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Sidi Clever Air Boots A full height vented touring boot Lorica and vented Nylon outer construction Cambrelle lining Composite inner sole Removable arch support Fully encapsulated heel cup Protective internal toe cup Double stitched in all high stress areas DuPont polymer toe shift pad Velcro and zipper closure system All new Sidi non-slip sole Reflective panel Internal protective ankle ball pads
 
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3 / 5
Ok, but wish I'd gone with the half-boot
PostedSeptember 3, 2011
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Blenvid
From DC
State:MD
Rider Type:Adventurer
Age:35-44
Gender:male
Bang for the Buck 
3 / 5
3 / 5
Style 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Comfort 
2 / 5
2 / 5
Protection & Durability 
3 / 5
3 / 5
Air Flow 
2 / 5
2 / 5
Features 
3 / 5
3 / 5
Footbed
Narrow
Average
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I've owned these boots for well over two summer months now. I wanted to provide an informed review based on actual experience with these boots.
They look great. I pretty much based my decision on Sidi's reputation, their appearance, that they were vented, and that they were a full boot with shin protection.
Unfortunately they aren't very comfortable, and have that ever so common flat/hard feeling cheaper boots have on the bottom of your feet. Arch support? Really Sidi? It's virtually non-existant. I tried walking around in them and they simply weren't comfortable for doing that for an extended period of time. At best, they're good if you don't plan on walking much.
As Venting was a selling point of these, I was expecting some serious airflow. It's odd but Sidi decided not to provide any ventilation at all around your shin/calf. There's no mesh on the upper half of these where you would expect more as you can get away with less protection on the upper half of the boot and it's often covered by your pants anyway. So, the lower half of your feet are ventilated and do ok, and your shins/calfs sweat big time.
The shin protection by the way is very minimal so they basically give you very little shin protection anyway. I can't even tell if there is any shin protection past the material the boots are made of.
Protection on the lower half of the shoe is decent. The heel certainly feels reinforced, and the material the shoe is made of feels substantial. I would expect it to do well on abrasion resistance tests.
Durability the shoes are holding up fine. My first and only concern so far is the left boot shift pad, which may be starting to give with a substantial indentation.
The fit is standard (not skinny or wide or long or short) so you can match up your US shoe size with the Europe shoe size conversion and feel confident it is a match.
If you're like me and looking for a comfortable full ventilated summer boot with shin protection, this simply doesn't fit the bill. It's an attempt. Unfortunately there are few others to complete in this area. I wish I'd just gotten the half-boot and done away with shin protection, at least my shins/calfs wouldn't be drenched in sweat and I'd be more comfortable.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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 Olympia Phantom One Piece Suit
Olympia Phantom One Piece Suit
Olympia Phantom One Piece Suit When compared to the competition, Phantom offers unmatched levels of quality, venting and waterproof protection. Its 2000 denier reinforced Cordura shell and seam sealed waterproof / breathable membrane enhance its function while five exterior pockets keep your personal gear safe and dry. As temperatures heat up youll cool down by utilizing Phantoms exclusive AVS shoulder to forearm and torso venting system. This system offers special water-tight zippers that when open, create major airflow directly to a riders body. For cold weather rides, Phantom is also equipped with a removable Thermolite insulated one piece jump suit liner. Standing, boot on entry is a snap thanks to Phantoms heavy duty torso to knee and full length side leg zippers. Features Outer shell constructed in coated 500 and 2000 denier Cordura fabric Waterproof/breathable membrane adds double waterproof protection Thermolite insulated jump suit liner Airflow Ventilation System at chest arms and back Slide buckle straps at chest pocket vents create adjustable air flow Double storm placket front closure Removable CE Motion Flex armor at elbows and shoulders Removable CE approved Motion Flex articulated back protector Cool mesh airflow lining Custom Fit detailing at collar, cuffs, elbows, waist and bottom hem Comfort neoprene collar and neck inserts 3M Scotchlite reflective piping at front, sides and back Nine storage pockets waterproof rear storage pocket AVS Venting System Fold up pocket flaps with lock down slide buckle straps create adjustable air flow. Shoulder to forearm venting system creates maximum airflow. Removable Jump Suit Liner Insulated liner jacket Sturdy wind and water resistant rip stop nylon shell, Thermolite insulation, comfort stand up collar, two zippered storage pockets and interior cell phone pocket.
 

I wear a Gerbing Heated Jacket. Does this suit have any kind of opening or port to run the cable through?

Hi Bob. I have last year's version of this suit. It doesnt have ports for wires for heated clothes no. I dont know if this year's model has them however. I had the same question and if you do searches online, you'll see where some have created there own holes by burning holes in the fabric or paying to have the suit altered.
1 year, 5 months ago
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Age: 35-44
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Sidi Clever Air Boots A full height vented touring boot Lorica and vented Nylon outer construction Cambrelle lining Composite inner sole Removable arch support Fully encapsulated heel cup Protective internal toe cup Double stitched in all high stress areas DuPont polymer toe shift pad Velcro and zipper closure system All new Sidi non-slip sole Reflective panel Internal protective ankle ball pads
 

Are these boots waterproof?

I am looking for a pair of waterproof summer boots that don't make my feet sweat. I have a pair of TCX Synergy WR boots that I really like, but they are very hot in the summer.
Hi jmanz 6. No these aren't waterproof. Rode them in the rain and through water and your feet will get wet. They have mesh around your feet so they do breathe some, but they don't have any mesh around your calfs/shins so these areas sweat big time.
1 year, 8 months ago
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