Specialized BG Sport Touring Shoe

Specialized BG Sport Touring Shoe

Specialized's BG Sport Touring Shoe falls very much into the 'intermediate' category. Its SlipNot sole is stiffer than you'll find on most trainer-style cycling shoes, but easier to walk in than any pure road race shoe. For many riders, be it for sportives, commuting or, indeed, touring, the Specialized BG Sport Touring Shoe is a very happy medium. To sum up, this is a handsome pair of mostly black cycling shoes that are also fine for short walks.

• The upper is mostly synthetic leather with a touch of mesh.
• The leather is supple and it's perforated to help make it faster drying.
• Compatible with SPD and similar 2-bolt pedal cleats.
• As well as having the usual cleat 'pocket' the SlipNot sole has a BG saddle-like groove running down the middle to further prevent contact between the cleat and the floor when you walk in them.
• The shoes have a cleat hole cover which you need never remove if you prefer to ride with non-cleated regular pedals.
• It only takes a minute to remove this cleat hole cover with a stanley blade.
• The soles measure 5.0 on the Specialized stiffness scale (cf the Specialized Tahoe's 3.0 stiffness and the Specialized BG Pro Roadshoe's 11.0 stiffness rating.
• 3 x Velcro strap closure.
• 800g per pair (we weighed a size 42 pair).
• Shoe Sizing Guide.

BG (Body Geometry) Shoes
Specialized employed Dr Andy Pruitt, renowned U.S. author, sports scientist and national coach, in the development of their Body Geometry range of shoes. BG Shoes boast a special footbed which optimises the foot’s position and thus helps eliminate pressure on both the knee and the foot bones, and helps reduce the possibility of pedalling-induced numbness and hot spots.

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