Sidi vs Specializd: Sizing
06-09-08, 12:05 PM
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Sidi vs Specializd: Sizing
I usa a Specialized shoe in a size 42. I need a 1/2 size up. Is Sidi sizing on par with Specialized?
06-09-08, 12:34 PM
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Pretty much. I think most will strongly recommend trying a shoe before buying, though.
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My Specialized is "smaller."
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I wear a 45.5 Sidi and a 44.5 Specialized. Right foot is 10.5 US and the left is 11 US if that helps at all.
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06-09-08, 12:37 PM
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06-09-08, 01:34 PM
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I just got a Specialized mtb shoe and its a half size smaller than my Sidi road shoe
06-09-08, 03:08 PM
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41 Sidi, 40 Specialized here; both are road shoes.
06-09-08, 04:54 PM
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I have a Size 47 Specialized S-Works on my left foot, and a Size 48 Sidi Ergo2 on my right. The Sidi feels somewhat more snug, especially in the toe box. In fact, the Sidi had been rubbing my great toe on the left, which is why I am experimenting with wearing different shoes on my left and right feet respectively.
The S-Works is lighter (I think, I will need to weigh them), and has better ventilation. The Sidi I think has better overall fit, save for the toe rubbing.
The ultimate decision will be which pair I wear on the Climb to Kaiser.
The S-Works is lighter (I think, I will need to weigh them), and has better ventilation. The Sidi I think has better overall fit, save for the toe rubbing.
The ultimate decision will be which pair I wear on the Climb to Kaiser.
06-09-08, 05:07 PM
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Get to a store and try them out so you know how the sizing works, then you can order effectively online.
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My Sidi 42's are a little smaller, a little narrower than my Specialized 42's.
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