Bont Blitz WIDE Carbon Road Cycling ShoeS Heat Mouldable Fit 46.5 295mm US 11.5

Description

For sale here are a pair of brand new in box Bont Blitz carbon shoes in neon yellow.
They are brand new in box with carry sack and Bont shorter cleat mounting screws (required as Bont have the thinnest soles giving lowest stack height available!) They’ve never been worn, never been moulded and never had a cleat fitted.
They are fully heat mouldable for a true custom fit. Videos on how to do this are on YouTube.
The size is a Bont 46.5 or a 295mm WIDE. This equates to around a US 11.5 WIDE in normal shoe sizing IME… I take a 11.5 WIDE in Nike trainers and they are marked at 295mm too.
Cycling shoes sizings are usually way off, I find the mm comparison is the only accurate way of determining size between different brands/types of shoes. Please know your mm size in Bont as no returns are offered.
The exterior width of the carbon tub sole at the widest post of the forefoot area is approximately 107mm. This can be increased or decreased slightly during heat moulding if required.
Bonts have built in arch support which is essential for cycling. These Bonts are really a no compromise shoe built with attention to detail to be the ultimate cycling shoes. The carbon fibre tub sole is incredible, so stiff and supportive at the forefoot, midfoot, heel/ankle and arch. Wearing carbon Sidi’s is like cycling in flip flops in comparison to Bonts!! I cannot stress enough how much difference it makes to the feet, knees, hips and pelvis by having a properly supported foot with a proper carbon tub sole. Most shoes have only the flexible upper material to support the sides of the foot and the arches. The only truly supportive proper tub soled shoes are Bonts and Lake CX402/403.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model: Blitz
Material: 3K Carbon Chassis with Microfiber Upper
Stack Height: 3.6 mm approx, Bont supplied shorter cleat screws needed (included)
Air Vents: Frontal area air vents and mesh panels in forefoot area
Innersole: Bont Cycling Comfort
Sole Guards: Replaceable toe & heel
Cleat Mounting: 3 Hole Look/SPD-SL Configuration, Speedplay compatible with stock adapter plate
Fit Customization: Fully Heat Moldable Carbon Chassis utilizing Epoxy Thermoset Resin
Closing Options: BOA dial and forefoot velcro strap
Weight: 235 grams approx
Color Options: White/Black, Neon Yellow/Black, Neon Pink/Black, Alpha Blue/Black
Sizing Options: Standard & Wide
Bont Cycling Blitz, 100% carbon, heat moldable road shoe that’s ready to race.
With industry leading anatomical features and a sub 235gram weight, the Blitz redefines the standards of mid level road cycling shoes.
Microfiber Upper Is Utilized
Microfiber upper is used to provide the Bont Blitz with a strong outer layer to withstand the rigours of everyday cycling whilst mesh inserts assist with the breathability of the cycling shoes.
Carbon Construction
The carbon construction of the Blitz base has been designed to ensure maximum performance at class leading weight. In addition, the stack height of the base has been decreased to 3.6mm to further improve efficiency.
Retention System
Velcro forefoot strap and BOA dials have been integrated to improve retention and ease of adjustment.
Ventilation
The Bont Blitz is highly ventilated via integrated top mesh panels and ventilation holes throughout the side microfiber panels.
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 Blitz 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 Blitz 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.
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.
Anatomical Forefoot Shape
Conventional cycling shoes offer a “dress shoe” type shaping. Although highly aesthetic this will cause the toes along with the metatarsals to be overly constricted, compressing the nerves between the metatarsals which often results in the common "hot foot" sensation.
Bont cycling shoes anatomical shaping allows the foot to function in its most efficient and anatomically correct position. The foot is supported in its endeavour to relax through the metatarsal joints allowing the pedalling force to be spread across the greatest possible surface area.
Anatomical Heel Cup
The anatomical heel cup shaping of Bont cycling shoes provides increased stability during the pull through stage of pedaling stroke and up stroke. This stabilization is achieved without any mechanical operation or over tightening of straps/laces allowing for increased comfort and blood circulation.
Lateral Forefoot Support
Bont’s lateral forefoot support ensures neutral positioning of the forefoot and alleviates common issues associated with over pronation and supination. These issues often result in incorrect tracking of knees causing injuries along with hip and lower back pain.