I've been wearing the Sidi Crossfire 2's for 4 years.. And wouldn't buy another brand.. They are great !!!

@Czechenduro

3 жыл бұрын

I have 5,5 years and still working. For me is only Sidi Crossfire!

@ZSharkPH

3 жыл бұрын

@@Czechenduro Still wearing the same ones also.. Just had to replace one buckle. But still going strong.

Ive had the same crossfire 2s for 4 years and they still work like they did brand new. I literally cannot wear any other boot now...these are amazing

Great review you are very right on and honest! I’m excited about my new crossfires as well. And yes boots are sometimes more vital than helmets. Leg injuries can be more common especially with enduro mountain riding.

Thanks Kyle, just ordered my pair. I have to stop watching your channel. 3 Weeks ago: Husqvarna 250TPI, now this boots... Great channel! Happy 2020! Keep on Posting. Greatings, Xavier (Belgium... 10mins of Tomorrowland ;-) )

I got the Sidi 2 Crossfires. Been through a few soles. Still are GREAT BOOTS. Love them.

I’m super happy with this boots 🙌 Ride safe

Nice review Kyle! I have been using Sidi boots since moving away from Alpinestar Tech 8s. I have had both Crossfire SRS 2 & 3 and agree that they are a very high quality boot (and still my preferred boot to date). I would however like to add a couple things that I feel worth mentioning that I did not hear you cover in your review. First is the fact that these boots allow a lot of water in. Do not expect to keep your feet dry if crossing rivers or riding in the rain. Maybe due to the design/use of plastic and leather...cant really say why but I noticed this straight away after moving over from the Tech 8 (and I wear over the boot pants). The other item I feel worth mentioning is the SRS scrrews. This is the primary reason that I had switched over to the Sidi SRS style boot. I tend to go through the left sole much faster than the boot itself so being able to replace the sole myself is invaluable to me (If only I could buy just the left sole instead of both). I know you mentioned them in the video but I think it important to add that I have had the screws get so mangled that it can be VERY difficult to remove some of them. I recommend having several, or even a set, of spare screws on hand. The last thing that I will add is my experience with the width. You also mentioned (as have others here in the comments) that these boots tend to run a bit narrow. Since I have a wide foot I have some thoughts on this too. I did not buy the SRS 1 because of this very reason. Fortunately I started looking at these about the time the SRS 2 came out and they had a wider foot bed (relative to the SRS1) and so I gave them a shot. The SRS 3 is even wider so I think that they have made improvements in this area. So if you gave up on the earlier version (SRS 1 or 2- due to narrow foot bed) I would recommend trying the 3s.

What a sick intro Loved it

I've been using Garnier sg12. I have been thinking about giving these a try. Thanks for the info great review!!

I really like the stiffness. Its saved my ankle in a few crashes in the year i've owned them. They have a nice solid feeling without being bulky or heavy.

Great Boot, had mine for 5 years now. A few pointers. The SRS are not for wide feet. Sidi is more to a normal or narrow foot. Also get the right size. I bought some that were too big... I couldn’t feel the shifter, as Kyle says the toe box is very hard. So I sold and bought one size smaller. They are perfect. About every two rides I hit them with the power washer. No issues still going on strong

Have had the Sidi SRS 2 boots for two years now and agree with everything about your review. I have had much the same experience with mine. My only complaint is they squeak like crazy when I walk in them. Someone else’s wrote to put some oil on the moving parts (I may try that at some time). I ride mostly in the mid Atlantic trail and enduro. I decided to try the enduro replacement soles on the boots and found they have a lot more grip especially when walking to clear trails. Only warning if you change the sole, do not expect to put your foot down in a corner and have it slide as you go around if it touches (it will grab much more than the original soles). Overall I have hit several rocks in the past two years that have completely knocked my foot from the peg and made me pucker thinking for a moment that is going to really hurt and I probably just broke a toe or two ,only to realize, nope it’s just fine. Makes the investment in a nice pair of boots much more easy to justify. Having destroyed pairs of inexpensive entry level boots over the years I must agree as well, you get what you pay for. Definitely spend your money on a good helmet and next up a good pair of boots.

thanks Kyle for that review

They take longer to buckle but they seal up so so well,I agree

This is my buckle sequence that I use for my Sidi, and it works great for all boots. 1 buckle the one above the ankle 2 buckle the top 3 buckle the foot 4 buckle the ankle

@pjbeck454

5 жыл бұрын

This sequence makes the boot buckle up super easy

If you have wide feel try the TA version. The soles are sewn on but can be replaced by a cobbler. They are wider and the soles are softer. That can be good if you want to walk in them. I generally like a stiffer sole but have no problem with the TA being too soft. TA is also a bit less expensive. Best boots I've ever ridden in.

Best boots on the market

I have the same boot but in the TA design. I agree, once on they are extremely protective which is the most important thing. But like you, my biggest complaint is the multiple steps taken to just put them on. Then once they are on you then readjust. And the buckle system, to me, is just a pain. I wish they had a buckle system like my Gaerne SG's, I love those buckles. I shouldn't have to take my tennis shoe that I just took off and use it to beat some of my buckles closed like I do on my SIDIs.

I've had my srs 2 for 5 years now and I would estimate over 300 hours of riding and they have finally fallen apart so I will be trying the srs3 boots

I have a pair of Sidi Flex Force boots that I think I bought in 2001. Great boots, but they are in need of replacement. I'm set on getting another pair of Sidi.

Have worn the crossfire3’s for 2.5 seasons now and love them. Sidi now makes an enduro sole that can replace the standard dove tail sole. The only place I could find the enduro soles was Motonation.com; the US sidi importer.

Broke the sh!t out of my ankle this summer when I went over the handlebars and my DRZ landed on my foot. Was wearing Alpinestars Tech 3s, turns out they provide no ankle support. I'm getting these now.

The buckles look like they work great, unlike the Alpinestars Tech 10s that are sometimes glitchy to lock in.

@KoltFin

5 жыл бұрын

the buckles are pretty good but if the strap isn't straight they can be a little bit difficult to lock down

I just stumbled across this video. I totally forgot that I watched already. I saw my other comment. I still haven't replaced my Flex Force boots yet. :-0

I really like my crossfire 2's. Really comfortable and had a few crashes and didn't feel a thing. I also replaced with the enduro sole as well. I would not buy another brand.

Add oil to buckles at all points once in while. they do get stiff as time goes on. I’ve used olive on all the movable parts on the boots keeps the noise down when walking.

@benfairhall5331

4 жыл бұрын

R J G and then they gather dirt

What do you use to edit you videos? Great review!

I have had the crossfire 2s for two and a half years now and love them and didn’t think I would ever buy another brand ever again, but just noticed on my last ride that I’ve worn a whole in the top of the left boot where it hits the shifter. Just bought the Husqvana 300i, maybe that had something to do with it, went to the shop buy another pair but tried on a pair of SG12s now I’m confused, just after a bit of feedback as I don’t know much about the SG12s other than they feel comfortable in the shop, if you had to buy another pair of boots would you go sidi or gaernie, also, nice watch I have the same one.

There are people with a wider foot, like me. SIDI Crossfire 3 boots are wider in the foot area. For this reason, they are the only ones in whom I feel comfortable. I tried SG12. This is not the case with them and I feel the pressure.

any idea of waterproofing? I have never owned a pair of boots that didn't leak like the Titanic ! ahaha I currently run Alpinestars Tech 3!

My old srs 2 were really tight on a 9.5 uk so i bought srs3 10.5 and they feel huge. Think i need to try 9.5

I got Fox instinct now and really like them, i would like to try the Sidi 3 as so many people recommend them. My local shop don't have my size, i tried the 1 size down and they felt very narrow? If i order the correct size they kind of indicated i would have to buy them because they are expensive. My question is how do you feel the cross section width at the ball of your foot is compared to your fox boots, with the correct size? Thank you

How were the Fox Instinct with stiffness? My foot is too wide for the sidi unfortunately.

Well, here it is 2020 and 2 years after this video was made, are you still wearing these? As I type this, I'm icing my ankle due to recently spraining it this past weekend while out riding. I was wearing cowboy boots. Shame on me. I can definitely justify dropping some hard cash on some good boots that will hopefully last me the next 10+ years.

Grear video but for wider feet these are tide. I wear Gaerne SG12

hello ive had a pair of these boots for a couple of years and im still not sure im buckling them correctly can you do a video on that pls? thx!

I really like my Tech 7's but a little concerned on the hyper flex and extension support. It has a hinge, but as they wear in it seems that area is getting "wider" and allowing more movement that just the hinge allows. I like my knee braces and boots to only allow the one movement required for that joint with no twisting or bending the wrong way

@KoltFin

5 жыл бұрын

i have a pair of these and they do soften up but if you really try to flex these forward they will fold over like any other boot. side to side flex in minimal and the back flex is good too, and because of the design it they fit great with a knee brace. The foot box for me is a little narrow.

i like the crossfire 2 srs better but i only own the 2s and have only tried the 3s but Sidi makes the best boot period

I wonder if knee braces fit well in these?

Wanted these boots but i have a wide foot so they were not good for me

Perfect boots for supermoto?

I have the same boots and they are great. I think Sidi makes the highest quality boots on the market. But they have a couple of downsides. First they are really stiff. Second they are very small for it’s size. They are also very narrow, this boots are not for you if you have wide feet.

I have the 2TA boots with 97 hours on them and not a single thing wrong.

Might try these out, went riding this weekend and a tree ripped the inside half of my boot off and all the clamps and went through and cut the shit out of my foot and it’s swollen like twice it’s size. Fuckin thors not buying them again. Couldn’t even kickstart my bike cuz my foot and boots were fucked. Could have been bad but some guys came and helped me cuz my friends couldn’t get the rzr back to toe me out

You do get what you pay for, but the crazy thing is you can get a boot as good as the crossifre 2's (I've had them) for half the price. They're called Forma predator 2.0's. most comfortable and protective boot I've ever worn, and made in Italy. They're not as waterproof (none really are) as the crossfire 2 but otherwise I like them better in almost every way. I found the crossfire a great boot but overpriced and runs very narrow. Plus w/ the crossfire if something breaks, even on a new boot, they make you buy the parts, vs Gaerne and Forma warranting it.

after one year into enduro riding i still struggle a bit when it comes to shifting up, down is no problem, but when i want to go up i often dont get into the gear or i struggle at getting my foot under the shifter, do you have any tipps that improve my shifting? especially when standing on the bike... and i tried to get my shifter a bit upwards but it doesnt feels right that i have to lift my whole leg to shift and lift it so extremly high when shifting down :/ sry for bad english ;)

@grahamvandermark1348

5 жыл бұрын

123456789101112131415 if in riding casual I always shift with my heal, IDK why and it's slow but I do it and it works fine lol

@user-yu6kh6rj2e

5 жыл бұрын

@MARCUSAURELIUS yeah i thought about these but im just a beginner and i didn't want to spent so much money on my first boots... im getting used to it...for my next boots I'm gonna spent more money I guess

I have big calves how would these compare to the gaerne sg12.

@iirokostamo663

5 жыл бұрын

Better

I have owned them and liked them a lot, but the only reason i stoped wearing them is because the screws bust up my food pegs.

Had to sell my Crossfire 3s srs , the distance between the bottom of your foot and the base of the boot is too thick , meaning constantly missing the rear brake/ gear lever , always getting stuck just terrible , ive gone back to a 2 non srs just because they were slightly cheaper , but i will never buy the srs version again , standard soles are great

@mtb3688

5 жыл бұрын

Enduro North Nz how long did u spend getting used to them?

@ashleighspencer1348

5 жыл бұрын

What are the Alpinestars Tech 7 like ? My current boots are O’Neal rider do the tech 7s offer good waterproofing. I’m sick of having my boots half full of water all day lol don’t want to spend over 500

@mtb3688

5 жыл бұрын

Ashleigh Spencer so the tech 7s are a great boot but their waterproofing is very minor. the sidis have webbing up most of the boot and let little to no water in even when submerged i found some sidi crossfire 2s for $325 from Chromeburner Motorgear took 2 weeks to get to me though

@ashleighspencer1348

5 жыл бұрын

MTB thanks for reply what about forma or Gaerne?

@mtb3688

5 жыл бұрын

Ashleigh Spencer never tried forma but there are many pros that use them so im assuming they are a good boot gaerne i have also never tried but from what ive heard they give you good feel on the controls and are good for wode feet

"The foxes are easy to walk in, You know what i mean?" AKA they are shit for trails lol. Love your videos my guy.

I like to ride on the "taint" of my feet vs. the balls :) while being on the balls is ideal control wise, taking a big hit can put too much stress on the ligaments. so between the balls and arch seems to be a good place for me

@2wheelsoffroad730

5 жыл бұрын

You might like those Fastway ext pegs. They have a little shelf to rest your heel when your riding on the balls of your feet.

@noControl556

5 жыл бұрын

@@2wheelsoffroad730 I've looked at those and thinking about it, pretty pricey though. I want to lower the pegs anyway so might get those. From the reviews I've seen they are more of a safety catch than something you actually use constantly.

SIDI SRS whether it be 2's or 3's the sole replacement system is the only way to go. Switch between moto and enduro soles with the twist of a wrist. Only boots I will ever own. FYI shop around. There is a website called www.freestylextreme.com that I normally go through. The srs 3's are right around $380 U.S dollars. Free shipping. I know you are a RM guy as I am too. But just have to throw this out there for the guys that can't afford 600 bucks for the best.

Made in Romania?

I have a pair. Runs small. My older crossfire was a better fit. Very, very non water resistant. Just a little water will get right in. Buckels not as good as before, like plastic. Not brikennbnyeg but it will.

Just got them and they feel so tight! Narrow. Do they break in and get more comfortable?

@chadillaac9397

4 жыл бұрын

Did they ever break in for you in the toe box?? I’m having that dilemma now. Tried some on at the store and they feel a little narrow

@Levi-nn8si

4 жыл бұрын

@@chadillaac9397 yea they're alot better! I don't regret it at all. They fit more like a tennis shoe. So if you where a 10 shoe. Get 10 sidi boot. Completely comfortable now 😉

@chadillaac9397

4 жыл бұрын

@@Levi-nn8si Awesome! Was the first ride or two painful at all? I can just feel a little pressure on the outside edge of my foot in the toe box at the store. Thanks for the help man.

@Levi-nn8si

4 жыл бұрын

@@chadillaac9397 yes they was uncomfortable at first. I was freaking out cause I paid like 600 dollars! Lol. After a few rides I was very happy with them. They feel a little tighter in the toe in the beginning.

@chadillaac9397

4 жыл бұрын

@@Levi-nn8si Cool. I think im sold! Thanks man.

Лучшие мотоботы. Лучше чем Gaerne 12

So why don't you wear them as much as your other boots, as you mentioned? (Answering questions here will definitely help to promote your channel.. :)

Can i have youre old dirtbike?? Its my dream bike Hope u help me please

Overkill for light trail and adv use. So stiff i returned them right away.

First

It sucks that Sidi doesn't make them for women.

I do not at all like these mfr’s cheap molded plastic shoe base. Mostly all of them have gone too this Chinese type of mass Manufacturing method. If your like me, that I wear a size 13 1/2, EEEE width. I ended up buying a normal pair of Full Leather, size13 wide width from Cycle Gear, at $99 on sale. I am very pleased with them and have gotten 2 months in them. I am just disgusted with the insane cost of some of these brands. It’s not needed, $600 a pair?? Kyle I get that you have been blessed with a good living. But to promote some of this cheaply made gear, is a bit over the top. Some of the other stuff like off market brands are the way most of us actually afford to ride. Few of us regular ‘Joe’s” can afford this name brand stuff. It’s mostly marketing ploys, and fad advertising. Thats my opinions, what do the rest of you folks have to say????