The Specialized Recon 3.0 is a race-ready gravel and XC mountain bike shoe built on the same carbon plate, cable routing and BOA dial placement as the halo S-Works Recon - stiff enough for full-gas efforts, walkable enough for hike-a-bike and coffee stops.Key Highlights Carbon STRIDE sole - Stiffness Index 10.0 for efficient power transfer, with a toe-flex zone so you can walk naturally off the bike Body Geometry footbed & sole - longitudinal arch support, varus wedge and metatarsal button reduce hot spots and numbness and improve hip/knee/foot alignment Dual BOA Li2 dials - independent, micro-adjustable fit for the forefoot and instep; loosen a click at a time as your feet swell on long days Fully welded upper - seamless XPEL construction sheds water and mud, with a TPU toe bumper for rock protection SlipNot rubber tread - confident traction on rock, dirt and mud Two-bolt cleat pattern - works with SPD and all major MTB pedal systems Approximate weight: 345 g (half pair, size 42) Who It&';s ForXC racers, gravel riders and trail riders who want S-Works-level stiffness and fit without the S-Works price. Fit runs snug through the midfoot and toe box - riders between sizes or with wider feet should consider sizing up.Why Buy From Gravity CoalitionTry them on in-store at our Heber City or Midway shops, get fitted by riders who race in them, and take advantage of local pickup on the Wasatch Back.