Sidi Genius 10 Road Shoes

The Sidi Genius 10 Road Shoe is the latest iteration of Sidi’s long running, and ever popular Genius model. Featuring a new sole and closure system the Genius 10 sees an almost total redesign from earlier Genius models, while retaining the classic Sidi styling and quality that’s made the Genius such a favourite over the years.

The Carbon Composite 20 sole is nylon injected with carbon fibre, which results in a light and stiff sole that’s specifically designed to maintain its stiffness and technical features over time. Correct cleat alignment is essential to ensuring comfort and optimum power transfer whilst out riding. The Carbon Composite 20 sole is designed with this in mind: a graduated central section around the three-bolt fitting facilitates easy and precise cleat installation.

Made from Microfibre Microtech, the Genius 10’s upper is designed for lightness, but also has plenty of coverage for cooler days or poor conditions. The material is also a good choice for eco-friendly riders. Microfibre Microtech is made with water-based products, as opposed to solvent-based products, meaning less noxious emissions are released into the atmosphere, reducing the environmental impact of production. For improved walkability and added longevity, the sole also includes a replaceable heel pad.

Sidi’s iconic Soft Instep strap is present and correct on the Genius 10, giving an inimitable connection with the pro peloton. The Soft Instep strap has an adjustable ratchet and paired with the Tecno-3 dial you can adjust the closure and fit of the Genius 10 on both sides of the shoe to suit the shape of your instep. A second Tecno-3 dial allows for precise adjustment on the lower section of the shoe, and only furthers the Genius 10’s clean and unfussy looks.

Like many of Sidi’s parts, the Tecno-3 dials and Soft Instep strap are replaceable, meaning the Genius 10 can be a key part of your cycling wardrobe for seasons to come.

The Genius 10 also features Sidi's heel cup. The reinforced cup helps stabilise the heel, prevents heel slip, and ultimately increases power transfer. The cup is about safety too, providing extra foot protection in case you take a tumble off your steed.

Technology

Soft Instep Closure System

The Soft Instep Closure System is a wide, anatomically curved strap combined with a soft, thermo-formed EVA pad that distributes pressure evenly over the instep area.

The Soft Instep Closure System is adjustable from both sides, to perfectly center the EVA pad over a high or low instep.

The system eliminates the need for the High Instep Extender. The Soft Instep Closure System is replaceable.

Tecno-3 System

Sidi’s Tecno-3 System dials in fit along the entire length of the shoe, adapting the upper to the shape of the foot for a customized fit.

Sidi’s famously reliable and replaceable closures are improved by an all new proprietary Sidi Wire material that is completely non-binding for intuitive and effortless on-the-fly adjustments. Like most Sidi small parts, the Tecno-3 System is serviceable and replaceable.

Sidi Integrated Heel Cup

The Heel Cup is integrated, with new design and light weight, reinforced to avoid deformations after prolonged efforts and pressures.

Anatomically shaped, it stabilizes the foot while pedaling. The reflex inserts on the heel provide greater safety to the athlete on the road, helping to signal the presence of the cyclist in conditions of poor visibility.

Replaceable Heel Pad

For walkability, Sidi cycling shoes include a replaceable polyurethane heel pad.

Carbon Composite 20 Sole

The Carbon Composite 20 Sole is in nylon and injected carbon fiber. The nylon keeps the technical features unchanged over time. The result is a light and stiff sole.

The central part of the sole is graduated, with millimetric scale, to facilitate the correct fixing of the cleats. Equipped with replaceable polyurethane heel.

Features

• Eco-friendly Microfibre Microtech material
• Carbon Composite 20 sole
• Tecno-3 System dial
• Soft Instep closure system
• Replaceable heel pad