I recently celebrated the 15th anniversary for my SIDI road bike shoes.

They’ve gotten me through downpours, countless centuries, and an Ironman.

While it’s really great that they’ve last this long, I really wouldn’t mind if they suddenly fell apart. Fifteen years with neon green and neon pink is enough. I want my replacements to be just black.

Sometimes bike accessories can be pricey, but as I recall there were no more than $150 or about $10 a year. I go through 2.5 pair of running shoes per year at $80+ each.