sidi genius 5
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sidi genius 5
my lbs owner told me he'd sell them to be for 50% off. should i take him up on that offer, or get a carbon soled shoe? or will i really not even know the difference?
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haha, alright. will do...just as soon as i get my new bike (juneish). ugh, i hate waiting for money
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Bike ≠ Car ≠ Ped.
I got back from my first extended ride in my Genius 5's, and yeah, +whatever to what everybody said above.
This is only the second time I've had them out, though. On my first ride, my feet were killing me, but I'm not sure if it was the minimal insole, the sub-freezing temps, or just having the straps cinched down too tightly. I put in some heat-moldable insoles last night, set the straps to something comfortable, and had a good 2-1/2 hour ride today.
I was about to put them up for sale, but I think I'll keep 'em (although maybe I'd do better with the next size up... hmm..).
This is only the second time I've had them out, though. On my first ride, my feet were killing me, but I'm not sure if it was the minimal insole, the sub-freezing temps, or just having the straps cinched down too tightly. I put in some heat-moldable insoles last night, set the straps to something comfortable, and had a good 2-1/2 hour ride today.
I was about to put them up for sale, but I think I'll keep 'em (although maybe I'd do better with the next size up... hmm..).
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I got back from my first extended ride in my Genius 5's, and yeah, +whatever to what everybody said above.
This is only the second time I've had them out, though. On my first ride, my feet were killing me, but I'm not sure if it was the minimal insole, the sub-freezing temps, or just having the straps cinched down too tightly. I put in some heat-moldable insoles last night, set the straps to something comfortable, and had a good 2-1/2 hour ride today.
I was about to put them up for sale, but I think I'll keep 'em (although maybe I'd do better with the next size up... hmm..).
This is only the second time I've had them out, though. On my first ride, my feet were killing me, but I'm not sure if it was the minimal insole, the sub-freezing temps, or just having the straps cinched down too tightly. I put in some heat-moldable insoles last night, set the straps to something comfortable, and had a good 2-1/2 hour ride today.
I was about to put them up for sale, but I think I'll keep 'em (although maybe I'd do better with the next size up... hmm..).
#10
Bike ≠ Car ≠ Ped.
They're Sole Custom Footbeds -- https://www2.yoursole.com/
I had to trim a LOT off of the size 12 insole so that they would fit into the narrower Sidi shoes, despite the shoes also being 12's (actually, 11.5 "mega"... close, though). I then followed the directions -- put them one at a time in an oven for a couple minutes (toaster oven in my case), threw each one into a shoe, cinched down the straps extra-tight for more pressure, and stood on them for another few minutes.
It took a few tries and re-trims before I was satisfied, but they seem to work really well. I think I'm going to get another set for my uniform shoes at work.
(finally taking a look at their site..)
I've got the Regular Softec now; I'd really like to try their Slim Sport model, though. If I can't find them locally, I'll try mail order.
I had to trim a LOT off of the size 12 insole so that they would fit into the narrower Sidi shoes, despite the shoes also being 12's (actually, 11.5 "mega"... close, though). I then followed the directions -- put them one at a time in an oven for a couple minutes (toaster oven in my case), threw each one into a shoe, cinched down the straps extra-tight for more pressure, and stood on them for another few minutes.
It took a few tries and re-trims before I was satisfied, but they seem to work really well. I think I'm going to get another set for my uniform shoes at work.
(finally taking a look at their site..)
I've got the Regular Softec now; I'd really like to try their Slim Sport model, though. If I can't find them locally, I'll try mail order.
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Bike ≠ Car ≠ Ped.
I'll take a 47 Mega, decide on whether I prefer the 46s I have now or the 47s, and sell the pair I don't want. Either way, the stock footbeds will be hardly used.
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Just an FYI, I've got my Sidi Genius 5's up on eBay right now. Nearly new and they'll be going for less than 50% retail. They just didn't fit my foot.
https://tinyurl.com/32ytyr
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As far as insoles are concerned, I thought I'd be forced to invest in some custom ones (I ride 45's,) but I just snipped a good little bit off the arch part of the stock one and now they're just fine. But yeah, they were definitely hurting the first few times I rode. I'm not exactly sure what it was, but I think I have flat feet.
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Bike ≠ Car ≠ Ped.
As far as insoles are concerned, I thought I'd be forced to invest in some custom ones (I ride 45's,) but I just snipped a good little bit off the arch part of the stock one and now they're just fine. But yeah, they were definitely hurting the first few times I rode. I'm not exactly sure what it was, but I think I have flat feet.
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If they fit, they are fantastic. I have the mega version for wide feet.
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Yes, my name is Mr. Fly and I am a shoe wh*r*.
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aaarrggghh
this thread got me looking at genius 5 prices, and i just ordered a pair of white genius 5's from pbk for 150$ including free shipping. can't be beat it at that price.
i'll be set with shoes for awhile....
this thread got me looking at genius 5 prices, and i just ordered a pair of white genius 5's from pbk for 150$ including free shipping. can't be beat it at that price.
i'll be set with shoes for awhile....