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Road shoe: specialized swork vs bont vaypor
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Road shoe: specialized swork vs bont vaypor
Postby slian » Sat Mar 02, 2013 12:15 am
Currently using Sidi genius 6.6 and it's giving me hot foot and numb toes on hard and long rides.
Have added some specialized insole without much improvement.
So am looking for alternatives and have currently narrow it down to the Specialized S-Work and Bont Vaypor.
Would love to hear opinions from anyone who's experience the same or tested a similar set of shoes side by side.
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Re: Road shoe: specialized swork vs bont vaypor
Postby MarkG » Sat Mar 02, 2013 12:19 am
For me its the S Works, just....
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Re: Road shoe: specialized swork vs bont vaypor
Postby Comedian » Sat Mar 02, 2013 8:53 am
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Re: Road shoe: specialized swork vs bont vaypor
Postby MarkG » Sat Mar 02, 2013 9:05 am

Extreme Tech aren't too bad, not as wide as previous NW offerings, but still not as narrow as other Italian brands
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Re: Road shoe: specialized swork vs bont vaypor
Postby slian » Sat Mar 02, 2013 12:08 pm
MarkG wrote:I've used both over the past couple of years. Both super stiff and light and good for the wider foot.
For me its the S Works, just....
Thanks for the feedback MarkG!
If I may ask why? Is it the fit/comfort/performance or gasp...the look, haha.
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Re: Road shoe: specialized swork vs bont vaypor
Postby MarkG » Sat Mar 02, 2013 2:19 pm
Looks of the S Works is pretty nice too!
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Re: Road shoe: specialized swork vs bont vaypor
Postby skull » Sat Mar 02, 2013 7:02 pm
Also so stiff, you really feel the power when stomping on the pedals.
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Re: Road shoe: specialized swork vs bont vaypor
Postby antipodean » Sat Mar 02, 2013 8:03 pm
Once I got the right size the Bonts have been great, comfortable and super stiff sole.
If buying online and using the Bont sizing guide I would suggest going half a size larger than recommended.
I think the Bonts could be found significantly cheaper than the Sworks, mine came from Italy (via eBay) for around $200 delivered.
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Re: Road shoe: specialized swork vs bont vaypor
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Postby Baalzamon » Sat Mar 02, 2013 8:59 pm
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Re: Road shoe: specialized swork vs bont vaypor
Postby rabobank89 » Sat Mar 02, 2013 10:03 pm
2013 looks nice too

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Re: Road shoe: specialized swork vs bont vaypor
Postby jacks1071 » Sat Mar 02, 2013 11:42 pm
Threads about which are the most comfortable etc are pointless. Somethings you need to try for yourself.
One man's hush puppies can be anothers device of torture.
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Re: Road shoe: specialized swork vs bont vaypor
Postby wurtulla wabbit » Sun Mar 03, 2013 1:53 am
Awesome shoe
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Re: Road shoe: specialized swork vs bont vaypor
Postby sumgy » Sun Mar 03, 2013 10:18 am
slian wrote:Hi forum,
Currently using Sidi genius 6.6 and it's giving me hot foot and numb toes on hard and long rides.
Have added some specialized insole without much improvement.
So am looking for alternatives and have currently narrow it down to the Specialized S-Work and Bont Vaypor.
Would love to hear opinions from anyone who's experience the same or tested a similar set of shoes side by side.
I would try moving your cleats further back before I went buying new shoes.
I get similar discomfort if my cleats are put under ball of foot rather than behind ball of foot.
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Re: Road shoe: specialized swork vs bont vaypor
Postby Comedian » Sun Mar 03, 2013 1:20 pm
sumgy wrote:slian wrote:Hi forum,
Currently using Sidi genius 6.6 and it's giving me hot foot and numb toes on hard and long rides.
Have added some specialized insole without much improvement.
So am looking for alternatives and have currently narrow it down to the Specialized S-Work and Bont Vaypor.
Would love to hear opinions from anyone who's experience the same or tested a similar set of shoes side by side.
I would try moving your cleats further back before I went buying new shoes.
I get similar discomfort if my cleats are put under ball of foot rather than behind ball of foot.
This has been an ongoing problem for me. Thing is .. Because my feet are wide and high I end up in shoes that are too long. This is limiting how far the cleats can go back which could be one of the causes.
I tried on a bont rxxxl yesterday and it was wide enough to fit me in one size shorter than I have been wearing. Interesting...
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Re: Road shoe: specialized swork vs bont vaypor
Postby slian » Sun Mar 03, 2013 1:26 pm
wurtulla wabbit wrote:Bought s work on super sale today. $240.
Awesome shoe
Wow, good price, whereabout?
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Re: Road shoe: specialized swork vs bont vaypor
Postby rabobank89 » Sun Mar 03, 2013 1:29 pm
slian wrote:wurtulla wabbit wrote:Bought s work on super sale today. $240.
Awesome shoe
Wow, good price, whereabout?
Many stores have the 2012's on run out around $240-$249
Check bikeexchange

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Re: Road shoe: specialized swork vs bont vaypor
Postby slian » Sun Mar 03, 2013 1:37 pm
jacks1071 wrote:Shoes are very much a personal preference, same with saddles.
Threads about which are the most comfortable etc are pointless. Somethings you need to try for yourself.
One man's hush puppies can be anothers device of torture.
Totally agree, Deon. Bought the Sidis online and look where we are today...
Have managed to try the S-Works both the new and older generation before I posted this topic, but just wanted to get more idea on what to look out for during testing, tho I suppose if it's feel allright would be a good start!
Haven't had chance to try the Bont. From what I've read, it's might not be an easy shoe to judge on first impression due to the stiffness and heat molding process.
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Re: Road shoe: specialized swork vs bont vaypor
Postby slian » Sun Mar 03, 2013 1:42 pm
rabobank89 wrote:slian wrote:wurtulla wabbit wrote:Bought s work on super sale today. $240.
Awesome shoe
Wow, good price, whereabout?
Many stores have the 2012's on run out around $240-$249
Check bikeexchange
Damn, it's in WA

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Re: Road shoe: specialized swork vs bont vaypor
Postby wurtulla wabbit » Sun Mar 03, 2013 2:06 pm
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Re: Road shoe: specialized swork vs bont vaypor
Postby jacks1071 » Sun Mar 03, 2013 3:13 pm
slian wrote:jacks1071 wrote:Shoes are very much a personal preference, same with saddles.
Threads about which are the most comfortable etc are pointless. Somethings you need to try for yourself.
One man's hush puppies can be anothers device of torture.
Totally agree, Deon. Bought the Sidis online and look where we are today...
Have managed to try the S-Works both the new and older generation before I posted this topic, but just wanted to get more idea on what to look out for during testing, tho I suppose if it's feel allright would be a good start!
Haven't had chance to try the Bont. From what I've read, it's might not be an easy shoe to judge on first impression due to the stiffness and heat molding process.
Even trying them in a shop walking around they might feel alright, after 2hrs on the bike maybe not so much? I don't know that trial and error can be avoided short of finding a shoe in the right side & width.
The S-Works are damn sexy, I wouldn't mind giving them a go myself.
I'm a long-time Sidi user as they really suit my narrow foot but I've thrown out a few sets of them now after wearing the inside liners out while the rest of the shoe is in perfect condition.
The other thing I don't like about the top end sidi's and most the top-end shoes for that matter is all the plastic retainers, if you deck out they pretty much explode and parts arn't always easy to get plus you might have a pretty uncomfortable ride home. I think a top-end 100% velcroe shoe would be a good long-term shoe.
I hate changing to something different when you have something that works for you.
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Re: Road shoe: specialized swork vs bont vaypor
Postby MarkG » Sun Mar 03, 2013 3:21 pm
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Re: Road shoe: specialized swork vs bont vaypor
Postby skull » Sun Mar 03, 2013 3:54 pm
MarkG wrote:Fwiw.. bonts take weeks, even months to get "just right" even with molding and a decent insole ..
That is your experience.
Mine were spot on out of the box
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Re: Road shoe: specialized swork vs bont vaypor
Postby MarkG » Sun Mar 03, 2013 4:41 pm
Are you using Vaypor?
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Re: Road shoe: specialized swork vs bont vaypor
Postby antipodean » Sun Mar 03, 2013 4:56 pm
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