SIDI Dominator 5 shoes

[Aint Doody]

I've been looking (okay, lusting) at the SIDI Dominator 5 Women's Lorica in Rose. They are beautiful, but $229.95 is expensive in my book. Does anybody have these? TE has them, and they are $.04 less money on TE than the only other place I could even locate them. Somebody help me justify them! (I can usually do that on my own!)

[SadieKate]

Denise and I have twin feet, same size, color, just opposite coasts. Who needs justification for those beautiful shoes?

SK

Gotta get me some purple armwarmers to go with them.:p

[DeniseGoldberg]

SadieKate is right - I love my red Sidi Doms.

On the price front, maybe it will help to think about how often you replace your cycling shoes. I had many thousands of miles and a number of years of wear on my last pair.

Click here (http://denise.smugmug.com/photos/23996668-S-1.jpg) for a picture of my red-clad feet (oops, that should be foot!) in action.

--- Denise

[Aint Doody]

I just knew somebody would help me with the justification! Many thousands of miles on my old ones--yep--works for me! I also always buy myself a birthday present. (Who else loves me more???) My b'day was on the 2nd and I haven't yet treated myself! So look out:D

[DeniseGoldberg]

Happy belated birthday!
You're absolutely right, rose Sidi Doms make a great birthday present to yourself.

--- Denise

[CorsairMac]

I've been looking (okay, lusting) at the SIDI Dominator 5 Women's Lorica in Rose. They are beautiful, but $229.95 is expensive in my book. Does anybody have these? TE has them, and they are $.04 less money on TE than the only other place I could even locate them. Somebody help me justify them! (I can usually do that on my own!)

It's a bike thing - isn't that justification enough?? LOL - ohhh...and it's cheaper than a new bike! ;)

[Trekhawk]

I have them too. I opted for the black ones as the rose (although very pretty) clashed with my orange bike.:)

Another argument for these is what the bike shop guy told my husband and I. "Go with good cycling shoes they last longer and you have less chance of suffering from some foot problem." Not sure if this is true but hey sounds like a good argument when buying expensive cycling shoes.

[Selkie]

I have a couple pairs of them (oh my-i fessed up to it) and consider them well worth the investment. Last year, I rode just over 4250 miles and my goal for this year is 5000 miles. When you are on the bike a lot, being comfortable is worth spending extra when investing in clothing & shoes. I figure the shoes will last me several years, too, so it probably would equal out to buying less expensive shoes more often. Plus they are so pretty.

They got lots of reflective areas, too, so I consider them a "safety" item. hehe. ;)

[Aint Doody]

Just one more thing--are all y'all mountain bikers? I'm a roadie altho I don't really like road shoes. I have a pair that I don't wear because I'm one of those who's slipped on the soles on the bike and on the floor and on the street. Sooooo--these are still really good on road rides, too, aren't they? (Please say yes!)

[SadieKate]

They are the same shoe as the Genius but the sole is lugged and many people use btb shoes for the same reason as you.

[DeniseGoldberg]

I'm only a roadie - but I decided many years ago that I prefer recessed cleats. So I always wear mountain bike shoes... And in my experience the Sidi Doms are great for road biking.

--- Denise

[Aint Doody]

Thanks, y'all! I'm sold!! Wonder if I can keep them a sorta secret from my husband. He doesn't cycle and, he just wouldn't understand. I'll think of something!

[SadieKate]

Three places you should never scrimp - shorts, shoes, gloves. The contact points need the best thing for that body part's health and happiness. Tell him, it will lessen the whimper factor.

[CorsairMac]

Thanks, y'all! I'm sold!! Wonder if I can keep them a sorta secret from my husband. He doesn't cycle and, he just wouldn't understand. I'll think of something!


You could always blame us! Tell him TE made you do it!! ;) As for MTB shoes in road bikes: it's all I wear when I commute. I do have a pair of road shoes which I wear when I"m doing long distances (re: don't get off the bike much if at all) but for short commutes or anything that involves a lot of clipping in and out - MTB shoes all the way.

[Aint Doody]

Just one more thing--since I'm going to have to order (LBS doesn't carry shoes), how do they run size-wise? I wear 7 1/2 to an 8. I can't decide between a 39.5 and a 40. Any of you very wise and wonderful ladies have a suggestion? Thanks bunches!!!

[DeniseGoldberg]

Just one more thing--since I'm going to have to order (LBS doesn't carry shoes), how do they run size-wise? I wear 7 1/2 to an 8. I can't decide between a 39.5 and a 40. Any of you very wise and wonderful ladies have a suggestion? Thanks bunches!!!

I wear a 5 1/2 to a 6 - usually a 6 - and my Sidi's are a size 38. They run very small. Just for comparison purposes, I wear Merrell shoes off the bike, and those shoes are a size 36.

I would imagine that wherever you buy the shoes will be familiar with the sizing. It might be worth ordering over the phone (as opposed to the web) so you can check with a person. Oh - I just checked the TE site, and they have the shoes + they have a size chart on this page: http://www.teamestrogen.com/products.asp?pID=18173. (Based on what you're saying, I suspect you've already seen that chart... my own experience would suggest to go with the larger size, but of course I have no idea whether that will be right for your feet!)
--- Denise

[Aint Doody]

Thanks, Denise, I think you're right. I had looked at the sizing chart, and it's still sorta vague. I'm thinking of ordering the 39.5 and the 40 and then send one pair back. I'll call TE when I order instead of online. They are so very helpful.......

[Trekhawk]

Thanks, Denise, I think you're right. I had looked at the sizing chart, and it's still sorta vague. I'm thinking of ordering the 39.5 and the 40 and then send one pair back. I'll call TE when I order instead of online. They are so very helpful.......

Hey Aint Doody I wear a 7 1/2 shoe and my Sidi Doms are a 41 so are my Genius so you might need to go bigger than the 40.

[Squirrel 2]

I wear a 7 to a 7-1/2, my Sidi size is 39. They do run small. The Sidi web-site has sizing guidelines, including a template you can print out to measure your foot.

http://www.sidiusa.com/

[Aint Doody]

OK! I've printed out the sizing chart. That's a wonderful feature! Thanks, Squirrel. I haven't tried it out just yet, but I will. And Trekhawk, I appreciate your input on the sizing, too. I guess I'll know when I try a pair on! I cannot wait.

[SadieKate]

Be sure to size for whatever socks you will be wearing. I have worn size 6 in just about everything since adulthood. The 38 fits like a glove with a pair of thin Defeet cycling socks without much room for swelling which my feet do a lot in hot weather. When I road bike this is OK, but when I mtbike I just have to have a tad more space because my feet are moving around a lot more. I use a 38.5 for mtbiking in hot weather or if I want to wear multiple socks. Hey, another reason for multiple pairs of shoes (not to mention I hate putting on wet shoes when I'm riding consecutive days).

[Cari]

I'm about a women's size 9 and I think my correct Sidi size is 40.5.

I wear 8.5 (sometimes 9) in dress shoes and sandals, 9 (thin socks) or 9.5 (thick Thorlo socks) in ASICS running shoes.

Even though I was sized at 41.5 with the "official" Sidi foot-measuring device, my Sidi Bullets are size 41 and they're a little too big for me. When I do long rides in hot weather I wear them with thick socks (Defeet Cush 3D's). While riding at night when it's cooler here, I sometimes have to add an extra insole to make them fit right.

So when I buy my next Sidis, which will most likely be road shoes, I'll probably go for size 40.5.

Good luck and enjoy your purchase!

Carissa

[Trekhawk]

I'm about a women's size 9 and I think my correct Sidi size is 40.5.

I wear 8.5 (sometimes 9) in dress shoes and sandals, 9 (thin socks) or 9.5 (thick Thorlo socks) in ASICS running shoes.

Even though I was sized at 41.5 with the "official" Sidi foot-measuring device, my Sidi Bullets are size 41 and they're a little too big for me. When I do long rides in hot weather I wear them with thick socks (Defeet Cush 3D's). While riding at night when it's cooler here, I sometimes have to add an extra insole to make them fit right.

So when I buy my next Sidis, which will most likely be road shoes, I'll probably go for size 40.5.

Good luck and enjoy your purchase!

Carissa

Wow see this is weird my foot is definitely no bigger than a US 7.5 and I wear 41 Sidi. Are you talking about US sizes? I find it hard to imagine someone with a foot bigger than mine fitting into a smaller cycle shoe than I have. Hmm very bizarre.

[Aint Doody]

Trek, I can't figure that out either. I did the shoe sizer deal & I get a 41.5. I found out that a shop in the next town carries the Genius and that it's built on the same last as the Dominator 5. I'm gonna make a trip there and try them on and then have somebody order me the size I need. Shoe fit is a tricky business.

[Trekhawk]

Trek, I can't figure that out either. I did the shoe sizer deal & I get a 41.5. I found out that a shop in the next town carries the Genius and that it's built on the same last as the Dominator 5. I'm gonna make a trip there and try them on and then have somebody order me the size I need. Shoe fit is a tricky business.

Yep by the sounds of all our different size shoes you would be best to try some on first. Let us know what you end up with I will laugh if its completely different from all of ours. :D

[Aint Doody]

Don't worry--I'll be posting a picture of my bee-you-tee-full new shoes on my old-lady feet!

[Aint Doody]

OK--I went to the bike shop in the next town that carries SIDIs and found that a 40 was the right size. Oh, my! They felt like putting a glove on my feet--at that price they should! Anyway the fellow assured me that the Genius (which was all they had) would fit exactly like the Doms. They are ordered! My husband has to be in Walla Walla (where the shop is) and will be able to pick them up for me. I've very carefully instructed the people at the shop to NOT put a receipt in the shoes. I want him to think they cost me about $50--what does he know!!!! He probably wouldn't care that much; I just don't want to hear about it.....for like years..........Can't wait to get those babies! Thanks for all the suggestions and advice, y'all.

[SadieKate]

Anyway the fellow assured me that the Genius (which was all they had) would fit exactly like the Doms. He is correct. Everything the same except the sole. You will now be equipped to mail order more in other colors.:p

Sadie "Imelda" Kate

[Trekhawk]

OK--I went to the bike shop in the next town that carries SIDIs and found that a 40 was the right size. Oh, my! They felt like putting a glove on my feet--at that price they should! Anyway the fellow assured me that the Genius (which was all they had) would fit exactly like the Doms. They are ordered! My husband has to be in Walla Walla (where the shop is) and will be able to pick them up for me. I've very carefully instructed the people at the shop to NOT put a receipt in the shoes. I want him to think they cost me about $50--what does he know!!!! He probably wouldn't care that much; I just don't want to hear about it.....for like years..........Can't wait to get those babies! Thanks for all the suggestions and advice, y'all.

Glad to hear about the shoes. LOL about the receipt - yep men just dont understand about shoes.:D

[Aint Doody]

I got 'em, I got 'em, I got 'em!!!! Woo-hoo!! Oh, my, they're even more beautiful in person than in a picture. My stepson said that if anybody hit me, it would definitely be their fault--they could surely see the shoes! (Another non-cyclist!) And the fit is incredible. Of course, it took me a few minutes to figure out how to loosen that big strap! But I got it now! I gotta get the cleats on these babies and head out the door.....Ding bust--it's still rainin' and it's dark. Maybe I'll just click the heels together and end up in Kansas or someplace!

[tigshad]

I do not know if you have found any yet. I picked up a pair of dominator mountain shoes from Bicycle Village in Littleton Colorado (really Denver address) for around $100:D. They had a number of sizes for both road and mountain. I was in there last week and they still have a table full of these shoes, all 2004 and 2005 models. They do not sell them online http://bicyclevillage.com but if you call they may do a phone order for you. Their phone number is 303-978-9699.