Mavic Zxellium shoes, Bont vaypors or Specialized S-Works

StrathRC
StrathRC Posts: 31
edited June 2012 in Road buying advice
Im needing some new road/track shoes but need advice. Stuck between Mavic Zxelliums, Bont vaypors or Specialized S-Works. I have narrow feet which is why the mavics and sworks are probably more suitable but the Bonts are best for track.

Anyone recommend a pair?

Cheers

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  • Mike39496
    Mike39496 Posts: 414
    I have narrow feet and I went for the S-Works. Had a few issues with the BOA dials at first but they are brilliant now!

    I tried on the Mavics and I wasn't a fan at all, the fit was all wrong for me. Tried some Sidi Ergo Carbon 2's and despite them being comfortable I wasn't a fan of the excess padding in them so went for the S-Works (which were cheaper too!). You're best trying them on though, I went to twice to two different shops to find the ones I wanted, it's handy to do them both in the same day as its much easier to make a comparison then!
  • carrock
    carrock Posts: 1,103
    I too have the S works. BOA dials can be confusing- if you turn them the wrong way they will tighten but not hold tension.

    Also they are on sale at Rutland Cycles at £150 instead of £200
  • meesterbond
    meesterbond Posts: 1,240
    I thought that the newer S-Works were better for wider feet - I've got reasonaly wide feet and they fitted me very well - a similar fit to the Zxelliums actually. I actually bought the Mavics then sold them as they pinched slightly - I imagine if they fit they'd be ridiculously comfortable though - felt like trainers to wear!

    For narrower feet I'd also look at Northwave and Sidi.
  • styxd
    styxd Posts: 3,234
    A problem I found with the mavics was the position of the cleat bolt holes - they are too far forward. If you like to run your cleats quite far back then stick with Shimano or Specialized.
  • mrushton
    mrushton Posts: 5,182
    The Bonts are custom-moulded and different from the others. The moulding and stiffness make them race shoes. The Mavics as already posted don't suit everyone due to the cleat drillings
    M.Rushton
  • rc856
    rc856 Posts: 1,144
    I replaced my old S-Works with the current ones and they're great. Really comfy and light.
    Having the 2 BOA's is great for spreading the tension.
    Spesh footbeds are really good if you need any help that way.
  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    mrushton wrote:
    The Bonts are custom-moulded and different from the others. The moulding and stiffness make them race shoes. The Mavics as already posted don't suit everyone due to the cleat drillings

    Bony Vaypors. I've just switched to Bonts from Specialized. Spent last week riding in the Pyrenees with the Bonts, they are superb and v v comfy especially if combined with heat mouldable inners such as SOLEs.
  • gsk82
    gsk82 Posts: 3,570
    i love my mavic zxelliums, i has pro roads before them to. i'd definately recommend at least trying them on
    "Unfortunately these days a lot of people don’t understand the real quality of a bike" Ernesto Colnago
  • foggymike
    foggymike Posts: 862
    Another vote for S-Works (not that I've tried the others!). I find them comfortable, light and they have lasted a few years and are still going strong so no complaints except perhaps the price which stung a bit when I got them. Glad I did though :)
  • StrathRC
    StrathRC Posts: 31
    Cheers for the advice, I went for the Zxelliums and they are great! s-works were too wide (i have abnormally narrow feet..) and i got the zxelliums with £40 off

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