Daytona Motorcycle boots are one of the world's best kept secrets. Although the name 'Daytona' is not a huge one here in the UK - the boots themselves are literally second to none. Daytona themselves claim that the boots offer the highest security, perfect fit and a long life cycle, and in our opinion this statement is well justified with the quality of product Daytona manufacture. Because Daytona do not invest heavily in motorsport like some of their competitors, 'Sidi' 'AlpineStars' 'TCX' to name a few... Daytona's name is not where it should be in the world of motorcycling. Taking a look at the many components of a high-quality motorbike boot reveals the amount of work behind the production of Daytona's boots. It takes more than 80 production steps to put together the individual components of a boot. Daytona claim that they practically make all components under one single roof in Eggenfelden. Rubber soles and zippers are manufactured by specialists according to their specifications. Nearly 100 employees produce about 60.000 pairs of motorbike boots every year.
Sidi raise the bar in technology, design and price with the range topping Vortice. Featuring more of the same innovative technology that made the Vertigo so popular, the Vortice is using a similar Tecno adjusters for a precise fit and a similar strap across the foot’s bridge to restrain forward movement and reduce potential crush damage to toes. A new shock absorbing heel cup which is capable of moving on its mounts slightly in a crash, further reducing forces to the heel, in addition to the usual assortment of safety features found on high-end race boots. The Vortice is constructed of Lorica and is lined with Teflon vented mesh. The lining in the toe area is in Cambrelle, a soft yet strong lining. Only Sidi goes to the trouble and expense of creating a multiple liner boot system in its racing boots. The motorcycle boot is well priced and start from £289.95 compared to our other boots starting from a cheap price of £49.95. The price can even be lower if we have a Spada, Sidi, Daytona sale making our motorcycle boots and footwear potentially the cheapest online.
Specifications of the Vortice:
The boot is made up of the following mechanisms: TECNO CALF TENSIONER, TECNO SHIN TENSIONER and ANKLE SUPPORT SYSTEM . This group of features ensures a precise fit and maximum comfort. The TECNO CALF TENSIONER mechanism adjusts the leg circumference. Placed in theback of the boots upper, it works through a nylon wire that hooks directly to the shin plate. The TECNO CALF TENSIONER isreplaceable and designed to fit around various sizes of calfmuscles. The TECNO SHIN TENSIONER mechanism helps theTECNO CALF TENSIONER close the leg upper on the front partof the boot. The two lateral nylon braces join the ankle joint withtwo screws that are protected by nylon caps. This system is reinforced with fibreglass, supports the ankle and iseasy to replace. This system allows excellent flex movement front-to-back while being firm side-to-side. AIR VENTILATION SYSTEM , A third brace ispositioned on the outer-lower part of the boot and features an air intake that can be operated by anaerodynamic shaped button. TECNO INSTEP TENSIONER , The Vorticefeatures an additional fastening system on the front part of the foot, on the instep. It consists of a wrap-around fascia which can be precision adjusted by the TECNO INSTEP TENSIONER mechanism that was proved critical in rider safety by the previous model, the Sidi Vertigo Corsa. SHOCK ABSORBING HEEL CUP , A polyurethane shell holds a shock absorbing insert, visible from the outside through 4 small slits that mark out the look of the heel. The shell is mobile as it’s fixed to the boot by 2 screws that allow 3 mm of impact movement. SHIN PLATE , The shin plate is made in nylon and it is inserted on a polyurethane frontal support - both parts are replaceable. VORTICE SLIDER , The toe slider is made in nylon reinforced with fibreglass. It is fitted with a new air intake and an innovative non-sparking alloy insert. All pieces are replaceable. RACING SRS SOLE , The all new detachable sole is constructed of a polyurethane and rubber blend. It features a removable insert in front of the arch area where much wear and tear normally occurs. Another patented-exclusive Sidi feature! GEAR CHANGE PAD . The gear change pad is moulded of DuPont Techno-polymers, which ensure that the plastics qualities will not change in high or low temperatures. The composite inner sole of the Vortice resists side-to-side compression offering greater protection compared to the leather inner soles that many of Sidi’s competitors use. Please read the review from Web Bike World