Question for Sidi boot owners...

NeonspeedRT · 03-11-2008, 02:38 PM

Ok,
I need some help from anyone that has Sidi boots. I got a pair of Sidi Vertigo's this past saturday in Daytona. But i'm thinking I got the wrong size. So I want the opinion of people who own Sidi's.

I wear a size 10 1/2 shoe. I tried on both the 44 and 45 in Sidi's. The 44 seemed really snug and my toes were almost against the end of the boot. I then tried the 45 and I had plenty of room in the toe area. However when I walked my heel slipped abit. I figured that would be fine since I would be riding most of the time I wore them

Well I went with the 45's. I wore them around the house for an hour and then I wore them to ride into work yesterday. On the ride home, I noticed that they were much looser then when I first got them. When walking or picking my feet up riding, I have almost an inch of play around the heel area. It's almost to the point that, i'm worried about how well they would stay on in an accident. I have the calf ratchet as tight as I can get it.

So does it sound like I need to go with the 44 and deal with them being tight till they break in? I've tried Joe Rocket boots, Alpinestars boots, Teknic boots, and they all fit me the same way.

I just wanted some opinions before I either return these or post them up for sale to order a new set. Thanks in advance.

azoomm · 03-11-2008, 02:40 PM

Huh. Mine didn't stretch out at all, but then my feet are narrow compared to the boy-feet the boots are made for. Are they the RACE version with the arch ratchet?

I'm going to say you have the wrong size. Sorry.

NeonspeedRT · 03-11-2008, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

Huh. Mine didn't stretch out at all, but then my feet are narrow compared to the boy-feet the boots are made for. Are they the RACE version with the arch ratchet?

I'm going to say you have the wrong size. Sorry.

I think so also. I just thought about something also. Saturday when I tried on the boots, it was almost 7pm at night. We had been walking around at the speedway all day. So my feet were probably alittle swollen. So thats why the 44's were too tight and the 45's fit better then.

azoomm · 03-11-2008, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by NeonspeedRT

I think so also. I just thought about something also. Saturday when I tried on the boots, it was almost 7pm at night. We had been walking around at the speedway all day. So my feet were probably alittle swollen. So thats why the 44's were too tight and the 45's fit better then.

Socks?

Rider · 03-11-2008, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

Socks?

Thats what I was thinking.

NeonspeedRT · 03-11-2008, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

Socks?

I had the same type of socks on saturday as I did on monday when I rode.

azoomm · 03-11-2008, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by NeonspeedRT

I had the same type of socks on saturday as I did on monday when I rode.

Man, an inch is a big deal. It's really strange to me that they would stretch out that much. Any possibility of bringing them back to where you got them, or was it part of the *show* of Daytona?

NeonspeedRT · 03-11-2008, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

Man, an inch is a big deal. It's really strange to me that they would stretch out that much. Any possibility of bringing them back to where you got them, or was it part of the *show* of Daytona?

They were loose in the heel to begin with. Maybe a 1/2 inch when I first tried them on. But after wearing them for a few hours and riding with them, I think they got alittle worse.

Either that, or my feet were really swollen on saturday evening. Who knows.

I bought them from Street & Competition at the speedway. I've tried calling them, but I keep getting an answering machine.

azoomm · 03-11-2008, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by NeonspeedRT

They were loose in the heel to begin with. Maybe a 1/2 inch when I first tried them on. But after wearing them for a few hours and riding with them, I think they got alittle worse.

Either that, or my feet were really swollen on saturday evening. Who knows.

I bought them from Street & Competition at the speedway. I've tried calling them, but I keep getting an answering machine.

I would leave a message, it's Tuesday, so likely they are swamped coming back after the weekend...

ceo012384 · 03-11-2008, 05:24 PM

I have sidi's.... they won't stretch much, but if your heel is coming up, they're too big. Especially since you will be on the balls of your feet when riding hard for the most part, you'd rather get them tighter. I'd drop a size.

03-11-2008, 02:38 PM	#1
NeonspeedRT At Large Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jax, FL Moto: 2005 R1 Posts: 678	Question for Sidi boot owners... Ok, I need some help from anyone that has Sidi boots. I got a pair of Sidi Vertigo's this past saturday in Daytona. But i'm thinking I got the wrong size. So I want the opinion of people who own Sidi's. I wear a size 10 1/2 shoe. I tried on both the 44 and 45 in Sidi's. The 44 seemed really snug and my toes were almost against the end of the boot. I then tried the 45 and I had plenty of room in the toe area. However when I walked my heel slipped abit. I figured that would be fine since I would be riding most of the time I wore them Well I went with the 45's. I wore them around the house for an hour and then I wore them to ride into work yesterday. On the ride home, I noticed that they were much looser then when I first got them. When walking or picking my feet up riding, I have almost an inch of play around the heel area. It's almost to the point that, i'm worried about how well they would stay on in an accident. I have the calf ratchet as tight as I can get it. So does it sound like I need to go with the 44 and deal with them being tight till they break in? I've tried Joe Rocket boots, Alpinestars boots, Teknic boots, and they all fit me the same way. I just wanted some opinions before I either return these or post them up for sale to order a new set. Thanks in advance. __________________ MSF Rider Coach Motorcycle Training Institue Inc "Riding a motorcycle is like playing chess. Anyone can learn the moves, but it takes a lifetime to master the game."

03-11-2008, 02:40 PM	#2
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	Huh. Mine didn't stretch out at all, but then my feet are narrow compared to the boy-feet the boots are made for. Are they the RACE version with the arch ratchet? I'm going to say you have the wrong size. Sorry. __________________ We have enough youth. How about a fountain of "smart"? Come Play at the Track!! http://www.elitetrackdays.com

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ceo012384 Pompous Prick Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MA Moto: 06 R6 (race), 04 CRF Tard (race) Posts: 3,040	I have sidi's.... they won't stretch much, but if your heel is coming up, they're too big. Especially since you will be on the balls of your feet when riding hard for the most part, you'd rather get them tighter. I'd drop a size. __________________ LRRS/CCS #123 Boston Moto Dunlop Woodcraft 35 Motorsports Sidi Pit Bull K&N Filters