The shoe that offers the best for everyone. Whether racing or a casual ride, the Sidi Genius 10 is simply the best platform for a great day in the saddle. Built on over 60 years of experience in manufacturing cycling shoes, Genius is designed on a carbon composite sole that offers the perfect combination of strength and comfort, while the Microtech upper adapts to the shape of the foot for superior comfort. -The Soft Instep Closure System is a wide, anatomically curved strap combined with a soft, thermo-formed EVA pad that distributes pressure evenly over the instep area -The Soft Instep Closure System is adjustable from both sides, to perfectly center the EVA pad over a high or low instep -Sidi's Tecno-3 System closure dials in fit along the entire length of the shoe, adapting the upper to the shape of the foot for a customized fit -Improved proprietary Sidi wire material is non-binding for intuitive and effortless on-the-fly adjustments -Like most Sidi small parts, the Tecno-3 system is serviceable and replaceable -The newly designed integrated heel cup is lightweight and reinforced to avoid deformations during prolonged strenuous use -The Carbon Composite Sole 20 is composed of nylon and injected carbon fiber. The result is a light and rigid sole that is impervious to humidity -The central part of the sole is graduated with a millimetric scale to facilitate accurate and repeatable cleat set-up -For walkability, Sidi cycling shoes include a user replaceable polyurethane heel pad