I looked through lots of shoe posts, hunted online in editorial sites, visited some local shops...and was wondering what you guys have found this year so far that impressed you in terms of:
- Stiff sole - For excellent energy transmission
- Light weight
- Comfort & Customizability (realizing comfort is subjective, so customizability is more practical/useful really)
- Airflow (hot days in a shoe with poor venting really stinks--literally)
I've been looking at these shoes with interest:
- Sidi Wire
- Bont Vaypor
- Shimano RH 360 and 220
My goal is to find a very light, stiff-soled shoe, try on a few sizes and see which fit me best, and then do some custom fitting.
I checked out a buddy's Bont shoes this week, and I was blown away by how light they were. Additionally, the toe box is shaped like...a FOOT! Imagine that?!
The Bont venting seems well thought out, but it sure does look minimal, so I wonder how hot they can get on a warm day.
So...all that said, which road shoes are interesting you this year?
What's on your short list for a kick-ass lightweight, power-transmitting, satisfyingly comfortable shoe?
Thanks for sharing thoughts on this.
