Specialized Tri-Vent (the S-Works version from 2013) for triathlon
Specialized Torch 3.0 (2017 version) for the road
Both have the Varus shims installed
Both are running Speedplay Stainless Zeros
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Your best bet is probably just to get a new pair of Sidi (T4 now?) In the same style (stiffness). My tri shoes are a pair of Sidi T2’s from 2011 and since I’m riding my road bike a lot more now, I recently decided to try to find a good pair of road shoes with boa dials to possibly help with sprinting. It has not gone well. So far I’ve tried Specialized Torch, Shimano RC5, Shimano RC7, and Fizik R3. While the Fiziks may eventually work (they give me much less knee issues than the others), they have all given me knee pain that I’ve never had before (and goes away when I switch back to Sidi). Currently my theory is the issues likely stem from the different fit (the specialized had a built in varus angle that definitely did not work) along with the increased stiffness of the shoes.
Thank you. I did go with a the Sidi T-4 but after seven rides I cannot get comfortable. The top strap is riding into my lower leg where it connects with the foot. There is not a tongue with the T-4 - just the strap that makes it uncomfortable with every pedal stroke. I am currently waiting on two other pairs to see if I can eliminate this rubbing from this top strap. I have a Lake and Shimano coming and will try one of these. Bummed but the design just cuts into my foot too much!
Bont Zero. Stiffest shoes I have ever worn by a long shot.
Fit wide feet, look the bees-knees, and well made.
Thank you - will check these out - I think the LBS might have them.