elizilla
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(posted from old forum)
I picked up a pair of Sidi Vertigo Airs a couple of weeks ago to wear when it's just too hot to wear my waterproof boots.
The main body of the boot is made of a perforated material that feels like leather but I believe it is Lorica. They have a vent on the outside of the foot, that can be opened and closed for more or less airflow, and when it's open it's very noticeable. They have armor that screws on and is replaceable though I doubt I will grind it up like the knee-down guys do. They offer 5cm of calf adjustment so they can be worn with trouser legs tucked in or over top of the boot.
The inside of the boots fits smoothly and lets me flex my ankles without developing pressure points. The neutral point in the boots is with the knees bent a little, pretty close to my natural riding position. The soles are stiff, and do not fold around the footpeg. The soles grip the pavement reasonably well, too. So I'm very pleased with the construction.
The venting doesn't make me feel like air is rushing through the boots, the way I feel it with perf leathers. It's noticeable mainly in the way my feet don't get itchy from sweating in the boots on a hot day. It works pretty well.
I got caught out in the rain while wearing these boots, last week, and the water sluiced through them instantly, as I would have expected since they're not intended to be waterproof. They dry out quickly, with all those vents.
The boots are less bulky than my waterproof boots, and they're lighter. They feel more graceful and precise, as I point my toe to the shifter, or reach for the sidestand. They don't squeak.
I can't report on their durability yet, since I have only had them a couple of weeks.
I picked up a pair of Sidi Vertigo Airs a couple of weeks ago to wear when it's just too hot to wear my waterproof boots.
The main body of the boot is made of a perforated material that feels like leather but I believe it is Lorica. They have a vent on the outside of the foot, that can be opened and closed for more or less airflow, and when it's open it's very noticeable. They have armor that screws on and is replaceable though I doubt I will grind it up like the knee-down guys do. They offer 5cm of calf adjustment so they can be worn with trouser legs tucked in or over top of the boot.
The inside of the boots fits smoothly and lets me flex my ankles without developing pressure points. The neutral point in the boots is with the knees bent a little, pretty close to my natural riding position. The soles are stiff, and do not fold around the footpeg. The soles grip the pavement reasonably well, too. So I'm very pleased with the construction.
The venting doesn't make me feel like air is rushing through the boots, the way I feel it with perf leathers. It's noticeable mainly in the way my feet don't get itchy from sweating in the boots on a hot day. It works pretty well.
I got caught out in the rain while wearing these boots, last week, and the water sluiced through them instantly, as I would have expected since they're not intended to be waterproof. They dry out quickly, with all those vents.
The boots are less bulky than my waterproof boots, and they're lighter. They feel more graceful and precise, as I point my toe to the shifter, or reach for the sidestand. They don't squeak.
I can't report on their durability yet, since I have only had them a couple of weeks.