Sidi Genius 5 Mesh

Price Paid:  $190.00 at Team Cycling & Fitne

Favorite Ride:
On the road

Bike Setup:
Felt Z70

Summary:
I purchased the 2008 Sidi Genius 5 Mega brand new at my LBS after reading the great reviews here. I loved the fit and feel of these shoes, they are super comfy. Unfortunately after my first ride one of the cleat nuts striped out. I'm assuming I must have purchased a defective pair. This in and of itself is not so bad, I assumed once I let them know what had happened they would support their product. After two emails and no so much as a response from Sidi I am left holding the bag on a useless pair of shoes. At this point I am just hoping to recoup some money by selling them at a super discounted price.

Strengths:
Fit, finish, breathability

Weaknesses:
Customer service or lack thereof

Similar Products Used:
Specialized Comp Road Carbon

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Price Paid:  $185.00 at LBS

Favorite Ride:
any dry road

Summary:
I`ve purchased these shoes because i know Sidi makes quality bike shoes, and genius 5, seemed to me as the optimum value to price ratio(i don`t think spending money on a carbon sole model would have made any diffrence).They where a comfortable fit from the first ride, but after almost 1 year they seem much more comfortable

Strengths:
strong, very good fit, secure buckles, stiff, good looking, heels, straps and other parts are changeble(a big plus for sidi)

Weaknesses:
the plastic sole scratches to easy(dose not affect performance)

Similar Products Used:
adidas, diadora

Price Paid:  $159.00 at Competitivecyclist.c

Favorite Ride:
Hawaii Bicycling League "Heavy Breathers"

Bike Setup:
2005 Trek Pilot 5.2

Summary:
I bought these shoes due to some fairly bad pain in my feet. When I pushed up my mileage to prepare for my first century, my cheapo, eBay specials just did not cut it. I bought these shoes based on reputation and a great sale at Competitive Cyclist.

To sum it up, these shoes are a revelation--so much more comfortable that I did not realize how much my feet used to hurt every ride until I wore these! I just finished my first long ride with them yesterday, a hilly 80-miler, and my feet were the least of my concerns by far! I have a slightly wide size 10.5 feet, and the size 45's fit very well--snug, but not tight even with Specialized High-Performance footbeds taking up a little extra room inside. All in all, a very worthwhile purchase; I wish I had bought these shoes a long time ago--highly recommended.

Strengths:
- Excellent fit, very comfortable
- Can actually feel ventilation around my toes!
- No flex whatsoever even when stomping
- Very easy to talk in (thanks to the rubber on the heel)
- Buckle and two Velcro straps make for a very secure fit
- Quality construction--should last a long time

Weaknesses:
- Not cheap, but you get what you pay for
- Wide feet need a "mega" size

Similar Products Used:
Diadora

Price Paid:  $149.00 at Probikekit.com

Favorite Ride:
Krueger Canyon, San Antonio

Bike Setup:
Specialized Allez Elite, Ultegra/105

Summary:
Awesome shoe. I didn't think a shoe could make me a better rider, but it has. I am more stable and confident in my abilities because I feel more "connected" to the bike. It is a strange but pleasant suprise. I wish I would have got these sooner

Strengths:
Comfort, ratchet straps, stiff sole, they offer 1/2 sizes

Weaknesses:
Sizing! Try them on, because Sidi's run a size larger than others.

Similar Products Used:
Shimano R098

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Price Paid:  $139.00 at Probikekit

Favorite Ride:
Anything without cars

Bike Setup:
Cannondale SR500. Look Keo Classic pedals. Everything else stock.

Summary:
Wow. I read tons of reviews on Sidi shoes before taking the plunge. These shoes are like wearing slippers.
I never imagined they would actually be as comfortable as everyone claimed.
I'm more of a weekend rider, so I can't say how they feel after a century.
They stay on my feet really well. The "ratchet" buckle works great and is easy to adjust, can tighten up and loosen while riding.
I did not get a chance to try these on before purchasing, but Sidi's sizing chart was right on. I wear a 10.5 shoe and the 45's fit perfect.
I have never wore a cycling shoe prior to these and when teh time comes to purchase a new pair, I don't see a need to try anything else.

Strengths:
Comfort. Look good.

Weaknesses:
Hard to walk in.

Similar Products Used:
None