I took a risk on AliExpress cycling shoes...

This is my review of the Sidebike SV08 cycling shoes. I bought them from AliExpress. They are gold. They have carbon soles.

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[TraceVelo]

Loved the video, and thanks for the shout out!!! So yeah I freaking LOVE my sidebike shoes, still wear the same pair on every ride. I used to swear by fizik, but I wouldn't buy anything else now. Over 2 years in, the Atop laces are still flawless, and the shoes, although a little scuffed from a recent spill, are badically perfect. Anyway great work, deffo time for a Chinese carbon bike build next 😎

[cornelhughes]

Purchased Sidebike Cycling Shoes 3M Reflectiv Carbon Road Bike Shoes a year ago. In a short time the sides starting peeling. Seller says this is normal because that model cannot deal with any rubbing. A few months later of non use, the heels started to come off. Experience has taught me you are better off, when it comes to shoes, buying a brand name, mature model. Buying the older models tend to cost near the same as the Ali express options

[banditrider]

Hilarious delivery format, but doesn't detract from the facts of the product, a perfect combination .

[DilbertZsi]

As a fellow owner of some Specialized road shoes, how does the sizing compare? I.e. is a size 10 with Specialized a size 10 with Sidebike as well?

[madiantin]

Well that was delightful to watch. You can't go wrong with eye-bending gold shoes that fit and work great.
I'd just be nervous about purchasing the wrong size and being stuck with a pair of shoes I couldn't wear and $100 poorer.

[andrewreed]

enjoyable, a review that is informatice and presented in a funny and unusual way

[vtakala]

Ive been riding aliexpress carbon shoes for 2 years now. They are comfy, lightweight. No problems at all around 600-800 hours/year. Longest ride was 15 hours. I dont know what would have been benefit to go with more expensive shoes... 🙄

[GunnzTT]

i have 3 road cycling shoes and all from Aliexpress and all about $40 or less with zero issues, i'm thinking about buying this one. Great video

[stephencharles]

So my take-away from all this is that you have your shoes on for love-making ( at dial 11). Interesting approach. 😅

[tattooedyogi]

i'm curious how you found the actual sizing of these? I've measured my feet at 26cm (so that should put me in a 42 or 43) I don't have a wide foot but it's not skinny either. I"m hesitant to order as i can't seem to contact the shop owners on these for whatever reason. So id like to know your opinion?
For what it's worth i wear a US size 8.5 shoe or euro 42 generally.

[bikermousefrommarz]

Boardman Carbon Shoe. Same Spec. Cheaper and from UK. Thankfully also not bright Gold! Lol

[barneybrightbart]

Terrific review! And: eruditer than all get out. The land of Shakespeare continues to rule the empire.

[colinmassey]

Wouldn't ever risk buying shoes from the far east. Did buy recently and after trying the big shoe brands, Sidi, Mavic, Specialized, Lake etc - being ready to part with up to a max if £300 of my hard earned, but happened across a very interesting youtube comparison video. Off I went to Halfords and to my amazement, found the best and most comfortable cycling shoes that have ever been on my feet - I laughed heartily, as i passed over just £85 for a pair of Boardman carbon road shoes and still smile every time i put them on my feet 😆

[LawrenceMacMacster]

Tbh my 250$ sidi I purchased from a bike shop feel cheaper than the 84$ carbon ali shoes I got in june 😅

[MattGolt]

The intro sentence made me subscribe 😂

[daniels.]

"...my eye & ear holes are UP here ! ..."

[Nizz]

Well, to order shoes from abroad without trying this brand before is always a big risk not to have a luck with the size. Anyway, I think, shoes is not something I would try to save money on.

[CYBERBUNS]

OMFG your jokes are so bad and cringe worthy