I decided over a month ago that breaking my ankle followed by surgery is just what I needed.   
I already have the Sidi Air boots that I use on my Duc but since I also have a Harley I wondered if there was a boot with more protection.  I do NOT want to go through this miserable experience again so I'm tossing the Harley boots and looking for something with more protection.  I love my Sidi's now but I need another pair that will be more comfy riding upright and walking quite a bit.  I have narrowed my search down to the crossfire or saber http://www.sidisport.com/eng/scheda.php?macro=2&id=27
Who here has them and can lend some experiences with these boots?  Also I'm not opposed to another make either so let the commentary flow.
Thanks

I'll suggest the Adventure

http://www.sidisport.com/eng/scheda.php?macro=2&id=14

Crossfires are nice off road/supermoto boots... but are not for walking about. They weigh a shit ton. The sabers on't be much lighter and don't have a hinge - which is a nice thing to have.

The Adventures will be lighter and more comfy for all arounding and still offer a lot of protection

Thanks.  I'll go try some on when I can walk again. 

Welcome!

I've got a set of the STs also - which I quite like - might consider those too.

FWIW I've got no FHE with the Adventures - but they do seem like a good choice. I do have the crossfire SRSs and they are great boots, for the right application. As mentioned dirt, heavy adv or supermoto is their genre. On my KTM I prefer riding them on the road vs those STs. They 'link up' with the bike better as they have rubbery grab panels on the inner facing of the calf and the soles grip the big cleats better.

On that down side they weight 3+ pounds a piece and will tire you out quickly walking about - basically they are like hard shell snowboarding boots. They flex well for the finer movements of shifting and brakes - but outside of that... they take some effort to bend.

The ST is a nice sport/track day boot. Again, not souch good walkers as they were never made to be. But comfy, light and the buckle set up allows for a good custom calf fit.

Check out the dainese trq tours... Comfy touring boots with full ankle protection. The dainese race boots are also a lot comfier  for walking than the sidi st's I have too.

Quote from: thought on October 29, 2012, 06:23:20 PM
Check out the dainese trq tours... Comfy touring boots with full ankle protection. The dainese race boots are also a lot comfier  for walking than the sidi st's I have too.

Big +1 on the Dainese being more comfy than the Sidis.  I have the Torque Out boots -- VERY comfortable and zip up the back -- easy in/out.

Had a pair of sidi explorers for 4 yrs, and AFTER they were broke in, are very comfortable, riding, walking, everything, can spend weeks in em.

Bit chunky for road use, but very protective.

Mine have been around australia, thru India, Kashmir, and over the himalayas, as well as used for urban adventures.

I have a pair of SIDI Adventures and SIDI Vertigos.  I mostly wear the Adventures because I like the way they look more than the Vertigos.  The only minor complaint that I have with the Adventures is that they sqeak when you walk.

two weeks and I'm finally getting to try them on.  I'm finally walking again.
Thanks for the input guys.

I liked my Sidi Vertigos enough to pay $120 to have them re-soled ($20 for the Sidi soles, $90 for a cobbler to put them on).  Good as new.  I don't have any trouble walking around in them though I would not go for a hike but I sure like the fit, function and protection.

Are the Sidis you have just too "sportbike" to wear on a Harley?  I see so many Harley riders in flip flops or Vans it seems like about any "gear" (or no gear) is acceptable with that crowd.  Screw fashion, I say protect your feet and ankles as best you can.  You know the potential consequences better than most, right?  Who knows, you may start a trend amongst the Harley crowd in your area that might save someone some pain.   

Anyone have any experience with the SIDI Apex boots?

no trend here but I've never ridden with flip flops, I always wear jeans and boots regardless. 

I bought a pair of Sidi Canyon boots http://www.revzilla.com/product/sidi-canyon-gore-tex-boots  and they were comfortable to walk around in the second day I wore them.  They are also extremely easy to get in and out of.  I did get the 2013 model that is the summer version not the Goretex ones.  They may be the nicest boots I have ever owned.

Quote from: tex-mex on November 26, 2012, 08:32:19 AM
I have a pair of SIDI Adventures and SIDI Vertigos.  I mostly wear the Adventures because I like the way they look more than the Vertigos.  The only minor complaint that I have with the Adventures is that they sqeak when you walk.

I just read on ADVrider that using mink oil or other leather treatment between the leather and plastic cures this. Might give it a try.

I don't like dianese torque too much.
It seems I have correct size and my feet fits firmly in them. But  the higher part of the leg is not secure and feels like pencil in the glass cup. I purchased some knee protection in order to secure boot on leg but it is not long enough to secure boots. You can see contact zone on the pic marked with red.(it is not me on picture)


Offroad sidi boots will fit securely but they are too heavy and uncomfortable.