Since 1993 i only Daytona Trans Open GTX and i can say it is the Most reliable boot i‘ve ever used in more than 34 year of traveling around different countries and roads. I also appreciate your Channel and how you provide the information to your subscribers.
Good, fair, and honest review and comments... and you’re right, you will have to really put these pair to the road trip challenge. Looking forward to your long term review...
I used the Sidi Adventure for 80.000 km. Very comfy and absolute waterproof. I really love this boot for traveling on tarmac and easy gravel roads. They are still good - even you can see that they are not any longer new. But I am going to replace them. If I would do the same style of riding again in the future, I would get a new pair of the Sidi. But as I plan to do much more offroad and challenging terrain, I need something more protective. The Rev´it sound interesting, as well as the Alpinestars Tech 7.
I've had my Sidis for several years. Including a 3 month trip to Ushuaia were I wore them every single day and they've held up totally fine. I had a previous pair. They leaked so Gortex replaced them for free! the Gortex in the boots is guaranteed for the life of the boots. Gortex totally honored their guarantee.
Hi Pavlin, nice vid again and honest. I agree with you on the fragility of the rev’it boot strap system + sorry to say but i would never pay that money for boots with no Gore-Tex membrane. I ride in the SiDi Adv mk1 for 5 years and over 70.000km now and they are holding up nicely. I must say, that they started to leak after 3 years a bit. I’ve send them to SiDi and they replaced the membrane and the shoe soles because i’ve scarped the outside edges off sinds there are no sliders on the sides like on sports boots. Funny thing was tho, SiDi being Italian’s it took them over 5 months to do this!! 🤨 yeah i can laugh about it now 🤣
nice review, the material on Rev'it is the same like climbing boots have and BOA system is very durable, have it on biking, hiking or even ski boots and work on all of them like a butter, nice review, cheers V!
I've just bought the Sidi's after previously using only old-fashioned leather boots with a long zip fastening and velcro calf strap. I've always worn pants tucked into the boots and those zips were prone to getting stuck. The Sidi's have no zips and take around 15 seconds each to put on fasten. Less expensive boots still have zips under velcro even if they are pretty much identical in other regards. $200 AUD for a zipper-less system is well worth the extra expense for the Sidi Adventure 2's. I was an Aussie postie, and always wore basic leather road boots. I've just resumed the role in country Victoria (in winter) and the old boots proved nearly useless. The Sidi's cost me $650 AUD, but they are comfortable, warm, waterproof, and near bulletproof for my riding needs. I will apply several coats of beeswax to help maintain their finish, but if unmaintained kickabouts like the old Rossi's could handle hard use for years, these boots should last much longer before they become compromised.
Very honest review, I liked it. Thanks for sharing. I personally have the Sidi Adventure 1, very happy, still working fine and amazingly still waterproof.
Great honest review Pavlin. I have found that the one thing that kills off waterproof boots is walking, the constant flexing of the membrane seems to be the issue, some are worse than others but it is always the weak spot,same goes for Gortex jackets, when they first start to leak it is mostly the inner elbow that goes first, and boots it is always the left foot because of the gear lever. I would honestly not waste my money on waterproof boots, a pair of good MX boots and over boots work so much better at a fraction of the cost, you only have to use the over boots when it rains, the only real advantage with adventure boots is they are lighter, 2.7 Kg for my Sidi as opposed to my tech 7 at 3.3 Kg.
Well, any watercrossing on mxboots means wet legs for rest of day. Also scouting muddy path comes handy waterproof boots. For now im using Forma Adventure, propably next ones i will try will be Sidi
I use to wear sidi courier boots for work as motorcycle courier in London for 4 years and I love them and now I am going to buy a sidi adventure 2 in gray color. .
Sidi gets my vote . I could never get used to the plastic ski boots, nor the plastic hockey skates that I had, and the REVI'T look to be very similar . For the ski boots and skates I had to go back to the leather . The Sidi look to be more similar to a reinforced leather, but with tech products . Thanks for taking the time to review those products ... looking forward to your long time review to see about durability. Also for very aggressive riding .... REVI'T just may be the best choice .
Thanks for the review Pevlin I am just starting to look for replacements for my current boots. They are getting pretty worn and I want to be ready for next years riding season.
Love the boxing intro. ;) I am glad you made this video, it made me rethink the boots I was planning on getting. Now I am going to get the Airtech EVO Gore-Tex boots.
@@motorcycleadventures The other boots did not have much protection compared to the ones I selected, and could afford. I looked at both boots on the video, but they are a little more expensive than I can afford right now. So I went for a lower cost boot, but better protection than the other boot I was going to get.
Thanks for the review Pavlin. I had the quick release mechanism on a pair of boots before. It's a great system and the wire is not an issue, for me the mechanism exploded which was a pain but I'd hope it's stronger on a 700€ pair😁
Well, that's a common situation with BOA, the mechanism itself fails. Sidi have them a lot in their cycling footwear, and you can always find a spare mechanism for every model to buy. That's probably why they hesitate to put the same closure mechanism in the boots that are constructed with durability in mind and reached for buckles instead.
Looking forward to the two year review! Just received my Sidi ADV boots today. Figured out the buckle adjustment & sat on the edge of the bathtub for 1/2 hour with the boots on & hand held shower running. NO LEAKS. Will be road riding tomorrow in the rain. I really wanted the Revit H2O, (recommended by Noraly), but in early 2022, the Sidi is still half the cost of the Revit, so I went with the lower cost boots. P.S. I have LL Bean ice crampons with the BOA sys. I love it, & have had no problems with the BOA. If I out live the Sidi boots, I'll try the Revit H2O next time! (Yeah, I'm old)
@@motorcycleadventures Hey Pavlin, you're up late! I edited my comment, don't know if yt let's you know. Love you vids, if you are ever in northeast United States you have an open invitation for dinner & lodging in our spare room!
Best real world usage review... Reviews must be like this... We get one shot information about particular product.. I watched many reviews on sidi 2 cortex which I wanted to buy.. in this one video..I confirmed to sure go for sidi...
The REV'IT boots look really great. Of course I recommend anyone try the boots on before buying if possible. Good boots are one of the most important investments someone planning a lot of riding hours can make. The key is comfort for the rider in whatever conditions you ride. If a boot isn't comfortable for you it doesn't matter what anyone else says about it. Bad boots are a distraction from an otherwise great trip. Good boots help make even terrible conditions tolerable. When I got new boots two years ago I had wanted to buy the SIDI adventure 2 boots, but they did not fit my feet comfortably. I ended up getting the Alpinestar Toucan boots. More money than I had planned to spend (about 30% more than the SIDI at the time and place I bought them) but they fit so well and were snug but really comfortable the first time I tried them on. I have used them in several cross country trips including hundreds of miles of dirt and thousands of miles of pavement, from below freezing to 110 deg F (43 deg C), and far too many hours in hard rain. Performed very well and proved to be worth the price. Also: Really excited to try that Tenere 700 when it finally comes around here.
Nice vid...After having 1 crash on tarmac last year with the Sidi Adventure I‘d go for the Revit - Why? The sole of the Sidi boot is too high and has too much traction on tarmac. Resulted in my ankle being twisted. A sole with more slide would have prevented that. So in case anyone is considering...maybe relevant ;-)
I just got a pair of Rev’It Trail H2O boots, that model seems to be a more comparable price point to the Sidi boots and actually they don’t have some of the potential cons that Pavlin pointed out with the Expedition boots. So far I really like them, though they’re a little bit stiff in the soles brand new. I think that will get better as they get worn in.
Looks like a nice shoe but the lacing system is a huge concern for me. I've had multiple BOA shoe systems, (snowboard boots and road cycling shoes) both gave out at some point rendering the boot/shoe useless until BOA sent me a replacement (takes about a week). Another issue that I had is that the BOA systems tend to get loose during the ride, requiring constant adjustment and re-tightening. Finally, sometimes the BOA mechanism would get stuck in the closed position, making it impossible to take off the shoe (happened several times on different shoes), extremely frustrating. BOA is a great idea but poorly designed. I would hate for this to happen on a big adventure trip, wouldnt take a $700 risk, or even a $300 risk.
i don't think this will happen with motorcycle shoes because with motorcycle shoes the boa is set stable against a hard surface but with cycling and snowboarding it is against fabric which is soft and will give some space with time. i tried it for 1 year now no problems but i dont like them because it takes longer to close and open and it makes noises when u open and close and it is kind of awkward to open in public or close
The GS doesn't make one a better adventure rider and neither do the boots. They are mere tools. When you meet bicyclists on your travels and are able to imagine what it takes for them to travel the same path as you, I suspect the choice of footwear becomes of extremely low priority.
The Sidis are slim so they fit under riding jeans nice and easy. The shin protector and other materials are substantial so no fears there. I had Forma Advs and they're a nice boot, but like these revits, they didn't fit under jeans. The Sidis offer more protection than the formas, and my version 1 have lasted some 40,000 miles - love them.
Thanks for the boot review. The comparison was fair because it gives a wide range of differences. The price point is scary on the REV'IT. The tightening system I am familiar with, it has been on bicycling riding shoes for many years.
Interesting boot. Only time will tell if all these new boot technologies will do. I certainly think REV'IT has a good chance of positioning the Expedition H20 as one of the most comfortable, safe, and waterproof adventure boots. A boot that doesn't just feel heavy and uncomfortable like most MX boots. Great review. Thanks.
Great review Pailin. I’ve had the Rev’it Discovery boot for about a year with lots of use and the BOA system is still going strong. Apparently it is made from stainless steel in a nylon coat so it will not break. It comes from the ski boot industry. Fingers crossed!
Great review and honest about everything. I have a pair of Forma boots and again for me it was all about budget and best protection at budget. Love the Sidi boots that is on my next to buy list. The Rev's are just to much bang on the budget, but it look super well built and if you have the money that's what you go for. I will be waiting on the long term review! Great work keep pushing the great content!
Sure like the snug feeling of true protection of the REv'it. In 2024 Sidi says they fixed, removed the noise that the boots formerly made when walking.
I've used cowboy boots and leather enduro boots, but I think I'm going back to skate boots and shin pads. I like Boa, but it broke when my cycling shoes were worn out.
@@Xavii1986 I wear size 42 normally and that's the size I ordered and it fits me perfectly. Not tight, not loose. But If I wanted to wear warmer socks, I would go half size bigger.
Pavlin Thank you for the review , I bought sidi adventure boots a week ago can't wait to try it in the spring, It's probably not the right look for a harley davidson but I take safety over looks .✌
I have a pair of combat boots with that same securement system. Yes, the wires seem very thin, but the material is aircraft grade. I've had these combat boots for a little less than 6 years; worn generally 4-5 days per week. It's just now getting to the point that I know I'll have to do a sole replacement within the next year, but the securement system is as good as new. My estimation is that the securement system will likely outlast the life of the boot. It's a great system. As for your review, I thought it was VERY fair. But REV'IT has outpriced themselves for the average working man. It's like putting $10,000.00 wheels and rims on a 1984 Honda Civic. Ain't gonna happen here. The kind of rider who would buy this boot already has sponsors. Thanks for your honesty.
Good review. I upgraded from Daytona touring boots to a pair of TCX Drifters for a little more protection. They have a perfect fit on my feet and they are wide enough to fit my calves. After getting used to the stiffer boots I am happy with them. The price and the boa system would keep me from getting the Revít boots.
Hi Max, We can assure you the BOA system is really good. Much easier to use than buckles and you can get a much better fit. The BOA system also has a lifetime guarantee in case of problems. But the BOA system is so strong that it is very rare that a customer has a problem with it. You can read more about it here: www.boafit.com/en-gb/innovation/#pid-1445
I have a pair of mountain shoes, which are over 12 years old with the boa-system. The Boa-system has the same thin wires but they are looking and working like on the first day! They can be underestimated because they look so thin, but my experience is excellent with it.
The BOA cable is aircraft stainless steel, and easily replaced. There is a small TORX screw to open and you can easily keep a couple feet of cable in your jacket. ✌🏻
I have ice crampons that go over my hiking boots, & they are secured with the boa gizmo. Initially I wasn't convinced the boa would last, but after 4 winters, they are as good as new! They work great & I have confidence in them.
Without a doubt, the most honest reviewer on RU-vid, no axe to grind and has the experience and credibility to be listened to by viewers. If I were a manufacturer, this is the channel I would trust to honestly and objectively review my goods. 10/10 Pavlin. Kindest regards from Bonnie Scotland. Joe. PS The boot swapping idea is genius👍😎
I would be interested on the longevity of both boots. I got the sidi last week because I couldn't justify the price for the Revit. The rest of my riding gear is from Revit (husqvarna). I have watched most of your videos and enjoyed watching them. Keep going and safe travels.
@Motorcycle Adventures Thank you for the quick reply, I use the bike for small day trips, for in town I use forma adventure midi more comfortable less protective. If all goes as planned beginning of May a trip to komotini trough Bulgaria 🇧🇬.
Boa is reliable, don’t worry. Boots will look perfect, even after 30.000 km plus. What I am not sure about is the membrane, but I have to mention, Rev’it always have been very polite and accommodating in the past. Whenever there occurred a problem they fixed it for free. We are going to switch from Discovery H2O to Expedition H2O, just because of safety reasons.
Those boots are very nice, but I can't afford them. I have ridden my Honda XR650L over 24,000 miles in the last six years including a recent 3,000 mile trip through Mexico. I have done it wearing a 150 dollar pair of Doc Martens. They are awesome boots and have served me well. I hope you are well Pavlin!!! Adios amigo!!!
I could see after a couple of months looking at the revits with fear and loathing whenever i have remove or put them on. No! The adventures are great boots,slip on - click click - go - and I've heard good things about the alpinestar toucans.
Now $839 US !! GTX (GoreTex) now, which adds to the price. But, for those of us that have 2 different boots for touring and off road, this is a great solution... one boot for the same price as 2 boots together... lol
I am using these Revit expeditions for almost one year now ... they get very comfortable with use .. and those boa wires are stronger than tank steel ... and shoes dont wear at all ... I feel they can last for 5 yrs ...
are they really Water Proof? I have Rev'it Discovery Outdry and they said it's a WP boots, but isn't, I ride a lot in the rain, sometimes for days, and it's very difficult with a leaking boots...
@@sankguy good to know, my problem is south America Rain Season, Brazil, Argentina and Chile, sometime a week riding in torrential rain all day long...
Hey amigo - nice review, thanks for posting. Having had BOA on my kids rep-level hockey skates for years I can attest to the longevity... Haven't seen one fail yet and the way they appear tucked behind the front shield I don't foresee anything failing in quite some time. Just my amateur $0.02 CAD.
Hello Pavel thanks for review this boots! Like always very honest and very straight info I have a question about yours jacket can you give me some info about that jacket?
I know which one I would rather walk around in and ride in and it's not the one that cost $700. I'll buy two pair of Sidis and put allot of gas in my motorcycle instead.
It's all about the money. Not many people are going to be able to afford to buy the Revi't boot, and there's a lot of people that can't afford the Siri ones. You just have to buy the best boots you can, whether it'e Rev'it, Sidi or something else.
I have alpinestars 2 models for road 2 casual and one adventure and I really happy I love sidi was I use since 1992 - 93 for mtb but my feet is to wide.Touratech have 2 models I really like destino and destino touring with vibran and can use the internal botín can wear as a shoe, it is a great idea model look great and is not to expensive like this rev it more or less like the Sidi price. Big hug
They have stopped making them, i mailed their customer service and the reply on February 10th was "thank you for your message and your interest in our products and brand. The current Expedition H2O boots are a runout style in our collection. We probably are going to replace it next year with a GORE-TEX version. With the style being on runout, and no more stock in our warehouse, I will not get another size EU48 again. Sorry to inform you. Probably your best chances are with one of our online retailers who might have stock of this size".
Thank you for an excellent review. Was the boot size the same for both because looking at the website it seems that a Revit size 43 would be a Sidi size 44. Thank you
Sidi 2 year life 150 per year Revit need to have 3 to 4 years life to have the same value. Revit would need to have something else like comfort or water proof etc to make the extra investment worth while. look forward to your long term review.
Thanks for an interesting comparison. I noticed Itchy Boots is wearing those Rev’its, but I imagine she gets them for free! I just saw a video by a rider whose sidis had separated from the sole.
@@motorcycleadventures Ride safe! I currently switch between an Alpinestars “touring boot” and a Corozal. The touring boot is CE rated, but watching some of these videos makes me realize how much less protective they are than a true off road boot.
I prefer boots 🥾 to protect your shins, instead of pants with elongated shin protectors, which drive me nuts. Because they don’t work good together. Sidi needs to update the sole to something sleeker, less work boot.
Man! Very clear and nice review and good video as usual. I like 14:20, when U show your 1yo boots. I have similar boot but other brand (no advertising :-) ) and the same problem after 2 years its worn out and looks like trash. And it lasts longer???? lol it sounds like "made in China" one week boots. But seriously I hope that this boots (and mine too) will stay waterproof and in one piece for loooong time.
Sidi Midi Goretex more Hello, I am using Vespa gts. I want to buy this boat. Because it will protect my shins in case of an accident. Did I get right? In which season can I wear it? I do not use a scooter in rain and snowy weather. In rainless, hot or cold weather. But I use it especially between May and September. In my country, the temperature between May and September is between 25 and 40 degrees. Do you think summer heat will be a problem with this boot? Is it a problem to have it on my feet in winter or cold months? Will it be a problem for the scooter? What is the difference between suede and leather models? Is the leather model safer and warmer? Thanks
I can't imagine what paramedics will do if you crash your motorcycle and they need to take your boots off. Seeing how much plastic is used in the Rev it, do you think it's possible to cut open?
My actual boot are the sidi adventure 2 (used the previous model also), and im very happy with them. They last for me around 2-3 years (at least the water protection), the rest is in good shape. Ive tried some sidi models before buying the SA2, just to try something different, and the problem with the revit ones was the blue cloth inside. The cloth is so damn abrasive that i got injuries in the talon skin, i could not wear them for more than a week. Cant believe they are still using that material. And 700€ for a pair of boots, is way too much, i prefer to invest that amount on a premium helmet, or premium gloves, thay are way more important than the boots. And for a little more you can almost get a nice laminated Cordura set.
Hi, Sorry to hear about your experience with the blue 3D mesh material inside. We do not receive a lot of complaints from our customers about this issue. That is why we still use it in our products. But we will send your comment to our boots developer. Another note the price of the boots is 599 euro not 700 euro.
@@REVITsport Thank you. Very happy to know that you are hearing and listening our feedback, is refreshing. Actually most of my gear is rev'it, the only problem was with the boots, and with the rain gear. Very happy overall. Thank you.
Its a good honest review, however, as an adventure rider myself I will wait for you to come back to these boots in a years time so that you can identify the faults. I am prepared to put the money into the boots but I currently have two buckles like on your old boots and I do not want to change, the revit ball looks complicated and I am not sure it will stand the test of time. For more than double the price will you get more than double the boot?, I am not sure, I think the price is a little steep. Anyway, looking forward to your next vid. Take care and Keep Riding :))
Hi Alex, We can assure you the BOA system is really good. Much easier to use than buckles and you can get a much better fit. The BOA system also has a lifetime guarantee in case of problems. But the BOA system is so strong that it is very rare that a customer has a problem with it. You can read more about it here: www.boafit.com/en-gb/innovation/#pid-1445
BOA closures are used in millions of snowboard boots and now, ski boots. Fairly confident skiers and boarders will stress their Boas more than adventure riders.
I have the discovery h2o and I am very very satisfied. It’s my second riding season and this year they started leaking water when I get caught on heavy rain. And that’s my only negative. And now I’m asking. How can revit make a boot and call it premium and not using goretex. I can’t imagine it. There must be an explanation that is beyond me and I would like to know. It’s a 700$ boot that any time can leak water. Who would care if they cost 720$ and were goretex. If budget was the problem they left goretex out. I mean revit uses goretex on every top of the line gear gloves jackets pants etc. why not on their top boots ?
Of course we would love to have Gore-tex in our boots because we use it in our jackets, pants and gloves. But at the moment we can not get a Gore-tex license for boots, maybe they prefer to work with Brands that have much higher production numbers. Hopefully in the future we can make it happen.
REV'IT! Thank you for your answer. Now I finally know why! I wish you all the best as me and many of my friends find your products really great value for money !!! Keep it that way we love to see new ideas from people thinking outside the box.
BOA-system I have used on my cycling boots for years. It seems to be reliable. But in case of mechanically damage I do not know if it possible to replace or repair this system by the own.
The look great and am sure perform very well.. but, 700 sheets is a lot of money. It's like the bikes, buy something good enough and spend the rest on travel. Even 300 sheets is a lot but half 700.. Remember Derry boots? Things have moved on a bit! Happy travels
I have tried on the Sidi Adventure 2 boots and they feel really good.. will be trying the Rev'it tomorrow, however it has to be a LOT better for the double price. And as you said.. those parts better be replaceble otherwise its a no-no
i wonder how the REV'It boots would feel when its very hot weather ? I mean do they let your feet to breathe? I use sidi armada which are leather core tex adventure/touring boots .. much like sidi adventure but some differences and its very nice even when the weather gets very hot ...core-tex and leather is really nice. For me personally REV'IT boots are too expensive...
Revit Stiff boot vs Sidi Bike boot. Interesting part will be rideability feel and walking comfort. I have the Sidi and love both feel and walking comfort but on you, the Revit looks better. Still very hard to compare an old comfortable broken in boot with a brand new one. Many adv riders use Sidi MX boots.
The wiring on the wheel will not be a problem. It’s used on the outside of plenty mountainbike shoes on which these wheels are far more exposed. And plain and simple: The Revit’s are way to expensive.
