I'm so torn on boots!

[Kevin2109]

So I've narrowed my search down to two boots, The Sidi Vertigo and the Sidi Cobra boots.

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...igo-Boots.aspx

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...bra-Boots.aspx

I love the white version of the cobra. But the features look a little better on the Vertigo. Has anyone had experience with either of them? I'll be using them for street use if that helps

[phr3ek]

i own the vertigo's
they are awesome
not so comfy to stand in for extended periods of time

i dont even use the dial thingie because i have small calves
i have them on the tightest setting and just use the zipper to put them on/off

the cobra is basically the same thing
but for $50 extra, you get an slightly bigger back-of-leg protection and dial-in adjustability -> mainly used for when you tuck in the pant leg inside the boot

cobra is commuting
vertigo is entry lvl track riding

[shiroganeshinobi]

Have you tried these boots on before? They are kinda roomy in the toes area if you have narrow feet. I'd highly suggest trying on the boots before you commit. I sold my vertigos to pick up A* SMX plus because you cant beat that comfort fit it has.

[phr3ek]

weird....i traded in my smx plus for vertigo's

a* was just to cumbersome to wear because of the inner bootie and (speed) laces

it literally took more time to put on 1 a* boot than it did to put on both vertigo's

[austexjg]

Can't go wrong with Sidi - I have the Vortice Air. I have no complaints, other than the price.

[Kevin2109]

I'm going to go and try them on this week I think I'll go with the vertigo's

[rockNroll]

The rubber soles of the Sidi boots wear very quick if you walk in them.

[Murtasma]

I have the vertigo's no complaints at all, awesome boot. Like two other people have mentioned they are not very comfortable to walk around in and the sole will wear out quickly if you do. I think you would be happy with either boot. If possible I would try them on at a store before purchasing. I don't think you can go wrong with either pair.

[00NissanNinja]

I have the sidi cobra and fusions. I haven't ridden in the cobras yet they are comfortable but not easily walked in do to the thin heel sidi uses on their boots. I am waiting on some alpinestars smx-r boots so I can compare the two. Although at that price point I should be comparing the vertigos. Ankle stability is good in the cobras but the vertigos will be better.

[Liber]

Depending on how hot/humid it gets there, you may want to look into getting perforated boots. Sidi no longer makes Vertigo Air boots, instead replacing them with their ST Air boots, about 90$ more expensive.

Here in SouthArk/NorLA heat is regularly in the 90s and humidity hovers around 70% +/-20%. I tried Sidi vertigo boots(non-perf) and they were too hot, so hot it was unconfortable while riding. I returned them and bought some Sidi ST Air boots and the airflow is pretty remarkable. I don't worry about my feet getting hot, and the protection/fit is better than the vertigo.

[Kevin2109]

Originally Posted by Liber

Depending on how hot/humid it gets there, you may want to look into getting perforated boots. Sidi no longer makes Vertigo Air boots, instead replacing them with their ST Air boots, about 90$ more expensive.

Here in SouthArk/NorLA heat is regularly in the 90s and humidity hovers around 70% +/-20%. I tried Sidi vertigo boots(non-perf) and they were too hot, so hot it was unconfortable while riding. I returned them and bought some Sidi ST Air boots and the airflow is pretty remarkable. I don't worry about my feet getting hot, and the protection/fit is better than the vertigo.

http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=2082

Unless there soon being discontinued

And I really cant see myself spending $400 on a street boot

[Liber]

Originally Posted by Kevin2109

http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=2082

Unless there soon being discontinued

And I really cant see myself spending $400 on a street boot

I'd call to make sure they're in stock before placing an order. I called 4 different vendors, all telling me they were on indefinite backorder or discontinued. The people I got my ST Air boots from offered them to me for $325, pretty sweet.

[Kevin2109]

Originally Posted by Liber

I'd call to make sure they're in stock before placing an order. I called 4 different vendors, all telling me they were on indefinite backorder or discontinued. The people I got my ST Air boots from offered them to me for $325, pretty sweet.

Mind letting me in on this little secret

[Liber]

Honestly, just kept calling around asking if their websites were correct that vertigo-airs were in stock. They all came back with no's. I called extreme supply, and the sales guy hooked me up after I asked about the vertigo air's. He didn't give me a choice of color(black or black), but they were brand spankin new. Free shipping too if I remember correctly.

http://www.extremesupply.com/

I love the ST Air, as 9.5 Vertigoes were just a pinch too big for my calf size at the tightest setting(and they don't make a 9.0). The ST Air's buckle system allows for a much greater range of adjustability, similar to a ski-boot, and I can get it tight enough to cut off circulation to my feet if I wanted to.

[shiroganeshinobi]

Originally Posted by rockNroll

The rubber soles of the Sidi boots wear very quick if you walk in them.

Great thing about Sidi is you can resole the boots by ordering the sole. A*s, it's possible but i hear it's a pain in a but to do.

[HKr1]

Alpinestars smx plus boots rock(2011's), perf ones have real nice air flow.
Also they dont squeak.........Kinda strange where the zippper is
Riders discount has awesome forum discount on them, all gear for that matter. There on all the vertiscope owned forums. TJ is the man, has sweet freaking deals you cant pass up. Before you buy anything, you need to check his price's

[rockNroll]

Originally Posted by shiroganeshinobi

Great thing about Sidi is you can resole the boots by ordering the sole. A*s, it's possible but i hear it's a pain in a but to do.

Do the Vertigo or Cobra models have replaceable soles?

[shiroganeshinobi]

Originally Posted by rockNroll

Do the Vertigo or Cobra models have replaceable soles?

Vertigos, yes they do
http://tinyurl.com/3worcum

Or through the official retailer in the US

http://www.motonation.com/store/pc/v...?idCategory=69

[rockNroll]

Originally Posted by shiroganeshinobi

Vertigos, yes they do
http://tinyurl.com/3worcum

Or through the official retailer in the US

http://www.motonation.com/store/pc/v...?idCategory=69

Sidi's web site doesn't list those two models as having replaceable soles. The vortice boots do. I realize that most any boot can be resoled by a pro, but the vortice soles are made so that they can be replaced by the typical end user. The others require a bootsmith.