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They are also available for non-Bont shoes as well, which is a shape that works with more traditionally shaped shoes. If you give them a shot, you might notice that they are slightly smaller, which is expected so they will fit well in your shoe. The added support is noticeable and they actually felt a little more comfortable on the footbed. I used the red medium arch in the Riot MTB+, Vaypor G, and Vaypor+ 2016, and found them to be beneficial in all three shoes. They offer a low, medium, and high arch option, and definitely add support and even some additional comfort to the shoe. It uses a carbon core to provide support with a dual-density EVA foam for comfort. Bont has partnered with another Australian company, Cobra9, to offer an upgraded sole. The one area I felt the Riot MTB+ was slightly lacking some arch support. The standard Bont insole versus the Cobra9 insole. Off the bike, I could feel that it was a little harder to walk compared to other shoes with much less stiff soles, but I'll take that trade-off for on-the-bike power since that is where I spend my time. Long-distance comfort was on par with other Bonts I've used. The upper contoured to my feet well, and I felt secure in the shoes. Power felt like it was going straight from my legs and into the pedals without any loss. The tub sole was stiff when pushing down on the pedals. On the bike and on the gravel, they felt familiar. After a few tries, they are dialed for a perfect fit.

If you have anything unique that needs some special attention, like my bunions, use the round end of a screwdriver to push out the sole to make it fit. Tighten them down lightly, and let them mold. After that, with socks on, add the insoles back in and slip them on. After preheating the oven to 160 degrees, remove the cleats and insole, and pop them in for 20 mins. It is really easy to do, and you can do it at home. When I first slipped them on, they were comfortable, but due to my bunions, I did mold the shoes. And while BOAs are the premium option these days, the Velcro strap on the front is just as adjustable and effective in optimizing your fit. Honestly, though, that wasn't really an issue as I tended to keep them a little looser at the beginning, and then tightened them as my rides got a bit more spirited. Instead of the two-way adjustable BOA dials on the Vaypor G, the L6 allows you to tighten, but to loosen, you have to release the dial, pull on the cable or shoe to loosen, and tighten again.

The microfiber upper is a little less supple than the Durolite upper on the Vaypor, but just as durable. The BOA dial and velcro strap allows for plenty of adjustability. Off the bike, they are a little hard to walk in because of that stiffness, but definitely not the end of the world. I couldn't feel any noticeable flex, which is great on the bike.

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Instead of a full Toray carbon sole on the Vaypor line, the carbon composite sole still boasts all the stiffness you would want. If the Vaypor G is a Land Rover Defender, the Riot MTB+ is the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. Instead of thinking of them as a step-down, the Riot MTB+ is a bit less luxurious, but just as functional. Having ridden the Vaypor G, the Riot MTB+ isn't far off from the top-of-the-line model. So now that you know all about the shoes themselves, let's talk about what it's like to ride in them. This follows the shape of your toes and allows them to spread out more, even without having to resort to their wide/Asian fit options. They have a wider, more blunt shape at the toe than the typical round-toe shoes you see from other brands. Bont shoes don't look like all of the others. What really separates Bont from other shoes is their anatomical last. The road versions offer a three- bolt cleat mount with replaceable heel and toe guards and the MTB has a two-bolt mount with replaceable tread blocks all around and threads for toe studs. It also offers a 4.8mm stack height to keep you as close to the pedal as possible. They blend carbon fiber with their proprietary Epoxy Thermoset Fiberglass heat molding technology, which means that you can mold the shoes as many times as you need to without reducing the strength of the sole. Underneath, the headline feature of the Riot line is the carbon composite tub sole that is heat-moldable, something that is hard to find at this price point. The Riot uses a buckle across the top, while the + versions have a BOA L6 dial in place of the buckle. All start with a perforated microfiber upper for comfort, ventilation, and durability, but also include an anti-stretch material to keep the fit the same from day one. The Riot line includes the Riot and Riot+ on the road and Riot MTB+ for the dirt. The non-plus versions of the shoe uses a ratchet. The BOA l6 dial is used at the top of the show.

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