Sidi vs. Diadora SIZES

[WadePatton]

My lovely shoes are showing serious signs of wear/imminent failure.

I wear a 45 in Diadora. Want to try Sidi. Is it safe to assume a 45 Sidi will be spot on, or should I be less assuming?

[Hardlyrob]

I went from Diadora to Sidi on my last chose change. I didn't find the size different, but the shape of the shoe was different. Sidis just fit my feet better.

Definetely go try them on first. I also think that the different models of Sidi's are a little different. Genius 4 works for me.

Cheers!

Rob

[WadePatton]

I'm looking at the ATB line. Dragon 2 or something...

My question now is- does 45 convert to 10.5 in Sidi?

I'm not the foppish douchebag who'll go to the LBS for sizing and then buy online. Even if the online pair is used. :rolleyes:

[IPH]

45 is generally going to be more like an 11. i went from diadoras to sidi and found them pretty similar, lengthwise. howerver, i found the sidi heel to be too loose for me...course i didn't figure this out till after a coupla rides, so i'm still suffering with them!
if you're gonna buy online in order to save some $, buy multiple and just plan on sending back the rejects. if you have the type of fit problem i experienced, the shoe may just not work out, no matter the size.

hasta.

[OtayBW]

I'm looking at the ATB line. Dragon 2 or something...

My question now is- does 45 convert to 10.5 in Sidi?

I'm not the foppish douchebag who'll go to the LBS for sizing and then buy online. Even if the online pair is used. :rolleyes:
In my experience, the Sidi 45 is equivalent to US10.5 (possibly up to 11). That's my size; that's what works for me.

Here's one chart that I found:
http://www2.bsn.de/Cycling/shoe-sizing.html

[WadePatton]

thanks guys, I'm going to give 'em a try. 45's it is. used. :banana:

[chuckred]

In my experience you can't even trust the stated size to be the same within the same company, not to mention from one company to another. Goes for dress shoes, running shoes, and bike shoes...

[WadePatton]

Yeah, clothing sizes have degraded into general guidelines these days. :rolleyes:

Except for these hand-made boots and hats and the TN-made blue jeans I wear. :cool:

Used to be able to buy same size (same brand and company) shorts by mail-order, not anymore. Never know if they'll fit. Killing their own industry.

The TN jeans makers also makes shorts. Guess what I'm wearing.

Well if'n the shoe don't fit, I'll post 'em up here...

[WadePatton]

My new Sidi 45= the old Diadora 45= my usual 10.5.

Fit great. Now to go push them pedals with 'em. :banana: