Bont or Lake for bunion, and metatarsal spreader insole?
I've got a painful bunion on my right foot and am looking for a shoe to replace my current Northwave Extremes that cause me pain after about 1.5-2 hours riding.
My current research has led me to Bont and Lake shoes, both in "wide" fittings. Bont and Lake sizing charts put me at a Euro size 45-Wide (biggest foot is 280mm long, 112mm wide).
Bonts seem to be easier to find in Australia, but one of my concerns is whether you can use them with after-market insoles. My bike-fitter sold me insoles with a "metatarsal-spreader" that has a "bump" that spreads the foot and toes out - imagine walking on a small squash-ball. If the Bont has a molded profile that included the arch support, then I may not be able to use the insoles with these.
I'd be very grateful for any feedback, especially if you have tried both Bonts and Lakes in the past.
Last edited by johngwheeler; 02-23-21 at 01:50 AM.