Sidi teamed up with L’Eroica to create the Tenacia, a classic road biking shoe made with modern materials for fans of vintage cycling. A classy but low-maintenance synthetic construction for good looks in any conditions. A flat rubber sole that will stick to any style of flat pedals. And key reinforcements that mesh well with traditional metal toe clips & straps, and will keep the shoes looking good for years to come.
Sidi calls the shoes a smooth blend of tradition and innovation, so you can ride your retro bike in comfort and good looks…
Sidi x L’Eroica Tenacia retro modern cycling shoes
The Sidi Tenacia shoes are inspired by the style of shoes road racers last wore in the 1970s.
Their name meaning tenacity in Italian, is a callout to the strength of will and determination it took to race the steel bikes of yesteryear in all weather conditions, over a mix of smooth tarmac and dusty white gravel roads, and all with skinny tires and huge gearing that we wouldn’t dare to ride today. Well, except for at L’Eroica. That’s when otherwise sane modern cyclists break out those vintage bikes and pedal that old-school tech over the beautiful white gravel roads and rolling hills that have made Sienna famous among road cyclists.
But while the Tenacia exude old-school cool style too, Sidi makes them with a modern synthetic upper for easy care and improved durability. Plus, they give the shoes a simple rubber sole that mimics leather sole looks, but delivers more versatile grip on- and off-the-bike.
Tech details
- supple, hand-stitched 1.5mm thick synthetic microfiber
- embroidered 1974 Sidi logo
- perforated tongue for breathability with embroidered L-Eroica logo
- classic lace-up closure
- reinforced toe-cap & red contrast stripe with metal rivets to protect against wear from traditional toe-clips & straps
- reinforced heel scuff guards and padded opening around the ankle
- natural-colored rubber sole for good pedal grip and walkability
- whole EU sizes 38-46
Sidi Tenacia cycling shoes – Pricing & availability at L’Eroica
The new Sidi x L’Eroica Tenacia classic cycling shoes sell for 189€, and then come only in this classic black with its red contrast band.
They are available now direct from Sidi. Or you can pick up a pair in person on-site in Italy this weekend at L’Eroica in Gaiole in Chianti during the retro classic event, where they’ve been designed to shine.
