Sidi shoe repair?

[a1k]

I have a pretty old (10yrs?) pair of Sidi dominators that I've worn for many many miles.

The other day I noticed the strap anchor point is cracking on one shoe. Is this repairable? If so, any recommendations on who to send it to? Bonus points if it's in the Bay Area, but I could mail it.

Picture: https://imgur.com/a/Gj6jYSU

If I have to buy a new pair, I'm not mad at a 10yr lifespan

[corkycalvin]

I don’t think there’s a way to save that. Maybe buy a used donor shoes and salvage that piece and have someone sew that on?

Probably cheaper to get another set.

[thwart]

That’s typically a set and forget part of the shoe.

If it’s still holding the strap in place well, I would just glue it down (or cut the loose piece off), keep using ‘em… but start looking for a new pair.

[randomduck]

FWIW: most cycling shoes have a finite lifespan in terms of providing proper support for your feet. I know that high-end Sidi shoes are an investment, but after 10 years of service they're probably a lot less functional in terms of foot comfort and support than they were.

If I were you, I'd retire this set and get new shoes. They've served you well.

[merlinmurph]

I had a similar issue with my mtb Sidis where my strap kept slipping. Solved that by putting two very small screws into it. I think you could do the same thing here.

[a1k]

so far it's holding fine, but clearly this part's days are numbered. Sidis are in general pretty repairable, so I wondered if this piece was too, but I'm ok with just getting a new pair I think

[julian3141]

Originally Posted by a1k

so far it's holding fine, but clearly this part's days are numbered. Sidis are in general pretty repairable, so I wondered if this piece was too, but I'm ok with just getting a new pair I think

It might not hurt to reach out to Sidi see if they have ant advice.

[Black Dog]

Originally Posted by a1k

so far it's holding fine, but clearly this part's days are numbered. Sidis are in general pretty repairable, so I wondered if this piece was too, but I'm ok with just getting a new pair I think

Pick up some two part plastic epoxy (JB weld etc..) and put some over the crack. I’d did this to a pair in the same spot and the repair never failed. Sidis last forever.

[tellyho]

I bet you could have a shoe person rivet the strap in place. Then get a couple more years out of them. I'm in a similar place with an ancient pair of Dragons - keep nursing them along

[pdonk]

I have the same shoes. Only part I've destroyed is the lugs on the soles. If the soles were replaceable the shoes would never die.

[LouDeeter]

Sidi shoes, not just this model, will have issues if you wear them enough or store them in a hot garage, like I do. The most common issues are delaminating velcro straps (glue them), separation of the sole from the upper (glue them), or brittleness of the heel cup or part where the ratchet strap fits (toss them). Before tossing a set, remove all the parts that might be reused, such as the ratchet and strap. Regarding wearing out over time, but not falling apart, I replace the insoles as the Sidi ones do tend to lose their shape after a few years. Plus, they aren't that ergonomic to begin with.

[blew]

Have repaired / replaced many parts on my Sidi shoes over the years. Rachets, straps, sole separated and reglued. The velcro straps ripped and I got in contact with Sidi. They asked for pictures to match them and sent a new pair at no charge, service was great. A cobbler was able to replace them easily. That anchor looks like it's sewn on to the shoe - may be worth contacting Sidi to see if they can provide a replacement.