Specialized Recon 3.0 Shoe White Mountains/Dune White 38.5

Specialized Recon 3.0 Gravel & Mountain Bike Shoes

Carbon Sole MTB Shoes | Dual BOA® | Body Geometry | 38.5

The Specialized Recon 3.0 is a lightweight, race-ready gravel and mountain bike shoe built for riders who demand elite pedaling efficiency without sacrificing comfort, durability, or walkability. Borrowing performance technology directly from the S-Works lineup, the Recon 3.0 combines a stiff carbon-enhanced sole, premium Dual BOA® fit system, and Specialized Body Geometry ergonomics into a versatile off-road race shoe designed for speed on and off the bike.

Built for speed. Designed for adventure.

Body Geometry Performance

• Scientifically engineered Body Geometry sole and footbed
• Helps improve pedaling efficiency and power transfer
• Optimizes hip, knee, and foot alignment to reduce injury risk

Carbon STRIDE Toe-Flex Technology

• Carbon-enhanced sole balances stiffness and walkability
• Allows natural toe flex while walking off-bike
• Efficient power transfer while maintaining off-bike comfort

Stiffness Index:

• 10.0

Premium Dual BOA® Fit System

• Dual BOA® Li2 dials for precise fit adjustment
• Micro-adjustable in both directions
• Secure and customizable fit for racing and long rides

Lightweight Welded Upper

• Fully welded upper construction reduces seams
• Improves step-in comfort and durability
• Clean low-profile fit and feel

SlipNot™ Rubber Outsole

• SlipNot™ rubber tread improves traction off-bike
• Confident grip on rocks, gravel, mud, and technical terrain
• Ideal for hike-a-bike and mixed-terrain riding

MTB & Gravel Pedal Compatibility

• Standard 2-bolt cleat pattern
• Compatible with all major MTB and gravel pedal systems

Lightweight Race-Ready Design

• Approximate weight: 345g (½ pair, size 42)
• Optimized for gravel racing, XC, and adventure riding

Specifications

• Brand: Specialized
• Model: Recon 3.0
• Use: Gravel / MTB / XC
• Closure System: Dual BOA® Li2
• Sole Technology: Carbon STRIDE
• Stiffness Index: 10.0
• Cleat Compatibility: 2-Bolt MTB
• Outsole: SlipNot™ Rubber
• Upper: Fully Welded Construction
• Approximate Weight: 345g (½ pair, Size 42)

Ideal For

✔ Gravel racing
✔ XC mountain biking
✔ Adventure and mixed-terrain riding
✔ Riders wanting race efficiency with walkability

Why Choose the Recon 3.0?

• Body Geometry ergonomic performance
• Carbon-enhanced pedaling efficiency
• Dual BOA® precision fit system
• Lightweight race-ready construction
• Excellent off-bike traction and comfort

The Specialized Recon 3.0 delivers elite-level off-road performance with lightweight efficiency, all-day comfort, and confident off-bike capability for gravel racers and mountain bikers alike.