Sidi Genius 5.5 Carbon Composite

Price Paid:  $0.00

Bike Setup:
Felt F3, Selle Italia SLR saddle, Ritchey WCS 4-axis alloy stem, KMC X10-SL Gold Chain, FSA ceramic bearing jockey wheels, All dura-ace except brake calipers are ultegra

Summary:
I tried on many brands of shoes and found their fit and comfort varied greatly between models of the same size. For a while I felt I would never find a shoe to suit me. Bike shops here in Sydney wouldn't let me try on Sidi unless I committed to the buy first. How could I agree to buy something that was likely not to fit too? Finally one shop agreed to let me try on a set. Fantastic! and they fitted like a glove! (or should that be shoe?) Every Sidi model I tried on fitted perfectly and felt comfortable. The shop had a great range and cut almost $100 of the price. I can now confidently buy any model Sidi shoe and know the shoe will fit. The sole is stiff and I feel the power transfer is excellent. My feet don't sweat much in summer and are quite warm in Sydney Winters. I use toe warmers mainly to protect the front of the shoe from scuffing. The show adjustment is excellent. I had to change the heel pad as it was warn after 2 years.

Strengths:
Build quality
Consistent Sizing and fit between models
Comfort
Adjustment
Carbon Sole
Looks
Removable inner sole

Weaknesses:
Hard to find a shop in Australia that will let u try them on without committing to buying
Have to shop around for good price

Similar Products Used:
none

Price Paid:  $179.00 at PBK

Favorite Ride:
Tib Loop

Bike Setup:
Steve Rex (True Temper S3), Dura Ace 7900 group, Rolf Elan, FSA Carbon Compact, Oval Stem, Ritchey Carbon WCS Post, Selle Itallia SLR saddle

Summary:
True comfort. Went back to Sidi after trying Shimano and Nike. Like my past Sidi shoes, they came in without any need for break-in. Sidi is it for me! Never again would I stray away from these great shoes.

Strengths:
Comfort, Light, Priced well if you purchase online

Weaknesses:
None so far

Similar Products Used:
Shimano R215, Nike