Specialized 05 Pro Carbon Road Shoe Shoes


  • Average Rating: 4.9/5
  • MSRP: $
  • # of Reviews: 21

Product Description

A no compromise road shoe for serious road racers, but comfortable enough for all-day rides


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Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:4
Submitted by peter Stevens a Road Racer from

Date Reviewed: June 14, 2010

Strengths:    Stiff, light, look ok, very adjustable.

Weaknesses:    The insole does nothing for people with high arches (I didn't think mine were that high . . . they seem pretty regular to me)

Bottom Line:   
These are great shoes - but if you have high arches: listen up! My first ride with these shoes was terribly painful after 40 miles or so. I replaced the insoles with Superfeet and BINGO! No soreness, great ride, no hot spots, very good feel comfort and power-wise.

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Favorite Ride:   Long with hills

Price Paid:    $250.00

Purchased At:   LBS

Similar Products Used:   Specialized Comp (from 3 years ago) - nylon sole.

Bike Setup:   Cervelo R3


Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by supafreak a Road Racer from

Date Reviewed: December 9, 2008

Strengths:    Comfortable. Great fit for medium volume foot. Stiff, efficient carbon sole. Durable, quality construction. (no rips, tears or loose threads after 20,000 miles.) Still white. Great Value.

Weaknesses:    Insole/ footbed. I replaced the stock footbed with a custom Rocket Seven carbon footbed which is an Awesome Value!
No replaceable heel bumpers.



Bottom Line:   
Excellent shoes. Durable, comfortable, attractive, stiff sole, conforming uppers. I've been wearing these shoes for over 20,000 miles and have found outstanding performance with them. I'm tempted to try the Sidi 6.6 carbons but I don't think the Sidi's can improve much on these Pro Carbon's.

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Favorite Ride:   Mount Evans

Price Paid:    $175.00

Purchased At:   Eriks Bike Shop - Ma

Similar Products Used:   Sidi Genius 3, Carnac, Shimano w/carbon sole (really stiff!) Old Northwave (crap), 1992 Diadora = ugly comfort

Bike Setup:   '06 Look 585 w/ yada, yada, yada & stuff


Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:5
Submitted by Luc Louis-Seize a Road Racer from

Date Reviewed: June 7, 2008

Strengths:    Nervous,compact frame,quick respond

Weaknesses:    To much flex in bottom bracket.

Bottom Line:   
This is one off the best bike I ever try.Nervous and agile.Required to be in shape because it demand to have good legs.

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Favorite Ride:   Giant tcr 1 carbon 2003

Price Paid:    $3500.00

Purchased At:   hull

Similar Products Used:   ?????



Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by Kevin a Road Racer from

Date Reviewed: April 30, 2008

Strengths:    No flex at all!!!! I can tell a huge difference from my old shoes.

Weaknesses:    Not too comfy to walk in due to no flex. The footbed is not the greatest. I used my own.

Bottom Line:   
Being too cheap and really disliking to adjust in a new pair of shoes, I had a non carbon pair of Sidi shoes for years. I now have a pair of carbon soled shoes and it is an immense difference. I can tell that I am more powerfull. Specilized euro size runs a little different from others. I usually take a 48, but I take a 47 in these.

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Favorite Ride:   The Gaps

Price Paid:    $100.00

Purchased At:   ebay

Similar Products Used:   First pair of carbon shoes.

Bike Setup:   Pinnarello Surprise with Campy Record.


Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by Christopher Dalin a Recreational Rider from

Date Reviewed: July 3, 2007

Strengths:    No flex, instantly comfy.

Weaknesses:    ???

Bottom Line:   
I asked for a pair of entry level shoes, after spending $2300 on an "06 Madone 5.2. When they didn't fit, the salesman gave me these to try on. OMG. He gave them to me for the price of the entry levelers I was looking at ($69). I'll keep these as long as they will stay on my feet. NICE!

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Favorite Ride:   San Jose Creek Trail

Price Paid:    $69.00

Purchased At:   Calmar cycles, Santa

Bike Setup:   "06 Trek 5.2 Madone, all Ultegra



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