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Bont to launch new models at Australian show

By Greg Johnson

published 20 August 2010

Vaypor, A2 on display in Melbourne

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A look at the heal of the new Vaypor.(Image credit: Bont)

A bird's eye view of Bont's new Vaypor.(Image credit: Bont)

Bont has added more ventilation to the toe of the shoe.(Image credit: Bont)

Bont has lowered the height of the carbon toe box on its new Vapor.(Image credit: Bont)

The new Vaypor pictured in white.(Image credit: Bont)

Bont's new Vaypor is based off of the company's ctt-one.(Image credit: Bont)

The new Vaypor in black and white.(Image credit: Bont)

The Vaypor also comes in this pink on white colour scheme.(Image credit: Bont)

The Vaypor features the criss-cross strap that was introduced on the ctt-one.(Image credit: Bont)

Like the Vaypor the carbon toe box on the a-two has been lowered to improve comfort.(Image credit: Bont)

A look at the heal of the revised a-two.(Image credit: Bont)

A bird's eye view of the revised a-two.(Image credit: Bont)

Like the Vaypor the revised a-two has added ventilation on top of the shoe.(Image credit: Bont)

A look at the inside edge of the a-two.(Image credit: Bont)

A look at the outside edge of the a-two.(Image credit: Bont)

Australian shoe manufacturer Bont will unveil two new models at the Ausbike Australia tradeshow in Melbourne today. Its new top of the line model called Vaypor is based off its ctt-one model, which was launched earlier in the year to celebrate the team’s partnership with Cervelo Test Team.

While based off the ctt-one, Vaypor has undergone several changes which include a softer lining, an increase in ventilation holes and changes to the carbon layup. The shoe, which has been tested by Team Sky professional Chris Sutton, has a claimed weight of 240g per shoe for a size eight.

“We’ve never really had an issue with ventilation,” Bont’s Steven Nemeth told Cyclingnews. “There’s always been ventilation, but it’s just not been as obvious, as many of the holes are disguised. We’ve made these changes to improve it even more; we felt if we can improve it even further then we should.

“We’ve also lowered the carbon height around the toe box to help improve comfort,” he added. “It reduces weight as well as increasing comfort.”

The Vaypor, which will retail for $480 AUD, is available in white leather, or the company’s usual shiny microfiber in white, black, black and white or pink and white.

The revised a-two has undergone similar changes using different materials as the company’s second level offering. Its changes include modifications to the layup, including the lowering of the carbon toe box’s height.