FS: Sidi Vernice Carbon 43.5 / Specialized Expert 42 (available June)

pprendeville

Sidi Wire Carbon Vernice
Size: 43.5
Reason for sale: Slightly too big
Comments: Got these on a Taiwanese website for selling price. They are genuine, not replicas. Had read on Wiggle to go a size above what one would normally wear when buying Sidis and I went a size and a 1/2 above by mistake. There's a little too much toe room. I wear a size 42 in Specialized and that leaves me about a thumbs worth of room at the toes. With the Sidi's I have a thumb and a half's worth of room, just a bit too much although I'd get away with it as the fasteners don't allow any horizontal or lateral movement in my foot. Still I'd prefer a proper size for maximum efficiency. The shoes themselves are da bomb. Absolutely no room for movement when dialled in. Comfortable to the nth degree for me. They have vents on the sole which can be opened and closed to dissipate heat. For more info see the Sidi website.
Note: The shoes include a set of aero covers. Also included is an Oakley wallet which came in the box along with a bag for storing the shoes in. I will not be bringing back the packaging box as it would take up too much space in the suitcase. These shoes will be available for collection/delivery post June 17th when I return from China. They haven't been used and are as new.
Price: 230 euro

Specialized Expert
Size 42
Reason for sale: Fund a new purchase
Comments: I got these in Cycleways in January 2013. They have been kept in excellent condition and were mainly used in racing last summer. Rarely used in wet weather (5-10 times max) and have been treated very well post-ride. I always used baby powder to dry the sweat so they smell relatively fresh also. Used Xpedo cleats are included which will work on Look Keo pedals. The cleats have 6deg of float. The boa dials still have plenty of life in them but I can pick up another set of dials for 5euro extra if necessary. Some cosmetic scratches on the FACT carbon soles but nothing major. Stiffness index rating of 8.5. No flex for me (I weigh 64.5kg). As per above, shoes are available post 17th June.
Price: 85 euro.


Sidi's with aerocover on right shoe (left hand side in pic)





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Without aero covers.

pprendeville

Price drop on the Sidi's to 200.

rothar_man

potentially interested if they fit, i m normally a 43
i would prefer to wait until they are back in the country to try them on before making an offer.

pprendeville

That's a nice dilemma you put me in. Thanks. I'll never get them for that price back home. I think i'll just hold onto them.