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Velo Buyer’s Guide: The Best Cycling Shoes of 2025 - Winner of Best cycling shoe for cleat adjustment | January 28, 2026

"Pick the Sidi Ergo 6 if you want lots of room to adjust your cleats and prefer a more structured outer that weighs a little more but has lots of padding and support."

Sidi Physis Shoes | September 30, 2025

"Sidi has always prided itself on making shoes that last, even going so far at one point to make soles replaceable. So while I'm years away from seeing where on the Sam Vimes scale of socioeconomic unfairness these boots land, they show all the hallmarks of a product built to last and worth spending some of your extra pennies on."

Sidi Physis Shoes Review | August 27, 2025

"Sidi's Physis is built for all terrains and endless adventures, from fast-paced cross-country riding to rugged gravel terrain. With a stiff carbon sole that refuses to flex, you'd best keep the action on the pedals, not your feet. If you thought Sidi shoes were only for narrow-footed racers, think again. This pair shatters that stereotype."

Sidi Ergo 6 Road Shoes | August 12, 2025

"The Sidi Ergo 6 is a very, very good shoe, and while it might be roomy, it still has plenty of security. That Firmor webbing holds the mid-foot under control, and the heel cup keeps rearward lift at bay during efforts and steep climbs, as well as minimising any heel float and yaw with its extended forward support. The carbon sole, while bothering the top of Sidi's stiffness chart, manages to be both rigid enough to feel every inch the shoe's performance claims (and price) but still not so stiff that it's uncomfortably rigid towards the end of a distancey ride. Is it possible to have a mullet shoe? Business underneath, party on the top?"

The 9 Best Bike Shoes for Road, Gravel, and Trail Rides (2025) | July 18, 2025

“Brutally efficient and decadently comfortable aren’t descriptive phrases that typically go together. But if you’re describing Sidi’s new Physis shoes, then you’ve pretty much hit the nail on the head.”

Review: Sidi Physis XC MTB Shoes | July 4, 2025

"For your money, you’re getting a quality, high-performance shoe that doesn’t compromise on materials, feel, or function. And I have no doubt these have the potential to last as long as my first pair."

Sidi Physis XC Shoe Review: A Classic Brand Reboots for the Modern Rider | May 19, 2025

"Sidi shoes have always been known for impeccable craftsmanship, and the Physis is no exception. Out of the box, you can tell these shoes mean business. The seamless, dual-layer upper feels incredibly refined. And the Millennium Fit gives it a sleek, performance-driven shape, without being too tight."

Sidi Laghèe Sprinter shoe review: super rigid meets super plush over an espresso | April 28, 2025
"What you get for your money is a quality, handmade European shoe with a top-notch carbon sole and removable, replaceable consumable components. Plus, of course, a generous sprinkling of Italian flair.

Sidi Ergo 6 shoe review: legendary looks, premium performance and a new, wider fit | April 28, 2025

"The Sidi Ergo 6s are beautiful shoes, made in Italy and they blend performance and comfort perfectly."

Sidi gets a refresh with new ownership, new distribution | April 8, 2025

Interview with Davide Rosetti, CEO of SIDI:

“Data helps us make decisions. For sure there is a passion part of the company that we put on the table but then we need evidence of a number for sustainable long time growth,” he said.

10 Outdoor Gear Picks for Spring ‘25 | March 31, 2025

"The new version of this road cycling shoe comes with a Firmor three-point tension system connecting the R2FC carbon sole to the Dyneema dial system. The millennium fit comes with a single plate adjuster and a plush 1.2mm microfiber upper."

Sidi Shot 2S review: Classic Italian style and performance that will last for years but lacks a little refinement | March 26, 2025

"For those that want one shoe for all conditions and riding, where parts are readily replaceable and comfort is a key consideration, then the Sidi Shot 2S are great and will likely last an age."

Sidi Physis XC Shoe Review: The Principle of Self-Unfolding | February 20, 2025

“Right out of the box, the Sidi Physis has a lean, mean, race-day appearance. Immediately, I knew that the Physis would be more performance-focused, rather than casual ride-focused.”

First Ride: SIDI Physis XC Shoes | February 18, 2025

“Sidi has garnered something of a cult following within the cycling world, thanks to their high-end construction and moto boot aesthetic. They've recently revamped their lineup, with hopes of appealing to a larger audience and maximizing performance. The Physis XC shoe is key to that updated lineup, with a wider fit, updated adjustment design, and very stiff sole for maximum power transfer.”

The Sidi Physis MTB shoe marks the brand’s return to the USA [Review] | February 18, 2025

“If you’re an XC racer or gravel rider looking for a shoe that offers maximum power transfer, a confidence-inspiring closure that’s also highly tunable, and quality construction designed to last for years to come, look no further than Sidi’s new Physis.”

A First Look At the New Premium Cross-Country Shoe From Sidi | February 18, 2025

"These shoes are crafted to offer outstanding comfort, decent breathability, and power transfer for riders of all disciplines. Building on their foundation and heritage in the cycling industry, these new shoes are on brand with the traditional Sidi design and memorable Sidi fit."

Sidi Revives Brand in North America | February 11, 2025

“The (Ergo 6) exterior is a clean microfiber design that easily envelops the foot using a dual Tecno buckle closure. The tongue anchors in the center so that it never moves out of place and the Dyneema cords pull against bands of thicker vinyl on the inside of the foot…I’m equally appreciative of the easy-to-adjust cleat adjustment. I prefer my cleats closer to my midfoot and Sidi simplifies that.”

Welcome Back to My Feet, Sidi. Hope You're Here for a While. | February 6, 2025
“Sidi is one of those legacy brands whose name evokes misty eyes from a certain population of cyclists. These riders will wax poetic about the Italian craftsmanship, fit, comfort, and durability of the Italian brand's shoes. And Sidi certainly deserves a lot of respect.”

Sidi Defender 20 Clipless Shoe Review | December 4, 2024

"The performance Defender 20s left us feeling we didn’t compromise a thing in efficiency on the climbs, nor control on the descents. They use a smart blend of features and solid construction to make a shoe that’s as comfortable cruising easy trail miles as it is shredding an aggressive big-mountain descent. It gives plenty of confidence both on and off the bike and is welcome in our test fleet for as long as they hold up."

Sidi Wire 2S shoe review | August 11, 2024

"Sidi’s Wire 2S are outstanding road shoes that have quickly set a high-water mark in my testing."

Sidi's First Knit Shoe Arrives—and with It a Push for the Future: Eurobike 2024 | July 24, 2024

"The Genius 10 Knit, as well as the rest of the Sidi lineup, shows a brand ready to push toward the future, albeit one that wants to do it its own way."

Sidi Shot 2S shoe review | February 26, 2024

"Sidi’s Shot 2S is a slam-dunk winner from the Italian brand, with the relatively minor updates improving what was already an excellent shoe."