If you ride Speedplay pedals and have made this choice for the super-low stack height, you must be disappointed that there are very few shoes that offer the 4-bolt mounting system that allows you to directly mount the thin Speedplay cleat to the shoe sole. If you have a 3-bolt shoe, you have to add the adapter plate, which negates much of the low stack height. Sidi offers their excellent Wire Carbon Road shoes with the 4-bolt interface. Let all Speedplay riders rejoice!

The key new technology for the Wire Carbon Road Shoe is the Tecno-3 Push ratchet system. Sidi has redesigned the familiar Tecno-3 with a new easy adjustment feature. A red button in the center can easily be felt or seen while riding, and a simple push initiates a single position release, making it simple and easy to relax the wire tension. It sounds simple and easy, and it is, but engineering the design of the existing Tecno-3 without making it larger or bulkier was not so easy. Button action is positive and easily repeated for additional release. All other features of the Tecno-3 remain the same, and Sidi offers parts and kits for rebuilding these time-tested ratchets. The Wire system allows for a truly unique fit, and the two ratchet system means the upper and mid-foot micro adjustments can be made independently.

The upper is a synthetic leather that has a supple feel without excess, and is very durable. Sid's shoes, with standard replaceable parts are designed to last for years, and the upper must withstand years of use in the sun and elements. Strategic perforations allow the material to actively breathe and add a nice aesthetic to the design. The tongue is a combination of the same material and venting zones. The perfectly stiff Sidi Vent Carbon Sole was designed for four season use, as you can manually open and close the vent. When open, air enters and is channeled through the sole to keep your feet comfortable. Excess heat and flow can escape via the perforations in the upper, completing the ventilation system. The sole also features the replaceable heel and toe taps that protect your carbon from excess wear, and also help to prevent slipping when walking with road cleats affixed.... Read More