Power-enhancing S-Works Ares 2 cycling shoes lock in efficiency and race-day comfort
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
"I’ve never felt this kind of immediate power transfer in a road shoe before. The Ares 2 locks my foot in with zero pressure hot spots thanks to the Body Geometry design, and the Dual BOA dials let me fine-tune fit on the fly. It’s the shoe I trust when every watt counts."
We chase podiums and personal records, and the S-Works Ares 2 gives us the edge to ride harder, longer, and more comfortably. Specialized’s commitment to innovation is clear in every millimeter of this shoe—from its anatomical Body Geometry construction to its ultra-efficient carbon sole. This shoe disappears beneath us on the climb, yet feels like a rocket on the sprint.
Engineered with patented technologies like the Varus Wedge, Metatarsal Button, and Longitudinal Arch support, the Ares 2 brings science to cycling efficiency. The newly refined Body Geometry Last reduces forefoot pressure by 44%, while a rigid unidirectional carbon sole channels every watt directly into the pedals. Add in the micro-adjustable Dual-Dial Li2 BOA® system, and we've got a fit so secure it feels like a second skin.
Details
- Lightweight, race-tuned road cycling shoe for peak performance
- Ideal for road racing, criteriums, and all-out efforts
- Body Geometry technology reduces pressure and boosts power output
- BOA® Li2 Dual-Dial system allows fast and micro-adjustable fit
- Unidirectional carbon outsole maximizes stiffness and efficiency
- All-new Body Geometry Last decreases forefoot pressure by 44%
- 263g per half-pair in size 44 keeps weight low and speed high
- Compatible with Body Geometry SL Footbeds Gen 2 for custom support
- Item #SCQ1X25
- Upper Material
- Dyneema-reinforced synthetic mesh
- Closure
- BOA Li2
- Footbed
- Body Geometry
- Midsole
- Body Geometry
- Sole
- FACT Powerline (carbon fiber)
- Cleat Compatibility
- 3-bolt
- Claimed Weight
- 7.7oz (220g)
- Activity
- cycling
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited 2 year
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageMay 10, 2025
S-Works Ares II
- Familiarity:
- I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
Shoes are very well made and stiff and comfortable. Unfortunately, for me the and some others the toe box is huge and causes foot to slide around. I actually went down a down a size usually wear 44 but bought the 43.5. After two I found I had to really cinch them up to make foot not slide around as much in the toe box. However I am now stuck with a pair of $600.00 dollar shoes that I cannot wear and or return (and get full refund). If the toe box was slightly smaller they would work out great. Also if new insoles (as the insoles that come with these shoes is paper thin and not sure why that is with the amount t of money ones spends for a cycling shoe you think specialized would step it up with better insoles instead of forcing customer to buy another insoles..but the catch is the new insoles don’t fit this shoe due to the way shoe is cut, not round at the top)…so with saying all this I am kinda disappointed with shoe that I am stuck with now that is in a box on a shelf and out $600.00. I was excited about getting shoe and using but unfortunately not the shoe for me.
Originally reviewed on Competitivecyclist.com
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