OPC

I picked up a new pair of Sidi Genius 5s last month and love 'em. After a couple of rides, I did notice a lot of scuffing on the toe of my left foot. This is on the sole, of course, from stopping at lights and whatnot. So I tried applying a small bit of traction tape (like that used on outdoor stairs and ladders) but the tape is not holding up that great either. I have more and can keep removing and replacing the tape, but wondered if there might be a better way.

Has anyone any thoughts as to how to prevent or minimize the scuffing?

-José

ccrnnr9

This may sound weird, but why does it matter? Afterall, they are the soles of shoes meaning they are made to make contact with the ground.
~Nick

OPC

It doesn't, really. I am just being an anal jerk. But one pays close to $200 for a pair of shoes and one wants to keep them in the best shape possible. I think I am closet OCP, but, shhhhh! Don't tell anyone.

-José

998

Approach the problem a different way. Force yourself to get in the habit of unclipping then shifting your heal down so that the replaceable heal pad hits the pavement and not the toe. It really doesn't take that long to develop the habit.

ccrnnr9

Haha I just wanted you to admit it. But one thing I found strange is that your toe doesnt have a toe pad. My cheapo adidas shoes have a hard toe pad to land on as well as a heel pad.

OPC

Well, now, if you are going to use logic.

I will try that. It is not something that will come naturally to me. I have pretty tight Achillies tendons so it will probably take some time, but there you have it.

Thanks.

-José

OPC

Yeah, same with an older pair of Nikes I have. I think the Sidis target the racing market where every bit of aerodynamics counts. The effect is insignificant for a rec rider like me, but maybe the pros care.

-José

Slice2

Track stand. Problem solved.

BILL SCHMIDT

I glued a rectangular tire patch to the toe of my push off foot. It lasted about 2 months and eliminated slippage.

Peek the Geek

And when you get off of the bike, don't clip out. Just undo your straps, remove your feet from the shoes, and leave the shoes clipped to the bike at all times. I do this and keep a pair of flip flops in my jersey pocket so I don't have to go into coffee shops in only my socks.