Sidi Courier boots

Sidi Courier boots
From: Feridax
Price: £176.00
Contact: 01384 413841
Web: www.feridax.com
These boots come with a very good reputation and, as the name suggests, are widely used by couriers. However, there are some strange anomalies going on with our footwear. In the catalogue it says that they're made from leather, but these are constructed of Lorica - a synthetic leather substitute. This would be no bad thing as Lorica is a perfectly suitable material, breaks in very quickly and has a degree of 'breathability'. But it also has less water-resistance than cowhide.

This shouldn't be a problem, because these boots have a 'membrane'. What sort of membrane isn't stated in the bumf, but whatever is it ain't waterproof and our feet (in both pairs) are wet after about 30 minutes of rain. We are resorting to plastic bags over our socks.

Another strange thing is that the boots have different fastening systems and buckle-sizes.

On the plus side of things the boots have broken in extremely quickly and are very comfortable. They've also protected our feet in numerous off-road prangs. But if I'd payed me money for these I'd take them back for an exchange or refund over the wet feet issue.

I've had numerous items of Sidi kit over the years and it has performed well, so these leaky fellas are a bit of a disappointment.
Damon