Don’t worry, these also come in basic black.
Sidis are the gold standard for cycling shoe comfort, with their soft glove-like uppers and stiff soles. We rated the 5 Pros with a full five star rating for that delicious mix of superb power transfer and comfort. The Genius 5 Pros have plenty of mesh inserts for ventilation, a full Millinium III carbon sole, and they’ll accept all major cleat/pedal systems – a big bonus over many upper end road shoes that only take three-bolt systems.
Sidis have a fairly flat foot bed and simple foam insole - we usually substitute a more substantial insert for better arch support. The Genius 5 Pros came in a close second in our 2010 Editor’s Choice Awards, being slightly heavier and more expensive than our winner, the Pearl Izumi Elite Road IIs. But you can’t go wrong with a pair of Sidis, particularly if you need a more flexible upper to accommodate your foot width or other foot comfort issues. And the blue flower design gives you a chance to express your girly side and still crush the competition. $269 www.sidiusa.com
