Carnac Silex Shoes


  • Average Rating: 5/5
  • MSRP: $ 380.00
  • # of Reviews: 1

Product Description

Improved stiffness and performance in their new top of the line shoe. Ratcheting buckle system and two Velcro straps keep the foot in place. The high-arched, padded insole offers an incredibly comfortable fit. 38.5-48, including half sizes.


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Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by Biktor a Road Racer from

Date Reviewed: November 10, 2004

Strengths:    Look good & tough, ventilated, good fit and retention, carbon fiber inserts, compatibility with most cleats, repleaceble parts, they deliver a very good feeling of transfer power.

Weaknesses:    Price, weight can be a withdraw but bearly noticeable on the bike.

Bottom Line:   
These are the best good looking shoes i've ever seen, even better than the Sidi Ergo 1. I also like the stifness, for me these shoes have the best combination of stifness and comfort. I have also used the Matrix and are very similar except that the Matrix are a bit heavier also we have to consider the "looking" factor, Silex are a lot better looking. They are stiff but do also deliver a very small amount of flex, just enough to give you an unforgetabble & comfortable ride. Very well ventiladed, nice room in the toes area and have a good retention system to fit snuggly. I've always used Sidi, the Energy and Ergo were part of my wardrobe and have also tried the Shimano Carbon Fiber SH-R215 and I can tell you from my personal point of view Carnac is the way to go. With 3 months of use I can't tell about durability, so I will post a review later. They are expensive but you can always find good deals. Carnac shoes look tough like Tonkas, they are heavy compared with Sidi's or Shimanos CF with soles but for me these are the best.

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Favorite Ride:   Fast and long

Price Paid:    $200.00

Purchased At:   Colorado Cyclist

Similar Products Used:   Carnac Matrix

Bike Setup:   Trek 5500



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Carnac Silex Sizing Help

Saw a Size 48 over in the Classifieds. Any advice as to whether these would fit my normal size 13EE foot. I am currently comfortably wearing a Sidi 48 Mega Dominator. Thanks   Read More »

Carnac Silex - Shimano SPD-SL Adapter Question

Just realized that my SPD-SL cleat needs an insert for the Carnac Silex shoe. Any idea if the SPD-R adapter will work, or do I need to find another way to attach the cleat?   Read More »

Carnac Silex Heel Piece Lost

Putting on my shoes yesterday I noticed that the heel piece was missing. Any suggestions for locating a replacement?   Read More »

Carnac Silex Stiffening Bar

Looking for the Carbon Stiffening Bar that inserts into the bottom of the Carnac Silex shoe. A few years ago I found them at Excel Sports, but they aren't available now. The plast   Read More »

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