S Works Shoes Alternative
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davidalone wrote:... friends who use the S works say it's a good shoe... that lasts 2, at most 3 seasons tops.
Don't think this model has been out that long..., could be wrong though.
I had a much older s-works pair and they lasted around 4 years. Damaged the left one in a spil in the 1st year, but kept using them. Sold them in the end as I felt they were just a little too small for my feet. Got half my money back on eBay, which I thought was pretty good.
Switched to Sidi Erogo 3? (Can't remember really), but again the fit was only ok for my feet, a bit too narrow for me. Still have that pair.
Bought the S-Works in matt black when it came out - very pleased with the fit. Same size as my last pair, but very comfy, great adjustment, no issues even on 200km rides. I think they look good too. The surface seems to resist scuffs quite well. Would like a pair in luminous orange or green!! Seems a popular colour around here at the moment
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Re: S-Works 3 yr sizing trend.
I've had 2012, 2013, and tried on the 2014 yesterday. Preferring a close fit, am very particular with shoe sizing *and* sock thickness.
The '12 S-Works were great, although a tiny bit too wide and a bit too much volume. The '13 S-Works had gratifyingly less vol, with basically the same width as the '13.
Since it was only a store fit, I'll hold off on conclusions regarding fit for the '14 model. However I will say the reason I didn't buy the S-Works this year (dam!), is they were scrunching my toes a little. I could try them out and they might work, but decided not to experiment. They definitely have less vol than the 2013 ( which had less vol than the 12) and maybe a bit less width.
My previous shoe was the Sidi 6.6 45 Mega, which is wide enough but has a bit too much volume. My guess as to reason I preferred the 12 S-Works over the Sidi is the overall last shape. I think the Sidi has a more toe down shape, and while I don't think I ankle, it seems at 5 o'clock my heels seem to be lower than most.
I've had 2012, 2013, and tried on the 2014 yesterday. Preferring a close fit, am very particular with shoe sizing *and* sock thickness.
The '12 S-Works were great, although a tiny bit too wide and a bit too much volume. The '13 S-Works had gratifyingly less vol, with basically the same width as the '13.
Since it was only a store fit, I'll hold off on conclusions regarding fit for the '14 model. However I will say the reason I didn't buy the S-Works this year (dam!), is they were scrunching my toes a little. I could try them out and they might work, but decided not to experiment. They definitely have less vol than the 2013 ( which had less vol than the 12) and maybe a bit less width.
My previous shoe was the Sidi 6.6 45 Mega, which is wide enough but has a bit too much volume. My guess as to reason I preferred the 12 S-Works over the Sidi is the overall last shape. I think the Sidi has a more toe down shape, and while I don't think I ankle, it seems at 5 o'clock my heels seem to be lower than most.
Specialized shoes are not narrow fit.
I have a narrow feet, and the best fitting shoe was "Northwave Extreme Tech" for me.
I have a narrow feet, and the best fitting shoe was "Northwave Extreme Tech" for me.
I think I've got it. Pending trying a pair on, I think the Lake CX237 is the best option. Almost identical aesthetics to the S Works with the same double BOA system, for half the price. Arguably better looking as it's not plastered in branding like the S Works.
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