* Price reduced 10/14 , this is the lowest I'll sell shoes for *
* I do not accept returns based on size indifferences, *Didn't like it* , or found a better price reasons. I've triple checked the description/photos , and everything is accurate.
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Offered: one pair of pre-owned , Sidi Kaos Carbon road shoes (upper middle level shoe, more features then a Genius 5 level shoe) , size 44 Euro (very close to a US 10 medium width size) as a size 43.5 is considered a size 9.5, and a size 44.5 is closer to a size 10 to 10.25-US , so this pair is between those two sizes. The black size print number "44" has rubbed off of the tongues, bottoms of soles only say whole sizes so that says a "44", Color combo is a white /orange (orangcycle ) Vernice ( there are small all hole vents on sides and top-front). Pedal cleat compatible 3-bolt mount for LOOK, Time, Shimano SL pedals). Perfect for Spring thru Fall riding. Great upper buckles and a nice stiff Carbon sole Made in Italy
Condition wise, I'd say these shoes are cosmetically in very-good+ condition, and functionally they are excellent. The main condition mark against these shoes is the toe tip wear on both shoes ( see pictures #8 - 9 ), it's the top layer of Vernice that's rubbed /marked. The carbon sole at the toe-tip front area is also scuffed, due to pushing off while riding. Inner heel fabric is dirty /soiled ( pictures show it pretty well) , even after a 2-cycle hand wash they got cleaner , so I doubt they'll get any cleaner then what you see. Replaceable rubber heel pads have recently been replaced so they're new, and carbon soles on both shoes have light scratches/ scuffing from mounting pedals ( no deep scratches or cracks on the soles, nothing that would compromise the sole integrity). No through cuts/ rips, or gashes in the uppers. All buckles function fine, as they should. Cleat threads have been re-greased, and good to go. Shoes fully functional, all buckles work fine. Shoes come with stock blue Sidi insoles. Please see pictures. Retailed for around $300
The shoes have been hand washed delicately, and detailed with a very soft tooth-brush, and set out to naturally air dry in a cool/shaded area. I personally do not detect any "smells" from these shoes, however please preface this with the fact that the owner is buying a used pair of shoes (so they will not smell 100% like when they were new).
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Condition rating scale:
*New: never used
*Like new: used on 1-2 rides, cosmetically and functionally perfectly fine, close to new but not quite.
*Excellent: used, no major condition marks (i.e. no cuts in the fabric) and fully functional (no missing parts), possibly 1-2 minor condition marks, not quite like new.
*Very Good: used, a few minor cosmetic condition marks (i.e. scrapes/scratches on bottom of sole, toe and side of shoe are has minor rubs/scuffing), however condition marks do not affect functionality of the shoes to be tools for your feet, fully functional otherwise. Tons of life left in them, but not perfect cosmetically
*Good: used, a step down from a very-good condition shoe, in that there may be one major condition mark, and several cosmetic condition marks (i.e. worn sole from walking/general riding, scrapes/scuffing of the outer shoe material, cosmetic small details that are imperfections caused by usage and/or came from the shoe factory that way, etc), however shoes are fully functional in every way. Lots of life left in the shoes, but not perfect cosmetically.
*Fair : well used and they show it cosmetically, higher usage of wear to the soles, possibly one rip of the fabric on the interior and/or exterior. Usually 1+ major condition marks ( rip(s) / cut(s) on the uppers). Several cosmetic condition marks. Otherwise, shoes are still functional to be used.
*Poor: : very well used, several condition marks (mainly at least one tear/rip in the outer and inner fabric of the shoe), and possibly not functional to some degree (a buckle and/or strap missing, heal pad missing, etc). Shoes need to be overhauled with 1+ new/used parts to make them functional again.
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*Side note: white shoes tend to exhibit wear (mainly cosmetic condition wear) at a higher rate then other colors. Depending upon the shoe, if there is white plastics used it will eventually slightly yellow (and possibly get darker in yellow color), no matter if you ride in the rain, or if it is a fair weather riding shoe (the sun does chemically change the composition / pigment of the plastics (certain grade of plastic this will affect, but not all plastics), and accelerates the color pigment of white/clear plastic by turning it yellow. This goes for all manufactures, Sidi, Shimano, Specialized, Diadora, etc. Please be aware of that before bidding, and for future long term care of your shoes.
**Side Info: Well taken care of cycling shoes can/ do last 5+ years (in some cases, road shoes 10+ years), unlike street shoes. Take care of your shoes, and your shoes will take care of your feet. A properly fit cycling shoe is the #1 best performance move that you can make on your body for three main reasons : 1. The right shoe will help lesson the effects of the foot/pedal contact pressure point (hot spot, fatigue) on the bike while riding. The proper sized/fit shoe will increase your comfort factor while riding. 2. Given the above #1 , your foot heath will increase = your health is your wealth. 3. In regards to energy transmission while pedaling, a great shoe will increase ones wattage /power transmission to the pedals, thus your efficiency on the bike will increase. Find the right shoe / pedal combination, and you'll majorly step up your game on the bicycle.Sizing information: See my last photo for Sidi shoe size chart. Also, you can go by your local bike shop that sells Sidi's, and try on the same model in this size to double make sure this is the right size for you):
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