The S-Works Trivent is one weird shoe. It either works for you or it doesn't. You'll see what I mean if you try it on. The boa is cool but it feels weird

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Can you swap out the insole for one with less volume?

I think it might be a defective shoe? I have had them for 2 years now and never had any problems. They are really comfortable and airy for those hot races. I did have to size down .5 that my usual shoe size.

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Okay thanks. It was odd. The strap folded over right where the Velcro was, and it would not reach far enough to close. Yes I pulled the strap as tight as I could and my feet slid into the shoes okay. The size was 45 same as my other shoes. I only tried that one pair at a shop so have no other comparison.

>>Can you swap out the insole for one with less volume?

Possibly. This was at a shop so I could not play with them too much.

I have the same issue for the right shoe. I have high arches and wear an orthotic so I assumed that was the reason. I can really tighten the strap and it will catch but will often release during the race. Last week I tried the standard insole on the right shoe and kept orthotic on the left shoe and that worked.

Mine have been fine, however I did notice one time when I was doing a trainer ride after work and forgot to take my socks off that they velcro didn't seem to close fully. So it certainly is possible that if something little is off like the insole height it could make it hard if socks were enough. They do seem to just have enough to close, if they are a little off in how they were manufactured definitely could be impossible to close. Thought I had a good picture of them on my phone I was going to post so you could compare but angle isn't right.

I do love them though.

Okay thanks. With the shoes I tried the Velcro overlapped by literally 1 mm not enough to close at all let alone keep it closed for 3 hours of pedaling. I'll go and try them again, and mess with insoles too. This was 100% stock shoe with the stock insoles, brand new at a Spec authorized dealer. They took them out of the box in front of me.


Edit: lest you wonder I'm looking at Spec shoes because I have a $100 credit from them for the Shiv recall. I can't think of anything else I need from them. I already own 4 helmets.

It happens to me sometimes and I just ride with only the front velcro strapped....don't notice any issues riding dirty.

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