SupaCaz.... SHOES?

[bshell]

Curious about others' custom experiences.

Lots of money and lots of room for error in the measuring and/or molding process -and then they're yours...

[cgolvin]

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

i'm a fan of most of their stuff.

Among the exceptions, I believe, is their bar tape -- recall your gripe about how short the roll was.

Personally, 50/50 on them. The cush tape is nice but the silicon stuff is the worst I've ever used, irrespective of price.

Back on topic, I think these look sharp, but then again all my shoes look beat to hell after a short time no matter what I try…so I've stopped trying.

[jkbrwn]

Originally Posted by Velocipede

Funny. The email they sent me shows 420 and 450 as MSRP. Their website is 350 and 380.

It's an early intro price if you order pre November 13th.

[djg21]

Originally Posted by bshell

Curious about others' custom experiences.

Lots of money and lots of room for error in the measuring and/or molding process -and then they're yours...

Doing the fit kit for Lamson shoes is actually pretty easy. You also can ask Don to guide you through the process using Skype. I’ve trained my iPad camera on my victim’s feet when I’ve made taken measurements and made the impressions. It gives me peace of mind to have him watching and giving advice notwithstanding the fact that I’ve fit his shoes many times. I highly recommend going this route.

[prototoast]

Originally Posted by bshell

Curious about others' custom experiences.

Lots of money and lots of room for error in the measuring and/or molding process -and then they're yours...

Probably a topic for a separate thread, but my experience with custom cycling shoes is it replaced one type of foot pain for another--probably a net positive, but not the "cinderella" feeling I had been hoping for. There are so many variables at play, and it seems almost impossible for a custom shoe maker to get them all right at once.

[Likes2ridefar]

Originally Posted by oldguy00

I have bit the bullet and gone custom, and it is costing me a fortune as the first vendor I went with never really worked out, working on another pair now.
I still always get wicked midfoot pain (styloid process) in stock shoes, as well as a bunion now... So frustrating.

Lake 241 wides may be a good one to try. They specifically mention bunions as a reason that model exists. My father has one and after finally convincing him to cough up the $ he is very happy after years of supposed wide shoes that are more normal...

[RoosterCogset]

Originally Posted by KonaSS

Sizing chart matches the Specialized chart. So guessing these fit the same.

Maybe they align for common sizes, but Spesh ends at 48 or sometimes 49 I think, doesn't end at 46.5

[willyboly15]

They have great models, I hope something will suit me.

[Latestart]

Originally Posted by Velocipede

I have Flintstone feet. wide and square. I hate stock shoes. But I make them work cause I have to. Thankfully my kids don't have my feet.

I read this as "thankfully my kids don't have feet"... double-take.. lol

[charliedid]

Originally Posted by Latestart

I read this as "thankfully my kids don't have feet"... double-take.. lol

Haha I read it and wondered how he walks if his kids have his feet?

[ultraman6970]

Interesting shoes, they put the boas diagonally... wonder how wide they are... :/

[lavi]

Originally Posted by Velocipede

I agree. I think they look great. Just very pricey and I'd be worried about fit. I've had people complain about the Varus wedge causing them pain in S shoes. If they design the footbed and innersoles the same, could be a common problem.

I have the current gen s works road shoe. It's great. It has a roomy toebox. The Body Geometry or whatever is now wedge footbed thing is as good as I've had from a stock shoe. I'm very pleased with them. Takes a few rides to break in the upper...but after that, it's all good.

[LJohnny]

Got a pair of these on their current sale, along with some gloves and bar tape. Confirming that they fit like Specialized Sworks and they are quite nice. Currently on sale from $210-$225, is a great choice.