Sidi Road Shoes

[greenharbour]

Thanks for the quick reply. Here are more pictures:



On the left shoe, the heel pad is missing. Is the purpose of the pad just for walking? Would it be wise to replace it or can I leave it as is. Also, these shoes are compatible with the Look style cleats, right? I've read that Look is better than SPD for road cycling because of the larger platform.

[Kathi]

Yes, the heel plate can be replaced but the screw is recessed and may be difficult to remove. A shop may be able to do it for you. Did you notice that the buckles are different on the shoes? I believe the buckle on the left shoe is the older style buckle.

[greenharbour]

I went ahead and bought them, because they were such a good deal. Hmm, I didn't notice the difference in buckles though. Thanks for pointing that out. Is the heel plate necessary to replace?

[Becky]

After seeing the additional pics, I'm pretty sure that those are 4s. They did away with the cleat adapter plates on the 5s.

I would definitely replace the heel pad. They're cheap (~$15?), and they'll make things safer when you put a foot down or have to walk.

[greenharbour]

Thanks for the responses! I appreciate your kindness. Happy riding!