Specialized have improved the best. The new S-Works Torch Road Cycling Shoe in White is the latest incarnation of the 'winningest' footwear in road cycling.
They used Body Geometry together with biomimicry, data science, and obsessive craftsmanship, to engineer a shoe so thoughtfully constructed that you’ll forget you’re wearing it. Leveraging data science, they have refined every detail of the S-Works Torch’s upper for improved fit and performance. The BOA® cable is shifted down and angled, preventing lift on the ball of the foot and delivering a power-enhancing structure while eliminating unwanted pressure or pinching. Adaptive materials allow natural movement of the foot where needed for comfort, while data-driven zonal reinforcement keeps the foot secured for crisp power delivery and optimal efficiency.
Guided by more than 100,000-foot scans from their RETÜL fit data, they were able to identify that both a standard and a wide carbon base plate would best serve the spectrum of human foot shapes. An internal I-Beam adds stiffness and strength, eliminating the need for additional bracing. The result is a 20-gram weight reduction, enhanced efficiency, and immediate power transfer. Following RETÜL biomechanical data, Specialized created an asymmetric heel cup that supports natural knee alignment and delivers the positive hold riders love while enhancing comfort by accommodating more room for the Achilles heel.
It doesn't stop there, titanium alloy cleat nuts can rotate allowing you to position the pedal/cleats 5mm rearward.
The S-Works Torch is scientifically crafted to disappear on your feet and off the front.
Features:
- New upper features reinforcement in key zones while also offering adaptie fit zones to create a disappearing fit on the foot
- Based on data gathered from Retül foot scans, the new base plate is 4mm wider at the ball than the previous generation of S-Works 7 shoe
- By optimising its construction, the new carbon plate is 20g lighter than the S-Works 7. An internal "I-Beam" ensures it maintains the same stiffness as the previous generation
- An updated last makes use of Retül data to better match the shape of riders' feet, sloping more towards the lateral side to give a snug, close-to-foot fit
- An asymmetrical heel counter supports the medial side while removing material from the lateral side, allowing for a lower collar
- Updated BOA® cable routing improves lockdown while reducing pressure across anterior ankle ligaments
- Independent alloy BOA® S3-Snap-Fit System for on-the-fly micro-adjustment, backed by the BOA® Guarantee
- Titanium alloy cleat nuts can rotate to position pedal/cleats 5mm rearward. Three-bolt cleat pattern fits all major road pedals
- Non-slip, replaceable heel tread with internally recessed screws for security
- Please Note: ***FOR WIDE FIT*** the new base plate is 4mm wider than the standard width (8mm wider than S-Works 7)