 Dirt Rider Magazine just finished a comparison of high end boots. The Sidi Crossfire was named the winner out of 15 brands/models!
SR Sole.
The Sidi SRS, or “sole replacement system”, sole is the markets only sole fully replaceable via a standard screw driver and the SR quarter turn screws.
This patented sole replacement system has the extra technical feature of being able to better distribute loads from the footpeg fully across the sole. This benefit becomes apparent after a rider starts pounding through a section of whoops or the first time he comes up a bit short on a jump.
While the SRS sole has a stiffer feel than the TA sole (or othe companies sewn on soles) it has the added benefit of presentinga smaller footprint than traditional sewn on soles thus offering less of a “target” during on track encounters or hidden stumps in the brush.
Although the SRS sole takes a few rides to get use to, once you become accustomed to it’s “feel” you more than likely will never wear anything else. The strength that the SRS sole offers makes traditional soles feel like shower slippers!
Dual Flex System
The key feature in the Sidi Crossfire boot is the Dual Flex system, which allows for easy movement forward and backward but is extremely strong side to side giving the rider the finest in ankle protection and long lasting comfort.
The hinged, dual position, stitch-free upper is constructed from injection-molded plastic. With the exclusive Dual Flex system and the four floating – independent straps the Crossfire can provide each rider with a personal fit no matter his body shape or if he uses knee braces or not.
Toe Areas
The tip of the toe on the Crossfire and Charger boots are covered with plastic to protect the base material and seems against abrasion from brush etc. Plastic shift and brake lever guards on the top of each foot area.
Lorica®
Every Crossfire SR outers is fully constructed with Lorica. Lorica is a composite micro fiber material created from strands that are so fine, each one is less than one thousandth the thickness of silk. When injected with special resins, these fibers act like natural leather skin, but with the addition of better strength, softer texture, lighter weight and better moisture protection.
Lorica is also highly resistant to abrasion – yet it still breathes – with more than three million pores per square centimeter. Easy to maintain, Lorica doesn’t stain and can’t be scratched and offers, reduced weight, more flexibility and more feel than leather racing boots.
Heel Detail
Three extended ribs are featured at the back of the boot to assist the rider in making upshifts with his heel when starting a race. Rigid, shock resistant, anatomically shaped heel for maximum protection.
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