable i would like to buy another one

With my new shoes I feel more faster, the color was perfect 👌� everyone is fixed on the eye-catching color, my feet feel comfortable

These shoes are well made, when l put on the 42.5 they fit as if they had bee hand made for me. I have always used the medium (blues insoles) in different brand of cycling shoes and they worked well. Sooo for the life of me l could not work out why ,no matter where l positioned my cleats (and l moved them through the whole spectrum of the sole) the whole outside edge of my feet would hurt and then go numb. Never had a problem with right foot before only occasional hot foot in the left but this was something else couldn't ride past 60km in them. Super disappointed😩. Like all shoes l guess if they work for you great but if not an expensive trial.

The shoes are comfortable they fit my wide feet....I ordered the wide style....and they are true to size...Thanks again

Love them and they are gorgeous as well as light weight.

Roomy toe box, which I really need. The two Boas allow me to precisely control pressure on my high instep. I don't need the level of performance this shoe offers, but the comfort is so good. It will definitely improve my performance!

These shoes fit me exceptionally well, are stiff, efficient, and comfortable. Other shoes that fit me well were older Mavics. I've tried several pairs of Sidis and they never fit me well. I had to crank them down super tight and they still felt loose in the heel. The 7s for me don't need to be cranked down but still feel very solid. I'm a US size 9-9.5 and the 42s fit perfectly. It took about 2 rides for them to feel broken in. I have a flat foot that is low volume and slightly wide. I have the 6s which I like a lot but these fit better. The 7s aren't as tight in the heel and as wide in the toe box as the 6s but again still don't allow any heel movement. Of course they're not cheap but what would you expect to pay for the best equipment that you'll use hundreds of hours for several years?

*swoon* I absolutely LOVE these shoes. Stiff, lightweight, and sleek, these are definitely my go-to road shoes. I had hesitations about this iteration after having worn the 6's for years, but was pleasantly surprised that the 7's were a step-up in every way.

This is my second pair of S-Works shoes after wearing the first pair out. They are the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn and I am happy that they have retained their quality and fit over the years. I have a narrow foot and these fit perfectly.

Had these shoes for a couple months and love them. Fit fine, no issues. Definitely gained a couple mph just from the shoes. I was surprised but they definitely are more efficient.

I use my new S-Works 7 narrow size for road riding. Bought the narrow size and it fits my very narrow foot wonderfully. The carbon sole is very stiff and transmits power nicely. I am thrilled that Specialized keeps making full carbon sole in a size narrow. I switched to Specialized shoes from Sidi 9 years ago and am very happy at their comfort, fit, and sole stiffness.

I bought a pair of S-Works in 2010 and wore them for 9 years. Fantastic shoe. I expected nothing less from the 2019 7 model and at first I was sorely disappointed. It felt like my foot was in a bear trap. Another reviewer wrote about pain near the Boa and I have to ditto that. Also under the ankles on the outside of the foot. They were immovable, like iron. I decide not to give up on them and after 3-4 weeks of 4 rides + a week, they finally broke in. The thing I liked most about the 2010 set was the fact that I never thought about my feet. For nine years. Incredible. Now these are giving me the same feeling after a pretty rough start. The only thing wrong with them is the Velcro strap at the toe. No idea why they went to that after having the Boa all the way to the toe at one time. The strap is useless.

I've work Specialized road shoes for over 12 years and this S-Works 7 road shoe is incredible. Its like I don't even have a shoe on its so light. The comfort level is like nothing I have ever had in any shoe. The feel great and look great. Amazing!

Great Power transmission and the BOA system is awesome

The tongue of the shoe could use more padding. There is a pressure point near the top Boa strap that hurts, especially if I stand on the pedals.. I have to play and move the toungue around a lot to get it to be bearable. The shoe fits a bit larger than advertised. I wear a men's 8.5 (41.5) and it is a little bit too roomy. I added an extra insole to make it tight enough. Other than that, it is a good fast light weight shoe.

Very comfortable and great design. The best shoe in the market. It's great the specialized offers wide shoes.