SIDI Dominator vs ???
#1
SIDI Dominator vs ???
I need some new shoes, and was thinking of some Dominators, but I've read some people say on here for the price you can get much better shoes.
So if you were looking for a shoe of like quality, what would you get?
So if you were looking for a shoe of like quality, what would you get?
#2
sidi's are handsdown the most comfortable i ever tried!
but there are more durable shoes out there. if you don't mind spending; the high end shimano mountain spd's are always pretty nice.
carnac??? northwave??? try a bunch on!
bring your girlfirend, tell her your going shoe shopping; she'll be thilled.
but there are more durable shoes out there. if you don't mind spending; the high end shimano mountain spd's are always pretty nice.
carnac??? northwave??? try a bunch on!
bring your girlfirend, tell her your going shoe shopping; she'll be thilled.
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Bikes: Hardtail MTB, Paconi roadie, commuter SS and a red Pista
Originally Posted by piratelove
I need some new shoes, and was thinking of some Dominators, but I've read some people say on here for the price you can get much better shoes.
So if you were looking for a shoe of like quality, what would you get?
So if you were looking for a shoe of like quality, what would you get?
These are MTB versions - but the Roadie ones are pretty much exactly the same without the 'teeth' around the outside.
#10
i'd have to vote the dominators best all around do anything shoe ever made. i use some genius's for my strictly road rides, but dominators anytime i'm gonna be off the bike, commuting, etc... great great shoes.
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Originally Posted by piratelove
Woah, what are those? I never seen them before. How do they tighten/latch?
They're old-ass orange-sole (though not as old as the really old yellow sole's to the left) that I got NOS from a cat in the UK. They have a ratcheting twisty bit on top which tightens up a looped piece of monofilament on the instep.
Probably needlessly complicated (and thus discontinued) but dope nonetheless. Oh, and they're gold and you just cant argue with that.
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I currently ride NoSweat hi-tops

Seriously though, Sidis are not that durable. Lots of buckle and sole problems. Diadoras are a) smallish sized and b) Narrow.
Clips and straps, people. Clips and straps. And Adidas Superstars.
#18
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Originally Posted by freebird
Every day for 5 years. And I bought them used.
How long your knock-off Chucks gonna be around?

How long your knock-off Chucks gonna be around?

#19
Originally Posted by Bikkhu

I currently ride NoSweat hi-tops

Seriously though, Sidis are not that durable. Lots of buckle and sole problems.
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#20
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Definitely try them on first.
The intense curve at the front was way too much for my foot, and just put really uncomfortable pressure on my big toe.
The intense curve at the front was way too much for my foot, and just put really uncomfortable pressure on my big toe.
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Originally Posted by Bikkhu
Really? Micro adjust buckle still intact? Velcro ok?
All good. And like any high quality bit of kit, replacemant parts are readily available should they ever be needed.
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one of my best friends has a set of old bullets that he bought three years ago and are still in decent shape he wears em all the time on and off the bike and the guy drags his heels too and they really aren't that bad looking at all the heel is worn ofcourse but they still work great
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Originally Posted by freebird
All good. And like any high quality bit of kit, replacemant parts are readily available should they ever be needed.
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Originally Posted by freebird
All good. And like any high quality bit of kit, replacemant parts are readily available should they ever be needed.
And yeah, I donīt expect my hi-tops to last forever, either




