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Old 03-29-08, 10:56 AM
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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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Run back and buy them before he changes his mind
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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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Buy his entire stock. You'll make millions selling them here on BF.
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pick me up a set of 43's
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carbon is fantastic, but i love the genius 5's. a little flex goes a long way.
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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..).
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Originally Posted by BarracksSi
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..).
What kind of insoles? What did you have to do to them?
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Originally Posted by rankin116
What kind of insoles? What did you have to do to them?
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.
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I'll take a 43..
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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.

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biketiresdirect has the hard to find all- white ones for like 175.00 right now.
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What everyone above said. I have two pairs. They are mentioned in my will.
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Originally Posted by Surferbruce
biketiresdirect has the hard to find all- white ones for like 175.00 right now.
Great prices at that site... Thanks.
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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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Originally Posted by DasProfezzional
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.
I'm the opposite -- I need good arches in my shoes, or else my knees are wrecked (mainly when jogging).
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best shoes I've ever owned. Never had a numb foot since. I feel compelled to buy a backup every time a good sale pops up.
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If they fit, they are fantastic. I have the mega version for wide feet.
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Originally Posted by charliekeri
best shoes I've ever owned. Never had a numb foot since. I feel compelled to buy a backup every time a good sale pops up.
Please be mindful of this tendency!!! I wasn't and I ended up with 6 pairs of Sidi shoes. I think I may need to be buried with a pair (which will still be fairly new, even then).

Yes, my name is Mr. Fly and I am a shoe wh*r*.
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Originally Posted by Mr. Fly
Please be mindful of this tendency!!! I wasn't and I ended up with 6 pairs of Sidi shoes. I think I may need to be buried with a pair (which will still be fairly new, even then).

Yes, my name is Mr. Fly and I am a shoe wh*r*.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCF3ywukQYA&fmt=18

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Mmm... flaming hula hoop girl...
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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....
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