Sidi
Men's Dominator 10 MTB Shoe

I get a pair of Dominators every 2�3 years, this is probably my 6th or 7th pair in the last 2 decades. My last (and best!) pair was a Dominator 7. So there have been some changes.

I was actually excited for the new boa buckles! I�m not a huge fan of either velcro or tension buckles as on previous models. Unfortunately they are not as good as boa systems by other manufacturers that I have used.

The boa dials are fiddly with bare hands, difficult-to-impossible to work with gloves, and forget about adjusting them while you ride. You have to flip up a little handle, which is tough to orient & activate by feel. On the plus side you can literally dial in the fit, and they are easy to release. I also worry about durability � if the little handle breaks off you won't be able to tighten them ever again.

About the fit�Sidis used to be a good shoe for duck feet like mine but they have changed their fit. These are narrower and longer than previous versions at the same size. There is a good half inch of empty space in the toe and they are tight across the ball of my foot. I get a terrible hot spot after about two hours. Other reviewers noted the wide fit but that is definitely not my experience, and suggests that maybe Sidi has some quality control issues. Very disappointing..

I think Sidi is repurposing the last version as the �Trace,��which hopefully retains the old fit. I could live with the boa buckles if the fit were the same as preview models

I bought these to replace my last pair of Dominators which served me well for 2 years until the pads on the sole wore to the point where the cleat was touching the sidewalk. They start to become very slippery when that happens. I wish they would make the pads replaceable like they do with their more expensive shoe. I am now throwing away a very useable shoe because of something the manufacturer could change. That is why I'm giving them 4 stars. In this green manufacturing environment this would be an easy upgrade to get way more wear out of these shoes. But they fit well. I got the exact size and am happy with the fit. As I said these are my second pair and I will buy them again when these wear out (which will be too soon). Get with it Sidi and make the pads replaceable!

Sidi Rules super comfortable, easy to walk in on or off road! Dual boa system is easy to use and lets you dial in your comfort! Also compatible with spin class bikes , when the weather gets too nasty to enjoy a ride outside

This is my 3rd pair of Sidis!!

I have been riding Sidi's for many years and still believe they are the best cycling shoe available, at least for my feet. Great fit and they last forever. This time I ordered the same size (46) as my other three pairs but this particular shoe seems to run a bit larger that my road shoes so I will probably have to get a smaller pair.

The Sidi fit and quality are great, as always. And a sale at Western made this a great deal. I only wish the Boa closure didn't require lifting a small lever in order to tighten the laces. It's awkward at best (especially while riding) and impossible with full finger gloves on. It would also be nice to have replaceable treads on the shoes like Sidi has on the toe.

Excellent revision of the best XC shoe. Fit is spot on, plenty of airflow and easily adjusted. Just a wish for future versions would be to place the Boa dial in the center instead of the side. This maybe the failure point for me living in the rocky northeast. I have had to replace buckles on past Dominators.

My 8th pair of Sidi shoes - 5th pair for MTB. The best pair for the $, IMHO. The Tecno 3 Boa system is the best, easy to adjust the fit, easy to exit the shoe. I use these for gravel & MTB riding. Once you go Sidi , it's a step down to settle for anything but Sidi.

One of the most comfortable bike shoes I ever worn, if not the most..

Fantastic shoe, super stiff and light weight.

I haven't put a lot of miles into these shoes yet, but I was pleasantly surprised that I ordered the correct size the first time. I wear a 10.5 street shoe and I ordered a 44.5 in this cycling shoe. The shoes also have adjustable lacings and straps to help them fit around the shape of my foot and avoid numbness on long rides. I'm currently wearing these shoes for road rides, but they'll be great for gravel and trail rides. The only bummer for me is that I paid full price and the shoes went on sale about one month later. Oh well!

First time using Sidi shoes. Came from a pair of 1997 Specialized Velcro w/ laces that actually still worked but I figured it was time. Did use Pearl Izumi high end pro MTB shoes for a season but the boa broke and they could not replace. Went with these in the gray version. Two items of note after 500 miles of hybrid/mountain...

The comfort with the standard insoles is lacking. I ponied up the extra $25 for the comfort inserts which makes them much better. Why not just make them comfortable out of the gate?

The boa comes loose for me whether I'm hybrid or mountain. Having to flip up the lever to tighten means I usually have to get off the bike.

Spent 20 years not buying Sidi shoes, despite all the great reviews and recommendations from friends, and finally did this year. You totally get what you pay for. Excellent quality, comfortable right out of the box. Boa system is super easy to use and you'll wonder how you lived without it. Perfect shoes for trails, gravel, or just when you want to clip-in but don't want to duckwalk in road shoes/pedals. Quick drying, look awesome. Great with thin socks or wool socks, the quick adjusting Boa system makes life easy. Stop waiting, don't waste 20 years not treating yourself.

Size 48. I wear US 13 in all my casual shoes from Merrell, New Balance, and Nike, and these Sidi's fit perfect.

Great shoe no break in. Comfortable from the start I would definitely buy these again.

I use the shoe with crank brothers ti pedals on a Felt VR2 endurance road bike. Double boas make shoe easy to tighten extra tight, and top boa disconnects from other side of shoe to make putting foot in easy. Don't like that boas have a flip up handle for tightening, and boas don't have shimano millimeter adjustment on the roll. Awkward that releasing the boa you have to squeeze sides of boa. End of the connecting strap on top/inside of shoe was rubbing on crank arm and needed a little trim/cleat adjustment to inside of shoe. Narrow tread on heel of shoe makes the shoe a little unstable on hard road. I would expect a little more refinement for the money, but overall a good shoe.

Love Sidi and this is probably my 5th pair. I upgraded from the Dominator 7 to the 10 specifically for the Boa closure system. It does a really good job of micro-adjustment and ensuring a proper fit. The problem is two-fold. It does not like getting dirty/gritty. The adjusters stick when trying to remove from even a dusty ride, much less if it gets wet/muddy. Also, the grit gets under the loop and causes the lace to frey. That said, Sidi warranty dept was on it! Sent me replacements without question.

After having tried half a dozen shoes, I found these. They fit perfectly and are very comfortable. I have narrow feet and these are snug without being too tight. I love the closures. They give me nearly infinite ways to adjust them as I like them. SIDI Has made another winner

The Dominator 10 is a great upgrade from my Dominator 5 Fit (2016). I really like the Boa system over the velcro. The sizing seems identical. The Dominator 5 lasted over 13,000 miles... looking forward to riding many miles on these!

I use the shoes primarly for Gravel and MTB rides. The shoes are reliably comforable regardless for how long your ride might be. They are quite durable regardless of conditions. I personnaly own four pair.

If you like the fit of Sidi road shoes, you'll probably be as disappointed as me with the Dominator 10 MTB shoes. The length is reliably the same as other Sidis, but they are extremely wide, and so much so that higher volume insoles are needed to achieve the same fit.

I love these shoes. I know these things can be personal preference, but these are great. The sizing is spot on.