Plow13

i was looking into getting a pair of these...i see they come in lorica and mesh...will these different styles give a different fit?

grahny

You sure they don't been both at once? Mine are lorica and mesh...

EDIT: nevermind, I see on their site. I have mesh. They fit great. Looks like the "lorica" version is just ALL lorica with no mesh up near the toe. I'd guess one would be a tad snugger than the other, but by how much I don't know.

vic32amg

yeah i want a pair > I tried some on and compared to my specialized pro-carbon the fit felt really good. I guess it doesn't matter till i get out on the road but in store they felt more like " vans slip-on" when compared to the specialized. I know its better to have a super stiff shoe, however the sidi's I understand are more comfy but perhaps the slightest bit of flex ( in this particular model ) because of the sole being plastic. regardless the only way I am to survive long rides is with more comfort. with little sacrifice.

MHO
tete

gpelpel

I have the lorica version, I love them. Mine are the wide version, Mega.
I guess you will have to choose depending of where you live. I cannot imagine wearing the mesh version in cold climates.

sogood

Sidi always had a philosophy of maintaining some degree of flex at certain parts of the sole. A stiff concrete block sole may actually not be the best by their account. And I assume Sidi knows a thing or two about cycling shoes.

Ironic Mullet

My first pair comes in tomorrow. Lorica, moving over from some basic Shimanos.

stevesurf

X2, with the 5.5 Mega, that, is (carbon sole). I find them the most comfortable shoes I've worn to date. You do have to be careful with the sizing, if you plan on wearing a heavier sock in the winter, try both on as these do not stretch.

WCroadie

You will love these shoes. I have had some foot issues and can only were certain shoes/sneakers because a lot will hurt my feet. I've had nike cycling shoes then swithced to the Sidi's, they are awesome. They fit well and are comfortable all day long. After 6 hour rides my feet feel just fine.

BetweenRides

Great shoes if they fit your feet. I just bought a pair 4 weeks ago to replace an aging pair of Genius 2's, which held up for 6 seasons.

Adgooroo

OP - I have the mesh version of the Sidi Genius 5. They are NOT ideal for cool/cold weather riding. I have two sets of booties (front covers and full covers) to cope w/the cold. Otherwise, the shoes are excellent.

Dead Extra #2

IMHO shoes are one thing you really should go to an LBS and try on. You really do not want ill-fitting shoes.

Old &in the way

Which Mega has the carbon sole?

vic32amg

where is the best price for these? I'm looking for Genuis in 45.5 Lorica.

thanks
Tete

pathdoc

Fit is everything. Buy your shoes slightly larger than you'd normally. Your feet do swell while riding. I have a very old pair of Sidi's that I love but they've shrunk and I guess I grew. Now there are too snug.