Sidi

First of all, I bought these on sale. I might not have jumped at the regular price, but now I probably would. These are a real step up from what I owned before. They are not the super rugged boots that folks have for riding fat tires in the snow, but I have found them able to keep my feed warm into the mid thirties. The fit is excellent, and the quality of construction is what we should expect from SIdi. I'm really glad I bought these.

First, it was really difficult to find a store selling women's Sidi biking shoes that provided correct sizing information and then delivered what was ordered. I have worn Sidis for decades, both road and MTB, because they fit my narrow feet. I've been told by other stores that they no long carry them because they are narrow. So I was very happy to find a size that fit at BTD. As I have depended on BTD for decades, I knew I could trust them. The quality and sizing consistency of Sidi bike shoes is as good as it comes. These are more advanced in their "straps" than my prior one. They allow a more accurate fit and are easier to use than older models. Love them!

I just looked it up, and I've owned these shoes since 2/2020 meaning that at this point I have close to 25,000 miles on them. They've held up great, and the Tecno-3 closure system has worked flawlessly. I almost wish that I was ready for new shoes, but honestly I have no objective reason to replace these!

I've owned other brand shoes, but mostly I've owned Sidi. These are my 4th pair. At least for me, Sidi shoes have always been a great fit and their sizing is consistent from model to model. One of the reasons I'm willing to pay a little more for Sidi is that I know I can get service parts. When the heal pieces wear out, I know I can buy replacements. When straps have worn out or broken on older models, I've been able to replace them. That's refreshing in a time when seemingly nothing is serviceable!

I ride in an older pair of Sidi Mega, 45.5, that fit perfectly. I wanted to try the Lake wide shoes, that are promoted as accommodating a wide foot. I ordered 2 pair from BTD, a 45.5 & a 46. The 45.5 were too snug, & the 46 were too wide & too long. BTD allowed me to return both pair, & I got the new version of the Sidi Mega, 45.5. Again, fit perfectly. The Sidi's are more true to size, & wider than the Lake counterpart. No, you don't get a full carbon sole, & the Lake dial closure system is better, but the fit is superior, & that's the crucial aspect. I'm sold on the Sidi's.