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Re: Help: Boot Recommendation



Phil;

Is the boot that you are referring to, a euro only boot. I went out to the website
here in the (http://www.motonation.com/streetboots.htm) states that is the main
importer for Sidi boots and they dont show a "Rain" boot?

Mark

philguy wrote:

> I have been wearing the Sidi Rain boot (which comes out of the same mould as
> the vertebra) they are claimed to be and have been been since February
> totally waterproof, very comfortable for walking and look quite sporty
> (despite it's grey colour).  They do not have the vertebra bits attached to
> them nor a slider, but it does have a kevlar patch instead of the slider and
> uses different types of plastic to provide the shin, heel, ankle and
> toe/gearchange protection and flexible panels where the vertebra bits would
> be.  They are the most comfortable footwear I own and for my usage are 100
> per cent practical.  My jeans or waterproofs can be worn either inside or
> outside of the boots as there is stacks of adjustment from the zip / velcro
> mechanism.  I believe the uppers are made of leather but I may be wrong,
> with a Te-por thin membrane which is both waterproof and breathable (so far
> after lots of hot sticky rides, no nasty niffs).  Despite a lot of walking,
> they do not show any sign of wear on the soles.  To me it is a sports boot
> for all seasons, I believe there are now two models and cost is circa 100
> pds stg.  The other thing I noticed when trying on several boots in the
> shop, is that quite a lot of boots rub your leg at the top of the boot when
> moving about, , these were the first boot I found that did not.  Definately
> worth a look.
>
> Phil Guy.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Mark Dieck <mdieck@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2000 3:40 PM
> Subject: Re: Help: Boot Recommendation
>
> Hi Kathy
>
> I have been looking at getting a pair of the Sidi Vertebra boots. Have you
> had any
> experience wearing the boots in wet and or cold conditions. The boots look
> great,
> have an outstanding reputation for protection, but dont really address water
> resistance/proofness as they seem to be intended more for the racing crowd.
>
> TIA
>
> Mark
>
> Kathy Kost wrote:
>
> > Hi Tony...
> >
> > Well, I just bought a pair of Sidi Vertebra system boots (can't remember
> > what they're called..name isn't on the boot except for vertebra).
> > Might be something like Max Torque.  Not the stradas, but boy oh boy
> > do I like these things.  First boots I've ever had that actually fit
> > my feet (instead of like mens shoes on a woman's foot).  I have Sidi
> > cycling shoes as well and I've always been impressed with their
> > products.  So I know you didn't ask about my particular Sidi moto
> > boots, but I just had to tell you how much I love them.  Seem pretty
> > waterproof, with loads of protection, and very comfy.
> >
> > Kathy
> >
> > '00 Sprint RS
> > Snohomish, WA
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> Mark Dieck
> Mesa, AZ
> Gerlach '00
> Y2K Triumph Sprint ST
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Mesa, AZ
Gerlach '00
Y2K Triumph Sprint ST
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