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THE VERY BEST KIT –USED, ABUSED AND REVIEWED

SIDI MAG 1 BOOTS

TESTED BY: Bruce

MILES: 5,000

TIME: 1 year

PRICE: £299.99

FROM: www.sidiselect.co.uk

The teachers always said that I was a bright kid, and with these bad boys on no one can dispute that. Of course, fluorescents aren’t for everyone, which is why Sidi offers a number of different colourways for their class-act MAG 1 boots. But while they’ll differ in colour, they’ll all benefit from the same considered design, build and quality. Made fromMicrofibre Microtech (a tough wearing fibre), the boots have proven to feel supple from the outset, offering an abundance of feel and finesse that’s unparalleled in my opinion. They’re also packed with smart external armour, including replaceable toe sliders, heel cups and a shin plate. And to make sure you’re safe in the event of an accident, the MAGs also feature a shock absorbing system to make sure you stay as safe as possible.

In the year I’ve had these boots, we’ve taken on roads, tracks and the occasional high street. They’re comfortable boots, when both walking and riding, made all the more comfy by their smart ratchet securing system that allows you to squeeze the tightness of the boot’s outer to mirror your lower leg’s profile. I’m a fan of it, and although a little fiddly at first, you soon get used to the novel function, which uses a quick release system to unravel the tightened cords. And in case you’re wondering where the name MAG comes from, the answer is magnets, of course. Buried in the outer of the boot are magnets, which pair up with the magnetised tabs to help locate and speed up the ratcheting process. Simples.