[jacdykema]

Hello all,

Long time no talk. I've been away for a while bombing an econ class and actually biking a little bit. I was wondering if anyone knew anything about these Sidis I just picked up. They look a lot like the old blue and yellow Dominators but they look like a clown horfed on them.

I guess I wasn't thinking that they might be the old version of "lady's" Dominators as I was just super excited to get a pair of shoes that were: 1) vintage and 2) likely to get me looked at funny.

I'm just worried that the 44 Euro/10.5 'Merican lady's size won't fit me. Any help is as always totally appreciated.

-kick it,

Jacob

 

[richieb]

Not lady's...just Euro.

Mmmmm...Euro.

rb

 

[jacdykema]

Heh, that's what I thought. I saw them and the first thing that popped into my head was "I'm going to look so fruity......YES!" I should probably post these on that neon discussion that was up a while ago. I always loved those old Sidis though. They lasted FOREVER.

 

[muddybuddy]

My wife would hate those. And, I think that makes me like them even more. She just doesn't get cycling fashion.

 

[jack lantern]

I'm pretty sure those came with a big red nose in the original box too...

 

[jacdykema]

I'm pretty sure those came with a big red nose in the original box too...

God I hope it was included in the auction. HONK!

 

[Fillet-brazed]

Those were the SIDI shoe in about 90-91. Everybody who rode SIDIs then had those. Very nice. They dont look as bad in person, or at least in 1990 they didnt seem weird. Those are very nice shoes. That is the second generation of that model that fit SPD cleats. The first version had the old style Cyclocross sole and only fit the slotted pedal cleat. I'll buy em from you if you end up not liking them.

 

[bushpig]

I dig those!

 

[Bigwheel]

I got a pair of those 4 years ago in new condition on fleabay for $30 delivered. Once you get some mud on them they tone down a bit.

 

[cegrover]

They dont look as bad in person, or at least in 1990 they didnt seem weird.

Of course, that could be said of acid wash jeans, too!

 

[Shayne]

Nice Score. Those Are Awesome.

And FYI, there are no woman's Euro sizes...44 is 44 is 44.

 

[jacdykema]

Those were the SIDI shoe in about 90-91. Everybody who rode SIDIs then had those. Very nice. They dont look as bad in person, or at least in 1990 they didnt seem weird. Those are very nice shoes. That is the second generation of that model that fit SPD cleats. The first version had the old style Cyclocross sole and only fit the slotted pedal cleat. I'll buy em from you if you end up not liking them.

Cool. Thanks for the info. You have dibs if they don't fit or whatev.

 

[Rumpfy]

Chick shoes.

 

[jacdykema]

Hey Rumpfy

Chick shoes.

Chick shoes because of the colors? Would that make my new restro project a girls bike?

 

[cegrover]

Chick shoes because of the colors? Would that make my new restro project a girls bike?

Yes, but it's the frame and not the colors.

 

[hairstream]

Rest assured that these are Bad Ass. I had the model that came out a year earlier (same color, but the the front velcro strap went the other way - closed towards the outside of the shoe). They took a spud cleat. If I had a pair, still, I would wear them proudly!! But, then again, I am thinking jacdykema's project frame is pretty fartin too!! :thumbsup:

Rumpfy - you are cracking me up.

Here is a teaser of one of my current projects....

 

[mattbikeboy]

Not lady's...just Euro.

Mmmmm...Euro.

rb

The first pair of Northwave Team mtb shoes I bought about ten years ago were different colors. I didn't notice until I got home. I had tried on so many pairs of shoes at the shop that afternoon I could have sworn that I mixed up two pairs. :madman:

I made a mad dash to the computer to check for sure -- shew!! I was okay, I didn't have to drive clear across town and tell the guys at shop that I was a complete moreon! That being said I still buy Euro shoes and I still buy Northwaves (I loved those shoes --except the annoying little trait that they with the outer soles that would fall off (nothing a little construction glue couldn't handle though).

mbb

 

[jacdykema]

Yes, but it's the frame and not the colors.

If you think a '87-'88 Slingshot is a girl's bike (no offense to SFgirl or any other ladies on this board) then I think you and I are speaking a different language sir.

I was just trying to make Rumpfy jealous, probably the only time I will ever get the chance.

 

[donk]

I too had a pair, one of the most comfortable shoes ever.

Be careful with installing spd cleats, I had a pair and the cleats ripped right out of the soles after less than a season of wear. The good news was they have a look pattern, so i ended up making an adaptor.

 

[KDXdog]

I have a pair of the Sidi "downhillers model", high tops with blue accents and vented silver mesh, same yellow sole as yours...I STILL wear them from time to time. I'm a Sidi fan, they last!