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The Sidi Crossfire SRS for a commute and street riding is like taking a Abrams tank to a station wagon fight. It's a very odd choice.
Crossfire TAs, not SRS... and yes, it is an odd choice.
Were it not for my broken ankle which is still on the mend coupled with the unique design of the Crossfire I would have never considered an MX boot for the road and may still live to regret the odd choice.
Just trying on the Crossfires I was really amazed at how comfortable they were. I tried on a pair of Sidi Discovery boots as well and actually preferred the fit and feel of the Crossfire, never mind the lateral bracing. I also looked at the road racing boots and, again, they just didn't have the lateral bracing I was looking for.
Time will tell if it was a wise choice and/or if I'll wear them beyond a few months. However, given the choice between not riding for a few more months and wearing what seem like a ski-boot you can actually walk in and shift with, I'll take the ski boot.
I've got a pair of size 42 Sidis in almost new condition in my storage.
Do they make something in between those Sidis and a more subdued looking street boot? I like the idea of armor but not sure if Im ready for all-out MX boots.
Paul, you don't find the On-Roads too hot in the summer? I take one look at them and think sweat factory in Texas summers. I ask because my BMW Contours, after five years and ~40,000 miles of cool weather wear, are about done and I'll be in the market for another pair of heavier cool weather boots. Sidi's On-Roads are on my list. As are the Daytona GTX Road Stars.Pure opinion follows:
I have had 3 pairs of Sidi boots. After a few years I wore out a pair of On-Roads. Bought a second pair of On-Road boots. A couple of years later I wanted the convenience of the side zipper so bought a pair of Thunder boots. Eventually wore them out too. I still had/have the second pair of On-Road boots, but last summer while spending the summer on the road the Thunder boots were pretty well worn, and stopped being waterproof. I bought a pair of inexpensive boots at the rally in Gillette. Back home over the non-summer (no real winter here) I have been mostly wearing the On-Road boots. Heading out this summer I plan to wear (out) the Concours boots I bought last year - and expect to replace them with another pair of Sidi boots - Thunder or equivalent current model.
Let us know if you still like them after you no longer require the support for your ankle.
Let us know if you still like them after you no longer require the support for your ankle.