Sidi Dragon 4 Shoe MTB Blk 45

• Premium cycling shoes for trail riding and racing
• Carbon-reinforced nylon sole optimizes power transfer
• Aggressive lugs are replaceable after being worn out
• Microfiber upper wraps your foot in supple support
• Soft Instep 3 strap and Tecno 3 buckles for fine-tuned fit
• Adjustable heel retention prevents lifting under acceleration
• Sidi blends Italian craftsmanship with industry-leading tech
• Upper Material: synthetic microfiber
• Closure: [upper strap] Soft Instep 3 strap with Tecno 3 buckle, [lower foot] hook-and-loop strap
• Sole: SRS Carbon Composite
• Cleat Compatibility: 2-bolt mountain
• Recommended Use: mountain bike, cyclocross
• Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year

Few manufacturers are as synonymous with tradition as Sidi, so any time the venerable cobbler expands its line with a new model, we take notice. The men's Dragon 4 Shoes are one such example, and they fill out Sidi's menu, inhabiting the middle ground by combining elements of the Absalon-tier Drako and the recreational Cape Air models.

Instead of the tongue ventilation on the Drako or the all-over perforations of the Cape Air, the Dragon 4 features strategic mesh paneling to keep your foot cool. It also mimics the Drako by doing away with Sidi's traditional ratcheting buckle in favor of a pair of Tecno 3 wire buckles, but it further supplements the fit with a high-security hook-and-loop strap over the toe box. This enclosure system is outfitted with Sidi's Soft Instep 3 strap and adjustable heel retention device, which secure the heel and diffuse pressure to eliminate sloppy fit without unnecessary discomfort.

The shoes ride on Sidi's SRS Carbon Composite sole, a ny...