SIDI CROSSFIRE BOOTS REVIEW: Cross Training Enduro

WARNING! Unfortunately Sidi Crossfire quality appears to have dropped badly in recent years, to the point where this video review only applies to much older boots. 😢 Please see our updated video instead: https://youtu.be/S8JbyhmWGbI My old Sidi Crossfire 2 boots are 300 rides old and still offering great protection despite so much abuse, and have only needed new soles recently. They are being retired as my backup boots, and I ve just bought a new pair of Sidi Crossfires for AUD$375 or US$280 delivered from Bikerland in Germany. The interesting thing is these Sidi Crossfire boots were about $65 cheaper than the Sidi Crossfire 2, and the main difference seems to be you have a few more adjustment options with the Crossfire 2, something I knew from experience I didn t need. The very first check I made was the stress tests we covered in our earlier video, and this confirmed that this base model Sidi Crossfire boots provided the same amount of protection as my old Crossfire 2 boots. In fact other than the change of colour I couldn t see any difference between the two boots. As with the old Sidi Crossfire boots, the new Crossfires are incredibly comfortable straight away. There is no need to break these boots in at all, and the hinged ankle means walking and gear changes are easy immediately. As with helmets, it s very important to test the fit before buying. If you have a very wide foot you may find the Gaerne SG12s a better fit as they have a wider toebox, apparently. And I have heard reports that the SRS version of the Sidi Crossfires can be narrower, although this may no longer apply to current models. Here are a few other reviews, just pause to read. Out of interest, the Sidi Crossfire SRS version costs around $100 more and gives you a choice of replaceable soles, although personally I find the traditional sole lasts so long I didn t want to spend the extra money. In our original vid about boots, we stated that the majority of user reviews on forums suggest that Gaerne sG12s and Sidi Crossfires are regarded as the top two in the premium boot range. If you are on a budget, and don t have an extra wide foot I would highly recommend stretching your budget to this base model Sidi Crossfire. Given the high incidence of lower leg injuries for dirt riders I think it s well worth investment. And the comfort and ease of movement means they can double up for adventure and dual sport riding as well. KNOWN ISSUES & PROBLEMS? The ankle pivot can squeak when walking, just ad silicon spray every few months if this bothers you. It s rare but the screws can loosen over time. Either check every few months, or loctite them all when new. Check fit before buying - as mentioned some guys with very wide feet find the Crossfires a bit narrow. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Music: www.playonloop.com Music: https://soundimage.org Music: https://audionautix.com/ Music by Tobu: https://tobu.io http://youtube.com/tobuofficial Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music Music: https://soundimage.org Music by Atch: SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/AtchSoundCloud Spotify: https://bit.ly/AtchSpotify Instagram: www.instagram.com/atchmusic