
Sidi X-Power boots review
Sidi's motocross-style trail boots impress our reviewer for protection and comfort... but not for rain resistance
18 Aug 2022
They come up small so be aware you may need a size bigger than normal but are really nice boots.
Comfortable, reasonably light, good sole and can fit under Bullit AAA rated jeans. AA rated boot, so good protection. Not tried in the rain yet but have had SIDI before and held out the rain well. I normally take a size 11 and found these to fit well...I did try next size up after reading some reviews saying they came in small but they were too big. So I found size guide accurate.
These boots are extremely well constructed, comfortable, sturdy, very light and look great without feeling bulky. The quick release catches are very sturdy and give you confidence that they will stay fastened. Overall, a great boot but quality like this doesn’t come cheap.
I wore these boots for the first time on a 200 mile ride on a mixture of A-roads and dirt trails (Salisbury Plain and Fosse Way) on an Africa Twin. These boots were comfortable from the start and I felt very secure stood up on the pegs. I tested the boots crossing a ford and only got wet feet when the water was higher than the top of the boots. Recommended.
I think these boots provide a great balance of protective features and comfort without venturing into any extreme and deserve their popularity, especially when available at discounted prices. I have narrow feet and SIDI in both my road specific boots and these ADV boots work very well for me. Sizing is spot on and seems consistent across the brands offerings which makes purchases an awful lot easier. Confident that they will perform as needed. Additional plus points to SIDI for the military green colour option too :-)