Sidi Shoes?

MrT

Fancy investing in some sidi mtb style shoe for some long touring days....that will mean i can walk around the pub at lunchtime rather than hobble

What's the score on sizing...diff websites seem to have conflicting evidence..current road shoes are Shimano 46..fine for length but outside toes hammered after 4 hours. Actual foot size 10.5 are they the dogs or is it hype?

aracer

I prefer current Specialized MTB shoes to Sidis - particularly for road use as they have a carbon sole which is stiffer I reckon than the Sidi's plastic one, but YMMV. Regarding sizing, I take a size up on my normal shoes size in Sidis but normal in Specialized (I think I was my normal size in Shimano when I last owned some of those). Though since I'm normally a 41 - 42 in a Sidi - that may not help you that much.

proto

I agree with Aracer. I use Sidi Energy road shoes and take one metric size bigger than my non-cycling shoes. For commuting I use Specialised Taho MTB style shoes and they are sized as per my normal shoes. Highly recommended too, although I'd probably buy the Specialised Sonoma (velocro fastening) next time.

ut_och_cykla

Sidis are a tiny bit small size wise but as an poss alternative - SHimano do a touring shoe - sole not very stiff but non-slip rubber, and fairly airy. Normal shoe size.

LangerDan

The SIDI USA website used to have a printable shoe gauge to help select the correct size

Simon Notley

I find that one size up (in European sizing) is the rule for sidi. Normally I'm a size 43 and my sidis are 44. On that basis I would go with a 47 if I were you.

Sidi shoes are very good, they're also expensive compared to some other makes, but if you get a good fit then I'd say it's worth it.

Simon

giant_man

I would only wear Sidis. Fantastic shoes. HIghly recommended.

aarw

can you not try them on first?

MrT

Thanks for advice...my LBS has some sidis but trying them in the shop and actually riding in them are two diff things.....we are actually e2ending on road bikes in 10 days so i need something practical...comfortable..but that will let me keep the speed up

LangerDan

Just my 2 cents, but isn't changing your shoes little over a week before and E2E a little risky? A blast of high-mileage days combined with trying to refine your foot position may cause knee problems.

gtvlusso

Hiya,

I have SIDI road shoes. I am a size 9 - I went for a 44 "mega" fit shoe. Basically and 9.5 with a wider fit. Absolutely perfect for me. And they are brilliant shoes!

My MTB shoes are Diadora - I used the same strategy - 44 and a wide fit! Perfect fit again and they are fine!

I think I have been really lucky as I bought both pairs off the internet for quite a reasonable price - The diadoras were £20 new.:

www.sidicafe.co.uk

Cheers and good luck

G

MrT

Thanks guys....soryy for confusion LangerDan we are planning to do it in 10 days...not until 2nd week in July

always_tyred

I've only used Sidi road shoes - however they share the same uppers with the mtb range. Generally a euro size on the small size, but not as narrow as I was lead to believe. I wonder if the US market is something to do with this?

The uppers are very supple, so very comfortable and conform well to the quirks of one's feet, or the particular socks that appear from the morning stumble. Far better in that respect than any of the Specialised I've had (which are also good shoes, don't get me wrong). They are 50% more expensive than you might expect, but last twice as long.

They have replaceable grips for the soles and since they aren't "fashion shoes" availability will be good in the longer term.

I have some (year 2000) nylon soled Genius (at the time top end - Sidi were late to the carbon trend), which I've used daily in all weathers. I can't tell the difference in stiffness to the carbon soled pair I have. Unless your surname is McEwan, don't worry about it; stiffness of modern shoes is ample.

They are well worth the investment.

Mark Alexander

My first shoes were sidi Genius 5 MTB shoes. size 45
both my Lizard and Aerator 3 Northwave's are size 43
that's the difference in width.

The Lizards are excellent for walking! Comfy as hell

kenbaxter

For info, they appear to be about 1 size up. I'm usually a size 47 canoe but 48 in a sidi. And yes they are the dogs. Had my Genius about 5 years now and they are so-o-o-o comfortable. Never had a problem with them and the replaceable heel and clasps etc is a good touch after you've shelled out that amount of money. Replaced heels once.

Rob Sallnow

Several years ago I saw the light, decided MTB shoes would allow me to walk round castles I cycled to without breaking my neck and so switched from Sidi Genius 5 initially to the Dominator 2 (like the Genius but without the mesh)....but then a year later I saw the Sidi Eagle 5....the MTB version of the Genius 5...a very nice shoe.

For 2008 they've blinged it out with the Sole Replacement System of the Dragon MTB shoe, the heel support system thing and upped the price to around £130ish from the £80-90 it was....they also do a carbon soled version at £170+ as well!! i

They also still do the Dragon 2 which is the MTB version of the Ergo 2.