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Bont to release lightweight climbing shoe

  • The size 46 Cyclingnews was shown weight just under 220 grams per shoe, but a size 41 will be closer to 160 grams.

    The size 46 Cyclingnews was shown weight just under 220 grams per shoe, but a size 41 will be closer to 160 grams.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • The new Zero will be delivered to market within the next four weeks, according to Bont.

    The new Zero will be delivered to market within the next four weeks, according to Bont.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • Bont's new Zero lightweight climbing shoe will only be available in the colours shown.

    Bont's new Zero lightweight climbing shoe will only be available in the colours shown.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • A different lay-up technique has been used on the shoe’s carbon sole, which has helped reduce weight.

    A different lay-up technique has been used on the shoe’s carbon sole, which has helped reduce weight.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • The shoe we were shown includes aluminum T-nuts however Bont is considering using carbon T-nuts which could come at a saving of 14-20 grams.

    The shoe we were shown includes aluminum T-nuts however Bont is considering using carbon T-nuts which could come at a saving of 14-20 grams.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • The Zero features the same aeration mechanism as the Bont a-one.

    The Zero features the same aeration mechanism as the Bont a-one.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • These three holes link to the external vent to provide aeration for the Zero.

    These three holes link to the external vent to provide aeration for the Zero.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • Bont has gone back to a lacing system for the Zero to help reduce weight.

    Bont has gone back to a lacing system for the Zero to help reduce weight.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • A recommended retail price is yet to be set for Bont’s new Zero.

    A recommended retail price is yet to be set for Bont’s new Zero.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson