SIDI Boot help, QUICK!

shmike · 01-08-2010, 11:56 AM

I am ordering new boots today and can't decide.

SIDI Vortice's, worth the extra money?

I have Vertigo's currently but they need to be replaced.

I like the Vortice's but they are A LOT more money.

Any input you have regarding your experiences is appreciated.

marko138 · 01-08-2010, 11:59 AM

Don't know if you've seen this but NewEnough has a few Vortice's on closeout:

http://www.newenough.com/closeouts/b...cle_boots.html

shmike · 01-08-2010, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by marko138

Don't know if you've seen this but NewEnough has a few Vortice's on closeout:

http://www.newenough.com/closeouts/b...cle_boots.html

I didn't know that, Thanks!

Still, Motonation has the white Vertigos for $173.

Still a $156 difference....

Sean · 01-08-2010, 12:24 PM

Is the Vortice the newer version of the Vertigo Corsa? I have the Vertigo Corsa, and from what I can tell it's the same damn thing as the regular Corsa but with an extra strap over the top of the foot which is a PITA to fasten. I'd rather NOT have that thing. It's fiddly and annoying and of doubtful benefit.

shmike · 01-08-2010, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean

Is the Vortice the newer version of the Vertigo Corsa? I have the Vertigo Corsa, and from what I can tell it's the same damn thing as the regular Corsa but with an extra strap over the top of the foot which is a PITA to fasten. I'd rather NOT have that thing. It's fiddly and annoying and of doubtful benefit.

I think they are similar.

I'm not too sure about the older names.

The current Vertigos which are almost identical to my old boots doesn't have the extra ankle support / hinge thingie, nor do they have any of the straps.

Vertigo:

Vortice:

Sean · 01-08-2010, 12:39 PM

From what I read / hear from experienced dirt riders, no hinge = better. If there's a hinge, it's solid in other directions, so lateral force is all concentrated on the knee in a fall. If there's no hinge, there's slight to moderate movement allowed in all directions. In dirt, hinge = knee stress in a fall.

That being said I've never crashed a street bike (knock on wood!) so I have no idea of the physics of it.

azoomm · 01-08-2010, 01:03 PM

I have them.

I just got them.

Holy SHIT they are worth every penny. I mean, Wow. Yes. Go with the Vortice.

shmike · 01-08-2010, 01:15 PM

Ordered the Vortices.

I really wanted to go with white but went with black instead.

azoomm · 01-08-2010, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by shmike

Ordered the Vortices.

I really wanted to go with white but went with black instead.

haha, I did the same thing. I just couldn't bring myself to go with white.

I will warn you, they're a bit complicated and take some getting used to. The straps... do not click the button to loosen the strap while the crank piece is flipped up ready to turn - you'll break the little plastic strap. Now, on the Vortice those pieces can be replaced - it's still a pain though.

Speedracer42 · 01-08-2010, 01:42 PM

The Vertigo is a great boot and in the current version is much more like the slightly older race boot. I raced in those for a couple years and loved them. I don't think the Vortice is worth that much extra money as an everyday boot

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01-08-2010, 11:56 AM	#1
shmike Follower Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,549	SIDI Boot help, QUICK! I am ordering new boots today and can't decide. SIDI Vortice's, worth the extra money? I have Vertigo's currently but they need to be replaced. I like the Vortice's but they are A LOT more money. Any input you have regarding your experiences is appreciated. __________________ Racing For Smiles

01-08-2010, 01:03 PM	#7
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	I have them. I just got them. Holy SHIT they are worth every penny. I mean, Wow. Yes. Go with the Vortice. __________________ We have enough youth. How about a fountain of "smart"? Come Play at the Track!! http://www.elitetrackdays.com

01-08-2010, 01:15 PM	#8
shmike Follower Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,549	Ordered the Vortices. I really wanted to go with white but went with black instead. __________________ Racing For Smiles

01-08-2010, 12:24 PM	#4
Sean giggity Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: socal Moto: street, sumo & dirty Posts: 1,071	Is the Vortice the newer version of the Vertigo Corsa? I have the Vertigo Corsa, and from what I can tell it's the same damn thing as the regular Corsa but with an extra strap over the top of the foot which is a PITA to fasten. I'd rather NOT have that thing. It's fiddly and annoying and of doubtful benefit.

01-08-2010, 12:39 PM	#6
Sean giggity Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: socal Moto: street, sumo & dirty Posts: 1,071	From what I read / hear from experienced dirt riders, no hinge = better. If there's a hinge, it's solid in other directions, so lateral force is all concentrated on the knee in a fall. If there's no hinge, there's slight to moderate movement allowed in all directions. In dirt, hinge = knee stress in a fall. That being said I've never crashed a street bike (knock on wood!) so I have no idea of the physics of it.

01-08-2010, 01:42 PM	#10
Speedracer42 Kneedragger Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PDX Posts: 170	The Vertigo is a great boot and in the current version is much more like the slightly older race boot. I raced in those for a couple years and loved them. I don't think the Vortice is worth that much extra money as an everyday boot