Bontrager RL Road Shoe Silver 2010 - Silver 42

Construction

Like all shoes, Bontrager cycling shoes are constructed around specially-designed forms, called the shoe's "last." We've designed our inForm last to deliver the ideal amount of toe-spring, with the toes at a slight angle in relation to the sole to help lock and stabilize the foot while cycling. We find that this amount of toe-spring puts the foot in a comfortable, yet performance-oriented position. The Bontrager "last," or form, also features a roomier toe box, for better circulation and more blood flow. A snug mid-foot adds to a more efficient pedal stroke. And unlike most other cycling shoes, our shoes are designed to use orthotic insoles for long-term foot health and comfort.

Cut

Bontrager shoes are engineered for maximum adjustability to fit the broadest spectrum of foot widths. One of the features you'll see on many of our shoe models is what is called a "derby" cut. A derby cut is a pattern where the tongue of the shoe extends all the way to the toe. It's very unique in cycling shoes, but has a very specific advantage. It makes the volume of the toe box much more adjustable in order to accommodate a wider variety of feet.

Cup

Bontrager cycling shoe's feature a heel cup that's design to eliminate heel slip while you're turning the pedals. By utilizing an external cup, we're able to use a thicker, stronger plastic, padded with several layers of cushion between you and the cup, making it more comfortable and achieving a better fit. Shoes that use an internal cup have to use a thinner and less rigid material, which sacrifices performance. Additional advantages of the external cup include better ventilation and a harder, more protective external surface.

Customization

Bontrager is the only cycling shoe on the market specifically designed to accommodate a custom or customizable insole. All shoe models come stock with an insole exclusively designed for Bontrager by eSoles. These insoles are the most universal and neutral insoles available, developed using data collected from over 25,000 foot scans to provide the ideal amount of support for the widest variety of feet.