Sidi Ergo 2

Price Paid:  $350.00 at totalcycling.com

Favorite Ride:
anywhere warm

Bike Setup:
who cares..but BMC SLT01, chorus, zondas, fsa compact bars, fizik aliante saddle.

Summary:
I bought these shoes after destroying my old ergo 1s in a crash. Having only ever used sidi shoes for both road and mtb I was very confident about the quality and the fit. So after doing the usual web research I bought these online without checking them out first at my LBS. Well no complaints at all about quality of construction and materials. The silver looks hot and the touches of colour on the fasteners really adds to the overall effect. Having said all that...at almost AUD$600 retail or even $350 odd online you've gotta REALLY like them to pay that much. For me though the points of contact with the bike are not for compromise. For seat, shoes and bars just spend what you have to get comfortable.

Gone are hot spots and sore feet I used to get with the ergo 1s. These things are very comfortable. The sole feels stiff and responsive (the ergo 1 feels like rubber in comparison) without forcing your foot into an unnatural shape. The three different fasteners give you all the adjustability you need too.

One surprise however was that the shoe measured 5mm longer for the same size than the ergo 1. Thanks to the heel cup system that has not been a noticeable problem, but if you are considering purchasing a pair online I would strongly recommend that you physically try a pair on to get your correct sizing beforehand.

Overall though I would recommend these shoes without hesitation. For comfort, response, adjustability, durability and just plain sex appeal you can't go wrong.

Strengths:
stiff and comfortable, look great, very adjustable, quite light, replaceable parts

Weaknesses:
Check your sizing as my 42s were 5mm longer than my old ergo 1s. Too expensive if you buy retail.

Similar Products Used:
carbon ergo 1

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Price Paid:  $419.00 at Excel Sports

Favorite Ride:
Anything with hills.

Bike Setup:
Look 585, Full 7800 Dura-Ace, Mavic Ksyrium ES Wheels, Easton EC90 Seat-post, Easton EC90 Stem, Easton EC90 Bars, Fizik Aliante Saddle and Look Keo Carbon Peddles.

Summary:
From the moment I put them on until the last mile of a century they are unbelievably comfortable. Long gone are the hot spots and numb feet of the past.

They "feel" a bit less stiff than my old carbon shoes. Which feels good, while my power meter says I haven't lost anything.

I like the attention to details like the replaceable heal pads, alignment post mounts (for cleats like the Look Keo) and a grip pad to keep cleats in place.

The quality appears to be top notch with superb fit and finish.

This is one item I'd buy again without hesitation.

Strengths:
Fit, fit and fit.

Weaknesses:
Cost if anything.

Similar Products Used:
Specialized BG Comp