WHICH SPECIALIZED S-WORKS SHOE SHOULD YOU BUY?? (7, VENT, EXO, ARES) 

WHICH SHOE DO YOU LIKE OUT OF ALL OF THEM!!!

Thanks, I’ve been looking for comparison like this, very helpful

Another quality video by GC! Thanks for the awesome comparison.

I'm so happy with this brand. Always works for me. Comfortable and nice design.

I absolutely love my sworks7 road shoes. I started cycling on the Torch 3.0, but quickly moved onto the sworks7. It's almost incomparable how much better it is. The fit, stiffness and materials; all of it. I like the shoe so much that I went out and bought a backup pair, to wear on café rides 😀

I was able to try the Ares on about 2 months ago. They are, truly, the most comfortable cycling shoe I have ever tried on! The reinforced Dyneema "sock" really helps with the comfort level. If your local shop has them, try them on! Seriously. I just got my red ones in today 😬 Super excited!

I’d love to try the ares coming from a soccer background the sick feel of the cleats are amazing!

Great video! Thanks for sharing it. I have a question: I have normal to wide feet, bunion and I am not sure which one of these would fit me the best. The LBS says to me that Torch is wider than S-works. Which one would you go for considering I like long rides and many hours on the saddle? Thanks!

I love my sworks 7s. I hope I can get another pair before they discontinue them. Or I hope the ares or vents are good. IMO good shoes are worth every penny, as long as they're comfortable. I'm an old man who rides a round tube road bike, but even I benefit from having a sworks shoe over lower level models.

I have the Vents. While expensive, they are fantastic shoes. I really like the rubber toe. I think, it adds durability. For the cost, I expect them to last a long time, and the build quality seems very good. The vents, however, to me, did not offer any noticeable cooling.

Great as always... I wish Specialized would make the S-Works 7 wide in white... their regular shoe is absurdly narrow!

How different are the Vents or the S7 from the Torch 3.0? I don’t plan on riding in 100+degree weather but my feet do get hot quickly

So what makes a high end shoe better than a mid range shoe? I have a pair of North Wave Extreme GT2 but I'm tempted to try either the S Works 7 or Ares. Which would you recommend and why?

I like the Ares. It reminds me of the pair of Kaepa Hightops I used to wear in HS in the 80s

After struggling with "the feel" of two other brands, I got a pair of S7’s (Orange Down Unders)... loved them enough to get a second pair (white) late last year... agreed on the strap being totally useless... I tried on the Exos and while I love the look of the shoe, the lack of lateral/heel support was a turn off... my only gripe is these shoes cost more than a pair of retro Jordan’s... 😆.. as always another very informative video!! 🍻

I bought the vent a couple of month back. Caused me lots of problems. Got the insoles, did a fit and changed my paddles. Nothing worked. I use it for my indoor trainer now and still I feel that the shoes is unbalanced as compared to Saidi lake. I like the way the ares look but will never buy a specialized shoes again because of the pain and the price point

Excellent video. Despite the widely voiced concerns about the width of the shoe I'm struggling to find any details as to the specific width of the shoe so I can find what size is right for me having not owned a pair before (not even the specialized site gives the measurements). @GC Performance As you say you wear a 44.5 in the video, could you measure the width of your foot so I can cross-check this against my one, please? I wear a size 44.5 Nike running shoe/wear a 44 generic cycling shoe. On that basis can you please confirm what size in the Sworks 7/Ares you think I should buy? I would be so grateful for your help!

They all look really nice, not sure the price justifies but I guess that’s what they brand market them for. I have the same issue with the front strap, does nothing for me except cramp my front foot. So I loosen the Velcro all the way as well, perhaps I have the same wide foot issue.

Good one on the people trying to walk on cleats lol smh good video btw

I think the most important feature of the Ares is TENDON RELIEF. The 7s are TERRIBLE where the top Boa dial sits on the shoe. I hope the next version includes a similar thing as the ares so my foot can stop hurting.

Those black / red omg 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

The sworks 7 really digs in to the bottom of my outer ankle ball on both sides..other than that they have amazing power transfer. Returning and buying torch 2.0 for extra comfort.

Preventing foot-roll is sometimes the difference between successfully clipping out and lying on the ground in embarrassment.

I have ordered the Red/Black Ares to go with my SL7. I also have the Vent (need them here in Dubai in the summer) They are super comfortable.

There is just something about thise Ares I love....I see a new pair in my future....lol

I stopped by my bike shop to try them on before ordering online and Im so happy I did. After trying on several different shoes, I ended up getting the Ares. I wear a 43.5 and with the 7's, vents or Exos, they all ran a tad bit smaller. Ares was a much more comfortable fit. I also bought a pair of the Specialized 3+ Orthotics (footbed) since I have a high arch. all in all, everything felt just right. I noticed my avg power increased by 20points. not sure if its the shoe plus orthotics or simply training. if you have a medium to high arch, please do you self a favor and get some orthotic insoles.

Have you sold many of these yet? What is the feedback? I've had a few rides and am finding the sock liner too tight on the top of my foot, unsure if that's likely to loosen a bit. If not I'll have to sell them

I have a older SWorks shoes with the little heel stubs. Any chance of getting them a replacement? They don't seem to last much.

Ive never invested in sworks shoes.. Scared to make the jump. Im just so hesitant to try to justify 3-400 for shoes. Ill come back to this when my torches wear out. I have bunions too so that vent sounds attractive. Definitely feel it on long rides

are their cleat position the same? and the last of them, width of them close or same? thanks~

Don’t have them all. I have exos99, excellent shoe. Only issue is the heel grip on my left shoe isn’t as good as I would want. I put out over 1500 watts max so I’m no lightweight cyclist. I will be trying the exos. Will be trying ares next. No need for the vent as I always have cold feet.

Are the cleat holes movable on the 7’s? Looks like they could be, but mine are glued in…

I think I’d got for the Vent, living in Miami my feet get so freakin hot and swell up (especially after long rides)

I just ordered a pair of the white 7s.... let’s just say that my level of speed doesn’t match with owning a pair of the new Ares 😂

Ares is looking good, i also have somewhat wide foot and my Fizik are a little narrow

Ares are great - just use a small shoe horn to put on. Taking off is easy.

Easy, try them on and go with the most comfortable.

Very nice explanation

My Ares are scheduled to come this week! 😬

The biggest thing I hate is non replaceable Velcro straps. Serious deal killer. Don't even know why they bother using Velcro any more, it's an eyesore too.

Sworks 7 for race because of stiffness & power transfer. Sworks vent for longer and endurance ride because of comfortable.

Which ones would be your top pick for using on an indoor trainer? The S-7, EXO, or Vent?

Nice comparison. Would be interested in weighing all four shoes

you think the Ares could be used for a Ironman? looks like it could slip on fairly easily

Any word on a sworks 8? Mostly looking at the recon versions

I think that new shoe is supposed to be a sprinter shoe what’s the Weight between The 7 vent and new? I use 7 and exo like the both

Bro I have a wide foot as well 47 wat would be a good shoe with a wide toe box

Exos are my daily driver love the comfort since I have rabbit feet 😁👍.

I ride spd shoes because I don‘t know to be honest. Is there a difference in speed / efficiency between different sdp models. Is there a difference between spd and these ones here?

the red one looks cooler so it must be more aero, right?

Bont! vapor s is so good i would wear them all day.

Lmao ‘I didn’t like these because my big toe makes the front crease and it didn’t look cool’ spoken like a true pro rider

I'd love to have a pair, but being that I'm 6'5, I need a size 50EU or 15US. I doubt anyone of these come in that size.

dayyyum son, cycling is quickly becoming a heck of an exspensive hobby................my wife is gonna murder me

$$$$$$ Just but the most expensive ! ! ! ......and....with color match to Your bike ! ...... who care about fit and comfort You here to look amazing

6:19 "boom boom bada bing boom"

I have a big bunion, considering the vent. Would you recommend?

Let's all face the fact: It's not about the esteric instead comfort .

Are these all 300 dollar shoes?

Would the S-Works be good to use on a Peloton?

No free hub sound check?

Just bought the “team white” ares to replace my white S-works 7. Cant wait.

Still love my s6

S-Works are the only shoes besides Sidi that I hear people rave about.

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I wish specialized uses BOA on their helmets

hot spots come from improper fitting shoe

dentist and lawyers shoes

Specialized, bicycles: built a lightweight bike, aero bike, and a climber bike. Oooo no our riders want one bike to rule them all drop everything else. Specialized footwear. Let's build shoes for climbers, sprinters, all rounders. 3 years down the road. Oooo no our pro riders wanted one shoe to do it all.

Did you really say a BMW M7?

425$ , you must be drunk to pay that, a decent firearm yes.

Of course these are roadie shoes, no traction at all when off bike.

Those SW7 are stiff.. too stiff for a normal rider like me

None of them ! Buy SIDI !

Dude get rid of that bunion 🤣🤣🤣

Way overpriced and not that great imo.