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Some of the Best Boots in the Biz SIDI boots are often quite good, and if you get a chance to buy some at a discounted price, you should probably seriously consider them. The company’s motorcycle footwear is no joke. Right now Revzilla is offering up to 20 percent off various pairs of SIDI boots. …

A Little Delay The Sidi Atojo SR motorcycle boots are for dirt riders and were developed to give the rider excellent motorcycle control. The boots have a lighter upper but still offer ankle protection and replaceable parts, if needed. These boots are the next step for Sidi and offer a lot. Recently we received an …

Can’t Make Stuff Without Raw Materials According to a recent release from Motonation that was sent to us, Sidi’s factory and offices are shut down. Coronavirus is the root cause, but the facilities have experienced no cases of the illness. The reason for the shut down is that there are disruptions with the delivery of …

Late-April 2020 Update It seems spring is here, although most of us are hunkered down somewhere coping with the COVID-19 Pandemic. While many of us are probably not getting in a whole lot of riding… there are exceptions and overall, where allowed, getting out for a ride is still a good thing. Besides, if you …

Off-road Protection in a Boot that’s Comfortable Anywhere At least that’s what Sidi is going for with the Adventure 2 Gore-Tex Mid Boots. The company wanted to make a boot that’s suitable for off-road and adventure riders who spend a little time off the bike, too. These boots are designed to be comfy both when …

New Killer Boots from Sidi Sidi wanted to create a booth that was lighter in the upper but still offered some serious ankle protection and replaceable parts. What the company came up with is the Sidi Atojo SR. These boots feature a dual ankle hinge with one hinge above the ankle and one below. The …

Some Seriously Good Deals for the End of July Every week, I take a look at what’s for sale with at our gear partner’s websites and I pull some of the best deals out—if there are any notable ones—and present them here. This week, its a mixture of various types of gear from Revzilla. The …

The Gavia Aren’t Newcomers I’ve been wearing a pair of SIDI Adventure 2 Gore-Tex Boots for the last year and appreciate them for all the reasons outlined in the review we did two years ago. They did exactly what I wanted for the long ride on gravel I took last June to Tuktoyaktuk and have …

Quick Specs $225 / Technomicro & Teflon mesh / Sizes 36 – 50 (EU), 6 – 16.5 (USA/CAN) Note: These SIDI Performer Air’s were provided at no-charge by their North American distributor, Motonation. A Solid Entrant in the Mid-Range Sport Boot Segment SIDI. By now you’ve surely heard all about them, but if you haven’t …

Some First Impressions In all honesty, I was wondering if I had requested something that was going to be far beyond my level of appreciation for riding footwear. I had researched the SIDI line for a best-of article and was super impressed by the Tecno-3 Push Closure System and the ability to replace many parts …

The chance to review these boots came at an opportune time. My old Alpinestars were starting to funk up the place, and so I was already on the hunt for a good-quality touring boot. Having learned my lessons with respect to cheaping out on gear years ago, my requirements placed safety and comfort above price. …

This is a review that I enjoyed getting the opportunity to write because it is for a product that appeals to me directly. I have been in the market for a new pair of sport touring type riding boots and had a list of features I was after that really kind of compete with each …

Sidi Gas Shoes Review, a wBW Quick Look Sidi’s continuing commitment to form, fit and function is well represented in the Sidi Gas Shoe. The Sidi Gas shoes are light and comfortable while providing basic protection for light weight riding activities and as a casual supportive shoe for walking or hiking. Part of the Sidi Design …

50th Anniversary Sidi Boots Where to Buy Sidi 50th Anniversary Vortice Boots Also: Leather Motorcycle Boots, Touring Motorcycle Boots, Women’s Motorcycle Boots Sidi 50th Anniversary Vortice Boots In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Sidi Boots, Motonation is offering a very limited edition, one-time, built-to-order production run of the famous Sidi Vortice road racing boot (review). The …

Gore-Tex Dual-Sport Boots in Version 2 are still top of the Sidi Adventure-Touring boot lineup The Sidi Adventure Gore-Tex boots are at the top of the Sidi Adventure-Touring boot lineup. And the Sidi Adventure 2 Gore-Tex variant are arguably the best yet. The original Adventure Gore-Tex Boots (review) were so good that we just couldn’t pass up an …

Hangout Street Shoes for Motorcyclists The Sidi Gossip street shoes are comfortable for all-around messing about off the bike. They allow you to fly your motorcyclist colors rather than pay homage to Nike, Adidas, etc. The Gossip shoes aren’t really designed for running, hiking or trekking. They’re for relaxing. And in that regard, they score. …

Waterproof Touring Boots for Women The Sidi Livia Rain boots are also known as the Sidi Livia Lei Rain boots in Europe. These are protective boots for battling the elements when on touring and commuting duty. The Livia Rain boots tick all the right boxes for protective riding equipment, with an emphasis on protection. Styling …

Adventure Touring in Deep Rain The new waterproof Sidi Deep Rain Boots are designed to be a lower-priced alternative for adventure-touring or dual-sport use. The “leather” is the all-synthetic type, or at least 99% synthetic in the construction of the Deep Rain boots. The Deep Rain boots are part of the Sidi Touring line; one …

All Roads Conquered With the All Road Boots The Sidi All Road Gore-Tex boots were designed to replace the venerable and popular Sidi On Road boots (review). This means that lots of comparisons are being made, which is only natural. What isn’t natural — leather — is the new all synthetic construction of the All …

New Sidi Boots for 2015 October 17, 2014 – I stopped by the Motonation booth to see what was up and discovered these new Sidi boots for 2015. The $325.00 list price Sidi All Road boots will replace the very popular Sidi On Road boots (review) that have been in the lineup for many years. I was …

Sidi Mag-1 Motorcycle Boots The new Sidi Mag-1 boots are top-of-the-line race boots loaded with technology and new features. They’re sort of a slimmed-down evolution of the Sidi Vortice boots (review) but made lighter (claimed 17%), much easier to wear and they’re also very comfortable, even for street use. New features include a redesigned “Tecno-3” ratcheting micrometric …

Sidi Apex Lei Women’s Motorcycle Boots The Sidi Apex Lei boots are the women’s version of the Sidi Apex boots and similar to the Sidi Vertigo Lei boots (review). These are short boots with serious protection. Both the Apex and Apex Lei boots have similar features but the Apex Lei version is specially designed for the …

Sidi “Traffic Air” Boots Review The Sidi Traffic Air boots are the fully perforated version of the Sidi Traffic Rain boots. They include two useful features and also something rather interesting that we discovered. First, they’re “user friendly” due to the simple side entry zipper. And the combination of perforated sides and thin liner give …

Sidi Adventure Gore-Tex Dual-Sport Boots Review The Sidi Adventure Gore-Tex boots are the top of the Sidi Adventure-Touring boot lineup. They’re a quality piece of riding gear and they’re not inexpensive, but serious riders may discover that these boots will probably outlast lesser types. The height of the Adventure Gore-Tex boots doesn’t work on my …

Sidi “Nitro” Boots Review The Sidi Nitro boots are comfortable and good-looking. The boots are constructed from Sidi’s “TechnoMicro” synthetic leather, a lightweight substitute just like the real thing. The latest Sidi Techno 3 closure system is the big bonus here; it works smoothly and effectively to form-fit the boots to individual comfort. The system …

Sidi “Armada” Boots Review The Sidi Armada Gore-Tex Boot is “two boots in one”. The boots feature an upper ankle support system that can be removed, which converts the boots from adventure touring to street or sport use. A Gore-Tex liner keeps out the water and a heavy-duty sole provides traction. It’s an interesting concept, …

Sidi ST Boots Review The new Sidi ST and ST Air boots provide high levels of protection with ease of use. The entry and security system developed for the ST boots is easier to use for street or sport riding than the entry system found on the Sidi Vortice boots (review). Sidi quality and features abound, …

Sidi “Adventure” Gore-Tex Motorcycle Boots   Where to Buy Sidi Adventure Gore Tex Motorcycle Boots Also: Leather Motorcycle Boots, Touring Motorcycle Boots, Women’s Motorcycle Boots 2011 Sidi Adventure Touring Boots Announced 2011 Sidi Boots – Information: Sidi Adventure Gore-Tex Boots  |  Sidi Fusion Air Boots  |  Sidi Laguna Gore-Tex Boots  | Sidi ST Boots  |  Sidi ST Air Boots November 18, …

2011 Sidi ST Air Boots Announced November 18, 2010 – Sidi announced six new boots for 2011, including the Sidi “ST Air” race boots. This is the perforated version of the Sidi ST boots (info), also announced. The retail price of these boots is $395.00. Features of the Sidi ST Air boots include: Colors include black, …

2011 Sidi ST Boots Announced November 18, 2010 – Sidi announced six new boots for 2011, including the Sidi “ST” race boots, which are also available in an “Air” perforated version. The ST boots are race boots, slotting in under the top-of-the-line Sidi Vortice boots (review) for 2011. The retail price of these boots is $395.00. Features …

2011 Sidi Laguna Gore-Tex Boots Announced November 18, 2010 – Sidi announced six new boots for 2011, including the Sidi “Laguna” touring boots with a Gore-Tex waterproof membrane. The retail price of these boots is $300.00. Features of the Sidi Fusion Air boots include: Available in black only. An all new Gore-Tex boot in a …

Sidi Announces the “Fusion Air” Motorcycle Boots November 18, 2010 – Sidi announced six new boots for 2011, including the Sidi “Fusion Air” boots that look like they should be very cool, in more ways than one! The retail price of these boots is $200.00. Features of the Sidi Fusion Air boots include: A mid-level …

Sidi Fusion Boots Review The Sidi Fusion Boots are a good bargain in an entry-level sport boot for all-round street wear and occasional track days.  Sidi quality and reputation, made in Italy and plenty of protective features. The most enjoyable and memorable journeys are those that start with a minimal plan and where the sojourner …

Sidi “Jasmine” Rain Boots Review They look like leather but these protective, waterproof motorcycle boots are made with Lorica. When it comes to shoes, I normally prefer leather — leather looks good, breaks in easily, breathes well, and is usually very durable. The Sidi Jasmine Rain Boots look like leather boots, and I had to …

Sidi Sport Rain Boots Review Whether you’re touring, cruising, street riding or even walking, the Sidi Sport Rain boots have you covered. They have a unique combination of features that make them the Swiss Army knife of motorcycle boots. If it seems like we’ve been slowly working our way through the entire Sidi boot lineup, …

Sidi Crossfire TA Boots Review A new year is upon us and notwithstanding the piles of white cold stuff outside, my first evaluation of 2010 comes up as a positive experience. The Sidi Crossfire TA boots might represent the base motocross offering, but I am glad to say that these boots accommodate without much sacrifice. …

Sidi “Slash” Motorcycle Boots The Sidi Slash street shoes or boots have mesh tops for excellent air flow. They have typical Sidi attention to safety but the absence of adjustability at the ankle may be problematic for some. Sidi is probably the King (and/or Queen) of motorcycle boots. I don’t suppose there is a registry …

Sidi Vertigo Lei Boots Review Sidi has not forgotten the woman rider! The Sidi Vertigo Lei boots are not a frou-frou-fashion woman’s motorcycle accessory designed by men who think they know what a motorcycle riding woman should look like. These are the real thing — just as high-tech, strong and safe as the best Sidi …

Sidi Coibuss Gloves Review Lightweight summer gloves for the hottest days are comfortable and well made. It seems like the glove reviews never end. I guess that’s a good thing, right? The problem is that it seems like it was just yesterday that we finished a huge series of cold weather motorcycle glove reviews for 2008. And here we …

Sidi Doha Motorcycle Boots The Sidi Doha boots are very comfortable and good-looking. While they may not be equipped with the ultimate in protective features and they’re not waterproof, they are a good choice for casual motorcycling. I was originally asked to do the evaluation of the Sidi Vertigo Lei boots (review), which is now complete …