Sidi Hydro GTX

If you are tired of fussing with shoe covers, toe covers and having them slip, leaks cold spots and all the other ills of riding in the 4th season, this is the answer. I have worn these shoes since winter '08 in everything from light showers to downpours and through hub deep puddles and they have kept my feet warm and toasty. Expensive, perhaps, but like all SIDI shoes long lasting and tough. And let me tell you, when your feet are happy it goes a long way toward making the rest of you happy too.

I replaced a pair of Lake winter riding boots because the cable fastening system broke. The Sidi boots are manufactured oversize to accommodate heavier socks so do not add to your normal size. Think twice about ordering these boots if your feet are relatively flat because unlike some riding shoes, these boots have a fair amount of arch support. Finally, these boots do not seem to fasten as securely to my feet as my summer riding shoes and the Lake winter boots I used in the past. I am pretty sure that I have the correct size for the length of my foot, but they still feel a bit sloppy. Maybe a second set of sockets will take up the extra volume. The shoes look nice, but they are relatively expensive so consider your other options carefully.