Wheever

Bontrager Velocis, here. Had them for a little more than a year, about 2500 miles.

They come in a wide width, which was important for me.

They are very good shoes. Well ventilated, well made. The two-way wheely thingies are great, especially when on hot days my feet swell some and I want to back off the tension a little. Just pause pedaling, reach down and rotate a couple clicks. They've held up very well so far. I would recommend them without hesitation.

eric1971

I have the Specialized Expert and really like them. Carbon sole with Boa closure is what I was looking for. I found the sizing to be accurate in my case (43 = 9.6).

https://www.specialized.com/us/en/sh...rt-road/105646

zymphad

I have Shimano RP5 arriving today. Can post feedback of thoughts after using it on trainer tonight and ride tomorrow. Bought it since it was made for non racing riders, made for comfort, carbon plate for cleats/power and flex for comfort elsewhere. Well ventilated. Currently have Northwave full carbon and decided enough, need something more comfy.

WorldIRC

The LBS with the Giro shoes has the two sizes I want to try in stock. Will report back after lunch!

Hiro11

I like my Bontrager RL road shoes. I don't think they're the most current model, though.

WorldIRC

OMG the Giros are comfy. Ended up a full size larger than I thought, so I'm glad I tried them in person.

The shop is Racer Sportif and the $300CDN price point is on existing stock only.

PepeM

Laces win again.

noodle soup

I wanted those, but standard width Sidi isn't narrow enough for me, and they aren't offered in a narrow width.

Doge

Depends on your foot but the heat mold-able Shimano R260 is what I have.
I like that heat molding gimmick. My appt is next week for the shoe mold.

noodle soup

I have a pair of SH-R300 shoes. The width wasn't bad for my narrow foot, once I added a thick insole, and had them moulded.

I used them for 40k+ miles before finding a better fitting shoe. I still use them for commuting, just to extend the life of my favorite road shoes.

WorldIRC

Can't wait to see how they perform on a ride. Giro has a 60 day fit guarantee, but the shop owner advises he's never had to take a pair back and that he himself wears those shoes.

Clipped_in

I was a Sidi wearer for a long time. Last year a decided to try a pair of Bont Vaypors and I'm now a Bont convert. I really like them!!! I've put about 10k miles on them in long rides, fast group rides, and crit races and they're still going strong. Very very stiff, but with the bathtub design very comfortable. Low stack height, and very light. I wore a 46 Sidi and went to a 46.5 in the Bonts. They fit like Birkenstocks so don't expect them to be anything like your trusty Sidi's. They're different, but IMO better.

BoJaffa

I am wearing Shimano RP9's. Great shoe.

Owlex

Most of the guys I know who have the Giros love them. And, they're good enough for T Phinney after all....

My feet are a bit on the wide side of average, and as a result most shoes are a bit annoying until they're broken in. But now that I'm well into the current pair they feel great.




I think for my next pair, I may look into the S-Works Sub6. Love the way they look with the little "Warp Sleeve" deal on, so if I can fit into them well I'll probably head that way.

PepeM

Don't forget Wiggins. Would like to be able to get those badass custom ones he was wearing during ToC.

dksix

I love my Specialized Comp MTB shoes, these road shoes might be just what I've been looking for, thanks for the recommendation.

Owlex

the comic book ones, right? So sick.


my favorite custom pro pair of ALL TIME will always be Adam Blythe's oilslick rainbow Nikes, though. So simple, so clean, so hot. Blythe has so many ridiculously cool shoes though.

PepeM

Those are sweet too.

Wonder where I could get some custom shoes... Guess I'll have to go pro first.