i got the reference. "Last year" threw me for a minute. I was thinking "last week". Same thing I guess

I'll give them a shot. Put around 200 miles on them. If they dont do it for me when i get close to 1000 miles then i'll just go shopping and get me some good shoes at the lbs. i am actually thinking of buying a pair if the lbs that said may fix my helmet does it without charge. After that, i may give the bonts away.

I've ordered plenty of items from Wiggle, even shoes, without a problem.

I did happen to order some shoes that were to small, I reordered a size up and sold the small ones BNIB locally for nearly what I paid for them.

actually, the toe nail looks like nail fungus. Occurs below the nail, and it will spread to the other toes. prescription lotrimin will fix it. one pill a day for 6 months. It's not athletes foot, but related (I think).

When you say arch support you mean mid-shoe on the inside edge right? Not the bump some insoles have behind the ball of the foot? That would be very different.

Thst's right. Just be on the lookout for the loss of taste problem.

Thought about doing this but once you mold 'em it's kind of too late. Well not really, I guess somebody could mold them again.

Makes me feel like an athlete. That would make sense though. Lately it rains here and I spend 2-3 hours with drenched shoes + sweat...

It is inner mid foot. The out side is fine, but the inner side has a small bump that hurts. See pic below.

I'm pretty sure it's a conspiracy. I think everyone in Europe is selling us defective merchandise as part of a plot to undermine our American way of life and freedoms to pee in the rain.

Kask Vertigo vs Giro Synthe. I have put about 4,000k miles on the Kask the way it sits there. Also when measuring and comparing with the charts my head feel right between medium and large. Nor one or the other.

Either that, or their ears sit relatively higher on their head... I think you are right.

You can't lower the ear opening at thst black clip that is touching you ear lobe? I guess not, but it sure would seem like you could.

Your foot is really flat, the Bont arch is really high. You need to bake that shoe and mold it correctly. The carbon at the sole is thick and stiff. Bake longer so it truly softens prior to any attempt to mold.

Your toes have fungus. When you put on your shoes, scrunch up your toes before doing up the front strap. You want toebox volume.

I have tried to the point of looking online. Kask believes that their magical ratchet system leaves only for adjustment on the chin strap. A nice leather chin strap though!

Thank you pdedes. I'll give it one more try. I baked them for 25 min to try that but i guess can bake them for more.

Does Bont have a customer support line?

They probably do. I don't know where these shoes are even from. They are made in china for all I know.

They have an email contact, bontcycing@bont.com. I would send your pictures with an explanation of the your problem and see what they suggest.

Have you considered ear reduction surgery?

have you considered toe reduction surgery?

Thank you for that. I'll try that this week. Hopefully i won't have to spend more on a new pair if they come up with a solution.
I have, they quoted me less than a new pair of sidi wires and a kask helmet.

Hmmm, yeah, probably not much you can do about the arch. That's the fly in the ointment.

An arch enhancement should give a rounder, more desirable arch while at the same time drawing back the toes.

Are you too old to start the ancient Chinese foot-binding process?

I'm just surprised your helmet doesn't have more adjustment, unless it is setting too high on the head. Too much Mullet?

I've bought shoes on E-Bay. Not everyone was quite perfect, but I can resell the ones I don't like for about what I have invested in them.

It just seems like you're spending a lot of money for fit-specific items that might be better to buy locally. I'm not convinced they're intentionally "defective", unless you're specifically buying returns or open box items.

If your shoes are in "new condition", they'll be a lot easier to sell than if you grind on them for a few years.... or at last they will command a higher price. Get the size that fits, and research a bit wider (or longer) shoes.

I think both Shimano and Specialized shoes run a little wide. Perhaps others too.

The Bonts are supposed to have a pronounced arch. It is not supposed to be moldable to any significant degree. I do find it amusing how quick you are to suggest it is the retailer's fault while proudly pronouncing that you actually know very little about the product.