{"id":1861,"date":"2025-03-26T15:38:22","date_gmt":"2025-03-26T14:38:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/?p=1861"},"modified":"2025-03-26T15:49:14","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T14:49:14","slug":"1861-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/en\/1861-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Specialized launches S-Works Ares 2: racing efficiency and comfort in one shoe"},"content":{"rendered":"

Specialized presents the S-Works Ares 2<\/a>, a high-performance racing shoe designed for maximum power, minimal pressure and an ergonomic fit. With input from WorldTour riders and more than 100,000 RET\u00dcL foot scans, this is the most advanced racing shoe the brand has ever released.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Demi Vollering also rides the ARES 2(c) Specialized<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Key technical features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u2705 +7 watts of power thanks to fit optimisation and Body Geometry support
\u2705 44% less forefoot pressure than traditional shoes
\u2705 20% more contact area between foot and sole
\u2705 Double BOA closure with triangular lockdown structure
\u2705 New Body Geometry Charge with wide forefoot
\u2705 Varus Wedge<\/strong> (1.5 mm) for better knee alignment
\u2705 Metatarsal Button<\/strong> prevents nerve compression and \"hot foot\"
\u2705 Longitudinal Arch support for a stable, rigid foot platform<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sole is, as expected, full carbon<\/strong> and ultra-rigid for maximum power transfer. The weight is only 263 grams<\/strong> (size 44, half pair).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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(c) Specialized<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Colours and sizes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The S-Works Ares 2 is available in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n