https://www.facebook.com/david.simmons.71697/videos/1644567188893989/

it will be on display at NAHBS coming up.

I'm speaking with the people at Fidlock to see if a magnetic, super low profile and adjustable closure system can be used/created for the all carbon Simmons shoe. Will post any updates.

GreenPlease will be testing his shoes at A2.... now?

it will be on display at NAHBS coming up.

I'm speaking with the people at Fidlock to see if a magnetic, super low profile and adjustable closure system can be used/created for the all carbon Simmons shoe. Will post any updates.

GreenPlease will be testing his shoes at A2.... now?

Hi there - I've had two pairs of Simmons full custom, full carbon mojo shoes for some time and love them: one road and one tri pair from Simmons Racing.

I've been working with Simmons on a new buckle system is that is super aero and finely adjustable. We're working on a pair for RVB for the season.

Let me know what specific questions you have. Thanks!

Hi there - I've had two pairs of Simmons full custom, full carbon mojo shoes for some time and love them: one road and one tri pair from Simmons Racing.

I've been working with Simmons on a new buckle system is that is super aero and finely adjustable. We're working on a pair for RVB for the season.

Let me know what specific questions you have. Thanks!

I'll bite. I'm interested.

I saw on Wiggins shoe they put the boa near the arch of the foot. Any chance they could move it to the heel of the shoe and mostly enclose it within the carbon heel?

Also. Was there ever any A2 tunnel data against the shoe. I know it's custom and the shapes are different.. but like a comparison between stock brand X in whatever your appropriate size is... vs... Simmons custom in your size.

Also. I've raced in the rain a few times.. is there any chance for water drainage out the bottom of the shoe?

Thanks!

Aero wise, sadly, in general the knock against custom shoes is that your foot isn't a great shape. The shoes that generally do best (like empires/spec sub6/etc) don't look like a foot, they are narrow and tube shaped. GP's data from A2 kinda confirmed. (although of course, because they are custom, the good old "it depends" is the golden rule)

Having seen a couple of different designs in person (and even made my own prototypes) I can tell you one thing for certain. Simmons is a professional finished product. All the other ones (Hanson's *his that he wore* not sure about the one's he's producing now, most of the other boutique sellers that are cheap*er) look like somebody took a cast of your foot and wrapped it in a few layers of kevlar/carbon :D The Simmons I have seen all looked like you could mount them as works of art.

As to your idea on where to put the boa... this was what I came up with, (exaggerated heel that would house the boa - these were track/tt'ish design and you'd tighten them with an allen wrench. For something like tri you'd have a cutout window where you could access/twist the boa, although it'd be hard to do it "fast") although in the end I just went with a zipper on my prototype.

I’m interested to see what designs you have cooking, as I’m in the market for a custom shoe and am deciding between simmons and Bont zero+

aren't your feet getting hot in these? does not seem to have any ventilation and the carbon totally blocks all air movement

I’m interested to see what designs you have cooking, as I’m in the market for a custom shoe and am deciding between simmons and Bont zero+

Aero wise, sadly, in general the knock against custom shoes is that your foot isn't a great shape. The shoes that generally do best (like empires/spec sub6/etc) don't look like a foot, they are narrow and tube shaped.

This is super cool. I'm on a bit of a shoe journey (have some Bont Zero+ on the way, planning on ordering Ed's Velovettas as soon as they launch). To date, I've never had cycling shoes that weren't a bit uncomfortable. The full custom carbon is super appealing from the comfort perspective.

Do you have a mailing list where we can follow what you're working on for Rudy? If you can get an aerodynamic and flying-mount-friendly version, I'd very likely order a pair to try them out. Thanks!

I bought a pair of Simmons shoes after reading this thread a couples years back. Some comments.....

1. Super nice people to work with, and they genuinely try to get it right for you.
2. Unlike normal shoes, and even unlike a lot of custom shoes, these are literally a hard carbon shell around most of your foot. That includes the upper to some extent. One issue I ended up having with this was that any little defect, any little pressure point area that maybe wasn't molded absolutely perfect to the shape of your foot at that point, will be felt, no give like a leather upper, and is not easy to move / re-shape, even with heat.
3. He builds these based on a cast of your foot. They have you cast your feet using plaster wraps. I had someone help me, but I think a more accurate way would be to use a casting sock like R7 does.
4. First pair I received were about 2 sizes too small, no idea why. They made a second pair for me. These came in like 2 sizes too big, and when I inquired, they said that the original casts had crumbled and thus the second pair was a bit of guess work, thus the size issue. They then made me a third pair based on more casts I sent them, and this time I will say they are very close. But due to point #2 above, they just aren't that comfy for me. Gave up after that.
Between shipping charges and import charges of multiple casts and shoes, I spent a good 2500 Can on these shoes that don't work for me.
Absolutely nothing -against- Simmons, again super nice and tried to make it work. And the craftsmanship is really nice. But they didn't work for me.