The official : "what have you bought today" topic

[fanboy]

Sounds sensible, might have to give them another go

[fanboy]

Just got a set of these

moulded them twice - slipper like comfort

[fanboy]

Size 43W

[ricerocket]

I had a pair of the R1's. Loved the quality and materials used. The fit wasn't good for me, the arches seem very high and I was getting pain on longer rides.

Did you try any other insoles (or molding the original ones)?

[MarkGiardini]

The R1 have a high in built arch which tends to make most aftermarket insoles not that much more effective than the stock ones.

[fanboy]

I eventually got some Sidas soles which made the situation better. Still feels high in the arch (and I have good arches!?) but much better. Slightly disappointing on a £400 (with insoles) shoe. Try before you buy!

[nathanong87]

Was going to get new shoes in january but since these are limited and the stocks are running out i just couldn't risk waiting.
The fit is very good compared to a S-works road shoes these are more secure and much less heel slip.

Are you comparing them to the newest generation of S-works road shoes *the one's with 2 boa's and a lower strap*? If so, how did you find the sizing between the two? Was it roughly equal in that if you wear a 42 in one you would suggest a 42 in the other as a starting point?

i owned both at the same time deciding (well all three if u count the 2011 sworks).

The 2011 sworks has bigger toe volume and space compared to the 2013 sworks. I found the 2013 to be more 'snug' and the asymmetrical lacing solved some of my issues
Sizing wise i found that shimano 40.5 = 2013 sworks size 41 , 41 in the shimano was a little too 'long' for my liking
In my opinion the 2013 sworks and r320 have the same 'heel secureness', which both are better than the 2011 swords

[Stoo]

2x Stans ZTR Alpha 400 rims
1x 2014 Cyclops Front Hub
2x 2014 Powertap G3 Hubs (One PT for the Stans - Trainers, One PT going in to a Zipp 303 FC for Racing)
A LOT of Sapim CX Ray Spokes
1x Catlike Mixino Helmet

Spent.

[Monkeyboy3333]

oh those Bonts even look comfy

[moman]

Modolo aero levers

[NAKaveli]

Bought a $5 raffle ticket that won me a pair of these new v.2 wheelsets. Limited Edition wheelset made to commemorate 4-time US National Champion and local cyclist Fast Freddie Rodriguez.

[Monkeyboy3333]

Nakeveli...you got to speculate to accumulate! what a fantastic win mate...

[MarkGiardini]

Man that's a sweet return on a $5 investment!

Sell em to me for $10 and that way you've doubled your money

[giant man]

That's some raffle, nice one!

[SolidSnake03]

After some internal debate I finally picked up a pair of these guys

So far REALLY like them, very surprised actually since I have never ridden in Shimano shoes before. The shoes actually are pretty much exactly what Shimano stands for in my mind, the are fairly priced, kinda light but not the lightest, pretty tough feeling, no fancy looks and just do the job well.

Have a pair of 2013 Specialized S-works and so far I'm actually liking these BETTER! The build quality is definitely better, the material feels a bit tougher/more durable and I do vastly prefer 2 strap+ratchet or 3 strap over BOA's any day.

Might see a pair of 42 Black and White Sworks in great shape going online for sale here in the near future....