The S‑Works Ares Road Shoe is Specialized’s fastest road shoe to date, engineered with a patent‑pending closure system and a tongueless Dyneema®‑reinforced sock for an unparalleled “slipper” fit. Its ultra‑stiff FACT Powerline™ carbon outsole (Stiffness Index 15) and Body Geometry features deliver maximum power transfer and ergonomic support, while BOA® Li2 micro‑adjustment and PadLock™ heel construction ensure secure, custom lockdown from start to finish.

• Patent‑pending closure system with Dyneema®‑reinforced tongueless sock
• Ultra‑stiff FACT Powerline™ carbon outsole (Stiffness Index 15)
• Body Geometry features: Varus Wedge, Longitudinal Arch, Metatarsal Button
• Independent BOA® Li2 Fit System for on‑the‑fly micro‑adjustment
• PadLock™ heel construction for secure heel cradling
• Non‑slip, replaceable heel tread with internally recessed screws
• Form Fit last with roomy toe box
• Titanium alloy cleat nuts for 5 mm rearward adjustment; 3‑hole road pedal compatibility