Great review. I’ve been considering Sidi for awhile now then I came across the Alpinestar Toucan Gore-Tex....might go with them as my foot is a wee bit wider than most.

@JohnTYoung

4 жыл бұрын

I have a skinny Sidi foot or I definitely would have bought the Toucan. They are everything a Dual Sport boot should be.

@bryansuperduke1290r

2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnTYoung Can’t get them in the UK.

Hi John enjoyed every bit of your reviews! I found in the internet, "rev'it h2o expedition" boots. Kinda offers a protection similar to an mx boots. But the price is horrendous!

@JohnTYoung

4 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure how the Rev Its fit and for $700 I'm not sure I want to chance it. Thanks for watching!

I tried these boots on. This is the perfect compromise for me. I really liked how easy they were to get on and off.

@JohnTYoung

2 жыл бұрын

They are super comfy. I use them as "I Am NOT Going To Crash" boots.

Welcome back. Thought you had moved to Alaska.

@JohnTYoung

4 жыл бұрын

Not yet. I don't like mosquitoes.

Yes, I would love 🖤 to see a Hybrid between the bad ass yet super stiff 🎿 Crossfires and the Adventure boots 🥾 ! Would also like to see a more modern sleeker tread pattern, instead of the 80s work boot tread pattern.

@JohnTYoung

4 ай бұрын

Tech 7s

Same issue with Forma, amazingly comfortable, easy to walk in, 100% waterproof, but no where near the protection of full on Mx boots. Had tech 10s, great on bike, no good anywhere else. Great vid. 👍

@JohnTYoung

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nick.

@anxiousappliance

2 жыл бұрын

These are much more protective that the Formas.

I love my Forma ADV boots the, high model not the low model, for regular dirt and adv riding. Water proof, very easy to walk in, long lasting and have saved my legs a bunch of times.

@JohnTYoung

4 жыл бұрын

I've never tried their boots, but I've heard good things. Do they fit wide, normal, or narrow?

@azlong4596

4 жыл бұрын

@@JohnTYoung I have a 7.5 - 8, wide, high instep and the fit was better than most street shoes I'm able to acquire. They were comfortable out of the box and now have three years of extreme use. I also got a set of the low ADV boot but find them lacking in both protection and riding comfort. Trail riding I have hit my foot against rocks and tree roots and no problems.

@anxiousappliance

2 жыл бұрын

Had the formas - nice boots - saved my ankle once. The sidis are much more protective and slim enough to fit under jeans. I like m time with forma, but not going back.

Walking up that hill, these boots will probably fend off a rattlesnake bite as well! I'm prepping for a 2022 run at the TAT. Sure would be nice if there was a store that I could walk into, and try on different brands/models/sizes. PS I liked this video, thankfully there's no background music so I subbed.

@JohnTYoung

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Savage!

They are really good boots. I like mine except my right foot gets irritated and the second buckle digs into my ankle. Decent protect, waterproof, and relatively easy to walk in for short periods of time. The only other boots that I've considered are the Rev'it Expedition, which seems to fit into that 'in-between' that you mentioned but... they are incredibly expensive.

@JohnTYoung

4 жыл бұрын

I'd go for the Alpinestars Toucan if my feet weren't so low volume.

2 months later: I'm back, watching again. The first 25 seconds I hear that Sidi squeek! My Sidi ADV 2 boots arrived today. Wore them in the bathtub for 1/2 hour - NO LEAKS. Tomorrow going for a road ride in the rain to test out the boots & some other new gear for my 2022 trip. Curious if you ever let the 'outside plastic part of the TOP buckle' dive under the 'inside part of the material' when you snap in? (At 4:47 I see you lift it over) It seems that if you let the plastic go where it wants to go, it will put pressure on the waterproof liner, causing eventual failure of the gortex. You put out some good vids - Thank you!

@JohnTYoung

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Savage! On my other SIDIs that part is to keep the buckle from wearing into the leather if we're talking about the same bit.

Interesting, I use a pair of Gaerne all terrains, seem close to the same, shorter, softer, full goretex to top but have 3rd buckle but maybe less ankle support. Can't try them all so nice to see some real world reviews.

@JohnTYoung

4 жыл бұрын

Very true. Thanks for watching.

Alpinestars Tech 7 Enduro Drystars provide great protection and help keep your feet dry too. If need to walk a long distance; recommend pack a pair of light running shoe and use as needed in trips.

@JohnTYoung

4 жыл бұрын

I loved my Tech 7 Enduro boots, until I tried on a pair of Sidis. I have a Sidi foot and can never go back.

@JohnTYoung

2 жыл бұрын

If I’m riding, my boots are stored on my feet.

@JohnTYoung

2 жыл бұрын

Oh! Sorry. I would assume if you’re in your shoes then you’re camping or at a hotel. Either way, that’s where my boots are if I’m in my “camp” shoes, stashed in a tent or stinking up a hotel room. 😷

@JohnTYoung

2 жыл бұрын

Mine are super solid and very comfy. I wear them over the ADV 2s cause you can’t walk at all with a broken ankle. LOL.

@dunementat2191

2 жыл бұрын

In regards to comments, yes I stay in hotels/motels when overnighting, so it’s easy to move my bags and gear into room for safe storage. At 68 years of age, my lower back is a mess and after riding need some comfort. Another option are the Forma Adventure boots. They are lighter, waterproof, provide protection for off-road conditions, and I walked in them right out off the box. If riding rallies, enduros, or aggressively; the Alpinestars Tech 7 is my recommendation. A broken ankle or foot bone is not my idea of fun.

Hey there John, been following for a while now, i like your reviews very much. Wich pants are you using in this video? i see that they combine vey well with the adv boots...

@JohnTYoung

2 жыл бұрын

These are the Fly Patrol pants. Super comfy. Thanks for watching Rilke.

@rilke_roca

2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnTYoung thank you!

Broke my foot with sidi adv boot ,not enough protection for me s g 12 on xmas list luv your channel 👍

@JohnTYoung

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul. Ya, they are little light in the protection department.

I wish I had narrow feet that fit into Sidis. They are the arai of boots quality wise. Do you ride the bdrs solo?

@JohnTYoung

4 жыл бұрын

We'll find out in a few hundred more miles...

I run the Gaerne adventure boot and also have the Gaerne Balance oiled boot. Love both of them but wanted more protection so I bought the Gaerne SG12's, great boot but they wouldn't work with my Stegz Pegz. The rear spine of the boot stuck out to far and I couldn't adjust my Stegz rubbers back far enough, I was always riding on the arch of my foot and that wasn't acceptable and there was no way I was getting rid of the Stegz, absolutely love them. Might look at the Toucans, although the last pair of Alpines I had I totally hated, but that was 16 years ago.

@JohnTYoung

3 жыл бұрын

Have you tried the Desert Stegz Pegz? They sit farther back than the regular ones. I wear SIDI Crossfires and ride on the balls of my feet and the desert style work very well.

@vince5946

3 жыл бұрын

@@JohnTYoung No I haven't, I'll need to look into them, I was unaware that they sat back farther. I have them Stegz on my xtrainer and 390RR Beta, absolutely love them. Thanks for the feedback, I'm about ready to pull the trigger on the Toucan's, they appear to have the level of protection that I am looking for, right in the middle between adventure and MX boots.

Hey John.. been following for a while but comment infrequently.. check out the Alpinestars Toucan boots. Been wearing them for a little less than a year now and I’ve very pleased. Gore and has a bit more protection than the sidi adventure. Downside.. the cost.

@JohnTYoung

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Cole. I did, and I wanted to like them so badly. They are exactly what I am looking for, price be damned. BUT, the difference in fit between the Alpinestars boots and Sidi boots are night and day on my skinny assed feet. I now own a pair of Sidi Crossfire 3 TAs and they fit so much better than my Tech 7s did. Still, not water proof and weigh 5 lbs per boot so there's that. Thanks for the comment and the advice. I really appreciate it!

@wcolef

4 жыл бұрын

John T. Young No doubt! They’re nothing without a good fit!

@michaelglenn2468

4 жыл бұрын

@@JohnTYoung how skinny are we talking about? Do you shop for C width shoes normally? Or do you buy regular width shoes and have a little bit of wiggle room. I'm about to buy a pair of these but keep seeing that word narrow and I'm getting a little concerned. I think these boots would offer more protection than the gaerne trials boots that are so popular.

How does this happen? I’m taking a good look at Adv boots and after a few random vids I see the friendliest and smartest U-tuber ever on the screen fondling the exact boot I was thinking about. Now I know why you have so many damn Vids- You just gotta add your two-cents into every friggin pot don’t ya. Hope everything is going very well out there for you and yours- later man. And thx for the great boot review. (the boot- not you).

@JohnTYoung

2 жыл бұрын

You can run, but you can't escape. I'm everywhere....

@billyarsenault1970

2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnTYoung Not fair though- You got helicopters and 4x4 and god only knows what else.

@JohnTYoung

2 жыл бұрын

@@billyarsenault1970 Life's not fair Billy. Get used to it. Sorry. Let me try that again. I'm just sure helicopters and 4x4s and god knows what else is headed your way Billy, you just hang in there.

This is the "new generation" of the Adventure 2. They look almost exactly the same as the old ones, but appear to be not as "stiff",...especially in the heel and toe area. I can't squeeze mine with the fingers, quite as much as you did with yours. I heard that from other people too. I believe they used a softer plastic,...for whatever reason,...maybe cost,...or maybe they wanted to make the boots more comfortable and aim more directly for the adventure market. I don't know.

@JohnTYoung

3 жыл бұрын

They certainly are comfortable. Thanks for the insight.

I had a pair of these...things I didn't like...noisy, and not that comfortable for me. Also I had the Sidi Rain ( waterproof but not Gortex) version and they were not waterproof. The biggest complaint was the heal wore out really fast. I switched to a Forma Adventure and they still are comfortable, and waterproof after 5 years. The soles are in great shape as well. They don't offer as much protection as the Sidi but for technical riding I use an Alpinestar Tech7 Enduro. YMMV

@JohnTYoung

3 жыл бұрын

I love the alpinestars too but they are way too big on my feet.

I guess the Gaerne Fastback Enduro boots are the best one you are looking for. Endruo sole with good protection. Have you tried that? If so, is it good for touring?

@JohnTYoung

2 жыл бұрын

I have not tried them, sorry. I'm actually super happy with my SIDI Crossfires as long as there's no hiking involved

Would you recommend the Crf450L? Or would you suggest another dual sport?

@JohnTYoung

4 жыл бұрын

If you're ok with the maintenance I would whole heatedly recommend the 450L.

@la-downoah5199

4 жыл бұрын

John T. Young and when you say maintenance your referring to oil/ filter changes and checking valves?

which color are these? they don't seem to match any of the colors i find online.. thanks! :)

@JohnTYoung

3 жыл бұрын

Gray.

I'm looking at these boots but I want something that I can pull jeans down over the top of the boot. I don't like tucking pants into the boot. Can you pull average jeans over these boots?

@JohnTYoung

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. They are fairly thin in the shin/calf area. Well, maybe not if you wear those crazy skinny jeans for toothpick legs.

Are this boots confortable to use in a trip with less gravel and dirt and more road and walking?

@JohnTYoung

4 жыл бұрын

These are the perfect boot for that. Super comfortable when walking.

As much as I’m not a revit fan and I think many of their products are overpriced or under perform compared to the competition the expedition gtx boot seems to tick the most boxes. They are really protective really waterproof and comfortable to wear and walk in. I have the Sidi adv2 and the dainese fulcrum gtx boots right now but I’m looking for a more protective pair. Tech7 would be great if they were waterproof but even the dry star ones leak water. I will use them for many weeks adv trips so if they get wet it gets complicated. Sidi adv gtx never ever leaked water. And last I wanted to mention that the revit boots right now are on sale in Europe for 500€ so not so big difference between them and the tech7 drystar.

@JohnTYoung

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info!

Did you consider the Alpinestars Toucan?

@JohnTYoung

Жыл бұрын

Yup, but Alpinestars don't fit MY FEET as well.

Hola... ¿ Hay mucha diferencia de protección entre Sidi Aventura 2 y Alpinestar Tech 7 enduro ?... ¿ Hay mucha diferencia en la altura de la suela ?.. Soy un poco bajo para mi KTM 1290 super adventure S.... y quiero una bota muy protegida, cómodas, con buena flexibilidad de tobillo y si puede ser, que tengan una suela un poco más alta para llegar con mis pies mejor al suelo ..pero sobre todo, que me protejan bien...

@JohnTYoung

2 жыл бұрын

La Alpinestar Tech 7 tiene MUCHA más protección que la bota SIDI. Los Adventure 2 son suaves. Creo que la altura de la suela es casi la misma, pero no intentes ser más alto con las botas, baja la motocicleta.

@MANUELRODRIGUEZ-sg8qn

2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnTYoung thank you very much!!!

I've got a pair of Sidi SRS and you can't bea the protection, they suck for walking or touring though.

@JohnTYoung

3 жыл бұрын

Walking, no. Super comfy. though. At least on my skinny feet.

Trying to decide on an off road boot, can’t decide between the Sidi Adventure 2, Forma Adventure of the Alpinestar Tech7 Dryastar boot.

@JohnTYoung

2 жыл бұрын

Whichever one fits your foot the best. Otherwise, the Tech7 is the way to go.

@bryansuperduke1290r

2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnTYoung I’m the opposite of you and have wide feet so have to go a size bigger in my Sidi road boots, the Alpinestars may fit better but no stock locally to try as they only do 45.5 not 46.

@bryansuperduke1290r

2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnTYoung After watching a load more reviews, I think the Tech 7 Drystar is the better option to protect my feet, as I’ll be off raiding a Tenere 700 the protection from the bike crushing my feed is probably a wiser choice.

@JohnTYoung

2 жыл бұрын

@@bryansuperduke1290r I had a pair of the Tech 7s and loved them.

@bryansuperduke1290r

2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnTYoung Have a pair of SMX Plus road boot and they are super comfy from new. I want to get the right boots first time otherwise I’ll be buying again.

Hello, I am using Vespa gts. I want to buy this boat. Because it will protect my shins in case of an accident. Did I get right? In which season can I wear it? I do not use a scooter in rain and snowy weather. In rainless, hot or cold weather. But I use it especially between May and September. In my country, the temperature between May and September is between 25 and 40 degrees. Do you think summer heat will be a problem with this boot? Is it a problem to have it on my feet in winter or cold months? Will it be a problem for the scooter? What is the difference between suede and leather models? Is the leather model safer and warmer? ThanksFaux or Artificial leather? Is it cut? Isn't it safe? I want to buy Sidi Adventure Mid 2. I am someone who uses a Vespa gts scooter. Won't it protect me in case of an accident?

@JohnTYoung

4 ай бұрын

It is waterproof so it does not breathe and can get hot.

Try the alpine bleze drystar boot

@JohnTYoung

3 жыл бұрын

Alpinestars are too big for my skinny feet. I do love their boots tho.

The more in between options that provide more protection than these, but aren’t MX boots, would be Forma Terra Evo Dry, or the Revit Discovery GTX. Far more protective, but you can still walk around. I’m going through this process right now, and it’s awful. :-) The Sidi Adventure boots are so comfy for my foot, but not nearly enough protection for my taste.

@JohnTYoung

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck in your search and thanks for the suggestions.

@hanno8705

2 жыл бұрын

What about the Gaerne Dakar GTX? I ordered them just now and I am also considering to order the Sidi for comparison, but I am a bit worried because I have wide feet (although I had years ago Sidi MotoGP boots - but I think I can remember I bought them more because I "wanted" them and actually they had been also a bit too narrow...). I have the Gaerne All Terrain GTX here, they are great and fit absolutely perfect, but I think I want some more of ankle protection.

@hanno8705

2 жыл бұрын

Just to add: For me the Sidi Adventure and the Gaerne look protection wise very much the same, seemingly a bit more ankle protection with the Sidi. I had a look at the Revit you mentioned. With them I would be more worried about ankle protection as with the Sidi or the Gaerne, as the Revit don't seem to offer much stiffness for protection against ankle twisting.

@JohnTYoung

2 жыл бұрын

@@hanno8705 I've never tried them. When did they come out?

@hanno8705

2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnTYoung ​Seems like the Gaerne Dakar GTX came out in 2021. As I said, I have a pair of Gaerne All Terrain GTX here (also just ordered), love how they fit around my feet, but want a bit more protection around the ankle (especially against twisting). Hope they'll fit the same. I don't even own a motorbike right now, had a Yamaha R6 superbike around 15 years ago, but sold it after a friend died on a Kawasaki ZX6R. Last year at Chrstimas I met my uncle, my friend was a neighbour of him, he rides an old BMW R45 or R65 and he kind of talked me back into Motorbikes. Well, this is going on for a bit more than that, but since I talked to my uncle it gets more and more serious. I am intrigued by the Royal Enfield Himalayan and consider buying a used one, as they are available on low milage for cheap money here. Greetings from Germany!

I wear Magellan rubber boots... not very protected I know but that’s all I got. I can’t stand riding boots. They’re just too uncomfortable. Those boots you have look sweet.

@JohnTYoung

4 жыл бұрын

And super comfy... Thanks for watching.

Not sure of your experience with other boots similar to Sidi Adv... I'm planning a real long trip -- Miami to South Africa. I will be walking tons along the way and living in my boots. I've always worn Daytona boots but I have had some issues after dropping so I want to step things up. Do you think the Sidi are very good for walking and living in the boots for 8 months? What other options did you look at?

@JohnTYoung

4 жыл бұрын

I really like the Sidi ADV boots, but that's because they fit my feet. I think Alpinestars are better made and a better engineered boot, but they don't fit my feet. So start there. The Sidi ADV boots are great for walking and hiking in, but offer less protection than I like to the hard off roading I do.

Revit expedition H20

@JohnTYoung

2 жыл бұрын

$$$$$$$$$$

Try alpinestars toucan

@JohnTYoung

Жыл бұрын

Most Alpinestar boots are too wide for my feet. The SIDIs seem to fit very nicely. But thank you for the suggestion.

Sound level is so low, I can barely hear.

@JohnTYoung

4 жыл бұрын

I'll be sure to crank it up in the future. Thanks for letting me know.

5

@JohnTYoung

2 жыл бұрын

5?

Sidi Crossfire 3 TA

@JohnTYoung

4 жыл бұрын

I have a pair of those as well. We'll see how waterproof they are.Or not. Thanks for the comment!

Thanks to the world going to hell, these boots are now 600$ in Canada

@UCs6ktlulE5BEeb3vBBOu6DQ

3 жыл бұрын

Anyone reading this, sell your Dogecoin and buy these boots and some plywood, sell it in 5 years and retire.

@JohnTYoung

3 жыл бұрын

I think the world will be just fine... especially if it's riding around in these boots.