Sidi adventure boots "Rain" or "Gore-Tex"?

[YamahaSuperTenere14]

Hello

Looking at the Sidi Adventure boots; is the Gore-Tex model really worth the extra $$ or the rain model is just as good, in and off the rain?

 

[SilverBullet]

Re: Sidi adventure boots "Rain" or "Gore-Tex"?

Hello

Looking at the Sidi Adventure boots; is the Gore-Tex model really worth the extra $$ or the rain model is just as good, in and off the rain?

Can't answer that question but the fact you're evaluating cost versus performance tells me you should consider the Gaerne G-Adventure boot. Super comfy straight out of the box and 100% waterproof. Only ~$200 if you shop smart.

http://www.amazon.com/Gaerne-G-Adventure-Boots-12-Black/dp/B004QRYO96

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[WilliamMunny]

I can't speak for the Rain model, but I really like the Gore-Tex one. Aside from the squeaking when I walk. It is more noticeable indoors where it is quiet. I purchased them through motorama.it https://www.motorama.it/en/sidi-adventure-gore-boots-P5716.htm. They are currently $325.35 and no, there was no Duty owed when shipped to the U.S. If I remember correctly, the shipping was very reasonable also.

 

[EricV]

Sidi Rain Vs Gore-tex - Both squeak loudly, but the Gore version will really keep you dry, the Rain, for a while, if you don't immerse your foot in water.

Check out the Gaerne G-Midland. It has a different sole than the G-Adventure and if you're lucky, you can find it on close out. Better boot than the G-Adventure, which is a good boot too, and the G-Midland can be re-soled. (The G-Adventure has a molded on sole).

My wife has the Sidi Gore-tex, I have G-Midlands. About 100k miles on both now and no leaks from either one. The Gaerne G-Midlands in smaller sizes, (8), had a problem with the waterproof membrane being sewn thru, rendering it non-waterproof. The larger sizes, (9-up), haven't had that issue. This is why my wife squeaks when she walks, because she had to change to the Sidi after two attempts with Gaerne G-Midlands in size 8 that leaked. Pain in the butt sending them back to Italy for warranty.

What ever you buy, before you wear them, fill the sink or bathtub and immerse the boot in water and check inside to see if they leak. 10 minutes is long enough. If they leak, send them back and get another pair.

 

[Firefight911]

Re: Sidi adventure boots "Rain" or "Gore-Tex"?

You would be remiss to not include the Forma line of boots in this. Top notch boots at great prices. 100 percent waterproof.

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[eemsreno]

I can't speak for any boot but the Sidi Adventure Gore-Tex.
They are just incredibly good!
On our trip to Alaska last summer they wear 100% water proof but what might be just as important is that once I rode through so deep of water in a river that while standing on the pegs I had water running into my boots over the top. That Gore-Tex just wicks the water away from your feet and my feet were dry in a few hours. No prune feet. Then once I let them fall over in the high tide water and fill up with sea water. Feet were dry later in the day. No soggy feet.
Just being water proof isn't all there is to it. Plastic sacks are water proof. Gore-Tex is the answer!

 

[Firefight911]

Here's the Forma link

https://www.formabootsusa.com/collections/all

Though Forma uses Drytex and not the brand name Goretex, I can attest to these and the Sidi brand boots. Never an issue. Iron Butt 50CC, desert, dirt, water, hiking and never an issue or a prune foot.

I really prefer the Terra the most as they have a higher level of protection than the Adventure model.
At the end of the day, go with what works for you.
One added piece that, for me, made a big difference is that the Forma has a larger toe box than the Sidi. I am an 11- 4E and the Forma fits true to size and fits my foot wonderfully.
The Adventure was broken in on day one, the Terra took half a dozen rides to break in.
I run the Adventure low while on my Moto Guzzi, wore out the Adventure, and replaced them with the Terra. I wear them for everything except when doing single or two track. I bring out my Gaerne SG12s for that.

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[verboten1]

I bought the GoreTex on ebay, from the Netherlands, $320 shipped. Less than the cost of rains here in the states. I actually found them for $280 plus shipping on another site.

Haven't worn the, on the bike yet, but the cost made the decision a no brianer.

 

[stomp347]

I can't speak for any boot but the Sidi Adventure Gore-Tex.
They are just incredibly good!
On our trip to Alaska last summer they wear 100% water proof but what might be just as important is that once I rode through so deep of water in a river that while standing on the pegs I had water running into my boots over the top. That Gore-Tex just wicks the water away from your feet and my feet were dry in a few hours. No prune feet. Then once I let them fall over in the high tide water and fill up with sea water. Feet were dry later in the day. No soggy feet.
Just being water proof isn't all there is to it. Plastic sacks are water proof. Gore-Tex is the answer!

Same here. Love these boots!!

 

[YamahaSuperTenere14]

Here's the Forma link

https://www.formabootsusa.com/collections/all

Though Forma uses Drytex and not the brand name Goretex, I can attest to these and the Sidi brand boots. Never an issue. Iron Butt 50CC, desert, dirt, water, hiking and never an issue or a prune foot.

I really prefer the Terra the most as they have a higher level of protection than the Adventure model.
At the end of the day, go with what works for you.
One added piece that, for me, made a big difference is that the Forma has a larger toe box than the Sidi. I am an 11- 4E and the Forma fits true to size and fits my foot wonderfully.
The Adventure was broken in on day one, the Terra took half a dozen rides to break in.
I run the Adventure low while on my Moto Guzzi, wore out the Adventure, and replaced them with the Terra. I wear them for everything except when doing single or two track. I bring out my Gaerne SG12s for that.

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You've got me looking into the Forma Terra as well now. I did look at the Adventure, most reviews were describing it as a very comfortable, great Adv boot but somewhat lacking ankle protection (hard to get everything). Sounds like the Terra would fit the bill better (for me anyway) and they are close to $100 less than the Sidi Adv Rain and even more of a difference with the Sidi Gore-Tex. Now it looks like the Sidi may have better ankle protection and doesn't flex as much from side to side. Kind of hard to tell without having the boots handy.
Also taking in consideration the comments of other members, praising the qualities of the Sidi Gore-Tex...LOL, decision decision...
I do have an old pair of Fox MX boots ($50 on Craig's list) still in good shape, for when true MX boots are required but looking for something more comfortable and still offering a decent amount of protection for everyday and Adv riding.
Something is telling me I am not the first one asking these questions ::002:: Won't be the last one either!

 

[Defekticon]

I ended up selling my Terra's and buying the Sidi Adventure Goretex. Mainly because the Terra's are a *HUGE* (Wide as in more than EE wide) Boot. They did not work on the Tenere for me at all. There is an unnecessarily wide lip that runs around the outside of the boot that snags on everything. After owning both, the Terra really doesn't provide anymore protection than the Sidi Adventure GoreTex. The SIDI has a hinged ankle and a heel cup where the Terra does not. The Terra's are significantly more difficult to walk around in off the bike. I tried to love them, but I ended up selling them after a few months. The only thing better about the Terras is that they do not squeak like the SIDI's do.

I did not heed other reviews about buying SIDI boots once and then pain in the wallet is gone. I regret that I learned that lesson the hard way. Also if you buy through Bikerland.de the price difference really isn't that bad. I also bought my Rukka jacket through them at 240 dollars less than the US price.

 

[YamahaSuperTenere14]

I ended up selling my Terra's and buying the Sidi Adventure Goretex. Mainly because the Terra's are a *HUGE* (Wide as in more than EE wide) Boot. They did not work on the Tenere for me at all. There is an unnecessarily wide lip that runs around the outside of the boot that snags on everything. After owning both, the Terra really doesn't provide anymore protection than the Sidi Adventure GoreTex. The SIDI has a hinged ankle and a heel cup where the Terra does not. The Terra's are significantly more difficult to walk around in off the bike. I tried to love them, but I ended up selling them after a few months. The only thing better about the Terras is that they do not squeak like the SIDI's do.

I did not heed other reviews about buying SIDI boots once and then pain in the wallet is gone. I regret that I learned that lesson the hard way. Also if you buy through Bikerland.de the price difference really isn't that bad. I also bought my Rukka jacket through them at 240 dollars less than the US price.

Thanks for info, I am on Bikerland website now and it looks like there is no shipping cost; am I reading this properly?

 

[Defekticon]

I paid 21 dollars for shipping my boots (total after shipping was 307.85 for a pair of boots that retails at 550). I'm not sure if this changed, maybe it's orders over ~300 USD that don't have shipping fees, because my Rukka Airman was 681, with no shipping charges.

 

[trimannn]

I bought my Sidi Goretex from Bikerland. Great deal and only about a week to get to my door. They do squeak but if you decide on them just get some mink oil and spread all over em. That'll fix em.

 

[YamahaSuperTenere14]

Well, I have been reading for several days now about Sidi, Gaerne, Forma and a few others and what I can tell is that there are a bunch of happy customers out there, with all different brands and different models. I guess it all depends what we do, how and where we ride and how our feet are shaped. The perfect boot may still not be out there but it is getting closer every year. I am still debating but thanks to everyone's input, it helps a lot ::008::

 

[offcamber]

I had the Adventure rains....they are annoyingly squeaky. Mine started leaking after a year and the sole wore out after about 2. I replaced them with a set of Forma Adventure boots. Way more comfortable, and most importantly WATERPROOF! Not quiet as good protection as the Sidi but close enough considering the other plus points.

 

[Checkswrecks]

I'm on my third (?) pair of Rains as commuter boots. It takes a long time but the way they wear is first they become soft as house shoes, then they loose the waterproofness, the shifter will rub through the leather, the heels and arches grind down (I stand on the pegs a lot and have PivotPegs), and then the sole starts to come off.