Originally Posted by
achoo
I have the Sidi 6.6s - straps. My Lakes have the boa, and I think it's great. I have a couple of pair of the CX330s, where the boa also goes around the ankle and really helps to hold my big flat 13EE paddles in place. I hated it when they stopped that - the CX331s have a "normal" boa.
Tried on a bunch of shoes yesterday. The Bonts are pretty harsh/firm inside. I know the heat molding improves shape of the shoe to match your foot shape, but the interior felt too hard---like a hockey skate (where you'd be wearing a heavily padded sock). Not surpirsing as Bont's a skate Co. Then I tried on several other shoes. One of the higher end Giros in the HV (high volume) version felt great. Finally, I tried on the Sidi 6.6 Vent in a mega. Wow. Soooo comfortable around the foot, and the sole is very stiff. This is my front runner now.