Bont Vaypor S Cycling Shoes


Featuring the latest in retroreflective technology, the all-new Reflex collection redefines performance once again with improved safety and visibility wrapped around two flagship models, the Vaypor S and Helix. The all-new retroreflective skin is embedded into the Durolite upper and wrapped from toe to heel with zero weight penalty. Shining like a beacon when activated by vehicle headlights, street lights and even fellow cyclists lighting systems, the Reflex blends industry-leading construction and efficiency with cutting-edge reflective materials for a safer ride at any time of the day.

  • Material: Unidirectional Carbon Monocoque Chassis
  • Upper material: Durolite upper
  • Stack Height: 3.6 mm
  • Fit: Standard
  • Closure type: Dial
  • Used for: Cycling
  • Discipline: Road
  • Air Vents: Ventilation via air vents on front bumper and perforated upper
  • Innersole: EVA thermo-moldable
  • Sole Guards: Replaceable
  • Padding: Memory Foam
  • Cleat Mounting: MM grid plus grip / 3 Hole Look Configuration
  • Fit Customization: Fully Heat Moldable Chassis utilizing Epoxy Thermoset Resin
  • Closing Systems: BOA IP1 Dual Dial Retention System with Kevlar wiring
  • Weight: 260 g

Features:

  • Reflectivity: The use of exclusively-designed stretch retroreflective material is embedded into the Durolite upper for a safer, more visible ride at any time of the day.
  • Retention System: Continuous wiring spreads the load for a secure hold without localised pressure points.
  • Cable Routing: Cable routing wraps around and under the rigid carbon chassis for a wide, even anchor point.
  • Single BOA: The single BOA dial simplifies operation for quick and easy on-the-fly adjustments.
  • Unidirectional Carbon Chassis: The Helix continues with its unidirectional monocoque chassis in matt finish and is upgraded with an improved grid to assist cleat adjustment.
  • TPU Toe Protector: The toe protector not only protects the front area of the shoe from wheel rub and impact, but also houses ventilation holes for improving airflow through the shoe.
  • Ventilation: The Helix is highly ventilated with integrated air vents on the front bumper providing direct airflow into the shoe along with perforated upper and tongue to maximise breathability.
  • Anti Stretch: Between the outer leather and the liner we add a material that is proprietary to Bont to stop the cycling shoe from stretching over time. This material has similar strength characteristics to Kevlar. The material is stitched to the outer leather and bonded to the liner so it can never move or be removed, it becomes part of the cycling shoes structure. This layer assits in pedalling efficiency by maintaining a supportive structure over the top of the foot in the upward part of the pedal stroke.
  • Last Design: A last is a replica of a foot that the cycling shoe is built around. Last makers do not make cycling shoe lasts, they only make shoe lasts so perfecting a cycling shoe last requires a great deal of expertise in functional biomechanics and ongoing research. At Bont, we have been perfecting our performance footwear lasts since 1975 and the process is ongoing. We believe we place more importance and thus place more effort into our last than any other cycling shoe brand and it is the reason that Bont cycling shoes continue to be a leader in providing the most functional and correct anatomical support to cyclists than any other brand on the market. Our motto in terms of cycling shoe fit is simple, "We make shoes for cycling, not walking."
  • Carbon Fiber: Bont carbon fiber is sourced exclusively from the world's #1 carbon manufacturer, Toray of Japan. The base of the Helix is made by hand utilizing uni-directional carbon fiber which is embedded with epoxy thermo setting resin. The fibers are hand laid in the matrix according to the strain they will have to bear. The Helix utilizes unidirectional carbon fiber allowing Bont to create a performance cycling shoe with very specific strength characteristics based on stress points in cycling. As unidirectional carbon absorbs less resin then cross weave fibers, it also assists in the weight reduction of the cycling shoes.
  • Padding: The Helix utilises closed cell memory foam that will not retain water assisting in maintaining a lighter shoe during wet conditions as well as ensuring sweat which can begin to break down the durability of the shoe is not absorbed.
  • Medial Longitudinal Arch Support: Structural medial longitudinal arch support is provided in all models to stop over pronation of feet. Over pronation is one of the main contributors to incorrect tracking of knees during a cyclists pedaling phase due to internal rotation of tibia and femur. This can result in knee injuries. In addition, the rotation of tibia/femur can cause the pelvis to tilt resulting in lower back strain.

Important note: We recommend matching up the CM or JP number found on your current cycling shoes to the "Internal Shoe Length" millimetre (MM) measurement found on our size chart.Assuming your current shoes are labelled accurately for length, matching up these numbers will give you the same shoe size as you are wearing now.NOTE: DO NOT MATCH US/EU/UK SIZING.