When it comes to the best road cycling shoes on the market, Specialized leads the pack, consistently innovating class-leading footwear for decades.
The S-Works Torch holds our top spot as the best overall road shoe. Our expert tester awarded it an almost flawless score, calling it the ultimate cycling shoe.
Right now, Balfe's Bikes has slashed 20% off the Specialized S-Works Torch, bringing the price down from £350 to just £279 – a rare £71 saving. To sweeten the deal further, enter code BALFES10 at checkout for an extra £10 off.
Balfe's Bikes offers the same 20% discount across all four colourways. Most sizes remain in stock, but at this price, these premium shoes won't stick around for long.
Specialized dubs the S-Works Torch the "winningest" footwear in road cycling, building on a decades-long legacy of dominant S-Works shoes – including the S-Works 6, S-Works 7, and S-Works Ares. As the current flagship model, the Torch uses Retül biomechanical fit data to deliver the exact power transfer and stiffness that drove its predecessors to victory across the WorldTour Pro Peloton.
As expected from the S-Works mark, the Torch packs high-end materials into an ultralight 225g package (per shoe). It boasts a full carbon sole with an internal I-Beam for maximum power transfer, dual alloy Boa S3 dials for precise adjustment, and an adaptive upper that flexes around your foot's unique shape to prevent hotspots.
Our expert tester, Aaron Borrill, awarded the S-Works Torch a glowing 4.5-star review, noting that only its steep RRP held it back from a perfect score. At this discounted price, it becomes an absolute bargain.
This Secialized deal applies to UK shoppers only, and I've not found any significant deals for US shoppers apart from the Specialized S-Works Torch Laced version with 31% off at Backcountry, however, there are very limited sizes.
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