SIDI has unveiled the Shot 3 Pura, a €479 lace-up version of its flagship Shot 3 road cycling shoe developed with UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider Isaac del Toro. The Italian brand is presenting the new model at Rouleur Live in London from 12 to 14 November, with fit-testing sessions for visitors.
The change to laces is the defining feature. SIDI has kept the Shot 3’s emphasis on a stiff carbon platform and low-profile fit, but replaced its usual dial fastening with a thin cord, a retention lock and a pocket that hides the loose ends. The result is a distinctive take on a modern race shoe, although the claimed aerodynamic benefits have not been accompanied by independently verified watt-saving figures.
Photo Credit: SIDI (press image)A lace closure designed with Isaac del Toro
According to SIDI, the Shot 3 Pura was developed and tested with del Toro on WorldTour courses. A 1.3 mm single-piece microfibre upper is backed by internal structural and breathable mesh, while a 1.6 mm Tractis lace is intended to spread tension across the foot without the pressure points of more concentrated fastenings.
The anatomical Unum Pura tongue contains what the manufacturer calls an ‘invisible lacing garage’, a concealed pocket for the lace ends. Tucking them inside the tongue creates a cleaner shape around the upper. Each pair comes with a red lace already fitted and a spare white lace, and SIDI says the locking mechanism and cord are replaceable.
That approach has practical implications as well as aesthetic ones. Laces allow fine control over tension at different points of the upper, but they are less convenient to adjust while riding than a dial. The retention lock is intended to make the system more secure, rather than turn it into a traditional quick-adjust closure.
Photo Credit: SIDI (press image)Carbon sole and chassis focus on stability
Underneath, the Shot 3 Pura uses SIDI’s integrated Duo-Fit Carbon Chassis. The construction combines the R1FC sole, made with 3K carbon fibre, and the heel structure through the Nexus Bridge to create a continuous support platform. SIDI assigns the sole a stiffness index of 12 and says the arrangement reduces stack height, although no comparable millimetre figure has been supplied.
The Performance Flow insole incorporates a silicone insert at the heel, while a high-grip lining is designed to reduce movement inside the shoe during hard efforts. The cleat plate offers independent, millimetre-level positioning adjustments, and the heel pad, cleat plate, insole and lace system can all be replaced.
As with any high-end road shoe, the fit and the position of the cleats will matter more to individual riders than a stiffness number alone. Our guide to clipless pedals and cleats covers the main road systems and how their adjustment differs.
SIDI Shot 3 Pura specifications and price
| Specification | SIDI Shot 3 Pura |
|---|---|
| Upper | 1.3 mm single-piece microfibre with breathable internal mesh |
| Closure | 1.6 mm Tractis lace and retention lock, with concealed lace pocket |
| Laces | Red fitted; spare white lace included |
| Chassis and sole | Duo-Fit Carbon Chassis, R1FC 3K carbon sole, Nexus Bridge |
| Sole stiffness | 12 on SIDI’s stated index |
| Insole | Performance Flow with silicone heel insert |
| Adjustability | Independent, millimetre-level cleat positioning |
| Replaceable components | Heel pad, cleat plate, insole, lace and lace lock |
| Announced price | €479 |
Photo Credit: SIDI (press image)The Shot 3 Pura has an announced retail price of €479. SIDI has not supplied a UK price, a confirmed retail availability date or a claimed shoe weight in the launch material, so those details remain outstanding.
Visitors to Rouleur Live 2026 at the Truman Brewery in London can see the Shot 3 Pura at SIDI’s stand 700, alongside products from the SS27 collection. Dedicated fit-testing sessions are planned with sample sizes 38 to 46 available at the show. Those are the fitting sizes announced for the event, not necessarily the final retail size range.
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