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Sidi Vertigo Boots - review: Conclusion

bunglehaze — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:47:15 +0100

These really are race boots for the street, superbly styled and packed with safety techno gizmos and gadgets the Vertigo is a sure fire winner for anyone looking for quality and race pedigree. Although those of use with wider feet may find issue in warmer temperatures they were very comfortable to walk and ride in and they felt very well made. For £165 they are easily worth their money and its no wonder they have sold in their thousands.

Sidi Black Rain Evo Boots - review: Conclusion

bunglehaze — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:33:56 +0100

To really spell out my final conclusion on these boots, they have remained my favourite and most worn bike boots for over 15 months and they are still like new, still fresh inside and still waterproof. Not only are they the most comfortable boots I own but my feet do not get claustrophobic while wearing them, in short these are perhaps the perfect set of boots for those of you not looking for a full race styled boot. The only gripe I have had in the entire time is that the velcro fastening over the zip on the left boot became frayed recently, it still closes but not with as much grip, nevertheless the storm flap on the inside makes sure that the water stays out and that is good enough for me - especially in the wet and cold climate that appears to have been 2007 and the start to 2008.

Alpinestars SMX-plus boot - review: Conclusion

bunglehaze — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:52:48 +0100

Put simply, these are a fantastic boot when on your bike, the level of protection is incredible and the comfort is among the best I have ever tried. In terms of value I guess they are about on the money for the level of the boot but are paying a premium for the Alpinestars brand - nonetheless you get a high quality product in return for your investment and a boot you can rely on for a good number of years. The only blemish on these near perfect boots is the squeak caused by the ankle armour which I am afraid does get annoying if you are out in a crowded place - I do my shopping on the bike so walking round a supermarket in them is very embarrasing. The squeak however is just not a big enough gremlin to warrant the SMX-PLUS boots dropping any kudos in the review as they more than make up for it in every other area but they do lose a star as the problem could have been better thought out in the design.