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Sidi shoe treatment
I have scoured the Sidi shoe website looking for info on what oil or other
treatment I can use on my shoes, but there's nothing. The manmade leather-like "Lorica" material is starting to crack on mine. I did find the following, but no info about a liquid I might apply to rejuvenate the material. Any suggestions? Shoe and Lorica Maintenance http://www.sidiusa.com/tech/shoe_lorica.html WHAT IS LORICA? Lorica is high-technology material based on a remarkable combination of ultra-fine micro-fibres. This mesh of micro-fibres is then treated with special resins to create a microporous structure which, like the collagen in natural leather, gives Lorica a high degree of durability, softness and breathability. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Read these instructions carefully to keep your SIDI cycling footwear in excellent condition. DO'S Clean with a damp sponge. Store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Fill with newspaper to absorb any dampness and to keep the shape. Store in a cool and dry place. If the shoes are not damp or wet after use, simply clean them with a soft brush. If the shoes are equipped with levers or other precision closures, clean them carefully and regularly apply a silicone-based or similar lubricant. Regularly check and tighten all screws on your shoes, especially the Heelpads, SRS Sole Replacement System and the SDS Sole Dual System. DON'TS Do not wash in washing machine or spray clean. Do not use strong washing powder or abrasive brushes. When drying, never place near or next to heaters, fire or other heating (the use of detergents and rapid drying may cause excessive hardening or cracks in the materials). YOUR SIDI BICYCLE SHOES ARE A RESULT OF QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP. PLEASE FOLLOW THESE RECOMMENDATIONS CAREFULLY IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN THE INTEGRITY OF YOUR SHOES. |
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On Oct 11, 6:14*pm, "Jim F" wrote:
I have scoured the Sidi shoe website looking for info on what oil or other treatment I can use on my shoes, but there's nothing. *The manmade leather-like "Lorica" material is starting to crack on mine. *I did find the following, but no info about a liquid I might apply to rejuvenate the material. *Any suggestions? Shoe and Lorica Maintenancehttp://www.sidiusa.com/tech/shoe_lorica.html WHAT IS LORICA? Lorica is high-technology material based on a remarkable combination of ultra-fine micro-fibres. This mesh of micro-fibres is then treated with special resins to create a microporous structure which, like the collagen in natural leather, gives Lorica a high degree of durability, softness and breathability. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Read these instructions carefully to keep your SIDI cycling footwear in excellent condition. DO'S Clean with a damp sponge. Store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Fill with newspaper to absorb any dampness and to keep the shape. Store in a cool and dry place. If the shoes are not damp or wet after use, simply clean them with a soft brush. If the shoes are equipped with levers or other precision closures, clean them carefully and regularly apply a silicone-based or similar lubricant. Regularly check and tighten all screws on your shoes, especially the Heelpads, SRS Sole Replacement System and the SDS Sole Dual System. DON'TS Do not wash in washing machine or spray clean. Do not use strong washing powder or abrasive brushes. When drying, never place near or next to heaters, fire or other heating (the use of detergents and rapid drying may cause excessive hardening or cracks in the materials). YOUR SIDI BICYCLE SHOES ARE A RESULT OF QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP. PLEASE FOLLOW THESE RECOMMENDATIONS CAREFULLY IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN THE INTEGRITY OF YOUR SHOES. how old are your shoes ? I have sidi eagles from 10 years ago, the tread on the soles are worn down, I rode them for perhaps 7 years, including winter road salt etc. but the uppers are still great; faded, and sun bleached but great. I've kept them clean, washing when needed by hand with regaular hand soap and rinse completely with lukewarm water. to dry I hang them by the cuff off a doorknob overnight- they may be damp in the morning, but ready to go. |
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"Jim F" wrote in message news:Oy9Ik.835$%%2.738@edtnps82... I have scoured the Sidi shoe website looking for info on what oil or other treatment I can use on my shoes, but there's nothing. The manmade leather-like "Lorica" material is starting to crack on mine. I did find the following, but no info about a liquid I might apply to rejuvenate the material. Any suggestions? How old are your shoes? I am very happy with my Sidi Dom5. I wear them year round, daily, in Chicago. But I never try to dry them quickly. Toe covers might help. Where exactly are they cracking? A pic would help. J. |
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On Oct 12, 6:18*pm, "Jay" wrote:
"Jim F" wrote in message news:Oy9Ik.835$%%[email protected] have scoured the Sidi shoe website looking for info on what oil or other treatment I can use on my shoes, but there's nothing. *The manmade leather-like "Lorica" material is starting to crack on mine. *I did find the following, but no info about a liquid I might apply to rejuvenate the material. *Any suggestions? How old are your shoes? I am very happy with my Sidi Dom5. I wear them year round, daily, in Chicago. But I never try to dry them quickly. Toe covers might help. Where exactly are they cracking? A pic would help. J. he's probabally drying them with heat |
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wrote in message ... he's probabally drying them with heat Yes, I think so, too. When my shoes get very wet, which sometimes happens in the winter, I use a fan, and perhaps very mild heat. But my drying time is ~ 8 hours, never fast-dry. When I know the commute is going to be very wet, I always wear my LG toe covers: http://www.onetri.com/louis-garneau-covers-p-2125.html J. |
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On Sun, 12 Oct 2008 19:48:19 -0500, "Jay" wrote:
wrote in message ... he's probabally drying them with heat Yes, I think so, too. When my shoes get very wet, which sometimes happens in the winter, I use a fan, and perhaps very mild heat. But my drying time is ~ 8 hours, never fast-dry. I use a boot dryer from a ski-related company - air that's very warm but not hot. It takes hours to work on wet shoes. And I just brush or wipe off the shoes, usually with just water but sometime with soap. Have never had a problem with the lorica cracking. The shoes get sloppy, esp in the heel counter, before that happens. |
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My previous post disappeared, reposting...
Why not apply a plastic or vinyl conditioner like Armor-All? Lorica is after all, a synthetic material. |
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On Oct 14, 2:36*pm, wrote:
My previous post disappeared, reposting... Why not apply a plastic or vinyl conditioner like Armor-All? *Lorica is after all, a synthetic material. that might make things worse, the lorica breathes, by sealing it you might as well throw the shoes away |
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"John Forrest Tomlinson" wrote in message
... On Sun, 12 Oct 2008 19:48:19 -0500, "Jay" wrote: wrote in message ... he's probabally drying them with heat Yes, I think so, too. When my shoes get very wet, which sometimes happens in the winter, I use a fan, and perhaps very mild heat. But my drying time is ~ 8 hours, never fast-dry. I use a boot dryer from a ski-related company - air that's very warm but not hot. It takes hours to work on wet shoes. And I just brush or wipe off the shoes, usually with just water but sometime with soap. Have never had a problem with the lorica cracking. The shoes get sloppy, esp in the heel counter, before that happens. They are about five years old. I never dry them with anything but room temperature. I stuff them with newspapers. I have never washed them. I'm liking raaman's suggestion to try hand soap and water. It rains here in British Columbia's Lower Mainland beginning around now, and for the next six months or so. I may have been overreaching slightly to say they are cracking. Near the toe is darn dry, esp. on the inside of one shoe. If it were leather I'd reach for something to soften it up with. Peace love dove, JF |
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