Originally Posted by
rpenmanparker
I hear what you are saying about the stiffness compared to Spesh S Works, but the spec on the S Works is a hugely high stiffness number (within their own rating system I suppose). Many still very competent shoes lower in the Spesh line have much lower stiffness ratings. One begins to wonder just how stiff the Bonts could be get that comparative praise. Not doubting you for a minute, but I sure would love to see cutout samples from the S Works and Bont soles tested on an "Instron" testing machine. I think the actual numbers would be very instructive.
I think it's more feel and illusion than actual physics. The fact that th sole is amost 50% wider makes me feel like i am pushing on a stiff beding of carbon whereas before i was pushing the narrow carbon sole plus the side layers of plastic from the shoe sides. There is a big felt difference in the width. Try pushing a 2 inch wide piece of wood with the palm of your hand vs a 4 inch. You will probably feel better pushing the wider piece.