I broke down and bought....

Discussion in 'General (Main)' started by ks9mm, Aug 6, 2014.

  1. ks9mm Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    NJ
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2015 TE 125
    Other Motorcycles:
    2014 Beta 300RR
    Sidi crossfire 2 srs boots from revzilla.

    $575 is steep.. But they say those boots last a long time and offer best protection..

    Will see..
  2. LandofMotards Moderator

    Location:
    Colorado
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 TC250
    Good stuff. You needed new gear to go with the new bike anyway :). I have Sidi street boots and they're really good quality. Love my Gaerne SG10's though. Gear is always an investment unlike bike parts lol. Make sure you give us a review
  3. Dirtdame Administrator

    Location:
    Rock Springs Wy
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    11 WR300,13 WR125,18 FE501
    Other Motorcycles:
    17 Beta Xtrainer
    I love mine! :love: I bought older version, but got them at a steep discount...or I probably would have never discovered how great a boot they really are! Leftover odd colors and sizes were on sale at the Long Beach MC show, last December from Extreme Supply. 325 bucks! I have worn lots of different brands, but SIDI beats any of those in terms of comfort, articulation....and I think looks, too.
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  4. ptkatoomer Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    San Diego area
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    None
    Other Motorcycles:
    2020 ktm 300 xc-w, 2020 ktm 500exc
    I agree. Bought a pr about 1 1/2 yrs ago and wished I'd spent that kind of money decades ago! The comfort and quality are top-notch. (never knew my feet could be that comfortable in riding boots)
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  5. rabskyline Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Sunshine Coast,Queenslander !!
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 te250r
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yer maw !
    I have the older ones,tight to get on but fit like a glove and they're now absolutely buggered.
    Need new ones , I hate new boots :(
  6. ghte Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Bright, Victoria Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2 x 310's, 2016 Beta 480, SWM RS650
    Other Motorcycles:
    2016 Multi ,Griso1100, Monster695
    Sidis fit great and feel good from the get go. The Sidis and Gaerne 10s are the best boots out there bar none imho.
  7. Dangermouse449 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Sunshine Coast QLD Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2011 TE449
    Other Motorcycles:
    2009 CRF450R 2000 YZ125
    I really love my Crossfire 1 boots & they are wearing very well.
    I got mine from these guys as the CF-1 price in Aus was dearer than what you paid for the CF-2!
    You will be impressed buy the comfort they offer & you can walk in them, something my old boots couldn't do well.

    http://biker-land.de/Motorcycle-Clothing/SIDI/
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  8. rabskyline Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Sunshine Coast,Queenslander !!
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 te250r
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yer maw !
    Sidi vertebrae 2 boots, saved me from losing my lower leg when I hit an armaco barrier at about 130kph(80mph) .
    Tore the heel clean off of it and I only suffered a dislocated/hyper flexed knee (90deg sideways :D) .

    If I had,been wearing shite boots, I reckon I would be Long john Silver now ! (Wooden leg) .

    Sidi are,awesome boots, both road and trail.
  9. Bigbill Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '83 250wr
    Other Motorcycles:
    0 right now
    When my son wanted to ride dirtbikes the first thing I got him was all the safety gear. The parents just give there kids helmets and think it's ok. My son put his boots on and stuffed the knee and shin guard in the boots too. It covered his knees. I swear by having safety gear.
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  10. Xcuvator Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Scholls Oregon
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE450,610 WB165,WR250 WR360 & XC430
    Other Motorcycles:
    yes
    The Crossfire boots just didn't fit my wide feet no matter how many times I tried.
    The Gaernes I have do and are the best I've had.
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  11. JPinNC Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    North Carolina
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2009 TXC250
    Other Motorcycles:
    2009 KTM 300 XC-W
    Same here, my son and I have wide feet and find that the Gaernes fit best.
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  12. Dangermouse449 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Sunshine Coast QLD Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2011 TE449
    Other Motorcycles:
    2009 CRF450R 2000 YZ125
    You guys must have some wide feet there. Mine are pretty wide with a tall arch, Sidis fit well for me.

    Glad the Gaernes fit you well.
  13. ks9mm Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    NJ
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2015 TE 125
    Other Motorcycles:
    2014 Beta 300RR
    so update on Sidi crossfire 2 srs boots.

    I have 30+ hours of riding now, including race, woods, rocks, stream crossing, deep mud walking and everything in between.

    there were few times where I hit something and really thought that my leg got ripped off, but I have to say that Sidi's did their job outstanding. I managed to avoid any injuries and actually not even a bruise.

    boots always stayed dry and comfortable, no issues.

    one minor issue is that you need to be really careful putting them on and manage folds and overlaps so they dont create pressure points later in the ride.

    overall, A+ to Sidi!
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  14. w2ge Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    Voorhees, NJ
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2011 TE 310
    Other Motorcycles:
    2010 BMW R1200RT
    +1 SIDI.. I have the SIDI Canyon Boots (Gore-Tex) for the street... can't get any better.
  15. Ken Hynes Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Mississauga, Ontario, CANADA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    None
    Other Motorcycles:
    2014 Sherco SE R 2013 Yamaha WR450F
    +3
    Tried them on last weekend, drooled over how nice they are but could not get my wide foot in them. Walked away with Alpinestar Tek7s, the only thing in the store that fit.

    How is it that I got new boots but went away unhappy?
  16. juicypips Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    gloucestershire
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    wr 360. 2002
    Other Motorcycles:
    Gas Gas TxT 300, Yamaha wr250f
    Forma are kickass imo tried alpine stars my baby feet didnt like them, sidi have worn around shop not on bike but so far my forma dominator tx's are well ace and stand up for a jet washing everytime i wash the bitch(wr360)
  17. Aaron platt Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Central Oregon
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    17 TX300, 17 FE450
    Other Motorcycles:
    16 Beta EVO 300
    I used to be an Alpinestars person until they quit making them in Italy. Seems like the soles got soft and the rest of the boot just didn't hold up as well. I think they lasted less that half as long as the Italian ones and the price was still way up there.

    I purchased the SIDI Crossfire II SRS about a year ago and couldn't be happier. It was a tie with the SG12 as far as features go, but the SIDI just seemed to fit better. Without a doubt these are the best boots I've ever owned. I also updated to the enduro sole.
  18. Bomber1b Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Nampa, ID
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 TC250, 1998 TE410
    I have a pair of Alpinestar and a pair of Gaerne. The Alpinestars feel great but only last about 2 seasons where the Gaernes after 2 seasons feel the same ( very stiff and leave my feet with blisters after 60 miles ) this happens every ride and I have tries thick socks, thin socks, short socks and tall socks the only thing I have not tried is to not wear socks.Sure the Gaernes last but when you dread putting your feet in them what good are they. I know many riders that love Gaernes they just aren't for me. I want to try some SIDI boots on and if they don't feel good I will get some Alpinestar tech 7's.
  19. Kevin_TE250 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Boise Idaho
    Think the formas and sidi hurricanes are the same boot?
  20. Dangermouse449 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Sunshine Coast QLD Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2011 TE449
    Other Motorcycles:
    2009 CRF450R 2000 YZ125
    This is where I like my Sidi Crossfire.
    I put them on & ride then don't notice them for the rest of the day.
    Even to the point of wearing them into the bar for the after ride drink :)
    Almost two years on & they are in great shape