Video: Cataldo on designing his own race shoes
Sky all-rounder's custom made Gaerne
When he's not racing, Sky's Dario Cataldo has been known to pick up pencil, paper and even the odd aerosol can.
At this year's Giro d'Italia, the 28-year-old is wearing the third shoe that he's designed for Gaerne.
"It's my hobby," he tells Cyclingnews. "I always draw at home and I always bring something with me to make some little sketches."
Featuring the distinctive red and green of the il Tricolore, representative of Cataldo's Italian individual time trial title won in 2012, and some of his sketchwork - in the form of a highly detailed watchface - these are far from the average pair of cycling shoes.
Take a closer look at Dario Cataldo's shoes and listen to him speak about his artistic passion by clicking on the video below.
Get The Leadout Newsletter
The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!
Thank you for reading 5 articles in the past 30 days*
Join now for unlimited access
Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1
*Read any 5 articles for free in each 30-day period, this automatically resets
After your trial you will be billed £4.99 $7.99 €5.99 per month, cancel anytime. Or sign up for one year for just £49 $79 €59
Join now for unlimited access
Try your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1