# Help me find new road shoes **URL:** \ **Category:** Equipment\ **Created:** [August 1, 2021, 10:52am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/help-me-find-new-road-shoes/61513 "2021-08-01T10:52:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![pnzr](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/pnzr/32/115393_2.png) [@pnzr](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/pnzr)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2021, 10:52am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/help-me-find-new-road-shoes/61513/1 "2021-08-01T10:52:08Z")
Hey, I’m in the market for new shoes. I currently run the Giro Empire E70 Knit in size 43 and am very happy with them, but I have money to burn and want some shoes with boas. I tried the Shimano S-Phyre 902 and loved them style and comfort-wise, but unfortuntately size 43 is too small (my toes are touching the end) and 44 is too big. A 43.5 would be perfect, but apparently Shimano ditched half sizes with the S-Phyre line. I also tried the Fizik Vento Infinito Carbon 2 and while they fit very well in size 43, they seemed kinda loose, especially around the heel. Any other ideas of shoes I could try? They should have 2 boas, be relatively simplistic and available in either black or white. Price doesn’t matter. ---
**Author:** ![Woolftirol](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/woolftirol/32/7757_2.png) [@Woolftirol](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Woolftirol)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2021, 2:04pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/help-me-find-new-road-shoes/61513/2 "2021-08-01T14:04:58Z")
I have specialized vent shoes. And i love These shoes. They Match your criteria. But, i have to admit, if you Do a lot of mountain riding, Like i Do, on the descend they can really be cold on your toes! ---
**Author:** ![splash](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ac8455/32.png) [@splash](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/splash)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2021, 2:25pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/help-me-find-new-road-shoes/61513/3 "2021-08-01T14:25:41Z")
Lots of suggestions here: > [@Cycling shoes, do you splurge on shoes, favorite shoe and how much if you want to divulge](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/cycling-shoes-do-you-splurge-on-shoes-favorite-shoe-and-how-much-if-you-want-to-devulge/11914): > > All the equipment I’ve purchased, between the bike, power meters, pedals, saddles, bars, etc, the last thing I’ve touched was the shoes. I’ve gone from spd mountain bike shoes, to bontrager three strap shoes. Good condition, you can feel the flex in the foot or your foot coming out of the back of the shoe, I’d call them an okay shoe. I bet I paid between the 100 and 200 range. Kickin around the idea of new shoes, curious of everyone’s experiences, favorite shoes, how much you go over board on … ---
**Author:** ![cinzanoframepump](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/cinzanoframepump/32/25963_2.png) [@cinzanoframepump](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/cinzanoframepump)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2021, 4:02pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/help-me-find-new-road-shoes/61513/4 "2021-08-01T16:02:40Z")
I’ve ridden whatever Specialized sells as their top-end shoe since 2006, and the new Specialized Ares is their best one yet, easily. In my opinion at least. Don’t get it in black. > **[S-Works Ares Road Shoes | Specialized.com](https://www.specialized.com/us/en/s-works-ares-road-shoes/p/187397?gclid=CjwKCAjwjJmIBhA4EiwAQdCbxuMRZrSEthHxjk062kBrvkHKv7NaCXuCZhgsTBmrlW3HB1zVACjDphoCSVwQAvD_BwE&color=300619-187397)** > > When the moment comes for an attack in the hills, a long solo move, or a full gas sprint for the line, every watt counts, which is why we designed the S-Works Ares to be the most efficient and powerful performance shoe ever made. We combined decades... ---
**Author:** ![Muzzaffar](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/muzzaffar/32/7757_2.png) [@Muzzaffar](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Muzzaffar)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2021, 4:06pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/help-me-find-new-road-shoes/61513/5 "2021-08-01T16:06:46Z")
why not go down the range and try the RC7 in the 43.5 size? ---
**Author:** ![pnzr](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/pnzr/32/115393_2.png) [@pnzr](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/pnzr)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2021, 4:23pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/help-me-find-new-road-shoes/61513/6 "2021-08-01T16:23:00Z")
There don’t seem to be half sizes as well 😭 ---
**Author:** ![Torgo](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/torgo/32/7721_2.png) [@Torgo](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Torgo)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2021, 6:01pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/help-me-find-new-road-shoes/61513/7 "2021-08-01T18:01:22Z")
Bont has a lot of good reviews. I have been thinking about either the Bont’s or Shimano 902 to replace my Sworks: [https://shop.bontcycling.com/collections/road/products/vaypor-s-white?variant=34651742175365](https://shop.bontcycling.com/collections/road/products/vaypor-s-white?variant=34651742175365) Says 6-8 weeks for delivery which is kind of annoying, but I also couldn’t find the white 902s anywhere. ---
**Author:** ![ibaldwin](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/ibaldwin/32/44413_2.png) [@ibaldwin](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/ibaldwin)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2021, 6:04pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/help-me-find-new-road-shoes/61513/8 "2021-08-01T18:04:21Z")
Subscribing, also got a pair of s-phyre shoes and in a 43, but mine are too big and after a stubborn decision to run them any way I developed a foot infection after an over use injury (longer story and my fault but…). I’ve always been a great fit in Shimano 43 so this was a bummer after dropping that much coin. I really miss the old easy bake oven Shimano shoes and have never really gelled with any BOA shoes… ---
**Author:** ![rb250660](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/rb250660/32/76593_2.png) [@rb250660](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/rb250660)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2021, 12:46am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/help-me-find-new-road-shoes/61513/9 "2021-08-02T00:46:24Z")
S-Phyre RC902’s are available in a 43.5 in all colors here in Australia. ---
**Author:** ![KorbenDallas](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/korbendallas/32/86114_2.png) [@KorbenDallas](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/KorbenDallas)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2021, 12:52am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/help-me-find-new-road-shoes/61513/10 "2021-08-02T00:52:34Z")
If you need a wider toe box Suplest pro road are nice. Also, the Bont Vapor S have a nice toe box, are heat moldable and stiff as anything. Recommend both. Bont Vapor probably holds the heel a touch better but, no complaints on either shoe. I use custom insoles so no comment on stock insoles. ---
**Author:** ![Torgo](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/torgo/32/7721_2.png) [@Torgo](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Torgo)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2021, 1:22am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/help-me-find-new-road-shoes/61513/11 "2021-08-02T01:22:15Z")
> [@KorbenDallas](#): > > Recommend both. Bont Vapor probably holds the heel a touch better but, no complaints on either shoe How is the tongue in the Bont? The tongue in the s works really annoys me and I find the s works has over time gotten really uncomfortable, especially with rides \> 3hrs. The 902s comes with better arch support than the Bont, but the Bont heat molding seems like a great feature. ---
**Author:** ![KorbenDallas](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/korbendallas/32/86114_2.png) [@KorbenDallas](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/KorbenDallas)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2021, 2:57am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/help-me-find-new-road-shoes/61513/12 "2021-08-02T02:57:15Z")
> [@Torgo](#): > > How is the tongue in the Bont? No issues for me. It is attached on the medial side and when the boas tighten you do need to make sure it doesn’t bunch up. I just tighten a little and push it flat…rinse repeat. Again no issues… ---
**Author:** ![ggeiger](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/ggeiger/32/66121_2.png) [@ggeiger](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/ggeiger)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2021, 3:10am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/help-me-find-new-road-shoes/61513/13 "2021-08-02T03:10:53Z")
I’m a HUGE fan of Lake shoes and have 2 going on 3 pair. Great product, crazy comfortable shoes and ALL they make is cycling shoes, so they do it right. The models vary depending on foot shape, so that may be a consideration. I work in a shop that sells them and we’ve had a lot of converts from Specialized and Fizik come in and love the Lakes. Great materials and real attention to detail make them amazing shoes. ---
**Author:** ![pnzr](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/pnzr/32/115393_2.png) [@pnzr](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/pnzr)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2021, 8:53am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/help-me-find-new-road-shoes/61513/14 "2021-08-02T08:53:05Z")
Thanks for the suggestions everyone! For now I ordered the Northwave Extreme Pro to try on. ---
**Author:** ![cinzanoframepump](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/cinzanoframepump/32/25963_2.png) [@cinzanoframepump](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/cinzanoframepump)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2021, 3:21pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/help-me-find-new-road-shoes/61513/15 "2021-08-03T15:21:18Z")
> [@Torgo](#): > > The tongue in the s works really annoys me and I find the s works has over time gotten really uncomfortable, especially with rides \> 3hrs The new S Works Ares has no tongue. Agree the old tongue could get on my nerves. ---
**Author:** ![Torgo](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/torgo/32/7721_2.png) [@Torgo](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Torgo)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2021, 12:31am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/help-me-find-new-road-shoes/61513/16 "2021-08-04T00:31:02Z")
I never really looked at the Ares since I have been disappointed in the S Works from a comfort level (performance wise they are great). I pulled the trigger on black 902’s, I really wanted the white but who know when they will be back in stock. I decided against the Bont since I didn’t want to hassle with international returns (and didn’t want to wait 6-8 weeks). ---
**Author:** ![pnzr](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/pnzr/32/115393_2.png) [@pnzr](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/pnzr)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2021, 6:35am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/help-me-find-new-road-shoes/61513/17 "2021-08-04T06:35:11Z")
Northwave Extreme Pro doesn’t work on my foot ☹ The search continues. I don’t get why Shimano isn’t offering half sizes in EU. ---
**Author:** ![Jackofallgrades](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/jackofallgrades/32/32003_2.png) [@Jackofallgrades](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Jackofallgrades)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2021, 7:38am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/help-me-find-new-road-shoes/61513/18 "2021-08-04T07:38:39Z")
If you found Giro shoes comfortable, Sidis will be worth a look as they share a similar shape. Certainly built to last as well. ---
**Author:** ![pnzr](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/pnzr/32/115393_2.png) [@pnzr](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/pnzr)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2021, 8:07am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/help-me-find-new-road-shoes/61513/19 "2021-08-04T08:07:50Z")
I can’t stand the look of Sidi shoes tbh. ---
**Author:** ![joshowenmorris](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/joshowenmorris/32/5493_2.png) [@joshowenmorris](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/joshowenmorris)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2021, 8:49am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/help-me-find-new-road-shoes/61513/20 "2021-08-04T08:49:51Z")
Velokicks. Love my lace-ups. [Next page](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/help-me-find-new-road-shoes/61513.md?page=2)