Specialized 2fo Flat
Specialized has broadened its flat pedal shoe offering to include two different models the 2fo 1 0s seen here are slightly cheaper and have more of a trail riding focus colin belisle specialized.
Specialized 2fo flat. It descends well jumps good climbs decent and is comfortable on and off the bike. This photo may be disturbing but it shows the pliability and cushioning of the shoe in the middle of the sole. In 2018 i wrote a review of 3 different brands of flat pedal shoes that i have utilized for mountain biking and daily wear. Its outsole features our slipnot 2 0 rubber compound which was developed as a system to create the best pedal connection possible.
The short of it is it s an awesome shoe that covers all the bases that a flat shoe should deliver. Specialized s 2fo cliplite is the perfect cross between a flat and a racing shoe. Specialized are today releasing their brand new flat pedal shoes the 2fo 2 0 reviewed here and the 2fo 1 0. The 2 0 is the more robust of the pair while the 1 0 targets more of the value.
Foot out flat out the redesigned 2fo flat 2 0 was made to get you from the top of the run to the bottom as comfortably and efficiently as possible. After some deliberation i decided that i should try out the specialized 2fo 1 0 shoe again especially since it had come out in a color combo that i loved and would be far more work appropriate than the dynamite panther colorway of the pair i currently had. All day comfort is the strength of the. Its outsole features our slipnot 2 0 rubber compound which was developed as a system to create the best pedal connection possible.
I ve used this specialized shoe now for a good five months and it s time for an update and a verdict. Jumping with the 2fo is a pleasure even if you don t have the smoothest landings. Its stiff nylon shank and secure fit create solid power transfer for efficient pedaling while its grippy sole and deep heel pocket provide comfort and stability during hikes. Specialized s first 2fo shoe was a disappointment.
The sole was too stiff and wooden and it had a raised heel that tipped your foot when you walked but critically the rubber was too hard and it didn t stick to flat pedals like a five ten. It s also got the looks. The 2fo offers a comfortable and controlled contact point in version 2 of the specialized s flat shoe effort. Contrary to popular belief pedal connection isn t just about rubber the rubber hardness stickiness lug.