Sidi 12101118-4550 Sidi Ergo 3 Vent Carbon Shoes White/Black/Red Vernice, 45.5

Sidi Ergo 3 Vent Carbon Shoes White/Black/Red Vernice, 45.5 Review

Sidi Ergo 3 Vent Carbon Shoes White/Black/Red Vernice, 45.5 Feature

• Upper Material: [upper]
  Lining:
  Closure: hook-and-loop strap, micro-buckle, Techno II buckle
  Sole: carbon fiber
  Cleat Compatibility: 3-hole road
  Midsole:
  Arch Support:
  Footbed:
  Weight:
  Recommended Use: cycling, racing, hot sumer rides
  Manufacturer Warranty:

Sidi Ergo 3 Vent Carbon Shoes White/Black/Red Vernice, 45.5 Overview

Even the greatest champions realize defeat from time to time, and a time comes when their dominance is simply over. Similarly, the most advanced cycling shoe on the market, the Sidi Ergo 2 has been surpassed by its successor, the Ergo 3 Vent Carbon Shoes. It has all the same features that made the Ergo 2 such an enviable piece of gear that sponsored pros bought them and hid them under shoe covers adorned with another manufacturer's label. The elemental difference is the addition of venting in the sole to offer selectable airflow into the shoes and four-season comfort. Sidi re-engineered the sole to allow for the venting. It shares the same construction method that they developed with their Carbon Lite sole, yet they've taken out 38 grams in the process. Even with the weight savings, you'll get the same kind of stiffness and razor sharp power transfer you've grown to expect from Sidi. Like Garneau's Ergo Air system, the vent inlet is at the toe. However, Sidi's system can be opened or closed depending on the temperature and your preferences. This, you can do on the bike if necessary. The airflow moves underneath and through the insole to cool your feet in sweltering summer temps.While the sole is important, the closure system can make or break a shoe for us. The Ergo 3 has the same three component arrangement as previous Ergo shoes -- Ratcheting Caliper Buckle, Techno II Buckle, and Velcro Strap. The Ratcheting Caliper Buckle is mated to Sidi's Soft Instep Closure System strap that more evenly spreads the upward stroke pedaling forces across the top of your foot. The buckle on the outside of the foot provides a maximum of two clicks per uptake along with single-click releases, meaning that you can precisely tension the pressure of the strap, even during a race. The Techno II Buckle allows you to micro-adjust strap pressure, so the fit of your upper won't be too loose or too tight. No other system so precisely and so gently provides a custom fit.