They Kryo riding shoes from Sidi are new for 2025 and are another casual looking, street style shoe, but one of the main differences here is the closure, rather than just laces, the Kryo features Sidi’s Nuun dial system that is super convenient and easy to adjust for the top portion and then laces the rest of the way.
The Kryo are available in European sizing ranging from size 40 to size 50, that is going to be a rough US size conversion to a men's 7 to 15 again, nice to see some larger sizes available. As far as accuracy is concerned I typically wear a US size 12, a 46 in most european brands and here in the Sidi Kyro I tried on a size 46, they say it translates to a 11.7, go ahead and round their conversion up, that makes it a 12 and yup these shoes fit me just like I would expect a size 12 shoe to fit. So sizing advice here is to get whatever size you normally get in europan shoes or look at the conversion chart and round to the nearest number with the US conversion and you should find a good fit.
Let’s go ahead and jump in to the details, primary construction is a multi-panel premium microfiber, and then like the Lynx the kryo has a concreto compound sole that offers good peg grip and walking comfort as well as the same Fortex patented technology that provides discreet structural reinforcements that keep the shoe flexible while providing essential impact protection. Again like in the Lynx, CE certified protectors and reinforced impact zones are found in the ankle, toe and heel further elevating safety.
In many ways the Kryo and the Lynx are very similar, especially in the sense that they are both a commuter or urban based shoe. They do offer a good amount of protection for that use case and they both have the same CE 1 2 2 1 rating. And again a nice surprise, both are made in Italy. Now here is the thing, I had a few concerns about the Lynx and the Kyro went ahead and addressed them, but then it added issues of its own.
The first concern with the Lynx was the lack of dedicated shift pad, that has been addressed as the Kryo has one, and though it has the same laces system at the bottom of the shoe and the same lace holder, at least at the top it has the nuun dial system making the laces less of a concern, but in solving that problem a new one is introduced, on the tongue, the wires are supposed to go in to the plastic channel, but the wires come out very easily but dont go back in very easily, its honestly kind of annoying and to me a poor design. Most of the time when I tighten the shoes the wires go back in the correct spot but they sort of just sit on top of the channel instead of going back in. So just keep that in mind because if you are like me, that part may annoy you and it's honestly a shame as the rest of the shoe is quite nice.
The laces are thick and of good quality, plus they have reflective dots in them, there is a nice extra cushion protector on the side of the toe, the overall profile and design just looks good and is very subtle, even in the logos. There is also a good pull tab that also has the same reflective bits in it, and like on the Lynx the interior part is padded and has good airflow with it being finished off with mesh. Again the sole is crush proof and offers good grip and flexibility for comfortable walking.
Again, like the Lynx, the Kryo can do a great job in being your riding shoe and then your destination shoe as well. Both shoes have alot of good things going for them and if you can get past the few concerns that I pointed out, they might be the right commuter or urban riding shoe for you.
Overall the Sidi Kryo offers solid value for the money, great looks and comfort while still being a CE 1 2 2 1 rated shoe that will keep you safe during your commuting or urban riding adventures. :: Damir 12/20/25
