Quote Originally Posted by SadieKate
The Genius 5s are very stiff. Is there some reason you want the carbon?
The carbon soles are 45g lighter, but mainly I was looking for stiffness. I guess Sidi shoes have a reputation for not being very stiff, which is why I thought I should go with the carbon sole instead of nylon. The soles on my Sidi Dominator 5's actually flex somewhat, and the ones on my very old Sidi Bullets flex a *lot*. I'm a big girl with biiig legs!

Do you think the HT carbon sole & the Ergo sole are overkill? What are the drawbacks to using a very stiff sole? I've never used proper road shoes & pedals, so I'm lost here.

Maybe I should give the Genius 5's a chance? I guess I just thought that if I'm going to spend a lot of money on something, I may as well get something that will keep me happy for a long time. I try to buy the best quality I can afford and take good care of my things so they last a long time. Plus I *hate* being in a situation where I feel like my feet give out before my legs do. At the century on Saturday, what hurt was my seat, my feet, my hands, and my shoulders.

Honestly, if the women's Genius 5.5 HT's came in that gorgeous metallic blue, or a silver or titanium color, I would have made up my mind ages ago.