[strohman]

I asked a question about the sizing of Sidi shoes about a week ago and most people said that I really needed to try them on first. I know that it's good advice, but I checked all over the net, and the nearest store selling Sidi shoes is 3 hours away!

I think I'm better off just buying a pair online from somewhere that I can return them.

Currently I am wearing a pair of Specialized Comp--Size 42. (But I believe that Specialized shoes run a little large.) In street shoes I usually wear a 9, but sometimes 8.5 in a wide shoe. According to the Sidi conversion chart, I'm between a 42.5 and 43. I'm leaning toward the 43 Mega.

Should I try the smaller size first or the larger size?

Thanks!

 

[The Moontrane]

Re-read your first thread.

 

[Forrest Root]

Try 'em on, if you like, bet be forewarned that even in the Mega shoes, the toe box is low volume, and the last isn't that wide. I went from Sidi Genius 5 Megas, to Specialized Carbon Pro Comps, to Shimano SH-R215s. The Sidis were the most narrow and low volume of the bunch. The Specialized shoes where the largest, highest volume of the shoes. I couldn't get on with the screwed by Body Geometry philosophy on shoes, and the Spesh shoes just ended up being a bit too large to work right. The Shimanos were the Goldilocks shoes of all that I tried and fit just right.

As to the sizing difference. The Sidis required a full Euro size larger than the Spesh shoes.

I don't know what you've tried in the past, but it's worth going to a few LBSs to try on the different shoes they have. Bike shoes are like underwear when it comes to what a person likes. Some guys like BVD's, and some guys, like Juanmoretime, like leatherette thong underwear. Go figure.

 

[strohman]

Sidi Sizing

Wow, if Sidi's really are that narrow, even in the Mega's, then I won't be able to wear them at all. I usually wear New Balance tennis shoes due to the wide widths.

As for bike shoes, the Specialized Comp are the only ones that I have ever tried. My LBS carries a lot of bikes, but not many choices in shoes, seats, etc.

A new small LBS just opened and I am planning to checking them out. I called yesterday and they carry Diadora, Lake, and Scott shoes.

I'm not obsessed with name brands, but the Sidi reviews were better than anything else I ever read. They make you want to see what all the fuss is about! So many people talk about wearing Sidi's and being able to ride longer due to the comfort. I'm always a little skeptical, but I would like to try them out!

Maybe I really will have to take a road trip to a larger city where I can try on a lot of different shoes.

 

[FLbiker]

Sidi

The Sidi standard shoe is based on "D" width foot.

The Sidi Mega is based on a "EE" width foot.

Hopefully that info will help since you have been fit for NB shoes.

 

[kcdoc]

better try em on. I have the same problem....wide foot, size 9 New Balances in 2E width, etc...
I have a Sidi size 43 Mega, and they fit like a glove. In fact, i had to place a custom insole in them to take up some of the room. Unlike Root, i found the toe box to be big and overall the shoe had alot of volume.

 

[david462]

i bought sidi genius 5 as my second pair...

first was $80 shimano i bought in a fairly nice bike shop. however, when i tried them on the guy helping me didnt really tell me how they should fit or anything at all. he was no help. i wish i knew how they were supposed to fit cause i bought them way to big (mostly too long). gave me back foot and calf problems.

so a year later i bought sidi online after hearing all the rave reviews. i went a size or two down from the shimanos. when i tried them on, i decided they were still tooo big so i sent them back for another size smaller.

i am still using this pair, but they are still too long. so, go to the bike shop and try on shoes and just pick a pair that fits well. i fell into the trap of paying for teh sidi name and thinking that makes them better than other shoes. i think it really just matters that they fit well for your feet and i guess as long as they have a ratcheting top buckle, thats all you need to look for.

 

[rbart4506]

The Sidi standard shoe is based on "D" width foot.

The Sidi Mega is based on a "EE" width foot.

Hopefully that info will help since you have been fit for NB shoes.

+1

I wear New Balance 767's in a 'D' width...9.5US, 43Euro

Sidi's are standard width and a 43.5...Fit like a glove...

I've tried Specialized shoes, Shimano shoes and a few others...All are too wide and have too much volume...

 

[CurbDestroyer]

You have to try them on. I've used Sidi for the last 20 years. about 5 years ago I bought a set of 43.5 dominators and they fit like a glove. Since they fit like a glove I bought another pair. For some reason 44 fit like a glove. I still wear the same size street shoe, and I haven't gained or last weight. The only thing I can think of is they tweaked the sizing or something.

In reality just because two shoes are the same size, make, and model doesn't guaranty they are.

Shoes are not components you choose. The shoes choose you. I get people that come into the shop, and want the lightest shoe they can get, with fit coming in second place in order of priority. I ride with a lot of these people, some get away with it, and others complain after 60 miles rides their feet hurt, but it's not the $300 shoes, they simply are not used to the shoes yet. Shoe are not something you should get used to.

Shoes are a very important thing. If you going to buy a set of Sidi's then you buying a product that will probably last you for many years. It's worth that 3+ hour drive to insure those shoes fit.

 

[bill]

If your arch is lower, Sidi's will fit a fairly wide foot (I'm a 10D, actually probably a hair over, and 44 Sidi's fit me fine). I was swimming in a Specialized 44 (or 10, whichever), but I have a low arch.

 

[Strings]

It's going to be close for you but I would try the larger size first.
I wear US 8.5 EU 42 New Balance 4E shoes. On the Sidi size chart the 8.5 is between 42 and 42.5 I thought the chart was bad for 8.5 until I tried to size the 9s you need.

I was searching shops for the Zeta Mega when I finally found a shop with 42.5 Genius 5.5 Mega & Std. The standard clamped the sides of my feet. They didn't have the 42s.

I bought the 42.5 Mega which has about 1cm of space between the tip of my big toe and the front of the shoe. The width is perfect.

While I was searching, I found a store that had the Time 42.5 which also fit perfectly. Couldn't get past the red and white however.

This online store has good prices and stock but a 15% restocking fee.
http://shop.sunrisecyclery.com

This store has no restocking fee but their stock of Megas has changed in the past few months and they no longer show much discounts .
http://www.lickbike.com/manfline1.asp?MANF='Sidi'

I have ordered from both in the past without a problem.

Hope you find a match.

 

[Alx]

I wear a size 11 shoe and a 11.5 cycling shoe which is a 45.5 Northwave which I was told are pretty wide. Went last night to try on some new shoes and picked sidis to try a different brand and I was fitted to 46s and they were tight to the point I could barely close the velcro straps. So IME they're gonna run a bit small and the toe box is a bit narrow which is why I didn't end up buying a pair.

 

[bill]

Northwaves run a size large, apparently. I wear 44 Euro in most everything (save for a few, like Gaerne, that really don't fit me) but a 43 Northwave. I think that the 43 Northwave may even be bigger than any 44 I have (Sidi, DMT, Carnac, Shimano),

 

[BikeProf]

I have very skinny feet with narrow ankles and wide toes (wide but low volume). The Sidi 5.5 fits me perfectly in a 46 mega.

 

[de.abeja]

Sidi's are sized for Italian elves. My big dumb 'merican feet need Specialized.

 

[Chainstay]

I have the Specialized Comp size 43 and the SIDI mega size 43. I think they fit almost exactly the same. The SIDI's are a little sloppier but they are old and the Specialized insoles tighten up the movement of your foot inside the shoe. This is an advantage when powering but I prefer the long ride comfort of the SIDI

 

[Eyorerox]

I'm trying to find a SIDI MTB shoe, but all my LBS only have the road shoes
is the sizing the same between the two for each model? ie is the Dominator 6 the same as the Genius 5.5.
I have found I can get the correct cleat position on my Specialized road shoes but not on my same sized MTB shoes.

 

[tyro]

I wear 45.5 in both Specy and Sidi. The Specy's have a roomier toe box than the Sidis. Both are very comfortable shoes. The Sidis are like wearing slippers.

 

[DERMotorSports]

I asked a question about the sizing of Sidi shoes about a week ago and most people said that I really needed to try them on first. I know that it's good advice, but I checked all over the net, and the nearest store selling Sidi shoes is 3 hours away!

I think I'm better off just buying a pair online from somewhere that I can return them.

Currently I am wearing a pair of Specialized Comp--Size 42. (But I believe that Specialized shoes run a little large.) In street shoes I usually wear a 9, but sometimes 8.5 in a wide shoe. According to the Sidi conversion chart, I'm between a 42.5 and 43. I'm leaning toward the 43 Mega.

Should I try the smaller size first or the larger size?

Thanks!

Over the years - say 18 years with a 5 year break (in other words various models) - I have found that the Sidi shoes are 100% compatable with Cole Haan sizing. No other shoes, be they tennis, running, racing, trail, hiking, auto racing, motorcycle racing&c have had any consistency amongst them - even say a Nike running Air Max trainer to a next generation Nike Air Max trainer, BUT the stupid Cole Haan to Sidi cycling has always and continues to hold up for me. Your experience may differ.

Dan Law
DER MotorSports

 

[bmxhacksaw]

Go to a shoe store and use their Brannock device. You know, the little sizing dodad that you step on to determine your shoe size. Then email the info to Sara at Veltec Sports (the U.S. Sidi distributor) SaraE@veltecsports.com

She will tell you exactly what size you need. I did it an the size she suggested fits great!