The Genius road shoe has been a staple of the Sidi line-up for decades. Year after year the design carries common features, function and overall design. The Genius 7 Carbon Road Shoe will be strikingly familiar to anyone who has owned a Genius model, with with current technologies and design cues, yet retaining that genuine Sidi fit.

The heart of the classic Sidi feel is the super durable and supple Microfiber and Microtech Mesh upper. With anatomic cues where retention and power distribution is required and mesh ventilation to allow air in and escape it, taking moisture and heat with it. The materials are also highly water resistant so the shoes can dry quickly, and reduce the risk of fabric damage and mold growth. The Sidi reinforced heel cup, essential to the function and popularity of recent Genius shoes, anchors the heel in place, reducing chance of slippage, and ensuring effective power transmission on the upstroke. Closure is from a three strap system, the best in the the business. The fore and mid foot straps are High Security Velcro, and feature plastic polymer tooth engagement segments sewn into the strap which hold and maintain your strap placement perfectly, as the polymer teeth won't allow the Velcro to stretch and pull under high exertion levels.

The upper strap carries the Sidi Soft Instep 2 pad, which distributes force and pressure over a wider area, eliminating specific pressure points. The large pad also give the sensation of greater hold. The anchor portion is an adjustable tooth-edge strap that allows you to center the pad over the top of your foot. A ratcheting strap is an individual part, sliding through an anchor in the Soft Instep 2 structure, and fits into the Caliper Buckle ratchet system. The Caliper Buckle and Strap can be replaced, as can the Soft Instep 2 pad, which is one reason why Sidi shoe users enjoy long shoe life and consistent performance.... Read More