SIDI boot question

[HowardRichman]

06K1200GT
Well; I'm researching summer touring boots deciding between the Way Tepor or the Champion air. I figure in the summer when it's hot the Tepor w/lecora liner will be keep feet from sweating, but not from being HOT. The Champion air boot seem to be more of an all around summer boot which will breath, somewhat water resistant , but not waterproof. I'de have to pack boot protectors w/ raincoat on trips. Any suggestions?
Howie...

[messenger13]

I can't honestly recall whether my SIDIs are waterproof, or water resistant. All I do know is that my feet have yet to get wet wearing them. And that's coming from a guy who has ridden though some serious rain on a GT, not an LT (BIG difference!). And, due to the high quality of SIDI boots, my feet breathe well inside of them, without them being a "summer" boot per se . . . if you know what I mean.

[waynemiller99]

I have the Sidi Strada-Evo Tepor. They are only water resistant. They did not leak at all the first year. But now the bottom of my feet get wet everytime I ride in rain. (with my LT) I called to Sidi and was told the only things I could do was to apply a waterproofing compound to the boots or use rain covers. (like any other boots) Don't get me wrong. I love the boots. By the way, they are a little warm. Using moisture wicking bikers socks makes a HUGE difference. Hope this helps.
Wayne
'99 LT

[docpc]

06K1200GT
Well; I'm researching summer touring boots deciding between the Way Tepor or the Champion air. I figure in the summer when it's hot the Tepor w/lecora liner will be keep feet from sweating, but not from being HOT. The Champion air boot seem to be more of an all around summer boot which will breath, somewhat water resistant , but not waterproof. I'de have to pack boot protectors w/ raincoat on trips. Any suggestions?
Howie...

Yup. I wear the SIDI "Way" boots in winter (down to 15/20 degrees) and summer (up to 100 degrees) and the only issue I've had is that I need extra foot heat in the coldest weather. No problems during the summer, though. I typically don't pack shoes to change into when I'm touring - the boots are comfortable enough for all-day wear.