A new standard in rowing shoes
Designed to meet the demands of the sport's most driven athletes, the all-new BR1 represents a revised approach to performance, comfort and safety. Harnessing feedback from elite, club and masters-level rowers, the BR1 is the sport's only specifically-built footwear to offer a true anatomical fit without compromise. It's everything you've come to love about Bont Rowing shoes, only better.
Featuring a lighter, stiffer and lower stack two-piece carbon fibre chassis, BR1 takes our renowned PBR1 and delivers better energy transfer, greater durability and reduced bend point force for a more natural and powerful interaction between foot and stretcher. Our uncompromising approach to performance pushes beyond power transfer with a lower forefoot cradle, increased bend point elasticity, wider heel cup counter and achilles gateway for a more versatile fit across the entire size range. Usability is further enhanced with targeted Super Stretch fabric placed around the first and fifth metatarsal for our most supportive and stable anatomical fit yet.
The all-new BR1 harnesses the effective and reliable BOA Fit System with single or optional dual-release safety mechanism for faster removal of shoes when getting in and out of the water and is FISA approved for competition. The all-new lazer cut hydrophobic microfiber upper and anti-stretch backing improves foot hold and stability while the proprietary Tech Mesh liner takes comfort and ventilation to another level for a more comfortable row in all conditions.
Features
Model: BR1
Material: Two-piece carbon fiber Split Sole, anti-stretch liner, Microfiber and Tech Mesh upper and reinforced bend zone with Super Stretch Flex Zone
Stack Height: 2.5mm (PBR1 3.6mm)
Air Vents: Lazer cut Microfiber and Tech Mesh
Innersole: EVA thermo-moldable
Sole Guards: Reinforced high density memory foam
Padding: Non porous memory foam
Mounting: Standard four-hole bolt pattern with lateral adjustment
Closing Options: BOA Fit System or two-strap Velcro (BR2). FISA approved
Weight: 60g saving per pair compared to PBR1
Color Options: TBC
BR1 HIGHLIGHTS
YOUR CLOSEST CONNECTION YET
Our industry-leading stack height has been further reduced from 3.6mm to just 2.5mm for lighter, stiffer and more direct connection between foot and stretcher.
A NEW LEVEL OF COMFORT
Redesigned with a lower carbon forefoot cradle and Super Stretch around the first and fifth metatarsal joints, the all-new chassis takes comfort to another level while significantly improving bend point elasticity and durability.
SHAPED FOR FEET
Utilising a revised anatomical and rowing-specific last, the BR1 allows the forefoot to sit in its most natural position throughout the stroke for an effective and more versatile fit.
CUSTOMISE YOUR POSITION
Improved lateral forefoot adjustability provides every rower with the ability to fine-tune their foot position on the stretcher while a reinforced and more elastic bend zone improves durability and reduces energy cost at the catch.
FOCUS ON FIT
A more accomodating achilles gateway provides greater comfort for athletes of all flexibility levels while also providing enhanced injury prevention thanks to it's supportive and more open design.
DUAL SAFETY RELEASE
The BR1 features an industry-leading dual-release safety mechanism for a more confident and safe row every time to head out onto the water. Combining the FISA-approved BOA Fit System with a reimagined velcro release offers every rower the safest release system ever to hit the market.