{"id":1988266,"date":"2026-06-13T08:05:14","date_gmt":"2026-06-13T05:05:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1988266"},"modified":"2026-06-13T08:05:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-13T05:05:14","slug":"three-prototypes-and-a-win-in-odd-shoes-isaac-del-toro-has-been-experimenting-for-months-as-sidi-looks-set-to-join-the-lace-up-trend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1988266","title":{"rendered":"Three prototypes and a win in odd shoes \u2013 Isaac del Toro has been experimenting for months as Sidi looks set to join the lace-up trend"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nNHKtL5caxHEDuqktExWHW-2560-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 1 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-4 h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">1<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    More unreleased bikes than ever before in tech rehearsal for the Tour de France \u2013 Mega Dauphin\u00e9 tech gallery\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 2 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n4TGuCAYxuqyVmASX5k73a-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n4TGuCAYxuqyVmASX5k73a-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-[18px] h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">2<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    TotalEnergies showed us a prototype Cube aero bike, didn&#8217;t tell us a thing about it, and then took it away again &#8211; 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Del Toro has been racing in them since at least last year.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-46b7170e-fb17-48ce-a2e5-b2f9ddb56e2f-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Whilst Sidi offers several lace-up options, it doesn\u2019t officially sell a lace-up pro-level road shoe.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand inline-flex items-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] block h-[18px] w-auto shrink-0 brightness-0 invert\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aspect-video w-full min-h-[200px] lg:min-h-[330px] relative overflow-hidden bg-black\" data-jwp-carousel-container>\n<div class=\"absolute inset-0 size-full items-center justify-center bg-white\" data-jwp-carousel-fallback><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] max-h-12 w-auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Del Toro and Sidi announced a partnership in March last year, and it seems likely that both parties have been collaborating on a new product.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Once we started going back over various race images, it seems Del Toro has ridden in various shoes with three different lacing systems over the past several months, and even raced and won at Tirreno Adriatico with odd shoes on.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8As8qWfDmbmaJoHitTr94Y-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8As8qWfDmbmaJoHitTr94Y-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;It doesn\u2019t look very good but it pays off&#8217; 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Brand founder Dino Signori passed away aged 90 in March this year.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Not all pro cyclists have exclusive cycling shoe deals; generally it seems to be something reserved for the sport&#8217;s bigger stars.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-XfxS4WiYJg9QT6P7XZmLxT\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-XfxS4WiYJg9QT6P7XZmLxT slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">One such example of a pro shoe deal is Remco Evenepoel\u2019s S-Works Torch Remco model, which arrived around this time last year ahead of the Tour de France and was said to have come at Evenepoel&#8217;s specific request for a lightweight climbing shoe.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Tour de France isn&#8217;t far away, and as the pinnacle of the cycling year, it&#8217;s always a prime time for brands to release new equipment. We recently spotted several new bikes at the renamed Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes this year, which Del Toro himself is competing in.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em>Cyclingnews<\/em> has reached out to Sidi for more information on the shoes.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c4G53gaqNZ5TK58JCwjNv9-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c4G53gaqNZ5TK58JCwjNv9-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">A third WorldTour stage race victory in 2026 for Isaac del Toro? Analysing the Itzulia Basque Country contenders<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">More unreleased bikes than ever before in tech rehearsal for the Tour de France \u2013 Mega Dauphin\u00e9 tech gallery<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SH4e5exmMerA64xxmwA8KH-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SH4e5exmMerA64xxmwA8KH-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Isaac del Toro abandons Itzulia Basque Country with muscle tear from crash early on stage 3<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-31a09887-c21a-45fa-afc4-75a2a5a9c411\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6ALaewr39mVNAogoZSzD8G-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6ALaewr39mVNAogoZSzD8G-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6ALaewr39mVNAogoZSzD8G-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6ALaewr39mVNAogoZSzD8G-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6ALaewr39mVNAogoZSzD8G-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6ALaewr39mVNAogoZSzD8G-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Del Toro has regularly ridden in the Sidi Shot 3 shoes, as he did at last year&#8217;s Giro <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Dario Belingheri\u00a0\/\u00a0Staff)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"what-shoes-is-del-toro-wearing-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">What shoes is Del Toro wearing? <\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-af047b07-4af5-4c0d-a7b9-ad8271fd81ed\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Del Toro raced in Nimbl shoes until he switched to Sidi last year, and for the most part we have seen him racing in the brand&#8217;s Shot 3 shoes, which feature a two-dial closure system and a carbon sole or \u2018chassis\u2019, in the brand&#8217;s words, which extends up around the heel, making them quite easy to spot.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In a lot of races Del Toro has ridden this year, he has regularly used a lace-up Sidi model that appears to have a very similar sole to the Shot 3; could this be a lace-up version of the same model?<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Lace-up shoes are generally considered to offer an aerodynamic advantage over a shoe with closure dials, which sit more prominently on the face of the shoe. The likes of Tadej Poga\u010dar, Remco Evenepoel and Jonas Vingegaard all race in lace-up shoes from DMT, Specialized and Nimbl. Riders also use dedicated dial covers over the middle of their shoes now to smooth airflow.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-bd1225ae-1efe-468f-bff5-e6f1a6dea13f\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wLA2Ns3yumEbPRXWhRbcJY-682-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wLA2Ns3yumEbPRXWhRbcJY-682-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wLA2Ns3yumEbPRXWhRbcJY-682-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wLA2Ns3yumEbPRXWhRbcJY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wLA2Ns3yumEbPRXWhRbcJY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wLA2Ns3yumEbPRXWhRbcJY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">These are the shoes del Toro was using in October last year at Tre Valli Varesine <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tim de Waele\u00a0\/\u00a0Staff)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-798ace59-df8b-4421-9092-49635fb98835\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">As far back as late 2025, Del Toro could be seen using a lace-up model with five eyelets on either side of the shoe&#8217;s quite tall tongue, as well as a black lace toggle or holder.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Whilst the shoes carried Sidi logos, the system looked a little more prototype than a full production version, with a black toggle at the top of the foot being used to cinch the thin-looking lace down. It&#8217;s a similar-looking system to the Rapha Pro Team Lace-up shoe.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-7d3f2cec-960f-42d0-a0c1-1c6a7a8dafc2\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7mEK5wUsbKW4hQC6zeshd3-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7mEK5wUsbKW4hQC6zeshd3-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7mEK5wUsbKW4hQC6zeshd3-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7mEK5wUsbKW4hQC6zeshd3-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7mEK5wUsbKW4hQC6zeshd3-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7mEK5wUsbKW4hQC6zeshd3-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Was Del Toro doing a head to head comparison at Tirreno? <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tim de Waele\u00a0\/\u00a0Staff)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-d7a8e1e8-0fe0-431e-b6eb-144d8f40955b\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Later versions of the shoes that have been used this year have seven eyelets and a white toggle. Suggesting different variants of the shoe have been tried and tested.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">After doing some digging, we also noticed Del Toro lined up for Stage 6 of Tirreno Adriatico with odd shoes on.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Mexican star wore a Shot 3 on his left foot, and one of the unknown shoes on his right, actually crossing the line to claim victory that day wearing the odd shoes. Perhaps he was carrying out something of a head-to-head comparison between the two models.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Jasper Philipsen also won <u>Nokere Koerse<\/u> in March wearing odd shoes; his shoe change came mid-race, however, after crash damage forced him to change into an unreleased Shimano model.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a35c1b4c-ae84-4f61-807c-80ee5bd27057\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q3v7ED7x4RWggV3juKdp9H-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q3v7ED7x4RWggV3juKdp9H-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q3v7ED7x4RWggV3juKdp9H-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q3v7ED7x4RWggV3juKdp9H-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q3v7ED7x4RWggV3juKdp9H-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q3v7ED7x4RWggV3juKdp9H-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Here&#8217;s the newer seven-eyelet per side all white version of the shoes from Tirreno back in March <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tim de Waele\u00a0\/\u00a0Staff)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-db9f7165-a89f-4b35-88e7-290b9feae1cf\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/u5RWRSCPmHNFyDuVvHpAQ9-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/u5RWRSCPmHNFyDuVvHpAQ9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/u5RWRSCPmHNFyDuVvHpAQ9-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/u5RWRSCPmHNFyDuVvHpAQ9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/u5RWRSCPmHNFyDuVvHpAQ9-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/u5RWRSCPmHNFyDuVvHpAQ9-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Here&#8217;s the latest, slicker-looking version Del Toro is using at the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes this month. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Dario Belingheri\u00a0\/\u00a0Staff)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-b366ac17-1c86-413e-bdc0-2a147d4f37a5\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Del Toro is racing at theTour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes (previously the Dauphin\u00e9) this month and is riding in what seems to be a third and far more polished version of the shoes.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The eyelet layout appears to have changed again, with fewer being used, and what looks like a front lace and\/or toggle cover flap or patch is in place at the front of the shoe.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">This looks far neater than some of the previous shoes, particularly the pair with a black toggle from back last year. This pair look closer to a finished article, and we will keep an eye out for them at the Tour de France next month.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The shoes now look a lot cleaner, and whilst we don&#8217;t have any information or a launch date yet, you can&#8217;t say they haven&#8217;t been tested in competition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block mb-5\" id=\"articleTag\" data-component-name=\"PostArticleLinks\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"post-article-links\">\n<div class=\"border-b border-b-black border-solid py-2.5 text-black font-bold uppercase\">TOPICS<\/div>\n<nav class=\"py-2.5 flex gap-2.5 flex-wrap\" data-analytics-id=\"article-tag\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-tag\">\n<p>Tech<\/p>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-XfxS4WiYJg9QT6P7XZmLxT\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-XfxS4WiYJg9QT6P7XZmLxT slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-hydrate=\"true\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"author__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bSWChr43p3UDAcHy2LdQNE-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bSWChr43p3UDAcHy2LdQNE.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bSWChr43p3UDAcHy2LdQNE.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bSWChr43p3UDAcHy2LdQNE.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">Tom Wieckowski<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__social\">\n<nav class=\"button-social-group author__social-buttons\" aria-labelledby=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">\n<div id=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">Social Links Navigation<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">Tech writer<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Tom joined the Cyclingnews team in late 2022 as a tech writer. 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He&#8217;s also covered various launches from brands such as Pinarello, Ridley, Specialized and more, tackled the Roubaix Challenge sportive aboard his own rim-brake Cannondale SuperSix Evo, tested over 20 aero helmets in the wind tunnel, and has created helpful in-depth buying advice relating to countless categories from torque wrenches to winter clothing.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6 mx-4 lg:mx-0\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-lg\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-sm\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 sm:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8As8qWfDmbmaJoHitTr94Y-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8As8qWfDmbmaJoHitTr94Y-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8As8qWfDmbmaJoHitTr94Y-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8As8qWfDmbmaJoHitTr94Y-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8As8qWfDmbmaJoHitTr94Y-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; 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Shoes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Rapha Pro Team Long Sleeve Shadow Jersey review: Rapha&#8217;s latest foul-weather jersey is something of a mishit<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hNoUfmTVKo5T4UssAZL2TJ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hNoUfmTVKo5T4UssAZL2TJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hNoUfmTVKo5T4UssAZL2TJ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hNoUfmTVKo5T4UssAZL2TJ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hNoUfmTVKo5T4UssAZL2TJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Clothing &amp; 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Del Toro has been racing in them since at least last year.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-46b7170e-fb17-48ce-a2e5-b2f9ddb56e2f-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Whilst Sidi offers several lace-up options, it doesn\u2019t officially sell a lace-up pro-level road shoe.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand inline-flex items-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] block h-[18px] w-auto shrink-0 brightness-0 invert\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aspect-video w-full min-h-[200px] lg:min-h-[330px] relative overflow-hidden bg-black\" data-jwp-carousel-container>\n<div class=\"absolute inset-0 size-full items-center justify-center bg-white\" data-jwp-carousel-fallback><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] max-h-12 w-auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Del Toro and Sidi announced a partnership in March last year, and it seems likely that both parties have been collaborating on a new product.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Once we started going back over various race images, it seems Del Toro has ridden in various shoes with three different lacing systems over the past several months, and even raced and won at Tirreno Adriatico with odd shoes on.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8As8qWfDmbmaJoHitTr94Y-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8As8qWfDmbmaJoHitTr94Y-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;It doesn\u2019t look very good but it pays off&#8217; \u2013\u00a0Jasper Philipsen wins a Classic wearing odd shoes, and one is unreleased<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tJynexLockxFavu7K46Lgi-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tJynexLockxFavu7K46Lgi-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;I want to learn how to win as fast as I can&#8217; &#8211; Isaac del Toro follows in Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s footsteps with Tirreno-Adriatico victory<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/caPbiJphind8pLUdiWvkxV-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/caPbiJphind8pLUdiWvkxV-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Prototype Dura-Ace, unreleased components, crazy double valves and hacked drivetrains: Mega Paris-Roubaix men&#8217;s tech gallery<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Italian brand Sidi is a famous name in the cycling world, with a great many riders using the brand&#8217;s products over the years. Brand founder Dino Signori passed away aged 90 in March this year.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Not all pro cyclists have exclusive cycling shoe deals; generally it seems to be something reserved for the sport&#8217;s bigger stars.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-XfxS4WiYJg9QT6P7XZmLxT\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-XfxS4WiYJg9QT6P7XZmLxT slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">One such example of a pro shoe deal is Remco Evenepoel\u2019s S-Works Torch Remco model, which arrived around this time last year ahead of the Tour de France and was said to have come at Evenepoel&#8217;s specific request for a lightweight climbing shoe.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Tour de France isn&#8217;t far away, and as the pinnacle of the cycling year, it&#8217;s always a prime time for brands to release new equipment. We recently spotted several new bikes at the renamed Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes this year, which Del Toro himself is competing in.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em>Cyclingnews<\/em> has reached out to Sidi for more information on the shoes.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c4G53gaqNZ5TK58JCwjNv9-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c4G53gaqNZ5TK58JCwjNv9-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">A third WorldTour stage race victory in 2026 for Isaac del Toro? Analysing the Itzulia Basque Country contenders<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">More unreleased bikes than ever before in tech rehearsal for the Tour de France \u2013 Mega Dauphin\u00e9 tech gallery<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SH4e5exmMerA64xxmwA8KH-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SH4e5exmMerA64xxmwA8KH-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Isaac del Toro abandons Itzulia Basque Country with muscle tear from crash early on stage 3<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-31a09887-c21a-45fa-afc4-75a2a5a9c411\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6ALaewr39mVNAogoZSzD8G-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6ALaewr39mVNAogoZSzD8G-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6ALaewr39mVNAogoZSzD8G-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6ALaewr39mVNAogoZSzD8G-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6ALaewr39mVNAogoZSzD8G-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6ALaewr39mVNAogoZSzD8G-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Del Toro has regularly ridden in the Sidi Shot 3 shoes, as he did at last year&#8217;s Giro <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Dario Belingheri\u00a0\/\u00a0Staff)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"what-shoes-is-del-toro-wearing-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">What shoes is Del Toro wearing? <\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-af047b07-4af5-4c0d-a7b9-ad8271fd81ed\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Del Toro raced in Nimbl shoes until he switched to Sidi last year, and for the most part we have seen him racing in the brand&#8217;s Shot 3 shoes, which feature a two-dial closure system and a carbon sole or \u2018chassis\u2019, in the brand&#8217;s words, which extends up around the heel, making them quite easy to spot.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In a lot of races Del Toro has ridden this year, he has regularly used a lace-up Sidi model that appears to have a very similar sole to the Shot 3; could this be a lace-up version of the same model?<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Lace-up shoes are generally considered to offer an aerodynamic advantage over a shoe with closure dials, which sit more prominently on the face of the shoe. The likes of Tadej Poga\u010dar, Remco Evenepoel and Jonas Vingegaard all race in lace-up shoes from DMT, Specialized and Nimbl. Riders also use dedicated dial covers over the middle of their shoes now to smooth airflow.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-bd1225ae-1efe-468f-bff5-e6f1a6dea13f\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wLA2Ns3yumEbPRXWhRbcJY-682-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wLA2Ns3yumEbPRXWhRbcJY-682-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wLA2Ns3yumEbPRXWhRbcJY-682-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wLA2Ns3yumEbPRXWhRbcJY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wLA2Ns3yumEbPRXWhRbcJY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wLA2Ns3yumEbPRXWhRbcJY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">These are the shoes del Toro was using in October last year at Tre Valli Varesine <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tim de Waele\u00a0\/\u00a0Staff)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-798ace59-df8b-4421-9092-49635fb98835\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">As far back as late 2025, Del Toro could be seen using a lace-up model with five eyelets on either side of the shoe&#8217;s quite tall tongue, as well as a black lace toggle or holder.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Whilst the shoes carried Sidi logos, the system looked a little more prototype than a full production version, with a black toggle at the top of the foot being used to cinch the thin-looking lace down. It&#8217;s a similar-looking system to the Rapha Pro Team Lace-up shoe.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-7d3f2cec-960f-42d0-a0c1-1c6a7a8dafc2\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7mEK5wUsbKW4hQC6zeshd3-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7mEK5wUsbKW4hQC6zeshd3-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7mEK5wUsbKW4hQC6zeshd3-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7mEK5wUsbKW4hQC6zeshd3-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7mEK5wUsbKW4hQC6zeshd3-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7mEK5wUsbKW4hQC6zeshd3-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Was Del Toro doing a head to head comparison at Tirreno? <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tim de Waele\u00a0\/\u00a0Staff)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-d7a8e1e8-0fe0-431e-b6eb-144d8f40955b\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Later versions of the shoes that have been used this year have seven eyelets and a white toggle. Suggesting different variants of the shoe have been tried and tested.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">After doing some digging, we also noticed Del Toro lined up for Stage 6 of Tirreno Adriatico with odd shoes on.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Mexican star wore a Shot 3 on his left foot, and one of the unknown shoes on his right, actually crossing the line to claim victory that day wearing the odd shoes. Perhaps he was carrying out something of a head-to-head comparison between the two models.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Jasper Philipsen also won <u>Nokere Koerse<\/u> in March wearing odd shoes; his shoe change came mid-race, however, after crash damage forced him to change into an unreleased Shimano model.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a35c1b4c-ae84-4f61-807c-80ee5bd27057\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q3v7ED7x4RWggV3juKdp9H-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q3v7ED7x4RWggV3juKdp9H-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q3v7ED7x4RWggV3juKdp9H-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q3v7ED7x4RWggV3juKdp9H-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q3v7ED7x4RWggV3juKdp9H-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q3v7ED7x4RWggV3juKdp9H-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Here&#8217;s the newer seven-eyelet per side all white version of the shoes from Tirreno back in March <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tim de Waele\u00a0\/\u00a0Staff)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-db9f7165-a89f-4b35-88e7-290b9feae1cf\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/u5RWRSCPmHNFyDuVvHpAQ9-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/u5RWRSCPmHNFyDuVvHpAQ9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/u5RWRSCPmHNFyDuVvHpAQ9-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/u5RWRSCPmHNFyDuVvHpAQ9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/u5RWRSCPmHNFyDuVvHpAQ9-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/u5RWRSCPmHNFyDuVvHpAQ9-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Here&#8217;s the latest, slicker-looking version Del Toro is using at the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes this month. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Dario Belingheri\u00a0\/\u00a0Staff)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-b366ac17-1c86-413e-bdc0-2a147d4f37a5\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Del Toro is racing at theTour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes (previously the Dauphin\u00e9) this month and is riding in what seems to be a third and far more polished version of the shoes.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The eyelet layout appears to have changed again, with fewer being used, and what looks like a front lace and\/or toggle cover flap or patch is in place at the front of the shoe.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">This looks far neater than some of the previous shoes, particularly the pair with a black toggle from back last year. This pair look closer to a finished article, and we will keep an eye out for them at the Tour de France next month.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The shoes now look a lot cleaner, and whilst we don&#8217;t have any information or a launch date yet, you can&#8217;t say they haven&#8217;t been tested in competition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block mb-5\" id=\"articleTag\" data-component-name=\"PostArticleLinks\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"post-article-links\">\n<div class=\"border-b border-b-black border-solid py-2.5 text-black font-bold uppercase\">TOPICS<\/div>\n<nav class=\"py-2.5 flex gap-2.5 flex-wrap\" data-analytics-id=\"article-tag\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-tag\">\n<p>Tech<\/p>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-XfxS4WiYJg9QT6P7XZmLxT\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-XfxS4WiYJg9QT6P7XZmLxT slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-hydrate=\"true\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"author__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bSWChr43p3UDAcHy2LdQNE-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bSWChr43p3UDAcHy2LdQNE.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bSWChr43p3UDAcHy2LdQNE.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bSWChr43p3UDAcHy2LdQNE.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">Tom Wieckowski<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__social\">\n<nav class=\"button-social-group author__social-buttons\" aria-labelledby=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">\n<div id=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">Social Links Navigation<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">Tech writer<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Tom joined the Cyclingnews team in late 2022 as a tech writer. 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Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I want to learn how to win as fast as I can&#8217; &#8211; Isaac del Toro follows in Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s footsteps with Tirreno-Adriatico victory<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/caPbiJphind8pLUdiWvkxV-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/caPbiJphind8pLUdiWvkxV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/caPbiJphind8pLUdiWvkxV-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/caPbiJphind8pLUdiWvkxV-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/caPbiJphind8pLUdiWvkxV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Prototype Dura-Ace, unreleased components, crazy double valves and hacked drivetrains: Mega Paris-Roubaix men&#8217;s tech gallery<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c4G53gaqNZ5TK58JCwjNv9-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c4G53gaqNZ5TK58JCwjNv9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c4G53gaqNZ5TK58JCwjNv9-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c4G53gaqNZ5TK58JCwjNv9-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c4G53gaqNZ5TK58JCwjNv9-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">A third WorldTour stage race victory in 2026 for Isaac del Toro? 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Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">More unreleased bikes than ever before in tech rehearsal for the Tour de France \u2013 Mega Dauphin\u00e9 tech gallery<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SH4e5exmMerA64xxmwA8KH-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SH4e5exmMerA64xxmwA8KH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SH4e5exmMerA64xxmwA8KH-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SH4e5exmMerA64xxmwA8KH-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SH4e5exmMerA64xxmwA8KH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Isaac del Toro abandons Itzulia Basque Country with muscle tear from crash early on stage 3<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Clothing &amp; Shoes<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TZiQ9it95UqkfQ3S6oEQa4-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TZiQ9it95UqkfQ3S6oEQa4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TZiQ9it95UqkfQ3S6oEQa4-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TZiQ9it95UqkfQ3S6oEQa4-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TZiQ9it95UqkfQ3S6oEQa4-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Clothing &amp; Shoes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Lorenzo Milesi races Giro d&#8217;Italia stage 10 time trial in an ice vest after forgetting to remove it<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gcNKqHHKT22iRGqBRA7nbN-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gcNKqHHKT22iRGqBRA7nbN-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gcNKqHHKT22iRGqBRA7nbN-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gcNKqHHKT22iRGqBRA7nbN-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gcNKqHHKT22iRGqBRA7nbN-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Clothing &amp; 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Shoes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">EF development rider testing aero triathlon shoes in a one-day race, and yes, they are legal<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zjtyV8akcFfGjG5DCw4TE-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zjtyV8akcFfGjG5DCw4TE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zjtyV8akcFfGjG5DCw4TE-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zjtyV8akcFfGjG5DCw4TE-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zjtyV8akcFfGjG5DCw4TE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Clothing &amp; Shoes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Rapha Pro Team Long Sleeve Shadow Jersey review: Rapha&#8217;s latest foul-weather jersey is something of a mishit<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hNoUfmTVKo5T4UssAZL2TJ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hNoUfmTVKo5T4UssAZL2TJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hNoUfmTVKo5T4UssAZL2TJ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hNoUfmTVKo5T4UssAZL2TJ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hNoUfmTVKo5T4UssAZL2TJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Clothing &amp; Shoes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Northwave Celsius XT Arctic GTX review: A stylish, fresh take on winter shoe design <\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in News<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oKcvufWwQjPJuei54zuUhg-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oKcvufWwQjPJuei54zuUhg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oKcvufWwQjPJuei54zuUhg-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oKcvufWwQjPJuei54zuUhg-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oKcvufWwQjPJuei54zuUhg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Movistar Team&#8217;s future up in the air? 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Del Toro has been racing in them since at least last year.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-46b7170e-fb17-48ce-a2e5-b2f9ddb56e2f-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Whilst Sidi offers several lace-up options, it doesn\u2019t officially sell a lace-up pro-level road shoe.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand inline-flex items-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] block h-[18px] w-auto shrink-0 brightness-0 invert\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aspect-video w-full min-h-[200px] lg:min-h-[330px] relative overflow-hidden bg-black\" data-jwp-carousel-container>\n<div class=\"absolute inset-0 size-full items-center justify-center bg-white\" data-jwp-carousel-fallback><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] max-h-12 w-auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Del Toro and Sidi announced a partnership in March last year, and it seems likely that both parties have been collaborating on a new product.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Once we started going back over various race images, it seems Del Toro has ridden in various shoes with three different lacing systems over the past several months, and even raced and won at Tirreno Adriatico with odd shoes on.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8As8qWfDmbmaJoHitTr94Y-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8As8qWfDmbmaJoHitTr94Y-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;It doesn\u2019t look very good but it pays off&#8217; \u2013\u00a0Jasper Philipsen wins a Classic wearing odd shoes, and one is unreleased<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tJynexLockxFavu7K46Lgi-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tJynexLockxFavu7K46Lgi-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;I want to learn how to win as fast as I can&#8217; &#8211; Isaac del Toro follows in Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s footsteps with Tirreno-Adriatico victory<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/caPbiJphind8pLUdiWvkxV-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/caPbiJphind8pLUdiWvkxV-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Prototype Dura-Ace, unreleased components, crazy double valves and hacked drivetrains: Mega Paris-Roubaix men&#8217;s tech gallery<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Italian brand Sidi is a famous name in the cycling world, with a great many riders using the brand&#8217;s products over the years. Brand founder Dino Signori passed away aged 90 in March this year.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Not all pro cyclists have exclusive cycling shoe deals; generally it seems to be something reserved for the sport&#8217;s bigger stars.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-XfxS4WiYJg9QT6P7XZmLxT\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-XfxS4WiYJg9QT6P7XZmLxT slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">One such example of a pro shoe deal is Remco Evenepoel\u2019s S-Works Torch Remco model, which arrived around this time last year ahead of the Tour de France and was said to have come at Evenepoel&#8217;s specific request for a lightweight climbing shoe.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Tour de France isn&#8217;t far away, and as the pinnacle of the cycling year, it&#8217;s always a prime time for brands to release new equipment. We recently spotted several new bikes at the renamed Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes this year, which Del Toro himself is competing in.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em>Cyclingnews<\/em> has reached out to Sidi for more information on the shoes.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c4G53gaqNZ5TK58JCwjNv9-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c4G53gaqNZ5TK58JCwjNv9-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">A third WorldTour stage race victory in 2026 for Isaac del Toro? Analysing the Itzulia Basque Country contenders<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">More unreleased bikes than ever before in tech rehearsal for the Tour de France \u2013 Mega Dauphin\u00e9 tech gallery<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SH4e5exmMerA64xxmwA8KH-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SH4e5exmMerA64xxmwA8KH-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Isaac del Toro abandons Itzulia Basque Country with muscle tear from crash early on stage 3<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-31a09887-c21a-45fa-afc4-75a2a5a9c411\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6ALaewr39mVNAogoZSzD8G-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6ALaewr39mVNAogoZSzD8G-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6ALaewr39mVNAogoZSzD8G-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6ALaewr39mVNAogoZSzD8G-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6ALaewr39mVNAogoZSzD8G-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6ALaewr39mVNAogoZSzD8G-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Del Toro has regularly ridden in the Sidi Shot 3 shoes, as he did at last year&#8217;s Giro <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Dario Belingheri\u00a0\/\u00a0Staff)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"what-shoes-is-del-toro-wearing-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">What shoes is Del Toro wearing? <\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-af047b07-4af5-4c0d-a7b9-ad8271fd81ed\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Del Toro raced in Nimbl shoes until he switched to Sidi last year, and for the most part we have seen him racing in the brand&#8217;s Shot 3 shoes, which feature a two-dial closure system and a carbon sole or \u2018chassis\u2019, in the brand&#8217;s words, which extends up around the heel, making them quite easy to spot.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In a lot of races Del Toro has ridden this year, he has regularly used a lace-up Sidi model that appears to have a very similar sole to the Shot 3; could this be a lace-up version of the same model?<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Lace-up shoes are generally considered to offer an aerodynamic advantage over a shoe with closure dials, which sit more prominently on the face of the shoe. The likes of Tadej Poga\u010dar, Remco Evenepoel and Jonas Vingegaard all race in lace-up shoes from DMT, Specialized and Nimbl. Riders also use dedicated dial covers over the middle of their shoes now to smooth airflow.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-bd1225ae-1efe-468f-bff5-e6f1a6dea13f\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wLA2Ns3yumEbPRXWhRbcJY-682-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wLA2Ns3yumEbPRXWhRbcJY-682-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wLA2Ns3yumEbPRXWhRbcJY-682-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wLA2Ns3yumEbPRXWhRbcJY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wLA2Ns3yumEbPRXWhRbcJY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wLA2Ns3yumEbPRXWhRbcJY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">These are the shoes del Toro was using in October last year at Tre Valli Varesine <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tim de Waele\u00a0\/\u00a0Staff)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-798ace59-df8b-4421-9092-49635fb98835\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">As far back as late 2025, Del Toro could be seen using a lace-up model with five eyelets on either side of the shoe&#8217;s quite tall tongue, as well as a black lace toggle or holder.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Whilst the shoes carried Sidi logos, the system looked a little more prototype than a full production version, with a black toggle at the top of the foot being used to cinch the thin-looking lace down. It&#8217;s a similar-looking system to the Rapha Pro Team Lace-up shoe.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-7d3f2cec-960f-42d0-a0c1-1c6a7a8dafc2\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7mEK5wUsbKW4hQC6zeshd3-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7mEK5wUsbKW4hQC6zeshd3-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7mEK5wUsbKW4hQC6zeshd3-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7mEK5wUsbKW4hQC6zeshd3-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7mEK5wUsbKW4hQC6zeshd3-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7mEK5wUsbKW4hQC6zeshd3-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Was Del Toro doing a head to head comparison at Tirreno? <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tim de Waele\u00a0\/\u00a0Staff)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-d7a8e1e8-0fe0-431e-b6eb-144d8f40955b\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Later versions of the shoes that have been used this year have seven eyelets and a white toggle. Suggesting different variants of the shoe have been tried and tested.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">After doing some digging, we also noticed Del Toro lined up for Stage 6 of Tirreno Adriatico with odd shoes on.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Mexican star wore a Shot 3 on his left foot, and one of the unknown shoes on his right, actually crossing the line to claim victory that day wearing the odd shoes. Perhaps he was carrying out something of a head-to-head comparison between the two models.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Jasper Philipsen also won <u>Nokere Koerse<\/u> in March wearing odd shoes; his shoe change came mid-race, however, after crash damage forced him to change into an unreleased Shimano model.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a35c1b4c-ae84-4f61-807c-80ee5bd27057\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q3v7ED7x4RWggV3juKdp9H-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q3v7ED7x4RWggV3juKdp9H-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q3v7ED7x4RWggV3juKdp9H-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q3v7ED7x4RWggV3juKdp9H-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q3v7ED7x4RWggV3juKdp9H-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q3v7ED7x4RWggV3juKdp9H-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Here&#8217;s the newer seven-eyelet per side all white version of the shoes from Tirreno back in March <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tim de Waele\u00a0\/\u00a0Staff)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-db9f7165-a89f-4b35-88e7-290b9feae1cf\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/u5RWRSCPmHNFyDuVvHpAQ9-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/u5RWRSCPmHNFyDuVvHpAQ9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/u5RWRSCPmHNFyDuVvHpAQ9-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/u5RWRSCPmHNFyDuVvHpAQ9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/u5RWRSCPmHNFyDuVvHpAQ9-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/u5RWRSCPmHNFyDuVvHpAQ9-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Here&#8217;s the latest, slicker-looking version Del Toro is using at the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes this month. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Dario Belingheri\u00a0\/\u00a0Staff)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-b366ac17-1c86-413e-bdc0-2a147d4f37a5\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Del Toro is racing at theTour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes (previously the Dauphin\u00e9) this month and is riding in what seems to be a third and far more polished version of the shoes.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The eyelet layout appears to have changed again, with fewer being used, and what looks like a front lace and\/or toggle cover flap or patch is in place at the front of the shoe.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">This looks far neater than some of the previous shoes, particularly the pair with a black toggle from back last year. 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