Sidi Streetburner

[rac3r]

Are these any good? I was thinking of getting them. I wouldn't be paying full price ( I get discount )

https://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk73/mdfd_photos/BK/Sidi-Streetburner-Motorcycle-Boot-S.jpg

Or am I better off with 'normal' style boots?
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[That_Hornet]

I had them, have them infact. Got heavy use and stuck up to it. Awesome boot, not much shin protection but solid in other aspects. I wore through the sole, used them so much. Should be buying some more this or next year.

[colin1]

i've got some sidi boots, they arent comfy to walk in, due to the rigid sole.

Those will be the same. The only time I'd be interested in wearing something that isnt a full boot, is for casual riding, which will involve getting off the bike and walking about.

So although they look cool, they dont really have a use.

I'd prefer to use unarmoured motorbike boots if I'm going to need to stroll about a bit. Even big clumpy para boots are more comfy to walk about in than sidi armoured boots.
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[rac3r]

I'll be replacing my old Nitro boots which were pretty good for £65.

I saw the Sidi's next to the 'big' sidis and they look pretty good. 'Big' Sidi's had a big price tag

Might try these on
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[675Rusty]

I've got Frank Thomas Fury boots, I paid around £90 for them and they are full size/comfy. I was wearing them at college everyday and didn't notice them all that much .
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[G]

Has anyone crashed in them? When I've crashed wearing trainers one thing I noticed was my ankle being bent at a reasonable angle.
I'd prefer to go for Army boots over these - but then I think bike boots generally look a bit silly (not that it bothers me - have walked around various cities in jeans a tshirt and large white motocross boots.)

[T0MMY]

[swiftb]

Id agree with Tommy on this that they look a bit ridiculous. Get some 'proper' boots, they offer better protection and you will look less 'special'.

[Digitalize]

Much prefer the look of the TCX X-Cubes, look a bit more casual, not so ridiculous, and a better sole for walking in.

https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/Motosport/TCX-XC-_is?$product_large_1000$
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[Chippa]

[Ciar?n]

I own the X-Cubes and the streetburners.

The burners are pretty decent boots, i can't ride in motorcycle boots to save my life.

THe x-cubes are a pile of wank(i have to wear them for work)

And wouldn't protect you from impact, let alone a bug impact.

In fact my street burners take so much abuse on the mini moto track....

https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs279.snc4/40295_418018367125_526067125_5238069_1882947_n.jpg
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[pits]

I have got some normal Sidi Vertigos but not used them yet, will try them out properly next week for the CBT, but I got mine for £90, silly not to for brand new Sidis, even if they are in your face whore red.

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[rac3r]

[pits]

I honestly can't remember where I got them from, the deal has ended now, just taken me that long to get my arse in gear and sort out doing a CBT, the only problem I am having so far is how stiff they are, I will see how I get on with them, if I don't get on with them the Streetburners will get my money and I will give the Vertigos to my brother

[c_dug]

My vertigoes were pretty good, expect the soles to wear through though if you're doing much walking, also the zips are a known weak point on sidi's, much more comfortable than my hein gericke boots!

They do take a while to wear in though so that will be why they feel a bit still at the moment.

c_dug
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[Villers]

Those look like a pair or ladies ankle boots from some rollerskate movie!

I have the vertigo corsas, two broken zips, one snapped closer, two air vents that dont close and a sole thats work through.

Wont be buying Sidi again soon!
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[loply]

Hmm, I'm not sure about those.

Clearly as stated they won't be comfy (and will look silly) walking around Asda in. So you aren't going to wear them to the pub.

I'm not sure what kind of trousers you'd need to wear them with, they aren't going to integrate with leathers or many types of bikers trousers, so the weatherproofing is questionable (jeans or similar will ride up and let water in).

So if you're only going to wear them when doing a 'proper' ride and you want full protection, you might as well be wearing normal (taller) boots.

Personally I wear a pair of steel toe capped suede effect workman type boots for casual riding, and stick on a pair of conventional Sidi's if I'm going out for fun and don't intend on socialising. I think this is the best combination.
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[colin1]

[Chippa]

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[Chippa]

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If you'd like to see how stiff they can be - try riding a proper (ie tiny) minimoto with trainers, then try with decent race books - you'll notice the race boots actually offer rather a lot of resistance to bending .
I can riding minimoto with oldish army boots, but fresh ones tends to be a bit too much of a struggle to get in to the right position.