BONT Vaypor SL: a 200-gram carbon race shoe
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In short
- The BONT Vaypor SL is the brand's lightest road cycling shoe.
- 100% carbon, made from hand-laid Japanese Toray carbon, heat-mouldable sole.
- 3.6 mm stack height, 200 grams (size 42).
- Two BOA Li2 dials, adjustable cleat mounting, Standard and Wide fits.
- Price 85 740 Ft, in white and black.
What is the BONT Vaypor SL?
The BONT Vaypor SL is the new generation of a racers' favourite. BONT designed it around the needs of the world's fastest athletes: the goal is to get every watt to the pedal efficiently while your foot sits stable and comfortable in the shoe. According to the manufacturer, the Vaypor SL is 80 grams lighter per pair than its predecessor, the Vaypor S.
BONT shoes have been made in Sydney since 1975, and the brand has put Olympic champions, a Tour de France winner and IRONMAN world champions on their feet. The Vaypor family is the pinnacle of that heritage.
Key features
Full carbon, heat-mouldable construction
The sole is 100% carbon, made from hand-laid unidirectional Japanese Toray carbon, using BONT's own heat-moulding technology. Heat it up in your oven at home and mould it to your foot, so even a stiff race shoe fits precisely.
3.6 mm stack height
According to the manufacturer, the industry-leading low stack gives you a more direct connection to the pedal, a smoother pedal stroke and better stability. For comparison: the Riot's stack height is 4.8 mm.
BOA Li2 closure
Two BOA Li2 dials tighten the Japanese Durolite upper quickly and precisely. BOA guarantees the dials and laces for the lifetime of the shoe.
Adjustable cleat mounting
The three-bolt cleat mount comes with an alignment scale and a grip surface, and allows more fore-aft adjustment than a fixed-hole system. This is especially useful during a bike fit.
Comfort details
Honeycomb-structured lining with non-stretch mesh, BONT x Cobra9 dual-density EVA insole, replaceable heel pads with titanium hardware.
Specifications
| Feature | BONT Vaypor SL |
|---|---|
| Construction | 100% carbon, Japanese Toray, heat-mouldable |
| Upper | Japanese Durolite |
| Stack height | 3.6 mm |
| Insole | BONT x Cobra9, dual-density EVA |
| Closure | BOA Li2, two dials |
| Cleat mounting | Adjustable, three-bolt, with scale |
| Sizes | EU 36–50, 19 sizes, 5 mm steps |
| Width | Standard and Wide |
| Weight | 200 g (size 42) |
| Price | 85 740 Ft |
Choosing size and width
Measure the length of your foot from your heel to your longest toe and compare it with our size chart. If you're between two sizes, go for the larger one, because after heat moulding the shoe fits even more precisely. The Vaypor SL comes in two widths: if your forefoot is wide, or other shoes often pinch at the sides, the Wide version is the better choice. With a race shoe the exact size matters even more, so if you're unsure, drop us a message.
Vaypor SL, Vaypor S or Riot?
- Vaypor SL (85 740 Ft): the lightest, lowest-stack BONT road shoe, in two widths.
- Vaypor S (83 940 Ft): a pro race shoe with a stiff carbon sole.
- Riot (42 540 Ft): heat-mouldable carbon composite sole, 4.8 mm, 235 g, excellent value for training.
If you race, ride time trials or simply want the most efficient power transfer possible, the Vaypor SL is worth the extra money. If you mainly train and ride long tours, the Riot gives you BONT's anatomical shape at a much lower price. For gravel, the Vaypor G brings the same race technology.
Who is it for?
- Racers and ambitious amateurs for whom every gram and every watt counts.
- Riders who find typical race shoes too narrow but want a stiff sole.
- Anyone who sets up their cleats during a bike fit and needs a wide adjustment range.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Very light with a low stack
- Heat-mouldable carbon, wide, anatomical shape
- Two widths, adjustable cleat mounting
Cons
- The stiff race sole isn't made for long walks
- For recreational riding the Riot may be enough, at a much lower price
Why buy from Premiumbike?
We ship in-stock BONT shoes within 2–4 working days, for free, since the Vaypor SL's price is above the 75 000 Ft free shipping threshold. If the size isn't right after all, you can send them back within 14 days, and we're happy to help you choose your size.
Check out our BONT brand page and all road cycling shoes, or pick your size and order the BONT Vaypor SL shoes now.
