"bob and john" (bobandjohn)
10/22/2016 at 08:55 • Filed to: None
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"bob and john" (bobandjohn)
10/22/2016 at 08:55 • Filed to: None | 2
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So I want to get a pair of REALLY high end track boots next year, and I’m down between the Sidi Mag-1 and the Sidi Vortice. Does anyone have any experience with either of them? I’m leaning towards the Vortice because they are, as per the site, totally rebuildable. (all plastic parts have available spares I guess) And that sounds REALLY attractive. Both are about the same price. They will be used for track riding and ‘spirited’ street riding (Sorry Vlad :) )
Sidi Mag-1
Sidi Vortice
Alfalfa
> bob and john
10/22/2016 at 09:08 |
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Well I think the Mag-1 looks cooler. And that’s really the extent of my knowledge on the subject.
yamahog
> bob and john
10/22/2016 at 09:12 |
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Morning Pete! I personally have AStars, but I see a lot of happy folks with those two. I would also lean towards “rebuildable” because even though the knee pucks get all the glory, your toe sliders will also see some wear. Highly recommend either trying them on in person (remember to check in riding position as well as normal walking around to see how miserable they are if you ride somewhere and don’t bring a change of shoes) or ordering from a site with a really good return/exchange policy.
Hope that helps!
valsidalv, reminding you that infiniti is an option
> bob and john
10/22/2016 at 10:57 |
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Priority #1 next year is track day, early in the season.
Tuesday heading out for more dirt biking!
AMGtech - now with more recalls!
> bob and john
10/22/2016 at 12:05 |
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I hear Danner makes nice boots
nermal
> bob and john
10/22/2016 at 12:38 |
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I have the Sidi Vertigo. They’re close to what you’re looking at, cost ~$300 when I got them. Biggest difference is that they have one zipper on the inside with a velcro flap, instead of the whole-back-flips-down style. Have had them for ~5 yrs, and re-soled once. They get treated w/ Lexol conditioner once a year, and that’s it.
Depending on what rearsets you’re using, you’ll need to plan on getting the soles replaced every 3 yrs or so. I use Woodcraft and they chewed through the sole pretty badly, right under the ball of the foot section. Cost was ~$100 from resole.com.
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bob and john
> nermal
10/22/2016 at 12:44 |
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how do you find the comfort? fit okay? (like, if I normally wear a 9, should I go a size up or down?) do you find you need better venting? Im looking at the air versions for the boots too.
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nermal
> bob and john
10/22/2016 at 13:04 |
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Comfort is excellent once they get broken in. I wear relatively thick calf-high socks, from the local sporting goods store. You need the non-cotton style. I have the non-perforated boot, because that’s what was on sale when I got them. With the vents open ventilation is good enough. My feet do get sweaty, but like everywhere else they’re fine when you’re on-track, but get ridiculously hot as soon as you pull off and there’s no air moving.
I followed the Sidi sizing chart and they fit perfect.
brianbrannon
> bob and john
10/22/2016 at 13:55 |
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I had the vortice and they didn’t seem very protective. The sole easily bent up and down far enough to break feet
ThePenguin
> yamahog
10/22/2016 at 16:08 |
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Do you have a recommendation for beginner boots?
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bob and john
> ThePenguin
10/22/2016 at 17:04 |
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Alpinestarts SMX-3s are pretty nice. They are what I use for day to day riding.
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bob and john
> brianbrannon
10/22/2016 at 17:21 |
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this is the first time I’m hearing such a thing... how bad is it?
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ThePenguin
> bob and john
10/22/2016 at 19:51 |
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Thanks for the reply! I’ll look them up!
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brianbrannon
> bob and john
10/23/2016 at 09:12 |
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Mine you could fold in half. I mostly run off road boots now on the 1190