During a Specialized product launch in Santa Cruz, CA where we got the chance to test and ride new apparel and the Specialized Stumpjumper Evo 650B, we spotted a prototype of new Specialized all-mountain clipless shoes. The shoes were ridden by various Specialized employees and pro riders, obviously still in a prototype phase.

A prototype of new Specialized all-mountain clipless shoes
Nice lace grabber will hold shoelaces in place.
We spotted the shoes on several Specialized employees with both clipless and flat sole option.
We spotted the shoes on several Specialized employees with both clipless and flat sole option.
The material of the shoe looks to be highly breathable.
The material of the shoe looks to be highly breathable.
A slim fit and clean design looks like it will be a nimble trail riding shoe.
A slim fit and clean design looks like it will be a nimble trail riding shoe.

We still have no information about availability of the all-mountain shoes. But they look great and we can’t wait to get a hold of the first pair for testing. Stay tuned for updates!

Words & Photos: Daniel Dunn


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