Yes, I know. I’ve already given away the review's conclusion in the headline. But truth is: I don't love this shoe, and I’m relieved. Could you imagine if I’d fallen in love with a pair of $700 cycling shoes? I’d be doomed. A new bar would be set, I’d start rationalising the price, convincing myself it was “an investment,” and my bank account would suffer.
Instead, I can appreciate the Specialized S-Works Torch Remco for what it is: a pair of super shoes with an undeniable pedigree and impressive bit of tech, but also a few quirks that keep me firmly on the “admire from a distance” side of the fence.
