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XC/Gravel Pro review – a gravel shoe with Flex Zones, the Boa Fit System and that wow factor
by Patrick Bardelli
Sidi MTB Drako 2 SRS: my first impression of the high-tech cycling shoes
27.1.2022
Translation: Eva Francis
I need new cycling shoes, as my old ones are kind of worn out. Are Sidi’s MTB Drako 2 SRS any good? My first impression: absolutely.
My cycling shoes have been great so far – but they just don’t feel right any more and make me go crazy. Why? The Boa fit system seems to be worn out. I need to turn the little wheel every five minutes to adjust the fit and give my feet enough stability. Time to get new cycling shoes.
Sidi MTB Drako 2 SRS: high-tech for your feet
These shoes are packed with technology: from the carbon sole to the cushioned insole made of ergonomically shaped foam and the closure system. Sounds impressive. I've wanted to give these high-tech cycling shoes a go for a long time.
My first impression: twice Tecno-3 beats once Boa, but ...
So far, I've only tested the shoes on the bike trainer in my garage and have worn them for about eight hours. Therefore, this is more of a first impression than an actual review.
Nevertheless, I can already say one thing for sure: I prefer two Tecno-3 closures to one Boa and one Velcro closure. My feet are stable and I've never had to readjust the fit during a workout. So far, once I'd closed the shoes by turning both buttons as far as necessary, I could cycle for two hours and they offered great stability and fit throughout.
One slight concern
However, and here's a concern, handling the Boa closure on the Giro Rincon is easier. All you need to do is turn counter-clockwise to tighten the wire and pull the button upwards to loosen. That's it. The Tecno-3 version requires you to first turn the button clockwise until the shoe fits and then fold the closure down. To release, the two small latches need to be pressed, then the buckle can be lifted above the instep. Too complicated? Check out this video.
It also remains to be seen whether the two closures will still work after cycling over a muddy trail. I can imagine that dirt, stones and twigs get stuck in them and break the mechanism. We’ll see.
Patrick Bardelli
Senior Editor
Patrick.Bardelli@digitecgalaxus.chFrom radio journalist to product tester and storyteller, jogger to gravel bike novice and fitness enthusiast with barbells and dumbbells. I'm excited to see where the journey'll take me next.
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