Sidi shoe question.

[Kuota Rider]

I too am lusting after Sidi genius 5's. My size was not in stock, so I ordered a pair. 2 weeks ago, still no call from bike shop. Said it would take 2 days.

Apparently this is a common problem. The LBS that I tried to order them from first said exactly the same thing. "Oh it will only be a couple of days". Well, in that couple of days which has now been 2 weeks, I found the shoes online (for $60. less) have taken several rides in the shoes that I ordered on line and already received and still haven't received a call from my "trusty" LBS to say the shoes are in. I think if they want to continue to receive money from me for anything, they need to step up to the plate a little better. Especially when it comes to me making a $400. purchase. You think they would try a little harder.

[aly]

I ended up having the same issue. I tried the G5's first and loved them, but my lbs didn't have my size. They said 7-10 days to order (at $199), but that would mean another weekend without riding. I tried other shoes, but none felt as good. I had already made my boyfriend wait a week after he bought his bike before I bought mine. And, I was super-excited about getting started. I called many local stores, but could only find them in white or red, but I wanted the black. I found lot's of men's and other colors on line for $179 and $189 (thanks for the tip trekrider). Eventually, I just went with amazon and second-day shipping. They were $220 total, but at least I got to ride today. Considering I've dropped almost $3000 at the lbs over the last two weeks, I think they'll understand!

Shellij- I just got back from my first ride (details on another post), but the shoes were absolutely comfortable. Personally, I think they were worth the trouble.

[Kuota Rider]

I found lot's of men's and other colors on line for $179 and $189 (thanks for the tip trekrider). Eventually, I just went with amazon and second-day shipping. They were $220 total, but at least I got to ride today. Considering I've dropped almost $3000 at the lbs over the last two weeks, I think they'll understand!

Im glad I was able to help. I read about your ride on your other post. I also asked about your shoes there. So since I read this now, obviously there is no need for you to answer me there.

Enjoy your time riding. I am still trying to get the the "enjoyment" part. Cuz damn! It still hurts while I'm riding. I guess I'm just getting old. Takes the ol' parts a little longer to warm up. We were supposed to do a 55mi ride today but the hubby isn't feeling well (snoozin' on the couch even as I type this). Well maybe we can get out tomorrow.

Take care Aly,
Karen

[aly]

Karen- I hope you make it out tomorrow. I can't wait to be able to do 55mi.- that seems so far off... By the way, where are you in California? We're in LA, but eventually we hope to travel a little to ride. I really want to ride the cenral coast.

[Kuota Rider]

I sent you a response via email as opposed to posting. Hope you don't mind
Karen