Re: [CR] Italian Road Racing Shoes

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From: "Phil Brown" <philcycles@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Sun, 25 Oct 2009 08:02:35 -0800
To: Rendezvous Classic <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: Re: [CR] Italian Road Racing Shoes


On Oct 24, 2009, at 5:27 PM, Charles T. Young wrote:
> My far and away favorite shoe is the Sidi Titanium. Probably
> introduced somewhere around 1977 or 1978, they have titanium mounting
> plates for the cleats. I have two pairs in service (including my
> original pair) and a virtually unused pair in reserve.
>
> Detto Pietro shoes (mod unknown) are also very fine but on the narrow
> side for me.
>
>

I wore Dettos throughout the classic period and currently wear the afore mentioned Sidi Titaniums. I've got two pair, one mesh and one leather. I have a very nice pair of Rivats with an unfortunately hard to find dedicated cleat that I plan to be buried with. Phil Brown Pre-need planning in Oakland, Calif.