Sidi Cape review
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This shoe has a 7% penalty on its user ratings because it has fewer than 50 ratings. It also has a 7% penalty on its expert reviews because it has fewer than 5 reviews. This is to avoid that shoes with few reviews unjustly receives high scores.
Learn moreVerdict from 2 experts & 16 users
Pros
- Protection from elements
- Efficient waterproofing
- Insulated shoe
- Excellent craftsmanship
- Premium materials
- Aesthetically pleasing
- Comfortable
- Adjustable fit
Cons
- Requires waterproof pants
- High-top design
67% say it's true to size.
Out of stock in all 55 shops
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Who should buy the Sidi Frost Gore
The Sidi Frost Gore is a waterproof cycling shoe best recommended for:
- mountain biking and cyclocross during the winter days
- cyclists who are looking for a rough and tumble winter kicks with a little bit of gravel road versatility
Reliable protection from winter elements
The Italian-made Sidi Hydro Gore is a well-made winter boot that provides a perfect fit, which the Sidi brand is quite known for.
The Sidi Frost Gore is a lightweight, ankle-height mountain bike shoe. It provides cyclists with reliable protection from the winter elements.
Frost Gore offers stability and waterproofing
With a lightweight Microfibra Microtech upper, this waterproof shoe offers stability, comfort, and elemental resistance, without adding unnecessary weight or sacrificing performance.
Sidi uses the Gore's iconic Gore-Tex membrane to keep the water out while allowing the flow of the steamy water vapor out.
Inefficiency to keep the feet dry
Although this shoe is nicely made and comfortable, this may not be the Italian company's finest moment as it fails to keep the feet dry.
It also requires waterproof pants. A few commenters gripe that water trickling down their legs enters the shoe. This could be remedied by wearing long waterproof cycling pants.
Takes time to get used to the high-top design
A couple of cyclists who are used to low-cut bike shoes found that it took a few rides for them to get used to the Frost Gore's high-top design.
But the Techno-3 closure of the shoe is pretty consistent when it comes to its reliability and adjustability. The fully replaceable cable-dial construction permits for on-the-fly adjustments to get a better-personalized fit.
Offers protection from elements
Majority of the reviewers rave about the Sidi Frost Gore's efficient waterproofing and insulation capabilities.
Aesthetically pleasing
Plenty of owners praises the shoe's excellent craftsmanship and premium materials. And when it comes to its design, according to several consumers, this winter bike shoe is aesthetically pleasing.
But like most winter bike shoes, water could come in from the top, and cold could creep in when the temperature reaches a certain low. To prevent these, wearing a toe cover and waterproof cycling pants are recommended.
Sidi Frost Gore is great for long rides
The Frost Gore is ideal for long rides, say a number of wearers. With the shoe's closure mechanism, it is easier for cyclists to do an on-the-go fine-tuning, which a few users appreciate.
This Sidi cycling shoe is compatible with 2-bolt MTB-style cleats and pedals.