Bont Crono Carbon Time Trial / Triathlon Cycling Shoes

Banned by the UCI but free to be used in RTTC and Triathlon events.
The technology used in this shoe pushes every known boundary in terms manufacturing processes and aerodynamics.
Every single part of this shoe has been designed with aerodynamics in mind. From the toe area to the heel & sole, the lace cover to the front and rear sole protectors, each part has been designed to increase the aerodynamics of the shoe through each part of the pedal stroke, placing special emphasis on the part of the pedal stroke where the shoe is moving the fastest.
As with the top of the range a-one road shoe, the Bont crono is of a handmade 100% carbon monocoque construction built for pure speed.
To further enhance the riders performance, we have built this shoe with Bont's extremely low stack height of 3.6mm, have built it using Bont's proprietary thermo mouldable resin to allow customization, have ensured it maintains Bont's extremely high standards in shoe stiffness for power transfer all whilst keeping the weight of each shoe under 300 grams.
Crono
The UCI has recently informed Bont that it is officially banning the "Crono" from competitions based on the view that the design of the Crono contradicts the UCI's article 1.3.033 which stipulates:
"It is forbidden to wear non-essential items of clothing or items designed to influence the performances of a rider such as reducing air resistance or modifying the body of the rider (compression, stretching, support).
Items of clothing or equipment may be considered essential where weather conditions make them appropriate for the safety or the health of the rider. In this case, the nature and texture of the clothing or equipment must be clearly and solely justified by the need to protect the rider from bad weather conditions. Discretion in this respect is left to the race commissaires.
Equipment (helmets, shoes, jerseys, shorts, etc.) worn by the rider may not be adapted to serve any other purpose apart from that of clothing or safety by the addition or incorporation of mechanical or electronic systems which are not approved as technical innovations under article 1.3.004."
Bont is in formal communication with the UCI regarding this matter as it is totally contradictory to the standards they have set by allowing countless manufacturers to produce items such as skinsuits, aero helmets, booty covers, etc, etc."
The World's First Time Trial Specific Shoe. For too long the research centered around aerodynamics has ignored the role which shoes play in the search for precious seconds. Not only is the efficiency of power transfer critical in ensuring that your power is transferred directly to the drive train, but the aerodynamics of the shoe must also be researched. After all, your feet are the fastest moving part of a bike.
The technology used in this shoe pushes every known boundary in terms manufacturing processes and aerodynamics.
Every single part of this shoe has been designed with aerodynamics in mind. From the toe area to the heel & sole, the lace cover to the front and rear sole protectors, each part has been designed to increase the aerodynamics of the shoe through each part of the pedal stroke, placing special emphasis on the part of the pedal stroke where the shoe is moving the fastest.
As with the top of the range a-one road shoe, the Bont crono is of a handmade 100% carbon monocoque construction built for pure speed.
To further enhance the riders performance, we have built this shoe with Bont's extremely low stack height of 3.6mm, have built it using Bont's proprietary thermo mouldable resin to allow customization, have ensured it maintains Bont's extremely high standards in shoe stiffness for power transfer all whilst keeping the weight of each shoe under 300 grams.
Cleat Micro Grid
The cleat micro grid has been included to provide riders with the ability to fine tune their cleat placement.
Lace Cover
Low profile aerodynamic lace cover has been fitted to cover the non slip Bont lace system.
Aerodynamic Hell & Toe Guard
The heel and toe guards of the Crono has been redesigned to further improve the shoes aerodynamics.
Memory foam
Crono is fitted with high density memory foam with dry cell technology to ensure minimum water retention in wet conditions.
Specifications:

• Model : crono
• Chassis material : 100% Carbon
• Resin : Epoxy Thermoset Resin
• Upper Material : 100% Carbon with Aero lace cover
• Liner Material : Non Porous Microfiber
• Stack Height : 3.6 mm
• Air Vents : 40 air vents on frontal area of shoe and air gills in arch area
• Innersole : EVA thermo-mouldable
• Sole Guards : Replaceable
• Padding : Memory Foam
• Heat Mouldable : Fully Heat Mouldable Monocoque Chassis
• Cleat Mounting : MM grid plus grip 3 Hole Look Configuration
• Closing Options : Lace with aerodynamic cover
• Special Features : Aerodynamic lace cover / Aerodynamic heel area / Aerodynamic front section
• Weight : 295 grams - Lace grams
• Sizing Options : Standard

Medial Longitudinal Arch Support
Structural medial longitudinal arch support is provided in all models to stop over pronation of feet.
Over pronation is one of the main contributors to incorrect tracking of knees during a cyclists pedalling phase due to internal rotation of tibia and femur. This can result in knee injuries.
In addition, the rotation of tibia/femur can cause the pelvis to tilt resulting in lower back strain.
Anatomical Forefoot Shape
Conventional cycling shoes offer a "dress shoe" type shaping. Although highly aesthetic this will cause the toes along with the metatarsals to be overly constricted, compressing the nerves between the metatarsals which often results in the common "hot foot" sensation.
Bont cycling shoes anatomical shaping allows the foot to function in its most efficient and anatomically correct position. The foot is supported in its endeavour to relax through the metatarsal joints allowing the pedalling force to be spread across the greatest possible surface area.
Anatomical Heel Cup
The anatomical heel cup shaping of Bont cycling shoes provides increased stability during the pull through stage of pedalling stroke and up stroke. This stabilization is achieved without any mechanical operation or over tightening of straps/laces allowing for increased comfort and blood circulation.
Lateral Forefoot Support
Bont's lateral forefoot support ensures neutral positioning of the forefoot and alleviates common issues associated with over pronation and supination. These issues often result in incorrect tracking of knees causing injuries along with hip and lower back pain.

Occasionally, without notice, manufacturers change product design and/or specifications.