SIDI Boot help, QUICK!
 

I am ordering new boots today and can't decide.

SIDI Vortice's, worth the extra money?

I have Vertigo's currently but they need to be replaced.

I like the Vortice's but they are A LOT more money.

Any input you have regarding your experiences is appreciated.

Don't know if you've seen this but NewEnough has a few Vortice's on closeout:

http://www.newenough.com/closeouts/b...cle_boots.html

I didn't know that, Thanks!

Still, Motonation has the white Vertigos for $173.

Still a $156 difference....

Is the Vortice the newer version of the Vertigo Corsa? I have the Vertigo Corsa, and from what I can tell it's the same damn thing as the regular Corsa but with an extra strap over the top of the foot which is a PITA to fasten. I'd rather NOT have that thing. It's fiddly and annoying and of doubtful benefit.

I think they are similar.

I'm not too sure about the older names.

The current Vertigos which are almost identical to my old boots doesn't have the extra ankle support / hinge thingie, nor do they have any of the straps.

Vertigo:
http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/prod...rtigo_blue.jpg

Vortice:
http://www.elmers.co.uk/boots/vortice.jpg

From what I read / hear from experienced dirt riders, no hinge = better. If there's a hinge, it's solid in other directions, so lateral force is all concentrated on the knee in a fall. If there's no hinge, there's slight to moderate movement allowed in all directions. In dirt, hinge = knee stress in a fall.

That being said I've never crashed a street bike (knock on wood!) so I have no idea of the physics of it.

I have them.

I just got them.

Holy SHIT they are worth every penny. I mean, Wow. Yes. Go with the Vortice.

Ordered the Vortices.

I really wanted to go with white but went with black instead.

haha, I did the same thing. I just couldn't bring myself to go with white. :lol:

I will warn you, they're a bit complicated and take some getting used to. The straps... do not click the button to loosen the strap while the crank piece is flipped up ready to turn - you'll break the little plastic strap. Now, on the Vortice those pieces can be replaced - it's still a pain though.

The Vertigo is a great boot and in the current version is much more like the slightly older race boot. I raced in those for a couple years and loved them. I don't think the Vortice is worth that much extra money as an everyday boot

haha, Boots to the coot

Find me some cheap Sidi On Roads.

I'll keep my eyes open.

It's solid in the left-to-right direction so your ankle can't twist. I don't see how that can possibly be viewed as a bad thing. Unless I'm really reading this wrong, I don't see how it can be correct... that preventing your foot from twisting will put stress on your knee?

When I hit the deck at VIR at 100+ and slid out into the grass, I'm pretty sure a boot without the brace would've allowed the ground to twist my ankle all sorts of uncomfortable directions.

You won't be disappointed. But you will be surprised how comfortable they are for walking around... once you realize your feet point forward no matter how hard you try to turn 'em. :lol:

That, sir - was what sold me on them. I have been walking around the house in them to break them in a bit before riding. Well, the walkability AND the replaceable ball of foot are a DONE deal. I always bore a hole in the ball of my foot from the end of the rear-set. Replacing the sole is one thing - but to screw it off and then replace is dreamy.

I know, I'm a geek for shoes - but this is an entirely different level :lol:

Yes. If the ankle can't bend it transfers that lateral energy to the knee, which isn't designed to bend sideways.

Some women have a shoe fetish, I just want these.

Sidi Streetburners.

http://www.motonation.com/store/pc/c...294_detail.jpg

I was told that I'd have them in on Thursday, they'll be at the Pompano store

tell me what you are looking for and I will see what I can do


and in case anyone was wondering, yes i sell Sidi's

Sweet!

How much for a pair of the vortice airs?

Forum discount?

Special price for you, Dan, $600 includes shipping :nee:

I'll let ya know

Cool, I'm interested in cheap. Like there happens to be a pair of size 44's someone forgot about in the back room like 3 years ago cheap. :D

I just want some cheap Sidi On Roads, it's the the waterproof touring boots. Little pricey for touring boots, I didn't even pay that much for my A* SMX pluses.

Could I get the Streetburners for less than $250?

Ijusthavetohavethese. :dribble:

GottahavetheSidis. :lol

i'll check on pricing and let everyone know. not sure if they are open tomorrow, but i will try and get a hold of some pricing for everyone

That's it, I'm hiring a Nordic midget to whip your ass in public (again)!! :lol:

I'm thinking about buyin the Pluses. Your thoughts?

great boots, survived a bunch of shit with me including big wheeling. Ruined the heels that way. Just don't use them in the rain, they let water in like crazy.

Good to know. My SMX3's actually held out water for quite a while before my socks started getting wet.

They hold up ok in a drizzle and car spray, but get a nice soaking rain and you are fucked. That's why I want the Sidi On Roads, they a good all around good touring boots.

so the boss said that i can offer you guys 15% off as long as i get at least 3 orders initially

FWIW the SMX-5 can be purchased "waterproof" and the SMX-plus boots used to have a waterproof/goretex version so maybe you can find a pair on closeout.

SMX-5 $250 retail

http://www.alpinestars.com/SMX_5_Wat.../p/224309.html

15% off msrp or ya'll normal pricing, pm me the price; i need to go find my size in them before I can order though. May have to swing buy cycle gear or a dealer that sells sidis.

I wont be back in the shop till wednesday, i'll try and do it then...and its MSRP, cause that is what we base our prices on

They're a taller version of my Typhoons. Good stuff- my feet never got wet at the Rally or Indy.

The Vortices look really close to the Vertigo Corsa. The Corsa had the external ankle brace while the regular Vertigo didn't.

I'm on my second pair of Sidis since I started riding. I use the boots until there is a hole in the foot or sole. They are absolutely the best boot and I wouldn't buy anything else.

For $35 you can get a replacement sole. Then, take them to a cobbler and have them replace the sole... I found it worth it to have a spare pair of boots available.

Good to know

I may get the canyons, they look like what I was looking for more than the on roads and are cheaper.

http://www.newenough.com/boots/water...cle_boots.html

The vortices definitely have more ankle support which is important for me because I have some screws in my ankle. The vortices are my race boot