Bont Vaypor 2023 Carbon Cycling Shoes Review - feat. BOA Li2 Dials + Unidirectional Carbon + Light

Bont Cycling cycling shoes usually elicit a strong reaction with many people swearing by them and others hating them. This love-it-or-hate-it reaction is usually because of the wide anatomical shape which gives the shoes a unique appearance and fit. The new Bont Vaypor 2023 shoes are the latest addition to the Bont Cycling lineup and offer a streamlined design, more adjustability and refined shape to accommodate a wider range of feet. The shoes retail for $449.00 and feature a stiff unidirectional carbon sole with the latest dual BOA Li2 Fit System. Bont has also incorporated their upgraded Cobra9 insoles which feature a carbon core and dual density EVA foam.

The new Bont Vaypor 2023 combines the signature features of Bont Cycling shoes into a more universally appealing shape. While the shoes are still quite wide and have the iconic wrap-around bath-tub style carbon sole, the design and shape is more in-line with other shoes on the market. Not only are these shoes quite a bit lighter than the flagship Vaypor S models, but they offer a simplified closure system and improved fit. Bont currently only offers the shoes in a white or black color option with color-matched BOA dials. We have the black versions here which have a sleek all-black look. Branding is limited to a Bont logo debossed into the side of the heels of the shoe, a BC on the heel and Bont Cycling printed on the sole. While we would have preferred brighter colors or reflective options, it’s an attractive design that can pair well with any bike or cycling kit.

The most obvious visual change is that the Vaypor 2023 shoes have a simple three row cable routing system and standard center tongue instead of a wrap-around design. Each dial is a BOA Li2 which is BOA’s top option and features micro tightening and micro loosening for fine tuning the fit on the fly. These dials are also sleeker and slimmer than the previous iterations and can be found on most high-end cycling shoes these days. The top dial controls the ankle with a plastic hook on the top while the bottom dial has two rows to adjust the toe box. One of the big advantages of this traditional lacing pattern and separate tongue is that these shoes are easy to put and take off. You can simply loosen the dials and lift the tongue up to slide your feet in or out of the shoes.

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00:00 Intro
00:11 Unboxing + Specs
02:18 Fit + Finish
07:12 On The Road
08:41 Comparison (Bont Vaypor S / DMT KR0 / Shimano S-PHYRE RC9)
12:00 The Final Score
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[xhrzsht]

Great video. BUT, please get some 7” cuff socks. 😜

[jdjames]

$450 for cycling shoes is ridiculous. If I’m going to spend $300 or more on shoes, I’ll take Lake any day. Bont’s might work for some people, but their pricing is nuts- and it’s hard to follow their different models. If you buy their discounted shoes they’re not returnable if you get the wrong size, so you’re stuck with them if they don’t fit. I wanted to buy them, but for $300 on “clearance” I’m not taking the chance 👎

[DevelopingNL]

Is the Lake CX 242 the widest with most room for toe splay?

[DevelopingNL]

How long is your longest foot in cm? And how wide is your foot in cm?

[Nerzyster]

Thnx for a review! Recently i bought Lake shoes and the toe box is wide but very shallow. Because of my foot condition, i have to use mid height ergo insoles in conjunction with shims beneath my toes. In Lake shoes that's not possible 😢
Can you please let me know if there's a difference between toe box height within Lake vs Bont shoe?
Thnx!

[joselarrarte]

Hello great video as always. I believe you and I have the same semi-wide feet shape. Was the standard version not wide enough for you? How wide are your feet?
I found a pair of white 44 in wide version for $279 (brand new with new boas)