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Bont Vaypor SL Shoe - Standard

$479.95

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The Bont Vaypor SL Shoe - Standard typically ships in 5-8 business days

SKU: VSLB-36 Option: Black / 36/4

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RA Cycles Brooklyn — Out of stock

105 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217718-636-5242

RA Cycles Walnut Creek — Out of stock

2099 Mt Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596925-433-7099

Distribution Center - East — Out of stock

Distribution Center - Central — Out of stock

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Bont Vaypor SL Shoe - Standard Info

The Bont Vaypor SL Shoe - Standard was designed around one question: how much weight can you remove from a top-tier road racing shoe without sacrificing the stability and power transfer that serious racing demands? The answer is more than 80g per pair over the previous Vaypor S — a reduction of over 15% — achieved through an all-new carbon construction and Durolite upper, while retaining the anatomically-correct fit system that distinguishes Bont from conventional cycling shoe design.

The foundation is an all-new unidirectional carbon fiber sole built from Toray of Japan carbon fiber, featuring a lowered forefoot profile that improves natural foot positioning through the pedal stroke and accommodates a broader range of foot shapes than earlier Vaypor models. Closure is handled by a dual-dial BOA® Li2 Fit System — two independent dials let you micro-adjust tension across the forefoot and midfoot for a secure, consistent hold that stays put across full efforts and long days.

The Durolite upper keeps overall weight in check without compromising Bont's anatomical construction principles. The Vaypor SL carries the same design features found across the Bont lineup: an anatomical forefoot shape that allows the toes and metatarsals to spread naturally and prevents the nerve compression that causes hot foot; medial arch support to stop overpronation and unwanted knee tracking; and an anatomical heel cup that stabilizes the foot during the pull-up stage of the pedal stroke. Like all Bont road shoes, the Vaypor SL is heat moldable, letting you further customize the fit to your specific foot shape. The Standard width is one of four off-the-shelf options — alongside narrow, wide, and Asian fit — with 19 sizes in 5mm increments from 36/4 to 50/14.

Specs at a Glance

  • Upper: Durolite
  • Sole: Unidirectional carbon fiber (Toray of Japan)
  • Closure: Dual-dial BOA® Li2 Fit System
  • Weight: 80g per pair lighter than previous Vaypor S (size 42)
  • Fit: Standard width
  • Sizing: 36/4 to 50/14 (19 sizes, 5mm increments)
  • Colors: White, Black
  • Heat moldable: Yes
  • Innersole: Bont Cycling by Cobra9

Design Benefits

  1. Dual-dial BOA® Li2 provides independent tension control at the forefoot and midfoot — practical on long efforts when feet tend to swell, and precise enough for sprinting or climbing when you need every watt going into the pedal.
  2. Anatomical forefoot shaping spreads pedalling forces across the metatarsals and eliminates the compression that leads to hot foot and numbness on sustained climbs or long road rides.
  3. Lowered carbon forefoot improves natural pedalling mechanics and accommodates a wider range of foot shapes compared to older Vaypor sole geometry.
  4. Heat moldable upper allows custom fitting beyond the four available off-the-shelf widths — available at any RA Cycles location.

The RA Perspective

The Vaypor SL represents a meaningful step forward from what was already a very strong shoe. We've been fans of Bont's anatomical approach for a long time — the wider forefoot shaping, the proper arch support, the heat molding option — and the Vaypor SL takes all of that and pairs it with a significantly lighter carbon platform. The 80g per pair weight saving over the previous Vaypor S isn't marketing math. You feel it, especially on climbs or out-of-the-saddle efforts where shoe weight matters more than people often realize.

The dual-dial BOA® Li2 setup is one of the more practical closure arrangements on the market. Having independent control over forefoot and midfoot tension means you can get a truly dialed fit — tight enough in the heel and midfoot for power transfer without cramping the forefoot, which is where most riders run into trouble on longer days. It's the kind of detail that matters on a four-hour ride more than a 90-minute group ride.

The Standard fit works well for most road riders with average-width feet. If you've ridden Bont before and found the standard width works for you, the Vaypor SL will feel familiar — predictably precise. If you're new to Bont, we'd suggest stopping by one of our stores for a proper fit check, because the sizing depth Bont offers is genuinely broad and getting it right makes a real difference. Heat molding is available at any of our three locations if you want to lock in the fit further. For riders who need a wider forefoot, the Vaypor SL is also available in a wide fit.

Bont Vaypor SL Shoe - Standard Size Chart

Bont Vaypor SL / Riot Shoe Size Chart

US Size
EU Size
UK Size
Internal Length (mm)
Foot Length Range (mm)
Standard Width (mm)
Wide Width (mm)
4
36
3
225
214–218
84–93
94–99
4 1/2
37
3.5
230
219–223
85–94
95–100
5
38
4
235
224–228
87–95
96–102
6
39
5
240
229–233
88–97
98–103
6 1/2
40
5.5
245
234–238
89–98
99–105
7
40.5
6
250
239–243
91–100
101–106
7 1/2
41
6.5
255
243–248
92–102
103–108
8
42
7
260
249–253
93–103
104–109
8 1/2
42.5
7.5
265
254–258
94–105
106–111
9
43
8
270
259–263
96–106
107–112
9 1/2
44
8.5
275
264–268
97–108
109–115
10
44.5
9
280
269–273
98–109
110–116
10 1/2
45
9.5
285
274–278
100–110
111–117
11
46
10
290
279–283
101–112
113–119
11 1/2
46.5
10.5
295
284–288
102–113
114–120
12
47
11
300
289–293
104–114
115–122
12 1/2
48
11.5
305
294–298
105–116
117–122
13
49
12
310
299–303
106–117
118–125
14
50
13
315
304–308
107–119
120–126

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